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)
August 1, 2000
THISTLE GROUP HOLDINGS, CO.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Pennsylvania 0-24353 23-2960768
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(State or other jurisdiction of (SEC File No.) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification Number)
6060 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 483-2800
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last Report)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
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Item 5. Other Events
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On August 1, 2000, the Registrant announced its plan to repurchase up
to 5%, or 370,758 shares of its outstanding common stock. The Registrant
announced that the repurchase program would be achieved through open market
transactions, subject to the availability of stock, market conditions, the
trading price of the stock, and the Registrant's financial performance.
For further details, reference is made to the Press Release dated
August 1, 2000, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and which is incorporated
herein by reference in its entirety.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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Exhibit 99 -- Press Release, dated August 1, 2000, concerning the stock
----------- repurchase.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
THISTLE GROUP HOLDINGS, CO.
Date: August 2, 2000 By: /s/John F. McGill, Jr.
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John F. McGill, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer