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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
October 6, 2006
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
California
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
000-32987 91-2112732
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1525 E. Shaw Avenue 93710
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
559-248-4943
(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:
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ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.
On October 6, 2006, United Security Bancshares and Legacy Bank, N.A. announced
today the signing of a definitive merger agreement providing for the merger of
Legacy Bank, N.A. with and into United Security Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary
of USB. A copy of such press release is attached, and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit 99.1
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT # 10.28 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger
EXHIBIT # 99.1 Press release of United Security Bancshares dated
October 6, 2006
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.
United Security Bancshares
Date: October 6, 2006 By: /s/ Ken Donahue
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Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT # DESCIPTION
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EXHIBIT # 10.28 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger
EXHIBIT # 99.1 Press release of United Security Bancshares dated
October 6, 2006