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.)
18500 Von Karman Ave, Suite 900, Irvine, California 92612
(Address of principal executive offices)
949-236-5211
(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 June 1, 2012, First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco had approved its application to acquire Beach Business Bank and to become a bank holding company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated June 1, 2012
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: June 1, 2012
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/s/ Richard Herrin |
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| Name: Richard Herrin |
| Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate 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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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release
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