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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2000
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 20, 2000
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FIRST CHARTER CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina 0-15829 56-1355866
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
22 Union Street North, Concord, North Carolina 28026-0228
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(Addresses, including zip codes, of principal executive offices)
(704) 786-3300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5 OTHER EVENTS
On September 20, 2000, First Charter Corporation issued the Press
Release that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 News release disseminated on September 20,
2000 by First Charter Corporation.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
FIRST CHARTER CORPORATION
By: /s/ Robert O. Bratton
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Robert O. Bratton
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: September 20, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 News Release disseminated on September 20, 2000 by
First Charter Corporation.
