UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
July 24, 2017
(Date of earliest event reported)
Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Georgia | 001-37615 | 20-5728270 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission File | (I.R.S. Employer |
of Incorporation) | Number) | Identification No.) |
3280 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1600
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(404) 995-6050
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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 24, 2017, John N. Foy notified Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) that he was resigning from the Board of Directors of the Company effective immediately. Also on July 24, 2017, Brian D. Jones notified the Company that he was resigning from the Board of Directors of the Company effective immediately. Neither Mr. Foy’s nor Mr. Jones’ decision to resign was due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Both Mr. Foy and Mr. Jones resigned in order to pursue other professional and personal interests.
Each of the resignations creates a vacancy on the Board of Directors. The Governance and Nominating Committee, which is authorized to assist the Board of Directors in identifying and evaluating potential candidates for service on the Board of Directors and to recommend qualified individuals for nomination to the Board of Directors, is conducting a search for qualified candidates to fill the vacancies.
SIGNATURE
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.
ATLANTIC CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
Dated: July 24, 2017
By: /s/ Patrick T. Oakes
Name: Patrick T. Oakes
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer