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): October 26, 2010
PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-29599
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06-1559137 |
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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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900 Bedford Street,
Stamford, Connecticut
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06901 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 324-7500
Not Applicable
(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 5 — Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On October 26, 2010, the Board of Directors of Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (“Patriot”), amended
and restated its by-laws primarily to restructure the committee structure of the Board of Directors. The
amended and restated by-laws are attached to this report as Exhibit 3(ii) and incorporated herein
by reference.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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Description |
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Amended and Restated by-laws |
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