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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
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May 11, 2012
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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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001-35072
(Commission
File Number)
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65-1310069
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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12724 Gran Bay Parkway West, Suite 150, Jacksonville, FL 32258
(Address of principal executive offices)
(800) 342-2824
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
(Former Name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 11, 2012, Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At the Annual Meeting, stockholders considered the election of directors and the ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm. Messrs. Linfante, Choudhrie and Woods were elected for three-year terms and Mr. Carey for a two-year term. In addition, Mr. Linfante was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. A breakdown of the votes cast is set forth below.
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1. The election of directors
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For
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Withheld
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Broker
non-votes
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John J. Linfante
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929,483
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523,490
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711,627
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Charles R. Carey
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1,371,595
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81,378
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711,627
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Bhanu Choudhrie
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1,360,761
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92,212
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711,627
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H. Dennis Woods
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939,613
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513,360
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711,627
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2. The ratification of the appointment of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2012.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Broker non-votes
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2,095,430
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65,570
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3,600
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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.
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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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Date: May 14, 2012
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By: /s/ G. Thomas Frankland
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G. Thomas Frankland
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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(Duly Authorized Representative)
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