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
October 16, 2012
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| North Carolina | 000-11448 | 56-1348147 |
| State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer |
| of Incorporation) | | Identification No.) |
1501 Highwoods Boulevard, Suite 400, Greensboro, North Carolina | 27410 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (336) 369-0900
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| Item 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers | 3 |
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| Signatures | 4 |
ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
(b) On October 16, 2012, Robert V. Perkins gave notice of his resignation from the Boards of Directors of NewBridge Bancorp (the “Company”) and NewBridge Bank (the “Bank”).
Mr. Perkins indicated that his decision to resign is due to increased family and business responsibilities, including his position as Mayor of the City of Greensboro, all of which have caused him to reduce his activities in other areas. Mr. Perkins’ decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company or its management.
The Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank express their sincere appreciation for Mr. Perkins’ service to the Company and the Bank.
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.
| | NEWBRIDGE BANCORP |
| Dated: October 17, 2012 | By: | /s/ Pressley A. Ridgill Pressley A. Ridgill, Chief Executive Officer |
