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): October 20, 2003
CITIZENS SOUTH BANKING CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-23971 54-2069979
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
245 West Main Avenue, Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 704-868-5200
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Items 1. through 6. and 8.: Not Applicable
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
Exhibits
The following Exhibits are furnished as part of this report:
99.1: Earnings Press Release of Citizens South Banking Corporation
99.2: Dividend Press Release of Citizens South Banking Corporation
99.3: Stock Repurchase Press Release of Citizens South Banking Corporation
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 20, 2003, the Company issued three press releases regarding 1)
earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2003, 2) the declaration of
quarterly dividends, and 3) the announcement of a stock repurchase program. The
press releases are included as Exhibit 99 to this report.
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.
CITIZENS SOUTH BANKING CORPORATION
DATE: October 22, 2003 By: /s/ Kim S. Price
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Kim S. Price
President and Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ Gary F. Hoskins
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Gary F. Hoskins
Chief Financial Officer