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 report) November 17, 2004
Severn Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 0-49731 52-1726127
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
1919A West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
410-268-4554
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if change since last report)
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On November 16, 2004 the Board of Directors of Severn Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp”) approved a two-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend distributable on December 30, 2004 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 15, 2004. Attached is a press release concerning this matter.
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.
Severn Bancorp, Inc.
Dated: November 17, 2004 By: /Alan J. Hyatt/
Alan J. Hyatt, President