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 event reported):
January 21, 2004
Belmont Bancorp.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 0-12724 | 34-1376776 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 325 Main Street, Bridgeport, Ohio | 43912 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (740) 695-3323
NO CHANGE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 21, 2004, Belmont Bancorp. issued a press release announcing a regular cash dividend payable on February 13, 2004 to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2004. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Belmont Bancorp., dated January 21, 2004 |
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.
| Belmont Bancorp. |
| (Registrant) |
| /s/ Jane R. Marsh |
| Jane R. Marsh |
| Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: January 22, 2004