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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 6, 2011
First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Maryland |
000-49806 |
04-3639825 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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610 Bay Boulevard, Chula Vista, California |
91910 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (619) 691-1519
Not Applicable
Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On June 6, 2011, First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Gateway Bancorp. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, the Company will be providing supplemental information regarding the proposed transaction in connection with a presentation to analysts and investors. The slides to be used in connection with this analyst and investor presentation are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release of First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc., dated June 6, 2011. |
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99.2 |
Investor Presentation, dated June 6, 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 thereunto duly authorized.
First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.
Date: June 6, 2011 By: /s/ James P. Sheehy
James P. Sheehy
Executive Vice President - Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release of First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc., dated June 6, 2011. |
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99.2 |
Investor Presentation, dated June 6, 2011. |