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): August 16, 2005

EMPIRE FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

Florida

 

001-31292

 

56-3627212

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation

 

(Commission File No.)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

2170 West State Road 434, Suite 100, Longwood, Florida 32779  

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (407) 774-1300

 

 

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:

 

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))





ITEM 8.01

OTHER EVENTS.

On August 16, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005.

A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 9.01

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

 

(a)

Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

 

Not applicable.

 

(b)

Pro Forma Financial Information

 

Not applicable.

 

(c)

Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release of Empire Financial Holding Company, dated August 16, 2005.



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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

EMPIRE FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANY

Date:  August 16, 2005

By:   /s/ Donald A. Wojnowski Jr.

Donald A. Wojnowski Jr.

President








INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Title

 

 

99.1

Press Release of Empire Financial Holding Company, dated August 16, 2005.

 



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