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 5, 2000
MERCHANTS NEW YORK BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 0-22058 13-3650812
(State or other jurisdiction of Commission File (IRS employer
incorporation or organization) No. identification No.)
275 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 973-6600
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 5, 2000, at a special meeting of stockholders of the Registrant, the
proposed merger of the Registrant with and into Valley National Bancorp pursuant
to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of September 5, 2000 among the
Registrant, Valley National Bancorp and their respective banking subsidiaries
The Merchants Bank of New York ("Merchants Bank") and Valley National Bank
("Valley Bank"), was approved by the Registrant's stockholders. The vote total
was 14,477,627 in favor, 145,541 opposed. Following the meeting, the Registrant
as sole stockholder of Merchants Bank voted to approve the merger of Merchants
Bank with and into Valley Bank pursuant to the Agreement to Merge between them.
Item 7. Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated December 7, 2000.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated December 7, 2000
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.
Dated: December 7, 2000
MERCHANTS NEW YORK BANCORP
By /s/ William J. Cardew
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William J. Cardew
Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
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