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
February 20, 2001
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
0-16772
Commission File Number
Ohio 31-0987416
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
138 Putnam Street
P.O. Box 738,
Marietta, Ohio 45750
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(740) 373-3155
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Index to Exhibits on page 3
Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant
Not applicable.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Not applicable.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership
Not applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Events
On February 20, 2001, Peoples Bancorp Inc. announced the approval of
the acquisition of Lower Salem Bank. The release is included herewith as
Exhibit 99.
Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors
Not applicable.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Non required
(b) Non required
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 News Release issued February 20, 2001
Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
Not applicable.
Item 9. Sales of Equity Securities Pursuant to Regulation S
Not applicable.
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.
DATE: February 21, 2001 PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
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Registrant
By: /s/ ROBERT E. EVANS
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Robert E. Evans
President and Chief Executive Officer
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description Page
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99 News Release issued 02/20/01 4