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
Date of the Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 4, 1997
FIRST REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
PENNSYLVANIA 0-17007 23-2486815
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.) of Incorporation)
1608 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (215)735-4422
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Item 5. Other Events
First Republic Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRBK), parent company of First
Republic Bank's Board of Directors approved a 20% stock dividend for
shareholders of record as of 3/4/97. The dividend will represent an increase in
outstanding shares of approximately 569,600 bringing the total outstanding
shares after the dividend to approximately 3.4 million shares. The dividend will
be payable April 15, 1997.
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 REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: 3/20/97 By: /s/ Rolf A. Stensrud
Rolf A. Stensrud
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
