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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 9, 2001
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 8 - K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 9, 2001
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FIRST CHARTER CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina 0-15829 56-1355866
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
10200 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262-2373
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(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
(704) 688-4300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5 OTHER EVENTS
On October 9, 2001, First Charter Corporation (the "Registrant")
announced financial results for First Charter Corporation for the three month
and nine month periods ended September 30, 2001. A copy of the press release is
included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 7 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 News release disseminated on October 9, 2001 by First
Charter Corporation.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
FIRST CHARTER CORPORATION
By: /s/ Robert O. Bratton
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Robert O. Bratton
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: October 9, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 News Release disseminated on October 9, 2001 by First Charter
Corporation.