f8k_050211-0160.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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)
May 2, 2011
 


Norwood Financial Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Pennsylvania
0-28364
23-2828306
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


717 Main Street, Honesdale, Pennsylvania
18431
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(570) 253-1455
 


Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT


Item 8.01. Other Events

On May 2, 2011, Norwood Financial Corp. (“Norwood”) and North Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“North Penn”) issued a press release announcing the receipt of regulatory approvals and the proposed closing date for the merger of North Penn and Norwood.

A copy of the press release is being filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

99.1           Press Release, dated May 2, 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.

   
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP.
 
 
 
Date:           May 2, 2011
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Lewis J. Critelli
     
Lewis J. Critelli
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Duly Authorized Representative)