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
April 20, 1999
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
0-16772
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Commission File Number
Ohio 31-0987416
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
138 Putnam Street
P.O. Box 738,
Marietta, Ohio 45750
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(614) 373-3155
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Index to Exhibits on page 3
Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant
Not applicable.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Not applicable.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership
Not applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Events
On April 20, 1999, Peoples Bancorp Inc. (the "Company") announced
that it had sold through PEBO Capital Trust I (the "Trust"), a
newly formed subsidiary, $30.0 million of 8.62% Capital Securities.
The proceeds will be used by the Trust to purchase, from Peoples
Bancorp Inc. Junior Subordinated Debentures due May 1, 2029.
The Company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate
purposes, including additional investments in its subsidiary banks
and the repurchase of some of its outstanding common shares.
Currently, the Company plans to invest approximately $10.0 million
of the proceeds in its largest banking subsidiary, The Peoples
Banking and Trust Company. The release is included herewith as
Exhibit 99.
Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors
Not applicable.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Non required
(b) Non required
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 News Release issued April 20, 1999
Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
Not applicable.
Item 9. Sales of Equity Securities Pursuant to Regulation S
Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
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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.
DATE: April 20, 1999 PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
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Registrant
By: /s/ ROBERT E. EVANS
Robert E. Evans
President and Chief Executive Officer
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description Page
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99 News Release issued April 20, 1999 *
*Filed herewith