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): May 14, 2010
Atlantic Coast Federal Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Federal 000-50962 59-3764686
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(State or other jurisdiction) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
Address of principal executive offices: 505 Haines Avenue, Waycross, Georgia
31501
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 342-2824
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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 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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On May 14, 2010, Atlantic Coast Federal Corporation (the "Company") held
its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At the Annual Meeting, stockholders
considered the election of directors and the ratification of independent
registered public accountants. A breakdown of the votes cast is set forth below.
Broker
1. The election of directors For Withheld non-votes
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Charles E. Martin, Jr. 11,617,022 167,738 988,594
Forrest W. Sweat, Jr. 11,616,022 168,738 988,594
Thomas F. Beeckler 11,615,922 168,838 988,594
Jay S. Sidhu 11,605,819 178,941 988,594
2. The ratification of the appointment of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP as the
Company's independent registered public accountants for the year ending December
31, 2010.
For Against Abstain Broker non-votes
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12,703,357 60,876 7,393 1,728
3. The approval of the Atlantic Coast Federal Corporation 2010 Employee Stock
Purchase Plan.
For Against Abstain Broker non-votes
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11,545,935 247,947 30,422 949,050
4. The approval of the Atlantic Coast Federal Corporation 2010 Director Stock
Purchase Plan.
For Against Abstain Broker non-votes
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11,503,623 282,489 38,192 949,050
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(a) No financial statements of businesses acquired are required.
(b) No pro forma financial information is required.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
Press Release Dated May 14, 2010
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.
ATLANTIC COAST FEDERAL CORPORATION
DATE: May 20, 2010 By: /s/ Robert J. Larison, Jr.
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Robert J. Larison, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer