UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest reported): January 31, 2014

 

 

FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

 

 

PENNSYLVANIA   2-88927   23-2249083
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.
         
         
111 West Front Street, Berwick, Pennsylvania      18603
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (570) 752-3671

 

 

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Item 2.02RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

On January 31, 2014, First Keystone Corporation, parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, announced its earnings for the period ending December 31, 2013. The press release announcing fourth quarter earnings is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

ITEM 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(a)Not applicable

 

(b)Not applicable

 

(c)Not applicable

 

(d)Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.Description

 

99.1Press Release of First Keystone Corporation dated January 31, 2014.

 

 

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Signatures

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.

 

           
FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION        
(Registrant)        
           
           
By: /s/ Matthew P. Prosseda        
  Matthew P. Prosseda        
  President and CEO        
           
Date: February 4, 2014        

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No. Description Page No.
     
99.1 Press Release of First Keystone Corporation dated January 31, 2014 5

 

 

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