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): January 12, 2007 (January 11, 2007)
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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. |
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Ohio |
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0-16772 |
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31-0987416 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission File |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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Number) |
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Identification Number) |
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138 Putnam Street, PO Box 738 |
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Marietta, Ohio |
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45750 |
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(Address of principal executive office) |
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(Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: |
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(740) 373-3155 |
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Not applicable |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8 – Other Events
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events |
On January 12, 2007, Peoples Bancorp Inc. announced the authorization by its Board of Directors to repurchase up to 425,000, or approximately 4%, of Peoples’ outstanding common shares in 2007 from time to time in open market transactions. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
a) Financial statements of businesses acquired
b) Pro forma financial information
c) Exhibits
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Exhibit Number |
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Description |
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99 |
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News Release issued January 12, 2007 |
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.
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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. |
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Date: January 12, 2007 |
By:/s/ |
DONALD J. LANDERS |
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Donald J. Landers |
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Chief Financial Officer |