U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 16, 2000
BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-18546
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NEW YORK
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
2200 MONTAUK HIGHWAY
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK
(Address of principal executive offices)
11932
(Zip Code)
11-2934195
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
(516) 537-1000
(Issuer's telephone number)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
On February 16, 2000 the Company announced that its Board of Directors
approved a stock repurchase. Immediately thereafter the Company purchased 20,000
shares on the open market, which represents approximately .6% of the Company's
4,257,597 outstanding shares.
Item 7 (c).
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release announcing the Company's stock repurchase.
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.
Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Thomas J. Tobin
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Thomas J. Tobin
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: 2/18/00
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Bridge Bancorp Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program
Bridgehampton, NY February 16th, 2000
Bridge Bancorp Inc., the holding company for The Bridgehampton National Bank
announced that its Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase today. The
Company has purchased 20,000 shares on the open market, which represents
approximately .6% of the Company's 4,257,597 outstanding shares.
Thomas J. Tobin, President and Chief Executive Officer stated that the Board of
Directors and management are committed to growing long term value for the
Company stockholders and believe the repurchase of common stock represents a
sound investment of Company funds. The repurchased shares will be used for
general corporate purposes.
