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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Republic First Bancorp, Inc.
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توفر هذه الصفحة قائمة كاملة ومرتبة ترتيبًا زمنيًا لتصريحات هيئة الأوراق المالية والبورصات، باستثناء تصريحات الملكية التي نقدمها في مكان آخر.
September 5, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement, Bankruptcy or Receivership

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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 event reported): August 27, 2024 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (C

April 29, 2024 EX-3.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. A Pennsylvania Corporation ARTICLE I

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. A Pennsylvania Corporation ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDERS Section 1. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation shall be held on a date fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors. An annual meeting may be held at any place in or out of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as may be determined by the

April 29, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 -12-31 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 event reported): April 26, 2024 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

April 29, 2024 15-12G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File No. 000-17007 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in

March 1, 2024 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 45)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

February 29, 2024 8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 February 28, 2024 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 February 28, 2024 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of inco

February 28, 2024 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 44)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

February 28, 2024 EX-99.7(S)

Norcross Braca Group Announces Termination of Purchase Agreement with Republic First

EX-99.7(s) Exhibit 7 (s) Norcross Braca Group Announces Termination of Purchase Agreement with Republic First Norcross Braca Group Cites Republic First’s Inability to Complete Deal Due to Failure to File 2022 10-K, Other Issues CAMDEN, NJ: George E. Norcross, Gregory B. Braca and Philip A. Norcross (the Norcross Braca Group) today announced that it was terminating its Purchase Agreement with Repub

February 27, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 February 21, 2024 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 February 21, 2024 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Em

February 27, 2024 EX-16.1

February 27, 2024

Exhibit 16.1 Crowe LLP Independent Member Crowe Global February 27, 2024 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N. E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have been furnished with a copy of the response to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K for the event that occurred on February 21, 2024, to be filed by our former client, Republic First Bancorp, Inc. We agre

January 26, 2024 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

PRE 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

January 26, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 26, 2024 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 26, 2024 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (C

December 1, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 43)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

December 1, 2023 EX-99.7(R)

Republic First Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Provide Update on Closing of $35 Million Capital Investment

EX-99.7(R) 2 d574002dex997r.htm EX-99.7(R) Exhibit 99.7(r) Republic First Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Provide Update on Closing of $35 Million Capital Investment PHILADELPHIA, November 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (OTCEM: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, and George E. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca

November 30, 2023 DEFA14A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of inco

November 30, 2023 EX-10.1

FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of November 30, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the “Company”), and each purchaser identified on the signature pages hereto (each, including its successors and assigns, a “Purchaser” an

November 30, 2023 EX-10.1

FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of November 30, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the “Company”), and each purchaser identified on the signature pages hereto (each, including its successors and assigns, a “Purchaser” an

November 30, 2023 8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of inco

November 30, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Provide Update on Closing of $35 Million Capital Investment

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Provide Update on Closing of $35 Million Capital Investment PHILADELPHIA, November 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (OTCEM: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, and George E. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca, Philip A. Norcross, Lexie Norcross, and othe

November 30, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Provide Update on Closing of $35 Million Capital Investment

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Provide Update on Closing of $35 Million Capital Investment PHILADELPHIA, November 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (OTCEM: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, and George E. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca, Philip A. Norcross, Lexie Norcross, and othe

November 3, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 42)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

November 2, 2023 EX-10.3

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Exhibit 10.3 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.3

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Exhibit 10.3 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.8

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Exhibit 10.8 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.4

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Exhibit 10.4 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.2

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Exhibit 10.2 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 DEFA14A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 2, 2023 (October 27, 2023) Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIR

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 2, 2023 (October 27, 2023) Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IR

November 2, 2023 EX-10.7

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Exhibit 10.7 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.8

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Exhibit 10.8 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.5

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Exhibit 10.5 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.4

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Exhibit 10.4 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.6

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Exhibit 10.6 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 2, 2023 (October 27, 2023) Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IR

November 2, 2023 EX-10.2

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Exhibit 10.2 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.5

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Exhibit 10.5 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.6

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Exhibit 10.6 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.1

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated October 27, 2023 by and among REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. THE PURCHASERS IDENTIFIED ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated October 27, 2023 by and among REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. and THE PURCHASERS IDENTIFIED ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of October 27, 2023, by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the “Company”), and each purchaser identifie

November 2, 2023 EX-10.7

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Exhibit 10.7 FRBK VOTING AGREEMENT October 27, 2023 Gregory B. Braca 11952 S. Edgewater Drive Palm Beach, Florida 33410 George E. Norcross, III Philip A. Norcross Alexander S. Norcross Alessandra T. Norcross 350 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Ladies and Gentlemen: As a holder of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Com

