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) September 23, 2004
M&F BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| North Carolina | | 000-27307 | | 56-1980549 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File No.) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, North Carolina 27707
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (919) 683-1521
Not Applicable
(Former address of principal executive offices)
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
On September 23, 2004, M&F Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the parent company of Mechanics and Farmers Bank, Durham, North Carolina, announced that Mr. Lee Johnson, Jr. has indicated his plans to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mechanics and Farmers Bank and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on or before June 30, 2006. A copy of the Company’s press release making this announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On September 23,2004, M&F Bancorp, Inc. also announced that the Company has engaged Korn/Ferry to conduct an executive search for the position of chief executive officer. A copy of the press release (the “Press Release”) announcing the search is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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EXHIBIT NO.
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated September 23, 2004 |
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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| M&F BANCORP, INC. |
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By: | | /s/ Fohliette W. Becote
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| | | Fohliette W. Becote |
| | | Corporate Sectary/Treasurer |
Dated: September 23, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated September 23, 2004 |
