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): February 27, 2015
First Keystone Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Pennsylvania | 2-88927 | 23-2249083 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 111 West Front Street, Berwick, Pennsylvania | 18603 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(570) 752-3671
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Item 8.01. Other Events
On February 27, 2015, First Keystone Corporation, parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, issued a press release reporting the declaration of their first quarter dividend. A copy of this press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (a) | Not applicable |
| (b) | Not applicable |
| (c) | Not applicable |
| (d) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release of First Keystone Corporation dated February 27, 2015. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Dated: March 2, 2015 | /s/ Matthew P. Prosseda | |
| Matthew P. Prosseda | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | Page No. |
| 99.1 | Press Release of First Keystone Corporation dated February 27, 2015 | 5 |
