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): August 8, 2006
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Pennsylvania |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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22 N. Sixth Street, Indiana, PA |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (724) 349-7220
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:
o | Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On August 8, 2006, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing the hiring of Edward J. Lipkus III, CPA as Senior Vice President & Controller. Mr. Lipkus will assume the role of Principal Accounting Officer effective August 7, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) | Exhibits |
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| Exhibit 99 - First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Press Release dated August 8, 2006 |
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.
Dated: August 8, 2006 |
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| FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION | |
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| By: | /s/ John J. Dolan |
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| John J. Dolan |
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| Chief Financial Officer |