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) July 20, 2017
CENTERSTATE BANKS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida | | 000-32017 | | 59-3606741 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | (Commission
file number) | | (IRS employer
identification no.) |
1101 First Street South, Suite 202, Winter Haven, FL | | 33880 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (863) 293-4710
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02 | | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
CenterState Banks, Inc. . (NASDAQ: CSFL) (the “Company”) announced today that its board of directors unanimously appointed David G. Salyers to the boards of directors of the Company and of its subsidiary bank, CenterState Bank, N.A. , to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Salyers is head of Brand Activation Marketing for Chick-fil-A, Inc., the Atlanta based fast food restaurant chain, where he has spent his entire career. He also is active in community activities and is the author of the book, “Remarkable!” on company culture. Mr. Salyers’ experience in operating a national service-oriented business and leadership development is considered a valuable asset to the Company and the Bank as it continues to grow into a larger community bank with a focus on the customer and employees. A copy of the press release announcing the appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Mr. Salyers will receive the same annual retainer and per-meeting fees as other directors on the Board of the Company and the Bank and will be subject to the same policy with respect to related party transactions.
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Item 7.01 | | Regulation FD Disclosure |
The board of directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable on September 29, 2017 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2017.
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SIGNATURE
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.
| CENTERSTATE BANKS, INC. |
| | |
| By: | /s/ Jennifer L. Idell |
| | Jennifer L. Idell |
| | Executive Vice President and |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
Date: July 20, 2017
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