UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C.  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):   January 21, 2014

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)

 

New Jersey 001-35812 26-1998619
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No
     
301 Sylvan Avenue    
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey   07632
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

 

 

Company's telephone number, including area code  (201) 816-8900

 

 

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 


 
 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

The information in this section, including the information contained in the press release included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 and shall not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. In addition, this information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any of the Registrant's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

 

On January 21, 2014, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.  A copy of the January 21, 2014 press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits.  The following is filed as an Exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

 

  99.1 Press Release dated January 21, 2014

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.
       (Registrant)

 

Dated: January 21, 2014   By: /s/  William S. Burns__________  
                WILLIAM S. BURNS  
                Executive Vice President and  
                Chief Financial Officer  

 

 

 

 


 
 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

 

 

Exhibit No.   Description   Page No.
         
99.1   Press Release dated January 21, 2014.     4