EX-99.5 16 ex99-5.htm CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K, AS FILED BY FIRST GUARANTY BANK WITH THE FDIC ON JANUARY 31, 2007 ex99-5.htm                                                                     EXHIBIT 99.5
 
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
Washington, D.C. 20429

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 26, 2007

FIRST GUARANTY BANK

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
  Louisiana                               14028                                72-0201420
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(State or other jurisdiction   (Certificate Number)          (I.R.S. Employer
          of incorporation)                                                         Identification No.)
 
 
 
                      400 East Thomas Street
                      Hammond, Louisiana                                                   70401
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(Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip Code)
 
 
 
 
(985) 345-7685
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
 

Not applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02  Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On January 26, 2007, Michael F. Lofaso announced his resignation from First Guaranty Bank. Mr. Lofaso, an executive officer of the bank, served in the capacity of Chief Credit Officer. Mr. Lofaso has elected to pursue a career opportunity with Statewide Bank, headquartered in Covington, Louisiana as an Area President.



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.

FIRST GUARANTY BANK
(Registrant)



Date:  January 31, 2007                                                                         By:   /s/ Michele E. LoBianco
Michele E. LoBianco
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer