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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 21, 1999
HUDSON UNITED BANCORP
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-10699 22-2405746
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1000 MacArthur Boulevard, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
(Address of principal executive offices)
(201) 236-2600
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
Item 5. Other Events
On April 21, 1999, Hudson United Bancorp announced the declaration of a
cash dividend of $0.25 per common share, payable June 1, 1999 to holders of
record as of the close of business on May 17, 1999.
Hudson United Bancorp is a multi-state bank holding company with over
160 offices in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. The company recently
consolidated its three banking subsidiaries, Hudson United Bank, Lafayette
American Bank, and Bank of the Hudson, into a single bank operating under the
name Hudson United Bank. The company also recently changed its name from HUBCO,
Inc. to Hudson United Bancorp, and announced that it will list its shares on the
New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "HU" beginning Monday, May 3,
1999.
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.
HUDSON UNITED BANCORP
Dated: April 22, 1999 By: ____________________________
D. Lynn Van Borkulo-Nuzzo,
Executive Vice President
