firstmariner8kaug14-13.htm
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): August 14, 2013


FIRST MARINER BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
000-21815
(Commission
File Number)
 
52-1834860
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

1501 S. Clinton Street, Baltimore, MD  21224
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (410) 342-2600

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

On August 14, 2013, First Mariner Bancorp issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.  A copy of the press release dated August 14, 2013 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of  the “Exchange Act,” or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Exhibits

Number      Description

99.1                  Press Release dated August 14, 2013

 
 

 

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.

  FIRST MARINER BANCORP  
       
Date:  August 14, 2013
By:
/s/ Paul B. Susie  
    Paul B. Susie  
    Chief Financial Officer