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): July 19, 2011
BANK OF THE CAROLINAS CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
NORTH CAROLINA | 000-52195 | 20-4989192 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File No.) |
(IRS Employer Identification number) |
135 BOXWOOD VILLAGE DRIVE, MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27028 | ||||
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (336) 751-5755
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On July 19, 2011, Bank of the Carolinas Corporation (the Company) received notice of William A. Burnettes resignation from the boards of directors of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Bank of the Carolinas (the Bank). Mr. Burnettes resignation from the boards of directors of the Company and the Bank is effective August 1, 2011.
Mr. Burnettes resignation was for personal and business reasons.
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.
BANK OF THE CAROLINAS CORPORATION | ||
By: |
/s/ Eric E. Rhodes | |
Eric E. Rhodes | ||
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: July 25, 2011