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): July 17, 2003
BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-23695 04-3402944
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
160 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02447-0469
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (617) 730-3500
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated July 17, 2003
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
The following information is furnished pursuant to this Item 9 and in
satisfaction of Item 12, "Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition."
On July 17, 2003, Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") announced its
earnings for the second quarter of 2003 and declaration of a regular quarterly
dividend of $0.085 per share and an extra dividend of $0.20 per share. A copy of
the press release dated July 17, 2003 is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.
SIGNATURE
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.
BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC.
Date: July 18, 2003 By: /s/ Paul R. Bechet
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Paul R. Bechet, Chief Financial Officer