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) January 19, 2006 Sun Bancorp, Inc. ----------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) New Jersey 0-20957 52-1382541 - ---------------------------- -------------- ------------- (State or other jurisdiction (SEC File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification Number) 226 Landis Avenue, Vineland, New Jersey 08360 - --------------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (856) 691-7700 -------------- Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last Report) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT ------------------------------------ Item 8.01 Other Events - --------- ------------ On January 19, 2006, Sun Bancorp, Inc. announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Advantage Bank. A copy of the Press Release regarding such announcement is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits - --------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ Exhibit 99 -- Press Release dated January 19, 2006. 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. SUN BANCORP, INC. Date: January 20, 2006 /s/ Dan A. Chila ------------------------------- Dan A. Chila Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer