8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K - 01/24/2002 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): JANUARY 24, 2002 METROCORP BANCSHARES, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) TEXAS 0-25141 76-0579161 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 9600 BELLAIRE BLVD., SUITE 252 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77036 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 776-3876 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On January 24, 2002, MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") publicly disseminated a press release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2001. The purpose of this Current Report on Form 8-K is to file as an exhibit a copy of the Company's press release dated January 24, 2002. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. Exhibits. The following materials are filed as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K: 99.1 - Press Release dated January 24, 2002. 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. METROCORP BANCSHARES, INC. Dated: January 24, 2002 By /s/ Allen D. Brown -------------------------- Allen D. Brown President EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated January 24, 2002.