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
JULY 17, 2006
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
KEARNY FINANCIAL CORP.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
United States 0-51093 22-3803741
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(State or other jurisdiction (SEC Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File No.) Identification
Number)
120 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973)244-4500
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last Report)
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KEARNY FINANCIAL CORP.
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
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On July 17, 2006, the Company's board of directors approved a stock
repurchase plan for up to 5% of the currently outstanding common stock. The
repurchases will occur from time to time as deemed prudent by management, and
there is no expiration date for the plan.
A copy of the July 18, 2006 press release announcing the repurchase plan is
furnished with this Form 8-K as an exhibit.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(d) Exhibits:
99 Press Release dated July 18, 2006
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, hereunto duly authorized.
KEARNY FINANCIAL CORP.
Date: July 17, 2006 By:/s/ Craig Montanaro
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Craig Montanaro
Senior Vice President