f8k_122211-0375.htm
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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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December 21, 2011
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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United States
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0-52000
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51-0533946
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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2300 Route 33, Robbinsville, New Jersey
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08691
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (609) 223-8300
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events
On December 21, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Registrant declared a cash dividend in the amount of $0.08 per share payable on January 18, 2012 to stockholders of record as of January 4, 2012. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend declaration is included with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated into this item by reference.
On December 21, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Registrant also adopted a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Registrant intends to repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding shares (excluding shares held by Roma Financial Corp. MHC, the Registrant’s mutual holding company and the Roma Bank employee stock ownership plan) or up to 330,093 shares. In connection with the repurchase plan, the Registrant entered into a Rule 10b5-1 agreement with a broker to facilitate the repurchase. A copy of the press release announcing the adoption of the stock repurchase plan is filed as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release Re Dividend Dated December 22, 2011
99.2 Press Release Re Stock Repurchase Program Dated December 22, 2011
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.
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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Date: December 22, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Sharon Lamont
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Sharon Lamont
Chief Financial Officer
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