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): February 1, 2005
THE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 51018 | 23-3016517 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | Identification No.) |
405 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (302) 385-5000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 | Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act |
| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act |
| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act |
| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act |
| ITEM 5.02 | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS. |
On February 1, 2005, Michael J. Bradley was elected by our Board of Directors to serve as a Director. Mr. Bradley was also appointed to serve on our Audit Committee.
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.
| THE BANCORP, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Martin F. Egan | |
| Name: | Martin F. Egan | |
| Date: April 22, 2005 | Title: | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |