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): April 27, 2011

 

FIRST MARINER BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

Maryland

 

000-21815

 

52-1834860

(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)

 

(Commission
File Number)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1501 S. Clinton Street, Baltimore, MD  21224

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (410) 342-2600

 

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:

 

o    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


 

Item 2.02               Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On April 27, 2011, First Mariner Bancorp issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2011.  A copy of the press release dated April 27, 2011 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.

 

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of  the “Exchange Act,” or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01               Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibits

 

Number

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release dated April 27, 2011

 

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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.

 

 

 

FIRST MARINER BANCORP

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Paul B. Susie

 

Paul B. Susie

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

Date: April 27, 2011

 

 

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