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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
NOVEMBER 1, 2000
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
FIRST COASTAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-14087 06-1177661
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
1200 CONGRESS STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE 04102
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (207) 774-5000
36 Thomas Drive, Westbrook, Maine
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(Former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
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First Coastal Corporation (the "Company") and ChaseMellon Shareholder
Services, L.L.C. (the "Rights Agent") entered into the Amendment No. 3 to Rights
Agreement ("Amendment No. 3") as of November 1, 2000, which amendment provided
for certain changes to the Rights Agreement, dated as of February 25, 1998, as
previously amended, between the Company and the Rights Agent.
The Amendment No. 3 is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as
Exhibit 99(a) and is hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part
hereof.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits
99(a) Amendment No. 3 to Rights Agreement, dated as of November 1,
2000, between the Company and ChaseMellon Shareholder
Services, L.L.C.
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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 COASTAL CORPORATION
Date: November 9, 2000 By: /s/ Gregory T. Caswell
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Gregory T. Caswell
President and Chief Executive
Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. IDENTITY OF EXHIBIT
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99(a) Amendment No. 3 to Rights Agreement, dated as of November 1,
2000, between the Company and ChaseMellon Shareholder Services,
L.L.C.
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