8-K 1 first8k_070207.htm Firstbank Corporation Form 8-K for June 19, 2007

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 2, 2007

FIRSTBANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its 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

  [X]      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)).


ITEM 8.01      OTHER EVENTS

On July 1, 2007, the merger of ICNB Financial Corporation with and into Firstbank Corporation became effective. A copy of the press release announcing the merger is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

ITEM 9.01      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)     Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description

99.1

Press Release of Firstbank Corporation announcing that the ICNB Financial Corporation merger with and into Firstbank Corporation is effective.


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 2, 2007 FIRSTBANK CORPORATION
(Registrant)


By: /s/ Samuel G. Stone
      ——————————————
      Samuel G. Stone
      Chief Financial Officer