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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) October 13, 1999
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FIRST BELL BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 0-25172 251752651
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(State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization) File Number) Identification No.)
300 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1704, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(302) 427-7883
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On October 13, 1999, First Bell Bancorp, Inc. announced in a press release
that it had completed its Sixth Stock Repurchase Program and announced that the
Board of Directors had adopted a Seventh Stock Repurchase Program.
The press release issued by First Bell Bancorp, Inc. with respect to the
foregoing is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7(C). FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by First Bell Bancorp, Inc. on October
13, 1999.
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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.
FIRST BELL BANCORP, INC.
Dated: October 14, 1999 By: /s/ Albert H. Eckert, II
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Albert H. Eckert, II,
President and Chief
Executive Officer
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