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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | July 16, 2009 |
CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Wisconsin | 000-24149 | 37-1203599 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
(Commission | ______________
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| N27 W24025 Paul Court, Pewaukee, Wisconsin | | 53072 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 262-695-6010 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 16, 2009, CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it is asking holders of its trust preferred securities to approve a pre-packaged plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on July 16, 2009, CIB Marine mailed a letter to its common shareholders announcing the same, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated July 16, 2009.
Exhibit 99.2 - Shareholder Letter issued July 16, 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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| | | CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. |
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| July 16, 2009 | | By: | | John P. Hickey, Jr.
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| | | | | Name: John P. Hickey, Jr. |
| | | | | Title: President & CEO |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated July 16, 2009 |
99.2 | | Shareholder Letter issued July 16, 2009 |
