-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, AImwc5aXrZSYDY+6GmeqM+8FYzKt/ZgS/72TxKnQPh04Xr2HdiI7sEMFc+PZPsZn +DnIjiRvASY2GQTcvPOErg== 0000926044-08-000365.txt : 20080715 0000926044-08-000365.hdr.sgml : 20080715 20080715161755 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000926044-08-000365 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080715 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080715 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080715 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FIRSTBANK CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000778972 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 382633910 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-14209 FILM NUMBER: 08953037 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 311 WOODWORTH AVE STREET 2: PO BOX 1029 CITY: ALMA STATE: MI ZIP: 48801 BUSINESS PHONE: 5174633131 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 311 WOODWORTH AVE CITY: ALMA STATE: MI ZIP: 48801 8-K 1 first8k_071508.htm Firstbank Corporation Form 8-K for July 15, 2008

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 15, 2008

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)).


Item 8.01      Other Events

On July 15, 2008, Firstbank Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the retirement of James D. Fast as President and CEO of Firstbank–West Michigan, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, effective August 31, 2008. The press release, attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1, also includes information about William L. Benear, who will succeed Mr. Fast as President and CEO of Firstbank-West Michigan.

Item 9.01      Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibit

  99.1 Press Release dated July 15, 2008.


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 15, 2008 FIRSTBANK CORPORATION
(Registrant)


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

EX-99 2 first8k_071508ex99p1.htm Firstbank Corporation Form 8-K Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS RELEASE

Date Submitted:         July 15, 2008
NASDAQ Symbol:    FBMI
Contact:    Thomas R. Sullivan
                    President and
                    Chief Executive Officer
                    (989) 466-7347

FIRSTBANK CORPORATION ANNOUNCES
RETIREMENT OF AFFILIATE BANK PRESIDENT

Alma, Michigan (FBMI) — Thomas R. Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Firstbank Corporation, announces the decision of James D. Fast to retire as President and CEO at Firstbank — West Michigan effective August 31, 2008, after 20 years of service.

Mr.     Sullivan stated, “Jim will continue working at the bank through the end of August and has agreed to consult with us on a part-time basis if needed. We congratulate Jim and send him, and his wife Karen, into their retirement with our best wishes.”

William L. Benear will assume the duties of President and CEO at Firstbank — West Michigan. Bill has been serving as West Michigan’s EVP/Senior Lender since February of 2008 and will help to ensure a smooth transition. Bill’s service to Firstbank Corporation dates back to 1994 when he joined Firstbank — Lakeview as EVP and eventually became its President and CEO in January, 2000. Bill has over 30 years of banking experience, with career highlights that support Firstbank’s philosophy on asset quality.

Richard A. Barratt, EVP/Senior Lender at Firstbank — Alma will be assisting Bill at Firstbank — West Michigan on an interim basis. Rick has been with Firstbank — Alma since 2002 and has 24 years of banking experience, concentrated in the commercial lending area.

Firstbank Corporation, headquartered in Alma, Michigan, is a financial services company using a multi-bank-charter format with assets of $1.4 billion and 53 banking offices serving Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Bank subsidiaries include: Firstbank – Alma; Firstbank (Mt. Pleasant); Firstbank – West Branch; Firstbank – St. Johns; Keystone Community Bank; and Firstbank – West Michigan.

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