SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 22, 2004
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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)
(617) 730-3500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 21, 2004, Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release regarding its earnings for the 2004 third quarter and approval by its
Board of Directors of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.085 per share payable
November 15, 2004 to stockholders of record on October 29, 2004. A copy of the
press release dated October 21, 2004 is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
On October 22, 2004, Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release regarding a correction in the amount of indirect automobile loans
originated in the 2004 third quarter, originally reported in a press release on
October 21, 2004. A copy of the press release dated October 22, 2004 is attached
as Exhibit 99.2 to this report.
The information in the preceding paragraphs, as well as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2
referenced therein, is considered to be "furnished" under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated October 21, 2004
99.2 Press release dated October 22, 2004
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: October 22, 2004 By: /s/ Paul R. Bechet
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Paul R. Bechet
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer