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) – March 15, 2011
 

Farmers Capital Bank Corporation
  (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Kentucky
0-14412
61-1017851
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
P.O. Box 309  Frankfort, KY
40602
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 227-1668

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 

 
 
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ITEM 8.01          OTHER EVENTS
 
James L. Grubbs has been appointed President and CEO of United Bank & Trust Company (“United Bank”). Mr. Grubbs has more than 30 years experience in the banking industry, and previously worked as senior vice president for MainSource Bank. Mr. Grubbs holds an MBA from the University of Kentucky and will begin his duties as President and CEO on March 21, 2011.
 
An affiliate bank of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, United Bank has thirteen locations in Fayette, Jessamine, Scott and Woodford counties. As of December 31, 2010, United Bank’s total assets were $614 million.
 

 
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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.
 
 
 
 
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation
 
       
       
Date: March 15, 2011
By:
/s/ Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr.  
   
Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr.
 
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
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