firstmariner8koct26-12.htm
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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2012


FIRST MARINER BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
000-21815
(Commission File Number)
 
52-1834860
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1501 S. Clinton Street, Baltimore, MD  21224
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (410) 342-2600

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:

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Item 8.01.   Other Events
 
On October 26, 2012, First Mariner Bancorp (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) will be held on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.  The record date for determining stockholders of record entitled to vote at the meeting is October 4, 2012.  The date of the 2012 Annual Meeting will be more than 30 days after the anniversary of the 2011 annual meeting of stockholders.  In this regard, the Company also announced the advanced notice deadlines for proposals by stockholders for the Annual Meeting.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Exhibits

Number  Description

99.1 Press Release dated October 26, 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.

  FIRST MARINER BANCORP  
       
Date: October 26, 2012
By:
/s/ Paul B. Susie  
    Paul B. Susie  
    Chief Financial Officer