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): April 13, 2012
First Citizens BancShares, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-16715 | 56-1528994 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission | (IRS Employer |
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of incorporation)
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File Number) | Identification No.) |
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4300 Six Forks Road
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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27609 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 716-7000
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Item 5.02.
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
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On April 13, 2012, Kenneth A. Black, Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to retire from his positions with the Company and its subsidiaries effective on March 31, 2013. The Company will conduct a search for Mr. Black’s replacement, and Mr. Black will continue to serve in his current positions until his successor is identified and hired.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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(Registrant)
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| Date: April 18, 2012 | By: | /s/ FRANK B. HOLDING, JR. |
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Frank B. Holding, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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