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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 13, 1996
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Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc.
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(Exact name of registration as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-20255 34-1692031
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS employer
of incorporation) number) identification no.)
23 Federal Plaza Youngstown, Ohio 44501
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 742-7000
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc.
Form 8-K
MAHONING NATIONAL BANCORP, INC.
INDEX
Page Number
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ITEM 4 - Other Matters 3
ITEM 7 - Financial Statements, Pro Forma, 3
Financial Information and Exhibits
SIGNATURES 4
EXHIBIT - Letter Re Change in Certifying Accountant 5
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Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc.
Form 8-K
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
(A) The Board of Directors of Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. on
May 13, 1996, by action of written consent in lieu of a
meeting, acting upon the recommendation of the Examining
Committee of its sole subsidiary, Mahoning National Bank of
Youngstown, engaged the accounting firm of Crowe, Chizek and
Company LLP to serve as independent accountants for the
Registrant for 1996. The work of Grant Thornton LLP was
terminated as of May 13, 1996.
(B) During the two most recent years and interim period subsequent
to May 13, 1996, there have been no disagreements with Grant
Thornton LLP on any matter of accounting principles or
practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope
or procedure or any reportable events.
(C) Grant Thornton LLP's report on the financial statements for
the past two years contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer
of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to
uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.
(D) The Registrant has requested that Grant Thornton LLP furnish
it with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether it
agrees with the above statements. A copy of Grant Thornton
LLP's letter to the SEC, dated May 14, 1996, is filed as
Exhibit 16 to the Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(A) Financial Statement of Business Acquired
None
(B) Pro Forma Financial Information
None
(C) Exhibits
16 - Letter re change in Certifying Accountant
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc.
Dated: May 13, 1996 /s/ Norman E. Benden, Jr.
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Norman E. Benden, Jr., Treasurer
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GRANT THORNTON [LOGO]
GRANT THORNTON LLP Accountants and
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May 14, 1996
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc.
Commission File No. 0-20255
Dear Sir or Madam:
We have read Item 4 of the Form 8-K of Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc.,
dated May 13, 1996, and agree with the statements contained therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
