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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)
February 3, 2000
FIRSTFED AMERICA BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File No.: 1-12305
Delaware 04-3331237
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(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation (IRS Employer or
organization) Identification No.)
ONE FIRSTFED PARK, Swansea, Massachusetts 02777
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (508) 679-8181
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On February 3, 2000, FIRSTFED AMERICA BANCORP, INC. (the "Company") issued
a press release which announced that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
will be held on July 27, 2000. The record date for shareholders entitled
to vote at the Annual Meeting is June 14, 2000. The Company intends to
distribute its proxy solicitation materials on approximately June 23,
2000. Shareholder proposals for the Annual Meeting must be properly
received by the Company by no later than February 15, 2000.
A press release announcing the Annual Meeting is attached as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit 99 Press Release dated February 3, 2000.
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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.
FIRSTFED AMERICA BANCORP, INC.
By: /s/ Robert F. Stoico
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Robert F. Stoico
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of the Board
Dated: February 8, 2000
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NEWS FIRSTFED
P.O. BOX 1509 FALL RIVER, MA 02722
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MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Philip G. Campbell, VP-Investor Relations
(508) 679-8181, ext. 1361
Edward A. Hjerpe III, EVP/COO and CFO
(508) 679-8181, ext. 1505
FIRSTFED AMERICA BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MEETING DATE
Swansea, Massachusetts, February 3, 2000 -- FIRSTFED AMERICA BANCORP, INC.
(AMEX: FAB) announced today that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held
on July 27, 2000. The record date for shareholders entitled to vote at the
Annual Meeting is June 14, 2000. The Company intends to distribute its proxy
solicitation materials on approximately June 23, 2000. Shareholder proposals for
the Annual Meeting must be properly received by the Company by no later than
February 15, 2000.
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