ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

On July 26, 2012, Porter Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Form 8-K and in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by Porter Bancorp, Inc. on July 26, 2012

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