8-K 1 cor2267.txt SHORE BANCSHARES FORM 8-K 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 (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2003 SHORE BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 0-22345 52-1974638 -------- --------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 18 East Dover Street, Easton, Maryland 21601 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (410) 822-1400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure. On November 12, 2003, Shore Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Midstate Bancorp, Inc. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 12, 2003. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. SHORE BANCSHARES, INC. Dated: November 12, 2003 By: /s/ W. Moorhead Vermilye --------------------------- W. Moorhead Vermilye President and CEO EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 12, 2003.