UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
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August 17, 2012
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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New Jersey
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000-32891
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22-3665653
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
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2650 Route 130 P.O. Box 634, Cranbury, New Jersey
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08512
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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(609) 655-4500
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 17, 2012, 1st Constitution Bancorp issued a press release announcing that it filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rights offering to its existing shareholders through the distribution of non-transferable subscription rights to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at a subscription price and ratio to be determined. A copy of the press release is attached and is being furnished as Exhibit 99.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This disclosure shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99 Press Release of 1st Constitution Bancorp, dated August 17, 2012
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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1ST CONSTITUTION BANCORP
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Date: August 17, 2012
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By:
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/s/ JOSEPH M. REARDON
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Name: Joseph M. Reardon
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Title: Senior Vice President and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Title
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99
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Press Release of 1st Constitution Bancorp, dated August 17, 2012
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