SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): October 30, 2007
COOPERATIVE BANKSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
NORTH CAROLINA 0-24626 56-1886527
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
201 MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (910) 343-0181
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
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On October 30, 2007, Cooperative Bankshares, Inc. issued a press
release announcing its unaudited financial results for the three and nine month
periods ended September 30, 2007. A copy of the press release is attached to
this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith. Also attached to this
Report as Exhibit 99.2, and furnished herewith, is additional financial
information for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(d) Exhibits
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 30, 2007
99.2 Additional Financial Information
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.
COOPERATIVE BANKSHARES, INC.
/s/ Todd L. Sammons
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Todd L. Sammons
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 30, 2007