SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: August 7, 2000
FIRSTBANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
Michigan 0-14209 38-2633910
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification no.)
incorporation)
311 Woodworth Avenue
Alma, Michigan 48801
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code: (517) 463-3131
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Item 5. Other Events.
On August 7, 2000, Firstbank Corporation issued the press release attached
as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The press release is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information, and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release dated August 7, 2000
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: September 5, 2000 FIRSTBANK CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Thomas R. Sullivan
Thomas R. Sullivan
President and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Document
99.1 Press Release Dated August 7, 2000
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EXHIBIT 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tom Sullivan
Date Submitted: August 7, 2000 President and CEO
(517) 463-7311
OTCBB: FBMI
Firstbank Corporation Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer
Firstbank Corporation announced today that Mary D. Deci, has resigned as Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer to accept the position of Senior Vice
President at Traverse City State Bank.
"Mary Deci has made a significant contribution toward the success of Firstbank
Corporation during her twelve-year tenure for which we are very appreciative.
This opportunity in Traverse City will allow Mary to relocate close to her home
in the Traverse City area. While we will miss Mary, we wish her well in her new
endeavor." stated Thomas R. Sullivan, President and CEO. Sullivan added, "The
search for a new Chief Financial Officer will begin immediately. During this
transition, I will act as the primary investor relations contact and will be
happy to answer any analyst and shareholder inquiries."
Firstbank Corporation, headquartered in Alma, Michigan is currently a five bank
financial services company with 34 offices located in central and northeast
Michigan. Bank subsidiaries include: Bank of Alma, Firstbank-Mt. Pleasant, 1st.
Bank-West Branch, Bank of Lakeview and Firstbank-St. Johns. Other corporate
affiliates include 1st. Armored Inc. and 1st. Collections. Investment services
are available through affiliations with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
and SII Investments.
