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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): 4-2-96
SOUTH VALLEY BANCORPORATION
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 2-78293-LA #94-2818095
(state or other (Commission File) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation) Number)
500 Tennant Station, Morgan Hill, California 95037
(address of principal executive office and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number (including area code): 408-778-1510
None
(former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
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Exhibit Index at Page 3
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Item 5. Other Events
South Valley Bancorporation announces termination of stock
repurchase program effective April 2, 1996.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) None
(b) None
(c) Exhibits. See Press Release attached as Exhibit 99.1
and made a part hereof.
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.
South Valley Bancorporation, Registrant
By: /s/ Richard L. Conniff
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Richard L. Conniff
on behalf of Registrant and in the capacity of
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release dated April 2, 1996 4
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[SOUTH VALLEY NATIONAL BANK LETTERHEAD]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 1996
South Valley Bancorporation announced today that it has terminated its stock
repurchase program effective April 2, 1996.
Questions regarding this action may be directed to Brad L. Smith, President &
CEO of the Company at (408) 848-2161.
Exhibit 99.1
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