Washington, DC 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): August 10, 2005
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HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 0-20990 52-1786341
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS Employer
of incorporation) number) Identification Number)
25 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 528-1800
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 10, 2005, Harbor Bank of Maryland, the wholly-owned subsidiary of
Harbor Bankshares Corporation, announced that it had agreed to acquire a branch
in Randallstown, Maryland and certain related deposits and assets from
Susquehanna Bank. Harbor Bank intends to relocate an existing branch to this new
site. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval, which is expected
within the next two months. Harbor Bank also announced that it plans to open a
branch in the University of Maryland's new biotechnology park.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits. None
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.
Harbor Bankshares Corporation
By /s/ Teodoro J. Hernandez
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Teodoro J. Hernandez
Treasurer
Dated: August 11, 2005