ECBE / Ecb Bancorp Inc - Pengajuan SECLaporan Tahunan, Pernyataan Proksi

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number: 001-35389 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its c

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2013 Registration No.

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2013 Registration No.

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2013 Registration No.

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The null hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on April 15, 2013, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): March 20, 2013 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (

ECB BANCORP, INC. SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE PENDING MERGER WITH CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE March 20, 2013 CONTACT: ECB Bancorp, Inc. A. Dwight Utz, President and CEO (252) 925-5509 Thomas M. Crowder, Executive Vice President and CFO (252) 925-5520 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECB BANCORP, INC. SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE PENDING MERGER WITH CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. ENGELHARD, NORTH CAROLINA – ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ECBE) (the “Company”), the parent

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

8-K 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): March 7, 2013 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer incorporatio

ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2012 Annual and Fourth Quarter Results

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE March 7, 2013 CONTACT: ECB Bancorp, Inc. Thomas M. Crowder, Chief Financial Officer (252) 925-5520 (252) 925-8491 facsimile FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2012 Annual and Fourth Quarter Results ENGELHARD, N.C.-ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE-MKT:ECBE) (“ECB” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the twelve months and three months ended Decemb

ECBE / Ecb Bancorp Inc / SATTERFIELD THOMAS A JR - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2 (Amendment No. 1)* ECB Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 268253101 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event Which Req

Results of Operations and Financial Condition - CURRENT REPORT

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 31, 2013 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number)

ECBE / Ecb Bancorp Inc / Estate of Anna Mae Gibbs - FORM SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* ECB BANCORP, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $3.50 Par Value (Title of Class of Securities) 268253 10 1 (CUSIP Number) Gregory C. Gibbs c/o Gibbs Store, LLC 35095 US Hwy 264 Engelhard, NC 27824 (252) 925-4511 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of

ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2012 Third Quarter Results

Press Release Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE October 30, 2012 CONTACT: ECB Bancorp, Inc. Thomas M. Crowder, EVP/Chief Financial Officer (252) 925-5520 (252) 925-8491 facsimile FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2012 Third Quarter Results ENGELHARD, N.C.-ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE-Amex:ECBE) (“ECB” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended Sept

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): October 30, 2012 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Form 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.01 Exhibit 10.01 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 12th day of September, 2012, by and between ECB BANCORP, INC. (“Company”), THE EAST CAROLINA BANK (the “Bank”), and A. DWIGHT UTZ (“Executive”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Company and the Bank wish to employ Executive in positions of substantial responsibility; WHEREAS, Company, the Bank and Ex

CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

EX-32.02 Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350) I, Thomas M. Crowder, certify that, (i) the Form 10-Q filed by ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Issuer”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (ii) the information contained in that Report fairly presents, in all material r

/s/ Thomas M. Crowder

EX-31.02 Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Thomas M. Crowder, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ECB Bancorp, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.03 Exhibit 10.03 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 12th day of September, 2012, by and between ECB BANCORP, INC. (“Company”), THE EAST CAROLINA BANK (the “Bank”), and JAMES J. BURSON (“Executive”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Company and the Bank wish to employ Executive in positions of substantial responsibility; WHEREAS, Company, the Bank and

CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

EX-32.01 Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350) I, A. Dwight Utz, certify that, (i) the Form 10-Q filed by ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Issuer”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (ii) the information contained in that Report fairly presents, in all material respe

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.02 Exhibit 10.02 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 12th day of September, 2012, by and between ECB BANCORP, INC. (“Company”), THE EAST CAROLINA BANK (the “Bank”), and THOMAS M. CROWDER (“Executive”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Company and the Bank wish to employ Executive in positions of substantial responsibility; WHEREAS, Company, the Bank an

/s/ A. Dwight Utz

EX-31.01 Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, A. Dwight Utz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (“registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

Merger Prospectus - FILING UNDER SECURITIES ACT RULE 425

Filed by Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: ECB Bancorp, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-35389 The following is a transcript of a conference call held by certain executive officers of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and

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FORM 8-K 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): September 25, 2012 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizatio

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN ECB BANCORP, INC. CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Table of Contents

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN ECB BANCORP, INC. AND CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I THE MERGER 1 1.1 The Merger 2 1.2 Effective Time 2 1.3 Effects of the Merger 2 1.4 Conversion of Shares 2 1.5 Stock Options, Other Stock-Based Awards and Warrants 3 1.6 Articles of Incorporation of Buyer 4 1.7 Bylaws of Buyer 4 1.8 Ta

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Employee Q&A Materials Exhibit 99.3 East Carolina Bank to Merge with Crescent State Bank Associate Question & Answer Guide This guide was developed for East Carolina Bank associates by ECB and Crescent State Bank management. This guide will provide answers to some of your questions about Crescent State Bank and the upcoming transition. We recognize that you will have more questions during this tra

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc.

