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) March 2, 2004
EASTERN VIRGINIA BANKSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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VIRGINIA | | 0-23565 | | 54-1866052 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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330 Hospital Road, Tappahannock, Virginia | | 22560 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | Zip Code |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (804) 443-8423
Item 5. Other Events
On March 1, 2004, Eastern Virginia Bankshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it had entered into a joint venture with Southern Trust Mortgage Company in Virginia Beach to establish a new mortgage company. The new company - EVB Mortgage will offer full-service mortgage products to customers in EVB’s 20-branch retail trade area. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| 99.1 | Eastern Virginia Bankshares, Inc. press release dated March 1, 2004 |
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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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Eastern Virginia Bankshares, Inc. | | |
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/s/ Ronald L. Blevins
| | Date: March 2, 2004 |
By: Ronald L. Blevins | | |
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | | |
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