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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): February 29, 2000
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Dime Bancorp, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 001-13094 11-3197414
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(State or Other Jurisdiction) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
589 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10017
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 326-6170
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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.
On February 29, 2000, Dime Bancorp, Inc. (the "Registrant")
issued the following press release:
Contact: Dime
Franklin L. Wright
(212) 326-6170
February 29, 2000
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DIME BANCORP, INC. RESCINDS STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
New York, NY -- February 29, 2000 -- Dime Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:DME)
announced that its Board of Directors rescinded its program to repurchase up to
five percent (5%), or approximately 5.6 million, of its outstanding common
shares. The program was authorized in September 1998, and approximately 4.2
million shares of common stock were repurchased pursuant to it.
The action is consistent with the pooling-of-interests accounting rules
which are planned to be utilized in Dime's previously-announced merger of equals
with Hudson United Bancorp (NYSE:HU). The merger, which is subject to
stockholder and regulatory approvals, is planned to close in the first quarter
of 2000.
At December 31, 1999, Dime had assets of $23.9 billion and deposits of
$14.3 billion. Its principal subsidiary, The Dime Savings Bank of New York, FSB
(www.dime.com), is a regional bank serving consumers and businesses through 127
branches located throughout the greater New York City metropolitan area.
Directly, and through its mortgage banking subsidiary, North American Mortgage
(www.namc.com), Dime also provides consumer loans, insurance products and
mortgage banking services throughout the United States.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) - (b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
None
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
DIME BANCORP, INC.
By: /s/ Anthony R. Burriesci
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Anthony R. Burriesci
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 29, 2000
