SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-KSB 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 20, 2000 Eagle Bancorp, Inc (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 0-25923 52-2061461 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) 7815 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 986-1800 Item 5. Other Matters On January 20, 2000, the Board of directors declared a 25% stock split in the form of a stock dividend (the "dividend") payable on March 31, 2000, to holders of record on March 17, 2000. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the dividend. A copy of the press release announcing the stock dividend is included as exhibit 99 to this report, and is incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not Applicable. (c) Exhibits. (99) Press Release dated January 20, 2000 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. EAGLE BANCORP, INC. By: /s/ Ronald D. Paul ------------------------------- Ronald D. Paul, President Dated: January 21, 2000