UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): October 15, 2009
PORTER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky | 001-33033 | 61-1142247 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2500 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky, 40223 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(502) 499-4800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
In a press release dated October 15, 2009, Porter Bancorp, Inc. announced that it has entered into option agreements for the right to purchase approximately 15.8% of the outstanding common shares of Citizens First Corporation (NASDAQ: CZFC) for $9.00 per share.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | | Press Release issued by Porter Bancorp, Inc. on October 15, 2009 |
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.
Date: | October 15, 2009 | Porter Bancorp, Inc. |
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| | By: | /s/ Maria L. Bouvette |
| | | Maria L. Bouvette |
| | | President and CEO |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated October 15, 2009 |
