8-K Stock Repurchase Program 2.27.14


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 event reported): February 27, 2014

Simplicity Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its charter)


Maryland
001-34979
26-1500698
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File No.)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1359 N. Grand Avenue, Covina, CA 91722
Address of principal executive offices

(626) 339-9663
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 8.01. Other Events.

On February 27, 2014, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized the sixth stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company intends to repurchase up to 5% of its issued and outstanding shares, or up to approximately 374,393 shares.

A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.


ITEM 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)
No financial statements of businesses acquired are required.
(b)
No pro forma financial information is required.
(c)
Not Applicable.
(d)
Exhibits.
 
99.1
Press release dated February 27, 2014







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.

 
 
SIMPLICITY BANCORP, INC.
 
 
 
DATE: February 27, 2014
By:
/s/ Jean M. Carandang
 
 
Jean M. Carandang
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Duly Authorized Representative)