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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 1, 1997
FRANKLIN BANCORPORATION, INC.
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 0-20880 52-1632361
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer Identification
of incorporation) Number) Number)
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1722 Eye Street, N. W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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(202) 429-9888
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
See News Release, dated July 1, 1997, attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is
incorporated by reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 1, 1997
FRANKLIN BANCORPORATION, INC.
By: /s/ Diane M. Begg
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Diane M. Begg
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 News Release, dated
July 1, 1997
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EXHIBIT 99.1
For Immediate Release, July 1, 1997 FRANKLIN BANCORPORATION, INC.
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1722 Eye Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
CONTACT: ALBERT A. D'ALESSANDRO
JOSEPH B. HEAD
(202) 331-2778
NEWS RELEASE - FRANKLIN NATIONAL BANK
WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 1, 1997... Franklin National Bank reports today that its
President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Pincus, was injured in an
accident which occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada. The accident, in which Mr.
Pincus suffered several broken bones, was caused by a fall through a sidewalk
grating. He is being treated in a Las Vegas hospital.
Bank officials have been in communication with doctors and family members, and
it is expected that Mr. Pincus will be able to return to Washington soon.
During his recuperation, Mr. Pincus will work with the Bank's management team
to assure continued effective operations and to guarantee all Franklin
customers their expected and well-established high standards of service.
Franklin National Bank is a $475 million bank headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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