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): January 16, 2002
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 January 16, 2002, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its
fourth quarter and year end 2001 results. The title and paragraphs 1 through 11
and 17 through 21 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 January 16, 2002 re fourth quarter and year end 2001
results
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
Paragraphs 12 through 16 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: January 16, 2002 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 January 16, 2002 re fourth quarter and year end 2001
results