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 27, 2012
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania | 001-11138 | 25-1428528 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) | ||
22 N. Sixth Street, Indiana, PA | 15701 | |||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (724) 349-7220
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
The Board of Directors of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (the Company) has elected Jon L. Gorney to the Companys Board of Directors effective January 1, 2013. Mr. Gorney is expected to be named to the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company issued a press release on December 3, 2012 announcing Mr. Gorneys election to the Board, the text of which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
99.1 | Press release dated December 3, 2012 announcing election of Jon L. Gorney to the Board of Directors |
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 3, 2012 | FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Registrant) | |||||
By: | /s/ Robert E. Rout | |||||
Robert E. Rout | ||||||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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Jon L. Gorney Appointed To First Commonwealth Financial Corporation
Board of Directors
Indiana, Pa., December 3, 2012First Commonwealth Financial Corporation today announced the appointment of Jon L. Gorney to its Board of Directors. Mr. Gorney is a 37-year veteran of the financial services industry, having served most recently as Executive Vice President at PNC Financial Services Group. Mr. Gorney joined PNC through the acquisition of National City Corporation and co-chaired the company-wide integration of the two institutions.
David S. Dahlmann, Chairman of the Board of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation, noted, We are extremely pleased to welcome Jon Gorney to our Board. First Commonwealth is fortunate to have someone with Jons distinguished credentials and extensive financial experience providing oversight and governance for our organization. His expertise in the areas of technology and operations will be a tremendous resource as we strive to serve our customers in the most efficient manner possible.
In accepting his Board appointment, Mr. Gorney stated, I look forward to the opportunity to be a part of the future growth and success of First Commonwealth. The momentum that the company has generated over the last several quarters is an encouraging sign as we look ahead.
Mr. Gorney began his banking career with National City Corporation, where he performed numerous roles including leading the companys operations and information services functions. Mr. Gorney also served as Chairman & CEO of National Processing Company, the second largest merchant card processor in the industry, of which National City was a majority shareholder.
Following National Citys acquisition by PNC, Mr. Gorney served as a member of PNCs executive and management committees and was responsible for the leadership and development of a single operating organization. Mr. Gorney retired from PNC in June 2010.
Mr. Gorney received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Dayton.
About First Commonwealth Financial Corporation:
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation is a $6.0 billion financial holding company headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It operates 112 retail branch offices in 15 counties in western and central Pennsylvania through First Commonwealth Bank, a Pennsylvania chartered bank and trust company. Financial services and insurance products are also provided through First Commonwealth Insurance Agency and First Commonwealth Financial Advisors, Inc.
Contact:
Susie Barbour
Media Relations Supervisor
724-463-5618
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