Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 30, 2012, ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") announced its results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. A copy of the Company's press release dated July 30, 2012 is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.

The information contained in this Report and its exhibits shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
No. Description

99.1 Press Release Dated July 30, 2012

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