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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: 2,385,210
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3. Number of shares outstanding after the change: 4,770,420
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4. Effective date of change: May 23, 1997
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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 2-for-1 stock split.
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Give brief description of transaction: 2-for-1 stock split accomplished by
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the distribution pro rata to holders of said stock as of the record date of one
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new share of stock for each share held. No fractional shares will be issued in
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the 2-for-1 stock split, except for fractional shares resulting from holdings in
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the Stockholder Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (the "Plan") and
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any fractional shares issued in the Plan will remain in the Plan.
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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 29, 1997 /s/ Allen E. Kiefer
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Allen E. Kiefer, President and Chief Executive Officer
