Current Report Filing (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 19, 2019

Commission File Number 001-33572

Bank of Marin Bancorp

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)



California		20-8859754
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

504 Redwood Blvd., Suite 100, Novato, CA		94947
(Address of principal executive office)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 763-4520

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)



Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is 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 (17CFR 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))



Securities registered pursuant to 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value	BMRC	Nasdaq Stock Market



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
	Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Section 8 - Other Events


Item 8.01	Other Events

On September 19, 2019, Bank of Marin Bancorp (Nasdaq: BMRC) and its subsidiary, Bank of Marin announced that executive search firm, Korn Ferry, has been engaged to commence the search for President and Chief Executive Officer, Russell A. Colombo’s successor. Korn Ferry will work with the Board of Directors to evaluate a diverse pool of internal and external candidates. Mr. Colombo, who has served as President and CEO since 2006, will continue to serve as President and CEO until a successor is appointed. No time line has been set for Mr. Colombo's retirement.

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.