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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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): March 17, 2005
AMERIANA BANCORP
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
INDIANA 0-22423 35-1782688
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
2118 BUNDY AVENUE, NEW CASTLE, INDIANA 47263-1048
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (765) 529-2230
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
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On March 17, 2005, Ameriana Bancorp (the "Company"), the holding
company for Ameriana Bank and Trust (the "Bank"), announced that Harry J. Bailey
has informed the Board of Directors of his desire to retire as President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and the Company in 2005. The Board has hired
an executive search firm to assist it with locating a replacement. The Board has
not set a timetable to replace Mr. Bailey and Mr. Bailey has agreed to remain in
office until a replacement has been found. It is anticipated that Mr. Bailey
will remain a consultant to the Company and the Bank for three years after his
retirement to assist new the President and Chief Executive Officer in the
transition process. For more information, reference is made to the Company's
press release dated March 17, 2005, a copy of which is attached to this Report
as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired: Not applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not applicable
(c) Exhibits
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated March 17, 2005
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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.
AMERIANA BANCORP
Dated: March 17, 2005 By: /s/ Harry J. Bailey
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Harry J. Bailey
President and Chief Executive Officer