Form 8-K

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) March 14, 2005

 


 

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, California   94303
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (650) 813-8200

 

NA

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 


 

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

On March 14, 2005, Greater Bay Bancorp (the “Company”) entered into a 3-Year Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and the Initial Lenders thereto (as defined in the Agreement). This facility replaces the Company’s former 364-day revolving line of credit. Under the Agreement, the Company may borrow up to $60 million on an unsecured basis at the rates and on the terms described in the Agreement.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  10.1 3-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2005, by and among Greater Bay Bancorp, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and the Initial Lenders


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

Date: March 17, 2005

 

  By:  

/s/ Linda M. Iannone


        Linda M. Iannone
       

Senior Vice President, General Counsel

and Secretary


Exhibit Index

 

10.1 3-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2005, by and among Greater Bay Bancorp, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and the Initial Lenders