-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FP3e/WStq0Vs0y6LXsXUlhTd/SFvo8OksjbDOFVt6vjMlPTPfwnCClkectszS1M6 zdL0q+eGch9Q/vJhrZAVcA== 0000318300-01-000004.txt : 20010123 0000318300-01-000004.hdr.sgml : 20010123 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000318300-01-000004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010112 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010112 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PEOPLES BANCORP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000318300 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 310987416 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-16772 FILM NUMBER: 1507891 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 138 PUTNAM ST STREET 2: P O BOX 738 CITY: MARIETTA STATE: OH ZIP: 45750 BUSINESS PHONE: 7403733155 8-K 1 0001.txt NEWS RELEASE AUTHORIZING REPURCHASE 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 01/12/01 - ------------------------------------------------ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) PEOPLES BANCORP INC. ----------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 0-16772 --------------------------- Commission File Number Ohio 31-0987416 - ---------------------------------------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 138 Putnam Street P.O. Box 738, Marietta, Ohio 45750 - --------------------------------------- ------------ (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (740) 373-3155 Not applicable ----------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Index to Exhibits on page 3 Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant Not applicable. Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Not applicable. Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership Not applicable. Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant Not applicable. Item 5. Other Events On January 12, 2001 Peoples Bancorp Inc. adopted a resolution authorizing the repurchase of up to 125,000 shares. The release is included herewith as Exhibit 99. Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors Not applicable. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (a) Non required (b) Non required (c) Exhibits EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - -------------- ------------------------------------ 99 News Release issued January 12, 2001 Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year Not applicable. Item 9. Sales of Equity Securities Pursuant to Regulation S Not applicable. . 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. DATE: January 12, 2001 PEOPLES BANCORP INC. -------------------- Registrant By: /s/ ROBERT E. EVANS Robert E. Evans President and Chief Executive Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description Page - -------------- ---------------------------- ------- 99 News Release issued 01/12/01 4 EX-99 2 0002.txt NEWS RELEASE AUTHORIZING REPURCHASE EXHIBIT 99 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John W. Conlon, Chief Financial Officer - --------------------------- (740) 374-3155 January 12, 2001 PEOPLES BANCORP AUTHORIZES REPURCHASE OF COMMON STOCK ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 earnings results to be released January 22; Annual Meeting date set MARIETTA, Ohio - The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) yesterday adopted a resolution authorizing the repurchase of up to 125,000 shares (or approximately 2% of the Company's outstanding common shares) from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions. The timing of the purchases and the actual number of common shares purchased will depend on market conditions. This stock repurchase program will be implemented at the Company's discretion and will expire December 31, 2001. "We believe Peoples Bancorp shares represent an excellent value," stated Robert E. Evans, President and CEO of Peoples Bancorp. "The new repurchase program reflects our continued commitment to enhance shareholder value and effectively manage our capital levels." In addition, the Company intends to continue the previously announced quarterly purchase of 18,150 treasury shares for issuance in connection with Peoples Bancorp's stock option plans. The continuation of the quarterly repurchase program may be amended or eliminated in the future. Peoples Bancorp will release its 2000 earnings statement January 22, 2001, at approximately 1:00 pm local time. Peoples Bancorp will hold a conference call to discuss 2000 results of operations January 24, 2001, at 3:00 pm. The conference call is open to the public and management asks that questions be limited to investment analysts, investors, and members of the media. To participate in the call, please dial 1-800-394-0105 approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the conference call. The passcode for the call is 36190 followed by the pound sign. Members of Peoples Bancorp's executive management will participate in the conference call. Brief opening remarks will be followed by a question and answer period. A transcript of the discussion will be placed on Peoples Bancorp's web site at www.peoplesbancorp.com - click on "Investor Relations", then "Conference Call Transcripts". In other events, Peoples Bancorp's Board of Directors announced that the 2001 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be April 12, 2001, at 10:30 A.M., in the Ball Room of the Holiday Inn on Newport Pike (Interstate 77, Exit 1) in Marietta, Ohio. The Proxy, 2000 Annual Report, Proxy Statement and other necessary documents will be mailed on or about March 9, 2001, to Stockholders of record as of February 15, 2001. Peoples Bancorp is a diversified financial services company with $1.1 billion in assets. The Company's lead subsidiary is Peoples Bank, which offers complete banking products and services through 39 financial service locations and 26 ATM's in the states of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Peoples Bank also makes available other financial services via Peoples Investments, which provides client-tailored solutions for fiduciary needs, investment alternatives, and other asset management needs (securities are offered exclusively through Raymond James Financial Services, member NASD/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer located at Peoples Bank). Peoples Insurance Agency provides a full set of life, property and casualty insurance products and services. Peoples Bancorp's common stock is traded through the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol PEBO. Learn more about Peoples Bancorp or enroll in Peoples OnLine Connection internet banking service at www.peoplesbancorp.com. END OF RELEASE -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----