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): October 8, 2001
Greater Bay Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 77-0387041
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification number)
Commission file number: 0-25034
2860 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 813-8200
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 8, 2001, the Registrant issued a press release announcing
the timing of its third quarter 2001 earnings release and conference call. The
press release also reported the Registrant's expected earnings per share for the
quarter. The subtitle and paragraphs 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the press release,
which appear as part of Exhibit 99.1, are filed and incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release dated October 8, 2001
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
The title and paragraphs 2 and 3 of the press release appearing in
Exhibit 99.1 are not filed but are furnished pursuant to Regulation FD.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Greater Bay Bancorp
(Registrant)
Dated: October 8, 2001 By: /s/ Linda M. Iannone
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Linda M. Iannone
Senior Vice President
and General Counsel
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Exhibit Index
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99.1 Press Release dated October 8, 2001
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