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) October 22, 1996 ---------------- COMMISSION FILE NO.: 0-26744 PATRIOT BANK CORP. ------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 23-2820537 - -------- --------------------- (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation (IRS Employer or organization) Identification No.) High and Hanover Streets, Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464 - ------------------------------------------------- --------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 610-323-1500 --------------------- 2 Item 5. Other Events On October 17, 1996, Patriot Bank Corp. (the "Company") issued a press release regarding the Company's third quarter earnings. Attached is a copy of the press release. 3 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. By: /s/ Joseph W. Mayor -------------------- President and Chief Operating Officer Dated: October 22, 1996 ----------------