CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2009
MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Michigan (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
000-25927 (Commission File Number) |
38-3391345 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 10753 Macatawa Drive, Holland, MI (Address of principal executive offices) |
49424 (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (616) 820-1444
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address,
if changed since last year)
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Macatawa Bank Corporation (the "Company") reported today that it has withdrawn its application to participate in the Treasury's TARP Capital Purchase Program. Since the submission of the Company's application, TARP has evolved and changed significantly. In light of these changes and the Company's demonstrated ability to raise private capital, the Board of Directors and senior management team have determined that it would not be in the best interest of the Company's shareholders to participate in the TARP program.
As recently as in the fourth quarter of 2008 the Company has shown its ability to raise private capital if that becomes necessary or appropriate. Management believes this is a better alternative for the Company and shareholders should the need to raise additional capital arise in the future.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 27, 2009 |
MACATAWA BANK CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Jon W. Swets —————————————— Jon W. Swets Chief Financial Officer |