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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) APRIL 23, 1999
ADMIRALTY BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-24891 65-0405207
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4400 PGA BOULEVARD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (516) 624-4701
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Item 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT.
The Registrant announced that, as of April 23, 1999, it had retained
KPMG, LLP as its independent auditors for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999.The decision to hire KPMG LLP as auditors was recommended by the
Registrant's Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
Item 7. EXHIBITS.
The following exhibit is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K.
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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Not applicable
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
Admiralty Bancorp, Inc., has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ADMIRALTY BANCORP, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: April 26, 1999 By: /S/ WARD KELLOGG
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WARD KELLOGG
President and
Chief Executive Officer
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