form8k.htm
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): May 25, 2012
Peoples Financial Services Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Pennsylvania
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0-23863
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23-2391852
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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82 Franklin Avenue, Hallstead, PA
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18822
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(570) 879-2175
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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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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Current Report on Form 8-K
Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 25, 2012, Peoples Financial Services Corp. announced its decision to pursue deregistration of its common stock under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and suspension of its reporting obligations under Section 15(d) of Exchange Act, as amended by Section 601 of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None.
(c) Shell Company Transactions.
Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated May 25, 2012.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Peoples Financial Services Corp.
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(Registrant)
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Dated: May 25, 2012
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/s/ Alan W. Dakey
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Alan W. Dakey
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President/CEO
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated May 25, 2012.
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