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): July 17, 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 July 17, 2001, Greater Bay Bancorp (the "Registrant") issued a press release announcing the completion of a $15 million trust preferred securities private offering. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is filed and incorporated herein by reference. On July 18, 2001, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its second quarter 2001 results. The title and paragraphs 1 through 8 and 11 through 17 of the press release, which appear as part of Exhibit 99.2, are filed and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibits -------- 99.1 Press Release dated July 17, 2001 re trust preferred securities offering 99.2 Press Release dated July 18, 2001 re second quarter 2001 results Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure Paragraphs 9 and 10 of the press release appearing in Exhibit 99.2 are not filed but are furnished pursuant to Regulation FD. 2 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: July 18, 2001 By: /s/ Linda M. Iannone -------------------- Linda M. Iannone Senior Vice President and General Counsel 3 Exhibit Index ------------- 99.1 Press Release dated July 17, 2001 re trust preferred securities offering 99.2 Press Release dated July 18, 2001 re second quarter 2001 results