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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2005
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BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-23695 04-3402944
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S) Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
160 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02447-0469
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(617) 730-3500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On January 20, 2005, Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release regarding its an earnings for the 2004 fourth quarter and year and the
approval by its Board of Directors of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.085 per
share and an extra dividend of $0.20 per share payable February 15, 2005 to
stockholders of record on January 31, 2005.
The information in the preceding paragraphs, as well as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2
referenced therein, is considered to be "furnished" under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated January 20, 2005
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.
BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC.
Date: January 21, 2005 By: /s/ Paul R. Bechet
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Paul R. Bechet
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer