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): November 7, 2008
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BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-51584 04-3510455
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(State or Other Jurisdiction) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
24 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (413) 443-5601
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
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On November 7, 2008, the underwriters fully exercised their over-allotment
option granted during the Company's sale of 1.5 million shares of common stock
completed on October 14, 2008. The Company issued 225,000 shares pursuant to the
exercise of the over-allotment option, at a price of $24 per share. The Company
received net proceeds of approximately $5.1 million, net of a 6% underwriting
discount.
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.
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.
Date: November 7, 2008 By: /s/ Kevin P. Riley
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Kevin P. Riley,
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer