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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): October 24, 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 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
On October 24, 2007, Porter Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Form 8-K and in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being
furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Item 2.02 -
Results of Operations and Financial Condition and shall not be deemed filed for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to
the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by
reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be
expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release issued by Porter Bancorp, Inc. on October 24, 2007
SIGNATURES
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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: October 24, 2007 Porter Bancorp Inc.
By: /s/ David Pierce
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David Pierce
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 24, 2007