First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
04-3639825
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
18500 Von Karman Ave, Suite 1100, 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 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Changes in Fiscal Year.
On July 15, 2013, First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") filed articles of amendment to the Company's corporate charter with the state of Maryland (the "Amendment") to change the name of the Company to Banc of California, Inc., effective July 16, 2013. A copy of the Amendment and a press release announcing the filing of the Amendment are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as exhibits 3.1 and 99.1, respectively, and are incorporated by reference herein.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
See Item 5.03.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
See Exhibit Index.
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: July 17, 2013
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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-3.1
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Article of Amendment to Corporate Charter of First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.
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EX-99.1
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Press Release, dated July 16, 2013
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