8-K

United States

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

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2017

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BNC Bancorp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

North Carolina	000-50128	47-0898685
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3980 Premier Drive, Suite 210

High Point, North Carolina 27265

(Address of principal executive offices)

(336) 476-9200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 8.01    Other Events

On April 18, 2017, the Board of Directors of BNC Bancorp (the “Company”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on May 26, 2017 to shareholders of record as of May 12, 2017.

The Company’s press release, dated April 21, 2017, announcing the quarterly cash dividend is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 – Press release, dated April 21, 2017

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.

Dated: April 21, 2017

BNC BANCORP

By: /s/ David B. Spencer

Name: David B. Spencer

Its: Senior Executive Vice President

& Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release, dated April 21, 2017

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Source:	BNC Bancorp
Contact:	Richard D. Callicutt II
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	336-869-9200

BNC Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

HIGH POINT, N.C., April 21, 2017 -- On April 18, 2017, the Board of Directors of BNC Bancorp (NASDAQ: BNCN) announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.05 per share. This dividend is payable on May 26, 2017 to shareholders of record as of May 12, 2017. The $0.05 per share dividend rate is consistent with the rate declared in previous quarters.

BNC Bancorp shareholders may take advantage of the BNC Bancorp Dividend Reinvestment Plan, which provides a convenient, economical way for shareholders to increase their holdings of BNC Bancorp's common stock. To enroll in BNC Bancorp's Dividend Reinvestment Plan, shareholders should contact Computershare by calling (800) 368-5948.

Headquartered in High Point, North Carolina, BNC Bancorp is the parent company of Bank of North Carolina d/b/a BNC Bank, a commercial bank with total assets of $7.58 billion. Bank of North Carolina provides a complete line of banking and financial services to individuals and businesses through its 76 current banking offices in Virginia, North and South Carolina. Bank of North Carolina is insured by the FDIC and is an equal housing lender. BNC Bancorp’s stock is traded and quoted in the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "BNCN." The Company’s website is www.bncbancorp.com.