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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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): November 9, 2012

BANK OF THE CAROLINAS CORPORATION

  

 

  

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

                  NORTH CAROLINA                                000-52195                                 20-4989192

  

 

  

                    (State or other jurisdiction             (Commission File Number)             (IRS Employer Identification

                                     of incorporation)                                                                               No.)

      135 BOXWOOD VILLAGE DRIVE, MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27028

  

 

  

  (Address of principal executive offices)                                                              (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (336) 751-5755

Not Applicable

  

 

  

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 9, 2012, Bank of the Carolinas Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012. A copy of the Registrant’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description of Exhibit

99.1    Press Release dated November 9, 2012, regarding the Registrant’s results of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012

This Current Report on Form 8-K (including information included or incorporated by reference herein) may contain, among other things, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, (i) statements regarding certain of the Registrant’s goals and expectations with respect to earnings, income per share, revenue, expenses and the growth rate in such items, as well as other measures of economic performance, including statements relating to estimates of credit quality trends, and (ii) statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current belief and expectations of the Registrant’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Registrant’s control).


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.

 

BANK OF THE CAROLINAS CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ Stephen R. Talbert

  Stephen R. Talbert
  President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Dated:    November 14, 2012


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description of Exhibit

99.1    Press Release dated November 9, 2012, regarding the Registrant’s results of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012