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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): January 19, 2001
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Dime Bancorp, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware 6-13094 11-3197414
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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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 January 19, 2001, Dime Bancorp, Inc. (the "Registrant"), issued a
press release announcing its preliminary financial results for the fourth
quarter of 2000. The press release has been filed as an exhibit to this Current
Report and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
The following exhibit is attached to this Current Report.
99 - Press Release, dated January 19, 2001, issued by the Registrant.
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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/ James E. Kelly
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James E. Kelly
Executive Vice President and
General Counsel
Date: January 19, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99 Press Release, dated January 19, 2001, 5
issued by Dime Bancorp, Inc.
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