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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 and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 6, 1999
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-15213 06-1187536
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
WEBSTER PLAZA, WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT 06702
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 753-2921
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Webster Financial Corporation ("Webster") received an approval dated April
6, 1999 from its primary regulator, the Office of Thrift Supervision, to acquire
Maritime Bank & Trust Company ("Maritime") on a stock for stock basis in a
tax-free exchange. Shareholders of Maritime will receive 1.091 shares of Webster
common stock for each share of Maritime common stock. Maritime shareholders will
vote on the proposed acquisition at a shareholder meeting scheduled for April
20, 1999.
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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.
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ John V. Brennan
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John V. Brennan
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date: April 8, 1999
