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) May 2, 2006
GREATER BAY BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| California | 0-25034 | 77-0387041 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1900 University Avenue, 6th Floor East Palo Alto, CA |
94303 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 813-8200
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
(b) On May 2, 2006, Donald H. Seiler, a director of the Greater Bay Bancorp (the “Company”) Board of Directors and member of the Audit Committee, notified the Company that he will retire from the Board effective May 31, 2006. The Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Seiler’s retirement on May 3, 2006, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
List below the financial statements, pro forma financial information and exhibits, if any, filed as a part of this report.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. None
(b) Pro forma financial information. None
(c) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 3, 2006 regarding the retirement of Donald H. Seiler from the Board of Directors |
SIGNATURES
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.
| Greater Bay Bancorp | ||||
| (Registrant) | ||||
| Date: May 3, 2006 | By: | /s/ Linda M. Iannone | ||
| Linda M. Iannone Senior Vice President and General Counsel | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 3, 2006 regarding the retirement of Donald H. Seiler from the Board of Directors |