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 25, 2014
M&F BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina | 000-27307 | 56-1980549 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File No.) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, North Carolina 27707
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (919) 683-1521
Not Applicable
(Former address of principal executive offices)
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INDEX
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Item 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers | 3 |
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits | 3 |
Signatures | 3 |
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ITEM 5.02. | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS. |
On November 25, 2014, the Board of Directors of M&F Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) elected James H. Sills, III to serve as a director of the Company. At the same time, he was also elected to serve as a director of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Mechanics and Farmers Bank (“M&F Bank”). Mr. Sills will serve as a director of the Company and the Bank until the Company’s 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, or until his successor is elected and qualified, or his earlier removal, resignation, death or incapacity. Mr. Sills has not yet been appointed to serve on any board committees, but is expected to be appointed to various committees.
On August 11, 2014, the Company and the Bank announced Mr. Sills’ appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank, effective September 1, 2014.
A copy of the Company’s press release, dated December 1, 2014, making this announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
EXHIBIT NO. | DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT | |
99.1 | Press Release dated December 1, 2014 | |
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.
Dated: December 1, 2014
M&F BANCORP, INC. | |||
By: | /s/ Randall C. Hall | ||
Randall C. Hall | |||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2014 |
CONTACT: |
Randall C. Hall | |
919.313.3600 | |
randall.hall@mfbonline.com |
James H. Sills, III Joins Boards of M&F Bancorp, Inc. and Mechanics and Farmers Bank
December 1, 2014 (Durham, NC)-– M&F Bancorp, Inc. today announced that James H. Sills, III has been elected to the Boards of Directors of both the holding company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F Bank). Mr. Sills has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the holding company and M&F Bank since September 1, 2014.
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M&F Bancorp, Inc., a one-bank holding company headquartered in Durham, NC, has assets of approximately $289 million as of September 30, 2014; Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F Bank) is its wholly owned subsidiary. M&F Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank founded in 1907, and has operated continuously and profitably since 1908. M&F Bank is one of a few NC banks designated by the United States Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). M&F Bancorp’s common stock is quoted in the over-the-counter market through the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “MFBP.” For additional information, contact M&F Bancorp Corporate Headquarters, 2634 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham, NC at (919) 687-7800 or visit www.mfbonline.com