UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 reported) September 8, 2005
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American River Bankshares
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)
California 0-31525 68-0352144
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
Of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1545 River Park Drive, Suite 107, Sacramento, California 95815
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (916) 565-6100
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The Index to Exhibits is on Page 3
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On September 8, 2005, the registrant, American River Bankshares, entered into a
Managed Services Agreement (the "Agreement") with ProNet Solutions, Inc.
("ProNet"). The Agreement calls for ProNet to provide managed network services
for American River Bankshares for a term of one (1) year and, unless written
notice of non-renewal is provided by either party at least 90 days prior to
expiration of the term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for a term of
three (3) years. The foregoing description is qualified by reference to the
Agreement attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
(99.1) Managed Services Agreement by and between ProNet Solutions, Inc. and
American River Bankshares dated September 8, 2005.
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.
AMERICAN RIVER BANKSHARES
/s/ MITCHELL A. DERENZO
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September 8, 2005 Mitchell A. Derenzo, Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description Page
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99.1 Managed Services Agreement by and
between ProNet Solutions, Inc.,
and American River Bankshares dated
September 8, 2005. 4-17
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