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) April 8, 2004
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PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
0-16772
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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 office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (740) 373-3155
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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Index to Exhibits on Page 3
Item 5. Other Events
Peoples Bank, a subsidiary of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO),
announced today the signing of a definitive agreement by its insurance
subsidiary, Peoples Insurance Agency, Inc., to acquire Putnam Agency, Inc. The
release is included herewith as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) None required
(b) None required
(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 News Release issued April 8, 2004
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: April 8, 2004 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
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99 News Release issued April 8, 2004