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): February 27, 2017
Mercantile Bank Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan |
| 000-26719 |
| 38-3360865 |
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of incorporation) |
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| 310 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan | 49504 | |||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
| Registrant's telephone number, including area code | 616-406-3000 |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 27, 2017, Mercantile Bank Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Mercantile Bank of Michigan, its banking subsidiary, is expanding its operating area into Southeast Michigan by opening a commercial loan office in Troy, Michigan.
The press release issued is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 | Press release of Mercantile Bank Corporation dated February 27, 2017 | |
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.
| Mercantile Bank Corporation |
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| By: | /s/ Charles E. Christmas |
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| Charles E. Christmas |
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| Executive Vice President, Chief | |||
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| Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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Date: February 27, 2017
Exhibit Index
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99.1 | Press release of Mercantile Bank Corporation dated February 27, 2017 | |