1 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 23, 2002 Lawrence Financial Holdings, Inc. --------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland 0-31847 31-1724442 -------- ------------ ---------- (State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer Incorporation or Organization) File Number) Identification No.) 301 South Fifth Street, Ironton, Ohio 45638 ------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (740) 532-0263 --------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code) Not Applicable -------------- (Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report) 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. ------------- On January 23, 2002, Lawrence Financial Holdings, Inc. issued a press release which announced that the 2001 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on May 13, 2002. A press release announcing the annual meeting is attached as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS. --------------------------------------- Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 23, 2002. 2 3 SIGNATURE 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 thereunto duly authorized. LAWRENCE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. Date: January 23, 2002 By: /s/ Jack L. Blair -------------------------------------- Jack L. Blair President and Chief Executive Officer 3