First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. - FORM 8-k





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 (Date of earliest event reported):  August 23 , 2011

Commission File Number:  00049806

First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
043639825
(IRS Employer Identification No.)



610 Bay Boulevard, Chula Vista, California 91910
(Address of principal executive offices)

619-691-1519
(Registrant's Telephone number)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


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Item 8.01 Other Events.

A press release was issued on August 23, 2011 announcing the declaration of a $0.115 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable on October 3, 2011 to shareholders of record as of September 9, 2011.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Press Release dated August 23, 2011


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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.


Date:   August 24, 2011
By: /s/ James P. Sheehy

Name: James P. Sheehy
Title: Executive Vice President and Secretary


Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.

  
Description

EX-99.1
  
Press Release dated August 23, 2011