Presentation Material Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Agreement to Acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. September 2012 Exhibit 99.2 1 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward- Looking Statements • This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “hope,” “will,

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. to Merge

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. to Merge RALEIGH, N.C. & ENGELHARD, N.C.-(BUSINESS WIRE) - September 25, 2012 -Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRFN) and ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ECBE) jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Crescent Financial will acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. for $17.75 per share or approximately $51

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc.

Presentation Material Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Agreement to Acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. September 2012 Exhibit 99.2 1 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward- Looking Statements • This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “hope,” “will,

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

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): September 25, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

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Exhibit 99.3 East Carolina Bank to Merge with Crescent State Bank Associate Question & Answer Guide This guide was developed for East Carolina Bank associates by ECB and Crescent State Bank management. This guide will provide answers to some of your questions about Crescent State Bank and the upcoming transition. We recognize that you will have more questions during this transition, and, while we

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN ECB BANCORP, INC. CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I THE MERGER 1.1 The Merger 1 1.2 Effective Time 2 1.3 Effects of the Merger 2 1.4 Convers

Agreement and Plan of Merger Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN ECB BANCORP, INC. AND CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I THE MERGER 1.1 The Merger 1 1.2 Effective Time 2 1.3 Effects of the Merger 2 1.4 Conversion of Shares 2 1.5 Stock Options, Other Stock-Based Awards and Warrants 3 1.6 Articles of Incorporation

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN ECB BANCORP, INC. CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I THE MERGER 1.1 The Merger 1 1.2 Effective Time 2 1.3 Effects of the Merger 2 1.4 Convers

Agreement and Plan of Merger Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN ECB BANCORP, INC. AND CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I THE MERGER 1.1 The Merger 1 1.2 Effective Time 2 1.3 Effects of the Merger 2 1.4 Conversion of Shares 2 1.5 Stock Options, Other Stock-Based Awards and Warrants 3 1.6 Articles of Incorporation

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Agreement to Acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. September 2012

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Agreement to Acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. September 2012 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements• This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “hope,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipa

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. to Merge

Press Release Exhibit 99.1 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. to Merge RALEIGH, N.C. & ENGELHARD, N.C. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — September 25, 2012 — Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRFN) and ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ECBE) jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Crescent Financial will acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. for $17.75

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. to Merge

Press Release Exhibit 99.1 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. to Merge RALEIGH, N.C. & ENGELHARD, N.C. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — September 25, 2012 — Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRFN) and ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ECBE) jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Crescent Financial will acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. for $17.75

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

FORM 8-K 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): September 25, 2012 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizatio

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): September 20, 2012 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizatio

ECB BANCORP, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS EQUITY PLAN As amended on June 7, 2012 ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE AND EFFECTIVE DATE

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.01 ECB BANCORP, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS EQUITY PLAN As amended on June 7, 2012 ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE AND EFFECTIVE DATE 1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this 2008 Omnibus Equity Plan of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (“ECB”), is to promote ECB’s long-term financial success and increase stockholder value by providing officers and employees the opportunity to acquire an ownership interest in ECB and enabling

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Form 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

/s/ Thomas M. Crowder

EX-31.02 Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Thomas M. Crowder, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ECB Bancorp, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

/s/ A. Dwight Utz

EX-31.01 Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, A. Dwight Utz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (“registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

EX-32.02 Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350) I, Thomas M. Crowder, certify that, (i) the Form 10-Q filed by ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Issuer”) for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (ii) the information contained in that Report fairly presents, in all material respec

CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

EX-32.01 Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350) I, A. Dwight Utz, certify that, (i) the Form 10-Q filed by ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Issuer”) for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (ii) the information contained in that Report fairly presents, in all material respects,

ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2012 Second Quarter Results

Press Release Exhibit 99.1 July 30, 2012 CONTACT: ECB Bancorp, Inc. Thomas M. Crowder, EVP/Chief Financial Officer (252) 925-5520 (252) 925-8491 facsimile FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2012 Second Quarter Results ENGELHARD, N.C.-ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE-Amex:ECBE) (“ECB” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. 2012 S

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): July 30, 2012 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (C

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): June 7, 2012 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Co

Other Events

8-K 1 d365606d8k.htm FORM 8-K 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): June 12, 2012 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

Script of Statement by Gregory Gibbs at ECB Bancorp Shareholders Meeting

EX-99.3 3 v315673ex3.htm EXHIBIT 3 Exhibit 3 Script of Statement by Gregory Gibbs at ECB Bancorp Shareholders Meeting My name is Gregory Gibbs who, along with my family and the estate of my mother, is the largest shareholder of common stock of ECB Bancorp owning more than 13% of the Company. As many of you know, I am a former director of the Company, having resigned in September 2011 after 17 year

ECBE / Ecb Bancorp Inc / Estate of Anna Mae Gibbs - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 v315673sc13da.htm SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* ECB BANCORP, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $3.50 Par Value (Title of Class of Securities) 268253 10 1 (CUSIP Number) Gregory C. Gibbs c/o Gibbs Store, LLC 35095 US Hwy 264 Engelhard, NC 27824 (252) 925-4511 (

Joint Filing Agreement (Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)

Exhibit 2 Joint Filing Agreement (Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D may be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements.

/s/ Thomas M. Crowder

Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Thomas M. Crowder, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ECB Bancorp, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumsta

CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350) I, Thomas M. Crowder, certify that, (i) the Form 10-Q filed by ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Issuer”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (ii) the informat

/s/ A. Dwight Utz

Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, A. Dwight Utz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (“registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of th

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Form 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350) I, A. Dwight Utz, certify that, (i) the Form 10-Q filed by ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Issuer”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (ii) the information

ECB BANCORP, INC.

Presentation Materials ECB BANCORP, INC. Gulf South Bank Conference May 14 – May 16, 2012 Exhibit 99.1 Forward Looking Statements 2 ECB BANCORP, INC. Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific activities or investments, expectations or beliefs about future events or results, and other statements that are not de

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): May 14, 2012 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Co

ECB BANCORP, INC. RECEIVES LETTER FROM NYSE REGULATION REGARDING TIMELY NOTICE OF RECORD DATE FOR 2012 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

Press Release Dated May 3, 2012 Exhibit 99.2 May 3, 2012 CONTACT: ECB Bancorp, Inc. A. Dwight Utz, President and CEO (252) 925-5509 Office or (800) 849-2265 OR Thomas M. Crowder, Executive Vice President and CFO (252) 925-5520 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECB BANCORP, INC. RECEIVES LETTER FROM NYSE REGULATION REGARDING TIMELY NOTICE OF RECORD DATE FOR 2012 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS ENGELHARD, N.C. -

ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2012 First Quarter Results

Press Release Dated April 30, 2012 Exhibit 99.1 April 30, 2012 CONTACT: ECB Bancorp, Inc. Thomas M. Crowder, Chief Financial Officer (252) 925-5520 (252) 925-8491 facsimile FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2012 First Quarter Results ENGELHARD, N.C.-ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE-Amex:ECBE) (“ECB” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 20

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): April 30, 2012 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (

- DEFINITIVE NOTICE & PROXY STATEMENT

Definitive Notice & Proxy Statement UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2011 Annual and Fourth Quarter Results

PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE April 2, 2012 CONTACT: ECB Bancorp, Inc. Thomas M. Crowder, Chief Financial Officer (252) 925-5520 (252) 925-8491 facsimile FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECB Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2011 Annual and Fourth Quarter Results ENGELHARD, N.C.-ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE-AMEX:ECBE) (“ECB” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the twelve months and three months ended

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

FORM 8-K 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): April 2, 2012 ECB BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-24753 56-2090738 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (C

CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATIONS (Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350) The undersigned hereby certifies that (i) the foregoing Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Issuer”) for the year ended December 31, 2011, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,

ECBE / Ecb Bancorp Inc / SATTERFIELD THOMAS A JR - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

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