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Form 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 1998
HORIZON BANCORP
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
INDIANA 35-1562417
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State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization Identification No.)
515 Franklin St., Michigan City, Indiana 46360
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 219-879-0211
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Item 5. Other Events
On October 20, 1998, the Board of Directors of Horizon Bancorp and
Horizon Bank terminated the employment of the President and Chief Administrative
Officer of Horizon Bancorp and Horizon Bank. This individual was a party to an
employment contract dated January 1, 1997 which was filed as an exhibit to the
December 31, 1996 Form 10-K. The severance benefits required under this contract
will be recorded in the fourth quarter financial statements.
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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.
HORIZON BANCORP
Date: October 29, 1998 By: /s/ Diana E. Taylor
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Name: Diana E. Taylor
Title: Sr. Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
