UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 21, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
| MISSISSIPPI | 001-15375 | 64-0666512 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 521 Main Street, Philadelphia, Mississippi | 39350 | |
| (Address of principal executive office) | (Zip Code) |
(601) 656-4692
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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| Item 2.02. | Results of Operation and Financial Condition. |
On October 21, 2008, Citizens Holding Company (the “Company”) issued a press release that announced the earnings for the Company for the third quarter of 2008. This press release, including accompanying financial highlights, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On October 21, 2008, the Company issued a press release that announced the earnings for the Company for the third quarter of 2008. This press release, including accompanying financial highlights, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (d) | Exhibits | |||
| Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 21, 2008, including financial highlights | ||||
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.
| CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY | ||
| BY: |
/s/ Robert T. Smith | |
| Robert T. Smith | ||
| Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | ||
DATE: October 21, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated October 21, 2008, including financial highlights | |