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): November 26, 2008
 
 
REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kentucky
0-24649
61-0862051
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)
 
 


601 West Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky
40202
(Address of principal executive offices)
(zip code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 584-3600


NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or former Address, if changed since last report)


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ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
 
Republic Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBCAA) today announced that its CEO - Acquisitions and Corporate Strategy, Ted M. Parker, has resigned from the Company effective close of business on November 28, 2008 in order to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Parker has served in this capacity since September 2, 2008.



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.
 
   
Republic Bancorp, Inc.
   
(Registrant)
     
     
Date: November 28, 2008
By:
/s/ Michael A. Ringswald
   
Michael A. Ringswald
   
Secretary and General Counsel