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): July 30, 2012
NEW CENTURY BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| North Carolina | | 000-50400 | | 20-0218264 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 700 W. Cumberland Street, Dunn, North Carolina | | 28334 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (910) 892-7080
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On July 30, 2012, New Century Bancorp, Inc. (the “Registrant”) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. A copy of the Registrant’s July 30, 2012 press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
On August 2, 2012, the Registrant announced amended financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012 reflecting an increase to net income for the quarter. A copy of the Registrant’s August 2, 2012 press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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EXHIBIT
NO. | | DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT |
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| 99.1 | | Press release, dated July 30, 2012, regarding the Registrant’s financial results for the second quarter |
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| 99.2 | | Press release, dated August 2, 2012, regarding the Registrant’s financial results for the second quarter |
This Current Report on Form 8-K (including information included or incorporated by reference herein) may contain, among other things, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, (i) statements regarding certain of Registrant’s goals and expectations with respect to earnings, income per share, revenue, expenses and the growth rate in such items, as well as other measures of economic performance, including statements relating to estimates of credit quality trends, and (ii) statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current belief and expectations of Registrant’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond Registrant’s control).
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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| NEW CENTURY BANCORP, INC. |
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| By: | | /s/ Lisa F. Campbell |
| | Lisa F. Campbell |
| | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer |
Dated: August 3, 2012
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NO. | | DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT |
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| 99.1 | | Press release, dated July 30, 2012, regarding the Registrant’s financial results for the second quarter |
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| 99.2 | | Press release, dated August 2, 2012, regarding the Registrant’s financial results for the second quarter |
