UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 4, 2009
COMMUNITY FIRST BANCORPORATION
Incorporated under the Commission File No. 000-29640 I.R.S. Employer
laws of South Carolina Identification No.
58-2322486
449 Highway 123 Bypass
Seneca, South Carolina 29678
Telephone: (864) 886-0206
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))
Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.03. Amendment to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal
Year.
On February 4, 2009, the Registrant filed with the South Carolina
Secretary of State Articles of Amendment (the "Articles of Amendment") amending
its Articles of Incorporation to authorize the issuance of 10,000,000 shares of
preferred stock with such preferences, limitations and relative rights, within
legal limits, of the class, or one or more series within the class, as are set
by the Board of Directors. The amendment was effective upon filing.
The Articles of Amendment are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and
incorporated by reference herein.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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3.1 Articles of Amendment Authorizing 10,000,000 Shares of
Preferred Stock
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, hereunto duly authorized.
COMMUNITY FIRST BANCORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: February 5, 2009 By: /s/ Frederick D. Shepherd, Jr.
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Frederick D. Shepherd, Jr.
President
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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3.1 Articles of Amendment Authorizing 10,000,000 Shares of
Preferred Stock