Form DEFA14A - Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )

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Filed by the Registrant x        Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o

Check the appropriate box:

o    Preliminary Proxy Statement

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o    Definitive Proxy Statement

x    Definitive Additional Materials

o    Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

Kearny Financial Corp.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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x    No fee required.

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