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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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
HERITAGE BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
120 South Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (717) 622-2320
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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, par value $5.00 per share
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2. Number of shares outstanding before the change: 1,906,333
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3. Number of shares outstanding after the change: 2,406,022
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4. Effective date of change: May 24, 1996
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5. Method of change:
Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange, distribution,
stock split, reverse split, acquisition of stock for treasury, etc.)
Issuance of shares in connection with 5-for-4 stock split.
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Give brief description of transaction: 5-for-4 stock split
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accomplished by the distribution pro rata to holders of said stock as of the
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record date of one new share of stock for each four shares held; provided,
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however, that fractional shares will not be issued.
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II. CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
1. Name prior to change: n/a
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2. Name after change: n/a
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3. Effective date of charter amendment changing name: n/a
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4. Date of shareholder approval of change, if required: n/a
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Date: May 28, 1996 /s/ Guy H. Boyer
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Guy H. Boyer, Executive Vice President,
Secretary/Treasurer
