SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): October 20, 2005
COOPERATIVE BANKSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
NORTH CAROLINA 0-24626 56-1886527
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
201 MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (910) 343-0181
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:
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
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On October 20, 2005, Cooperative Bankshares, Inc. issued a press
release announcing its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended
September 30, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached to this Report as
Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Also attached to this
Report as Exhibit 99.2, and incorporated herein by reference, is additional
financial information for the period.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 20, 2005
Exhibit 99.2 Additional Financial Information
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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.
COOPERATIVE BANKSHARES, INC.
/s/ Todd L. Sammons
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Todd L. Sammons
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 20, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated October 20, 2005
99.2 Additional Financial Information
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