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UNITED STATES
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 Report: September 5, 2000
REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP
(Exact number of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California File No. 0-19231 68-016636
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer)
Incorporated or organization) Identification No.)
111 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404-4905
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (707) 573-4800
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Item 5. Other Events
Press release on the following article:
1. Redwood Empire Bancorp announces completion of its 10% share repurchase.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
9-5-00
Date: ___________________ REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP
(Registrant)
/s/ James E. Beckwith
By:
James E. Beckwith
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
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FOR: REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP
APPROVED BY: James E. Beckwith
Chief Operating Officer
(707) 522-5215
For Immediate Release
REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF ITS
10% SHARE REPURCHASE
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (September 5, 2000) -- Redwood Empire Bancorp (NASDAQ: REBC)
today announced that it has completed its 10% share repurchase announced on May
16, 2000. Under this repurchase, the Company bought a total of approximately
316,000 shares at an average price of $20.32 per share. The Company's Board of
Directors is currently evaluating whether to continue its share repurchase
program.
Redwood Empire Bancorp is the holding company for National Bank of the
Redwoods, a commercial bank. The Company operates through branches in Sonoma,
Mendocino and Lake Counties.
The statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts,
are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in or implied by
forward-looking statements. These risks are described in the Company's
Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
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