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): February 14, 2017
NewStar Financial, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware |
001-33211 |
54-2157878 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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500 Boylston Street, Suite 1250, Boston, MA |
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02116 |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (617) 848-2500
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 14, 2017, NewStar Financial, Inc. issued a press release announcing results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 14, 2017, NewStar Financial, Inc. issued a press release announcing its adoption of a new dividend policy and its declaration of a quarterly dividend. The press release is file herewith as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press Release of NewStar Financial, Inc. dated February 14, 2017. |
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99.2 |
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Press Release of NewStar Financial, Inc. dated February 14, 2017. |
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.
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NEWSTAR FINANCIAL, INC. |
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Date: February 14, 2017 |
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/s/ JOHN KIRBY BRAY |
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John Kirby Bray |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of NewStar Financial, Inc. dated February 14, 2017. |
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99.2 |
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Press Release of NewStar Financial, Inc. dated February 14, 2017. |