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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-C
Report by issuer of securities quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market, filed pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13a-17 or
15d-17 thereunder.
FIRST COMMERCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
400 West Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 1471, Little Rock, AR 72201
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (501)371-7000
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I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING - Indicate any change (increase or
decrease) of 5% or more in the number of shares outstanding:
1. Title of security Common Stock, $3 Par Value
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2. Number of shares outstanding before the change 27,193,412
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3. Number of shares outstanding after the change 28,551,791
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4. Effective date of change November 15, 1996
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5. Method of change: Stock Dividend
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Give brief description of transaction Declared 5% stock dividend on
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October 15, 1996, payable November 15, 1996, to shareholders of record
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as of October 31, 1996.
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II. CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
1. Name prior to change Not applicable.
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2. Name after change Not applicable.
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3. Effective date of charter amendment changing name Not applicable.
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4. Date of shareholder approval of change, if required Not applicable.
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/s/ J. Lynn Wright
Date: November 18, 1996 By: -------------------------------
J. Lynn Wright
Chief Financial Officer