November 2, 2023 EX-10.1

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated October 27, 2023 by and among REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. THE PURCHASERS IDENTIFIED ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated October 27, 2023 by and among REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. and THE PURCHASERS IDENTIFIED ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of October 27, 2023, by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the “Company”), and each purchaser identifie

October 30, 2023 EX-99.7(Q)

Republic Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Announce $35 Million Investment Investment Will Improve Capital Ratios and Result in Reconstitution of Republic Board, with Appointment of Philip A. Norcross as Chair as well as Gregory B. Braca and Two New I

EX-99.7(Q) 2 d540755dex997q.htm EX-99.7(Q) Exhibit 7(q) Republic Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Announce $35 Million Investment Investment Will Improve Capital Ratios and Result in Reconstitution of Republic Board, with Appointment of Philip A. Norcross as Chair as well as Gregory B. Braca and Two New Independent Directors Legacy Directors Andrew B. Cohen, Harry D. Madonna, Lisa Jacobs and Harri

October 30, 2023 8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 27, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (E

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 27, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incor

October 30, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Announce $35 Million Investment Investment Will Improve Capital Ratios and Result in Reconstitution of Republic Board, with Appointment of Philip A. Norcross as Chair as well as Gregory B. Braca and Two New I

Exhibit 99.1 Republic Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Announce $35 Million Investment Investment Will Improve Capital Ratios and Result in Reconstitution of Republic Board, with Appointment of Philip A. Norcross as Chair as well as Gregory B. Braca and Two New Independent Directors Legacy Directors Andrew B. Cohen, Harry D. Madonna, Lisa Jacobs and Harris Wildstein to Depart from Board PHILADELPH

October 30, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Announce $35 Million Investment Investment Will Improve Capital Ratios and Result in Reconstitution of Republic Board, with Appointment of Philip A. Norcross as Chair as well as Gregory B. Braca and Two New I

Exhibit 99.1 Republic Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Announce $35 Million Investment Investment Will Improve Capital Ratios and Result in Reconstitution of Republic Board, with Appointment of Philip A. Norcross as Chair as well as Gregory B. Braca and Two New Independent Directors Legacy Directors Andrew B. Cohen, Harry D. Madonna, Lisa Jacobs and Harris Wildstein to Depart from Board PHILADELPH

October 30, 2023 DEFA14A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 27, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (E

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 27, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incor

October 30, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 41)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

September 28, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 26, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 26, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS E

September 28, 2023 EX-99.2

Republic Bank and Norcross Braca Group Announce Signing of Letter of Intent Norcross Braca Group Will Invest at Least $35 Million as Part of a $75 Million Capital Raise and Will Gain Membership on Reconstituted Board

Exhibit 99.2 Republic Bank and Norcross Braca Group Announce Signing of Letter of Intent Norcross Braca Group Will Invest at Least $35 Million as Part of a $75 Million Capital Raise and Will Gain Membership on Reconstituted Board PHILADELPHIA, September 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (OTCEM: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/

September 28, 2023 EX-99.2

Republic Bank and Norcross Braca Group Announce Signing of Letter of Intent Norcross Braca Group Will Invest at Least $35 Million as Part of a $75 Million Capital Raise and Will Gain Membership on Reconstituted Board

Exhibit 99.2 Republic Bank and Norcross Braca Group Announce Signing of Letter of Intent Norcross Braca Group Will Invest at Least $35 Million as Part of a $75 Million Capital Raise and Will Gain Membership on Reconstituted Board PHILADELPHIA, September 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (OTCEM: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/

September 28, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 40)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

September 28, 2023 EX-99.1

Signature Page to Letter of Intent

Exhibit 99.1 EXECUTION VERSION September 26, 2023 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2400 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 Attention: Mr. Thomas X. Geisel President, Chief Executive Officer Ladies & Gentlemen: This letter of intent (the “Letter of Intent”) is intended to memorialize the current good faith intentions of Republic First, Bancorp, Inc. (“Republic First”) and the

September 28, 2023 EX-99.7(P)

Signature Page to Letter of Intent

EX-99.7(P) 2 d483792dex997p.htm EX-99.7(P) Exhibit 7(p) September 26, 2023 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2400 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 Attention: Mr. Thomas X. Geisel President, Chief Executive Officer Ladies & Gentlemen: This letter of intent (the “Letter of Intent”) is intended to memorialize the current good faith intentions of Republic First, Bancorp, Inc. (“

