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) March 16, 2005
MID-STATE BANCSHARES
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-23925 |
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1026 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA |
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(805) 473-7700 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
SECTION 8 – OTHER EVENTS
Item 8.01 – Other Events.
On March 16, 2005, at its regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Mid-State Bancshares, the Board declared a sixteen cents per-share quarterly dividend for all shareholders of record on March 31, 2005, payable on April 15, 2005. Please refer to the Press Release dated March 17, 2005 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press Release announcing first quarter cash dividend – dated March 17, 2005 |
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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.
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Registrant: |
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MID-STATE BANCSHARES |
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Date: March 17, 2005 |
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/s/ JAMES W. LOKEY |
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James W. Lokey |
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President |
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/s/ JAMES G. STATHOS |
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James G. Stathos |
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Executive Vice President |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Press Release announcing first quarter cash dividend – dated March 17, 2005 |
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