UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form8-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)
March 21, 2013
| NEWBRIDGE BANCORP |
(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
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:
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INDEX
| Page | |
| Item 8.01 – Other Events | 3 |
| Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits | 3 |
| Signatures | 3 |
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On March 21, 2013, NewBridge Bank issued a press release naming two executives to new strategy and sales positions. A copy of the press release, and the employment agreement of one of the executives, Spence H. Broadhurst, are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are being provided solely for the purposes of providing disclosure pursuant to Item 8.01 – Other Events:
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release issued by NewBridge Bank, dated March 21, 2013. | |
| Exhibit 99.2 | Employment and Change of Control Agreement among NewBridge Bancorp, NewBridge Bank and Spence H. Broadhurst, dated March 20, 2013. |
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: March 21, 2013 | By: | /s/ Ramsey K. Hamadi |
| Ramsey K. Hamadi, Senior Executive | ||
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release issued by NewBridge Bank, dated March 21, 2013. | |
| Exhibit 99.2 | Employment and Change of Control Agreement among NewBridge Bancorp, NewBridge Bank and Spence H. Broadhurst, dated March 20, 2013. |
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