| 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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
October 14, 2004
ABC Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Georgia | 0-16181 | 58-1456434 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 24 2nd Avenue, S.E., Moultrie, Georgia |
31768 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(229) 890-1111
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 14, 2004, ABC Bancorp issued a press release announcing its estimated third quarter 2004 results. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) – (b) Financial Statements and Pro Forma Financial Information. None.
| (c) | Exhibits. |
| 99.1 | Press release dated October 14, 2004. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| ABC BANCORP | ||
| By: |
/s/ Kenneth J. Hunnicutt | |
| Kenneth J. Hunnicutt, | ||
| Chairman of the Board and | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
Dated: October 15, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 | Press release dated October 14, 2004. |