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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 (date of earliest event reported) July 28, 2000
AMERICAN COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina 000-30517 56-2179531
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification
of incorporation) number)
2593 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, North Carolina 28111-0418
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (704) 225-8444
Not Applicable
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(Former address of principal executive offices)
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Item 5 Other Events.
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On July 28, 2000, the Registrant filed a Registration Statement with the
Securities and Exchange Commission to conduct a public offering of between
500,000 and 1,000,000 shares of its Common Stock. The offering price is yet to
be determined. The Registrant intends to sell primarily in the markets where it
has established branches in and around Union and Mecklenburg Counties. Wachovia
Securities, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina has agreed to sell any shares not
sold by the Registrant on a "best efforts" basis through IJL Wachovia. The
proceeds of the offering will be used to fund expansion plans, to establish an
investment portfolio and for general corporate purposes.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
By: /s/ Randy P. Helton
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Randy P. Helton, President
Dated: July 28, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Number of Exhibit
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99 Press Release dated July 28, 2000 Included as Exhibit 99
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