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): January 16, 2004
REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky | | 0-24649 | | 61-0862051 |
(State of other jurisdiction or incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
601 West Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 584-3600
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
| C. | | Exhibits |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated January 16, 2004. |
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On January 16, 2004, Republic Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, announcing 2003 year to date and fourth quarter earnings. This information is being provided under Items 9 and 12 of Form 8-K.
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.
| Republic Bancorp, Inc. | |
| (Registrant) |
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Date: | January 16, 2004 | | /s/ Kevin Sipes | |
| Kevin Sipes |
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | | Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated January 16, 2004 |
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