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 18, 2005
American Bank Incorporated
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 000-31246 01-0593266
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
4029 West Tilghman Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 366-1800
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers
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On October 18, 2005, Donald J. Whiting, Jr. and Michael D. Molewski
were appointed to the boards of directors of American Bank Incorporated (the
"Company") and its wholly-subsidiary, American Bank (the "Bank"). There are no
arrangements or understandings between either of Messrs. Whiting or Molewski and
any other person pursuant to which either individual became a director. Neither
of Messrs. Whiting or Molewski is a party to any transaction with the Company
and the Bank that would require disclosure under Item 404 of Securities and
Exchange Commission Regulation S-K.
It is expected that Mr. Whiting will serve as a member of the Company's
Executive Committee, Nominating Committee, Compensation Committee, Mergers and
Acquisitions Committee and Stock Options Committee, and as a member of the
Bank's Executive Committee, Nominating Committee, Compensation Committee and
Technology Committee.
It is expected that Mr. Molewski will serve as a member of the
Company's Mergers and Acquisitions Committee, Corporate Governance Committee,
Nominating Committee, Compensation Committee and Stock Options Committee, and as
a member of the Bank's Corporate Governance Committee, Compensation Committee,
Loan Committee, Nominating Committee and Technology Committee.
Attached as Exhibit 99 to this report is the Company's press release
announcing the appointment.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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The Index of Exhibits immediately precedes the attached exhibits.
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.
AMERICAN BANK INCORPORATED
DATE: October 21, 2005 By: /s/ Mark W. Jaindl
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Mark W. Jaindl
President and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release of American Bank Incorporated
EXHIBIT 99
PRESS RELEASE OF AMERICAN BANK INCORPORATED