8-K 1 first8k_072605.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
>Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: July 26, 2005

FIRSTBANK CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

000-14209
(Commission
File Number)

38-2633910
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

311 Woodworth Avenue
Alma, Michigan
(Address of principal executive office)

48801
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (989) 463-3131

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:

[    ]      Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[    ]      Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).
[    ]      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14d-2(b)).
[    ]      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

Section 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On April 26, 2005, Firstbank Corporation issued a press release announcing a $0.22 per share quarterly cash dividend to be paid September 15, 2005, to shareholders of record as of August 26, 2005.

Section 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1 Press Release Dated July 26, 2005.

SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: July 26, 2005

FIRSTBANK CORPORATION
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Samuel G. Stone
Samuel G. Stone
Executive Vice President and CFO