ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATION AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On January 22, 2009, OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the "Company") announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. For more information, reference is made to the Company's press release dated January 22, 2009, a copy of which is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On January 22, 2009, the Company announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company's outstanding common stock. The cash dividend will be in the amount of $0.20 per share and will be payable on February 13, 2009 to the stockholders of record at the close of business on January 30, 2009. For more information, reference is made to the Company's press release dated January 22, 2009, a copy of which is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) The following exhibit is filed herewith:

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 22, 2009

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