Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 27, 2009, Monroe Bancorp issued a press release announcing its intent to increase capital. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 for reporting under Item 2.02.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section. Furthermore, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of Monroe Bancorp under the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release issued by Monroe Bancorp, April 27, 2009

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