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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 17, 2014
C1 FINANCIAL,
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Florida (State or other jurisdiction |
001-36595 (Commission |
46-4241720 (IRS Employer |
100 5th Street South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 266-2265
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Effective October 17, 2014, Kathryn B. Pemble ceased to be the President of C1 Financial, Inc. (the “Registrant”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary C1 Bank (the “Bank”). Ms. Pemble was appointed on the same date Executive Vice President, Florida Market President and continues in her role as Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Trevor R. Burgess became the President of the Registrant and the Bank in addition to his positions as Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Registrant.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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C1 FINANCIAL, INC.
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| By: | /s/ Trevor R. Burgess | |
| Trevor R. Burgess | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
Date: October 20, 2014