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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: DECEMBER 4, 2000
Centennial First Financial Services
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
California 000-29105 68-0390121
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(State or Other Jurisdiction Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Number Identification No.)
218 East State Street, Redlands, CA 92373
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(909) 798-3611
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
This Report includes a total of 5 pages.
Page 1 of 4 Pages
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The Registrant issued a press release in connection with the signing of a
definitive agreement to acquire Palomar Community Bank. The press release is
included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
c. Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release Page 2 of 4 pages
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
CENTENNIAL FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICES
December 4, 2000 By: /s/ Doug Spencer
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Doug Spencer
President & Principal Executive Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
99.1 Press Release
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