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) February 26, 2009
AMERICAN COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| NORTH CAROLINA | 000-30517 | 56-2179531 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
4500 CAMERON VALLEY PARKWAY, SUITE 150, CHARLOTTE, NC 28211
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (704) 225-8444
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 27, 2009, American Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Registrant”) announced that, on February 26, 2009, its board of directors unanimously agreed to adjourn the Registrant’s special meeting of shareholders for its shareholders to vote on the proposed merger with Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation. A copy of the press release (the “Press Release”) announcing the adjournment of the special meeting is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. |
Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 27, 2009, regarding the Adjournment of the Registrant’s Special Meeting of Shareholders |
This Current Report on Form 8-K (including information included or incorporated by reference herein) may contain, among other things, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, (i) statements regarding certain of Registrant’s goals and expectations with respect to earnings, income per share, revenue, expenses and the growth rate in such times, as well as other measures of economic performance, including statements relating to estimates of credit quality trends, and (ii) statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current belief and expectations of Registrant’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond Registrant’s control).
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.
| AMERICAN COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Randy P. Helton | |
| Randy P. Helton | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
Dated: March 4, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 27, 2009, regarding the Adjournment of the Registrant’s Special Meeting of Shareholders |