UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): August 22, 2011
Western Liberty Bancorp
Delaware | 001-33803 | 26-0469120 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
8363 W. Sunset Rd., Suite 350, Las Vegas, Nevada | 89113 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (702) 966-7400
[not applicable]
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 18, 2011, Western Liberty Bancorp issued a press release announcing the Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |||
99.1 | Western Liberty Bancorp press release issued on August 18, 2011 |
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.
Western Liberty Bancorp | ||||
Date: August 22, 2011 | /s/ George A. Rosenbaum, Jr. | |||
Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT | ||
NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | |
99.1 | Western Liberty Bancorp press release issued on August 18, 2011 |