Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 12, 2009, Monroe Bancorp (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the offering of $12 million principal amount of a new issue of subordinated debentures.

A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such exhibit and the information set forth therein and herein are deemed to be furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and the press release furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any offer or sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release issued by Monroe Bancorp, June 12, 2009

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