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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 24, 1997
Carnegie Bancorp
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 0-2456 22-3257100
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
619 Alexander Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (609) 520-0601
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Item 5. Other Events.
On April 24, 1997, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that
its board of directors approved a second quarter cash dividend of $.14 per share
payable on June 18, 1997 to shareholders of record on May 21, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
Carnegie Bancorp has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CARNEGIE BANCORP
(Registrant)
Dated: May 5, 1997 By: /s/ RICHARD ROSA
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Richard Rosa,
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release dated April 24, 1997 announcing that its board of
directors approved a second quarter cash dividend of $.14 per share
payable on June 18, 1997 to shareholders of record on May 21, 1997.
Exhibit No. 99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARNEGIE BANCORP DECLARES
$.14 QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
Princeton, New Jersey - April 24, 1997. Carnegie Bancorp announced that the
Board of Directors of the Company declared a second quarter cash dividend of
$.14 per share during its regularly scheduled meeting on April 23rd. The
dividend will be payable on June 18, 1997 to shareholders of record on May 21,
1997. This represents the 22nd consecutive quarter in which the Company has paid
a cash dividend. Carnegie's solid earnings growth has enabled the company to
consistently pay a quarterly cash dividend, beginning with $.06 per share in
1992, increasing to $.08 per share in 1993, $.10 per share in 1994, $.12 per
share in 1995, $.12 per share for the first three quarters of 1996, $.13 per
share for the fourth quarter of 1996, and $.14 per share for the first quarter
of 1997. These cash dividends have been paid in addition to the Company's annual
5% stock dividends.
The Carnegie Bancorp Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Wednesday,
May 21, 1997, 4:00 p.m., at its headquarters office at 619 Alexander Road,
Princeton, New Jersey.
Carnegie Bank, N.A. is the single subsidiary of Carnegie Bancorp. The bank
serves small business professionals and high net worth individuals through its
branch offices located in Princeton, Hamilton, Marlton, Denville, Toms River,
Montgomery Township and Flemington, New Jersey and Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The
Company's stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market System. Its trading
symbol for common stock is CBNJ and CBNJW for warrants.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Thomas L. Gray, Jr.,
President
(609) 520-0601
