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): November 8, 2007
BANCORP RHODE ISLAND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Rhode Island
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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333-33182 |
05-0509802 |
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(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
One Turks Head Place, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
(Address of principal executive offices)
(401) 456-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.03. |
Amendment to Bylaws |
On November 8, 2007, the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Bancorp Rhode Island, Inc. (the “Registrant”) approved amendments to certain provisions of the Registrant’s Bylaws to allow for the issuance and transfer of uncertificated shares of stock. These amendments were approved in connection with NASDAQ’s Direct Registration Program which requires that all companies listed with NASDAQ permit an investor's ownership to be recorded and maintained on the books of an issuer or the transfer agent without the issuance of a physical stock certificate.
These amendments became effective on November 8, 2007.
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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(c) |
Exhibits |
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Exhibit No. |
Exhibit |
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Exhibit 3(ii) |
Amendment to By-laws of the Registrant. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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BANCORP RHODE ISLAND, INC. |
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By: |
/s/ Linda H. Simmons |
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Linda H. Simmons
Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 8, 2007