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): June 21, 2013
First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
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333-171913
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45-1496206
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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One Farm Glen Boulevard, Farmington, Connecticut 06032
(860) 676-4600
(Address and Telephone Number)
N/A
(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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Item 8.01
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Other Events
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SIGNATURES
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Item 8.01
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Other Events
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On June 21, 2013, First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBNK) (the “Company”), announced that it has adopted and received regulatory approval to repurchase up to 1,676,452 shares, or 10% of the current outstanding shares, from time to time, depending on market conditions, at prevailing market prices in open-market and other transactions. Repurchases may be made from time to time in open-market or negotiated transactions as deemed appropriate by the Company and will depend on market conditions. Open market purchases will be conducted in accordance with the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. Any repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes.
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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.
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FIRST CONNECTICUT BANCORP, INC.
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Registrant
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June 21, 2013
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By: /s/ Gregory A. White
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Gregory A. White
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Executive Vice President,
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Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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