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): April 23, 2015


REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 584-3600


NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or former Address, if changed since last report)

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:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Republic Bancorp, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, April 23, 2015 (“Annual Meeting”). The following matters were voted upon:

(1)  The election of Directors;
(2)  The approval of the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan;
(3)  An advisory approval of the compensation of the Named Executive Officers;
(4)  The ratification of Crowe Horwath LLP as the independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2015; and

The final number of votes cast with respect to each matter is set out below:

(1)  The election of Directors:

(2)  The approval of the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan:

(3)  An advisory approval of the compensation of the Named Executive Officers:

(4)  The ratification of Crowe Horwath LLP as the independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2015:

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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