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| EX-99 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - FIRSTBANK CORP | ex99-1.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: May 8, 2014
FIRSTBANK CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Michigan |
000-14209 |
38-2633910 | |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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311 Woodworth Avenue Alma, Michigan |
48801 | ||
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (989) 463-3131
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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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12). |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14d-2(b)). |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)). |
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Item 7.01. |
Regulation FD Disclosure |
On May 8, 2014, Firstbank Corporation announced the receipt of the regulatory approvals necessary for its merger with Mercantile Bank Corporation.
On May 8, 2014, Firstbank Corporation issued a press release announcing the approvals. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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Item 8.01. |
Other Events |
The information from Item 7.01 above is herein incorporated by reference.
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Item 9.01. |
Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits: The following document is attached as an exhibit to this report on Form 8-K:
99.1 Press Release dated May 8, 2014.
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: May 8, 2014 |
FIRSTBANK CORPORATION (Registrant) |
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/s/ Samuel G. Stone |
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Samuel G. Stone |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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