SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or (15) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
July 31, 1998
(Date of Report)
Commission File Number 33-53596
FC BANC CORP.
(Exact name or registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 34-1718070
(State or other Jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
Farmers Citizens Bank Building
Box 567
Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
(419) 562-7040
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of registrant's principal executive offices)
G. W. Holden, President and CEO
FC Banc Corp.
Farmers Citizens Bank Building
Box 567
Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
(419) 562-7040
(Name, address, including ZIP code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
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ITEM 5. Other Events
MEDIA RELEASE
FC BANC CORP ANNOUNCES 2-FOR-1 STOCK SPLIT
BUCYRUS, Ohio, July 29, 1998 -- The Board of Directors of FC Banc Corp.,
parent of The Farmers Citizens Bank, declared a 2-for-1 stock split of the
company's common stock at its July 24, 1998 quarterly meeting.
The stock split will be accomplished through a 100% stock dividend to be
issued on August 21, 1998 to shareholders of record on August 14, 1998.
Certificates currently held by shareholders will continue to represent the
number of shares indicated, and new certificates will be issued for a like
number of shares.
"FC Banc Corp. common stock has been a good investment for our shareholders,
and we believe the 2-for-1 split will broaden its appeal to investors," said
G. W. (Bill) Holden, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The action of
our board in approving the stock split reaffirms our commitment to share the
benefits of success with our shareholders."
FC Banc Corp. Is a one bank holding company with $90.6 million in assets. In
addition to its main office in Bucyrus, the Farmers Citizens Bank has two
branches there and an office in Cardington, Ohio. The stock trades on the
electronic bulletin board under the symbol FCBQ.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
FC BANC CORP.
(Registrant)
Date: July 31, 1998 /S/ G. W. (Bill) Holden
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G. W. (Bill) Holden
President and CEO
