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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): March 5, 2007
PORTER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky 001-33033 61-1142247
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
2500 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky, 40223
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(502) 499-4800
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On March 5, 2007, Porter Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release announcing the
opening of a loan production office in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This press
release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release issued March 5, 2007
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.
Date: March 5, 2007 Porter Bancorp, Inc.
By: /s/ David B. Pierce
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David B. Pierce
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated March 5, 2007