UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CURRENT REPORT
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Date of earliest event reported)
First Financial Service Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Securities and Exchange Commission File Number: 0-18832
KENTUCKY | 61-1168311 | |
(State or other jurisdiction | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
of incorporation or organization) |
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone, including area code: (270) 765-2131
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 communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
On February 19, 2009, First Financial Service Corporation issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and annual 2008 results. A copy of the press release as well as supplemental information is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this report is being furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.
Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
Attached is the press release for the fourth quarter and annual 2008 results.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number |
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99.1 |
| Press release dated February 19, 2009 |
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.
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| FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION |
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Date: February 19, 2009 | By: | /s/ Steven M. Zagar |
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| Steven M. Zagar |
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| Chief Financial Offcer & Principal Accounting Officer |
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