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): FEBRUARY 26, 2005
PRIVATEBANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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DELAWARE 000-25887 36-3681151
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (I.R.S. employer
of incorporation) identification no.)
TEN NORTH DEARBORN 60602
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 683-7100
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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ITEM 5.02(b). DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF
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DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
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On February 26, 2005, William R. Langley, one of the directors of
PrivateBancorp, Inc. (the "Company") notified the Company's Board of Directors
that he has chosen not to stand for reelection to the Company's board of
directors when his term expires on April 28, 2005, the date of the Company's
2005 Annual Stockholders Meeting.
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release relating to the
Company's announcement of Mr. Langley's retirement, which is incorporated herein
by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(c) Exhibits
Press Release dated February 28, 2005.
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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.
PRIVATEBANCORP, INC.
Date: February 28, 2005 By: /s/ Ralph B. Mandell
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Ralph B. Mandell
Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated February 28, 2005
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