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 30, 2015
PORTER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky | 001-33033 | 61-1142247 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation and 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 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
On October 30, 2015, Porter Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Form 8-K and in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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 30, 2015 |
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 30, 2015 | Porter Bancorp, Inc. | ||
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| By: | /s/ Phillip W. Barnhouse |
Phillip W. Barnhouse | |||
Chief Financial Officer | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated October 30, 2015 |