1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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 22, 2001 PARK MERIDIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) North Carolina 31277 56-2196075 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 6826 Morrison Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (704) 366-7275 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or address, if changed from last report) 2 Item 5. Other Events. On February 22, 2001, Park Meridian Financial Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release reporting the Company's issuance of trust preferred securities through a newly-formed Connecticut business trust. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial Statements Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information Not applicable. (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 -- Press release dated February 22, 2001 2 3 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: February 22, 2001 PARK MERIDIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Kevin T. Kennelly -------------------------------------- Kevin T. Kennelly, President and Chief Executive Officer 3 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Exhibit ----------- ------- Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated February 22, 2001 4