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): August 24, 2005
Pacific Capital Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 0-11113 95-3673456
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (805) 564-6405
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 24, 2005, Pacific Capital Bancorp issued a press release
announcing the introduction of a Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase
Plan for shareholders of the Company's common stock.
(a) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished in accordance with Item 601 of
Regulation S-K.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release dated August 24, 2005.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PACIFIC CAPITAL BANCORP
Date: August 24, 2005 /s/ Donald Lafler
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Donald Lafler
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibits
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99.1 Pacific Capital Bancorp press release dated August 24, 2005,
announcing the introduction of a Dividend Reinvestment and
Direct Stock Purchase Plan for shareholders of the Company's
common stock.