First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
043639825
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
610 Bay Boulevard, Chula Vista, California 91910
(Address of principal executive offices)
619-691-1519
(Registrant's Telephone number)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 11, 2011, First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan in which the Company may repurchase up to 1 million shares of its common stock, or approximately 8.6% of its outstanding shares.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Press Release of First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. dated August 11, 2011
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.
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First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.
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Date: August 11, 2011
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/s/ James P. Sheehy |
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| Name: James P. Sheehy |
| Title: Executive Vice President and Secretary |
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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EX-99.1
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Press Release of First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. dated August 11, 2011
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