UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 17, 2016 
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FIRST NBC BANK HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  
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Louisiana
001-35915
14-1985604
(State of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
210 Baronne Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
 
70112
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (504) 566-8000  
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Item 7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure.

In response to recent press coverage, the company noted, "As previously stated, First NBC is considering all strategic options, including a possible sale of the company. The company has made no decision to pursue or forgo any particular option. First NBC does not intend to comment further unless and until a definitive transaction is achieved. First NBC remains committed to its local market and to serving the financial services needs of its customers"
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.
Dated: November 18, 2016

 
FIRST NBC BANK HOLDING COMPANY
 
 
By:
/s/ Ashton J. Ryan, Jr.                  
 
 
Ashton J. Ryan, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer and President