U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ---------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 16, 1997 ------------------- TRIANGLE BANCORP, INC. North Carolina 0-21346 56-1764546 (State of other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 4300 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (919) 881-0455 Item 5. Other Information The board of directors of Triangle Bancorp, Inc. (Triangle) has rescinded the stock repurchase program which it authorized on May 13, 1997 and announced in an 8-K filed on May 16, 1997. The original plan authorized the repurchase of up to 170,000 shares of the Corporation's common stock, or approximately 1.6% of the then issued and outstanding shares. As of September 16, 1997, Triangle has repurchased 40,200 shares under the plan. The rescission will be effective as of October 3, 1997. Item 7. Exhibits 10 Press Release regarding the rescission SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Triangle Bancorp, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. TRIANGLE BANCORP, INC. ------------------------ (Registrant) Date: September 19, 1997 By: /s/ Debra L. Lee ------------------------ Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Page ---- 10 Press Release regarding the rescission 5