SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): September 26, 2000
BT Financial Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-12377 25-1441348
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
551 Main Street, Johnstown, PA 15907-1146
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (814) 532-3801
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Item 5. Other Events.
On September 26, 2000, BT Financial Corporation (the "Company") announced
that on September 29, 2000 it will commence a "dutch auction" tender offer to
purchase up to 1,668,329 shares of its common stock, par value $5.00 per share.
A copy of the Company's press release dated September 26, 2000 is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Releases dated September 26, 2000 issued by the Registrant
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SIGNATURE
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.
BT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By:
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John H. Anderson
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: September 26, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Releases dated September 26, 2000 issued by the Registrant
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