form8k-103632_pgfc.htm


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

November 2, 2009
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New Jersey
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-16197
22-3537895
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

158 Route 206, Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey 07934
(Address of principal executive offices)

(908) 234-0700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 2, 2009, Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) issued a press release reporting earnings and other financial results for its third quarter of 2009, which ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

 
The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall be considered “furnished” but not “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
 
Title
     
99.1
 
Press Release dated November 2, 2009.

The press release disclosed in this Item 9.01 as Exhibit 99.1 shall be considered “furnished” but not “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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.

   
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
     
Dated:   November 2, 2009
 
By: /s/ Jeffrey J. Carfora
   
Jeffrey J. Carfora
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Accounting Officer

 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
 
Title
     
 
Press Release dated November 2, 2009.