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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)
May 29, 1997
COMMISSION FILE NO.: 0-28886
Roslyn Bancorp, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 11-3333218
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(State or other Jurisdiction of (IRS Employer or
Incorporation organization) Identification No.)
1400 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, New York 11576
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (516) 621-6000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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1. On May 21, 1997, Roslyn Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") announced that
its Board of Directors has adopted a quarterly dividend policy and
declared its first cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend
will be payable on June 12, 1997 to stockholders of record on June 2,
1997.
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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.
By: /s/ Joseph L. Mancino
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Joseph L. Mancino
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: May 29, 1997
