UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 17, 2006
| SANDY SPRING BANCORP, INC. |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Maryland | 000-19065 | 52-1532952 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission file | (IRS Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | number) | Identification No) |
| 17801 Georgia Avenue, Olney, Maryland 20832 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 774-6400
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
A transcript of the Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. earnings call, held on October 17, 2006, and “Additional Information about the Proposed Merger with Potomac” are included in the attached Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (a) | Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not applicable. |
| (b) | Pro forma financial information. Not applicable. |
| (c) | Exhibits. Exhibit 99. |
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| SANDY SPRING BANCORP, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Frank H. Small | |
| Frank H. Small | ||
| Executive Vice President and | ||
| Chief Operating Officer | ||
| Dated: October 18, 2006 | ||