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): December 16, 2008
M&F BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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 OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
(b) and (d)
On December 17, 2008, M&F Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the parent company of Mechanics and Farmers Bank (“M&F Bank”) announced that Maceo K. Sloan has resigned as a director and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), and as a director of the Board of Directors of M&F Bank. Mr. Sloan’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement between the Company and Mr. Sloan concerning any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
The Company also announced that on December 16, 2008, the Board elected James A. Stewart, Chairman of M&F Bank to serve as a director and Chairman of the Company. Mr. Stewart is expected to be named to serve on the Strategic Issues and Planning Committee, Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. A copy of the Company’s press release making these announcements is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
EXHIBIT NO. | DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT | |
99.1 | Press Release dated December 17, 2008. |
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.
M&F BANCORP, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Kim D. Saunders | |
Kim D. Saunders | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Dated: December 17, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit | |
99.1 | Press Release dated December 17, 2008. |