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): September 13, 2004
CENTRAL PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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333-104783 |
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99-0212597 |
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220 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (808) 544-0500 |
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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 (see General Instruction A.2 below):
ý Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d.2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-14(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 13, 2004, shareholders of both Central Pacific Financial Corp. and CB Bancshares, Inc. approved the proposed merger of the two companies at their respective shareholder meetings.
The press release announcing the approval of the merger is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1, Press Release, dated September 13, 2004
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.
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Central Pacific Financial Corp. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: September 14, 2004 |
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/s/ Clint Arnoldus |
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Clint Arnoldus |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated September 13, 2004. |
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