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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): December 20, 2000
Greater Bay Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 77-0387041
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification number)
Commission file number: 0-25034
2860 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 813-8200
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Item 5. Other Events.
On December 20, 2000, Greater Bay Bancorp (the "Registrant") issued a
press release announcing the declaration of its fourth quarter dividend. A copy
of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2000 re fourth quarter dividend
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Greater Bay Bancorp
(Registrant)
Dated: December 21, 2000 By: /s/ Linda M. Iannone
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Linda M. Iannone
Senior Vice President and General
Counsel
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Exhibit Index
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99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2000 re fourth quarter dividend
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