form8k.htm
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 10, 2007 (August 9, 2007)

 
PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
  
 
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
  

Ohio
  
0-16772
  
31-0987416
(State or other jurisdiction
  
(Commission File
  
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
  
Number)
  
Identification Number)

 
138 Putnam Street, PO Box 738
      
 
Marietta, Ohio
  
45750-0738
  
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
  

 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
  
(740) 373-3155
  

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


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))
 


Index to Exhibits on Page 3


Section 8 – Other Events
       Item 8.01
Other Events.
On August 9, 2007 the Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. declared a cash dividend. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99
to this Current Report on Form 8-K.


Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
a) Financial statements of businesses acquired
No response required.
b) Pro forma financial information
No response required.
c) Exhibits


Exhibit Number
  
Description
  
99
  
News Release issued by Peoples Bancorp Inc. on August 9, 2007
  



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.



     
PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
  
         
Date:
August 10, 2007
By: /s/
CAROL A. SCHNEEBERGER
  
     
Carol A. Schneeberger
  
     
Chief Financial Officer
  

 
Exhibit Number
  
Description
  
99
  
News Release issued by Peoples Bancorp Inc. on August 9, 2007