united states
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): March 15, 2012
Astoria Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-11967 | 11-3170868 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
ONE ASTORIA FEDERAL PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK 11042-1085
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 327-3000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
George L. Engelke, Jr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Astoria Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Astoria Federal”) and an employee of both organizations earning an annual salary of $500,000, has retired as an employee of both organizations effective March 15, 2012. Mr. Engelke will remain a director and Chairman of the Board of the Company and Astoria Federal and will receive an annual aggregate retainer of $180,000. In consideration of his retirement, the Company has agreed to a cash payment in the amount of $443,346 and Astoria Federal also transferred to Mr. Engelke title to the automobile which had been provided to him for his business and personal use.
SIGNATURE
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.
| Astoria Financial Corporation | ||
| By: | /s/ Alan P. Eggleston | |
| Alan P. Eggleston | ||
| Senior Executive Vice President, | ||
| Secretary and Chief Risk Officer | ||
Dated: March 21, 2012
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