8-K 1 sec8k121604.txt REBC PRESS RELEASE RE MERGER 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: December 15, 2004 REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP (Exact number of Registrant as specified in its charter) California File No. 0-19231 68-0166366 ---------- ---------------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Incorporated or organization) Identification No.) 111 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404-4905 --------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (707) 573-4800 -------------- Item 8.01. Other Events Press release regarding the following: Redwood Empire Bancorp Shareholders Approve Merger with Westamerica Bancorporation. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of Redwood Empire Bancorp dated December 15, 2004 entitled Redwood Empire Bancorp Shareholders Approve Merger with Westamerica Bancorporation. 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: 12-16-04 REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP -------- ---------------------- (Registrant) By: /s/ Kim McClaran ------------------------ Kim McClaran Vice President and Chief Financial Officer