September 28, 2023 EX-99.1

Signature Page to Letter of Intent

Exhibit 99.1 EXECUTION VERSION September 26, 2023 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2400 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 Attention: Mr. Thomas X. Geisel President, Chief Executive Officer Ladies & Gentlemen: This letter of intent (the “Letter of Intent”) is intended to memorialize the current good faith intentions of Republic First, Bancorp, Inc. (“Republic First”) and the

September 28, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 26, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 26, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS E

September 28, 2023 EX-99.7(Q)

Republic Bank and Norcross Braca Group Announce Signing of Letter of Intent Norcross Braca Group Will Invest at Least $35 Million as Part of a $75 Million Capital Raise and Will Gain Membership on Reconstituted Board

EX-99.7(Q) Exhibit 7(q) Republic Bank and Norcross Braca Group Announce Signing of Letter of Intent Norcross Braca Group Will Invest at Least $35 Million as Part of a $75 Million Capital Raise and Will Gain Membership on Reconstituted Board PHILADELPHIA, PA – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (OTCEM: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, and

September 22, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 18, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 18, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS E

September 22, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 18, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 18, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS E

September 11, 2023 EX-99.7O

CAMDEN, NJ: In light of recent press coverage of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” or “Republic First”), George D. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca and Philip A. Norcross released a statement today confirming that the Norcross Braca Group su

EX-99.7O 2 d506153dex997o.htm EX-99.7O Exhibit 7(o) CAMDEN, NJ: In light of recent press coverage of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” or “Republic First”), George D. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca and Philip A. Norcross released a statement today confirming that the Norcross Braca Group supports the Company’s ongoing efforts to raise additional capital. “We remain actively engaged with

September 11, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

September 11, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 39)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

August 29, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 38)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

August 23, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 23, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 23, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Empl

August 22, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 21, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 21, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Empl

August 22, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic Bank Provides Update on Listing Status Announces Common Stock Will Promptly Begin Trading on OTC Marketplace

EX-99.1 2 ex563018.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE Republic Bank Provides Update on Listing Status Announces Common Stock Will Promptly Begin Trading on OTC Marketplace PHILADELPHIA, August 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, today announced that it has been

August 17, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Compliance Notice and New Notice of Non-Compliance from Nasdaq

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Compliance Notice and New Notice of Non-Compliance from Nasdaq Philadelphia, PA, August 17, 2023 [/PRNewswire/] - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the “Company”), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, announced that, as anticipated, on August 11, 2023, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notified the Compa

August 17, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 11, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 11, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Empl

August 10, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

August 9, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

August 9, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 37)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

August 8, 2023 PREN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) Information Required in Proxy Statement Schedule 14a Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

PREN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) Information Required in Proxy Statement Schedule 14a Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐

August 7, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 7, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 7, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emplo

July 24, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

July 19, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic Bank Further Enhances Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Linda Sanchez as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Republic Bank Further Enhances Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Linda Sanchez as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the appoin

July 19, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 19, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 19, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP INC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number)

July 18, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 17, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 17, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP INC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number)

July 18, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

July 17, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Chairman Andrew Cohen and CEO Thomas Geisel Send Letter to Shareholders Outlining Progress on Strategy to Transform Company, Increase Profitability and Drive Long-Term Value Company Announces that Republic and Affiliates

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Chairman Andrew Cohen and CEO Thomas Geisel Send Letter to Shareholders Outlining Progress on Strategy to Transform Company, Increase Profitability and Drive Long-Term Value Company Announces that Republic and Affiliates of Castle Creek Capital and Cohen Private Ventures Have Agreed to Mutually Terminate Previously Announced Capital Raise Releases Presenta

July 17, 2023 EX-99.2

Letter to Shareholders from Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Chairman Andrew B. Cohen and President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas X. Geisel

Exhibit 99.2 Letter to Shareholders from Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Chairman Andrew B. Cohen and President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas X. Geisel July 17, 2023 Fellow Shareholder, Thank you for your ongoing investment in Republic. We are writing to you today to make clear that this is the beginning of a new day at Republic, and our revamped leadership team is working to address legacy issu

July 17, 2023 EX-99.2

Letter to Shareholders from Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Chairman Andrew B. Cohen and President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas X. Geisel

Exhibit 99.2 Letter to Shareholders from Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Chairman Andrew B. Cohen and President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas X. Geisel July 17, 2023 Fellow Shareholder, Thank you for your ongoing investment in Republic. We are writing to you today to make clear that this is the beginning of a new day at Republic, and our revamped leadership team is working to address legacy issu

July 17, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 17, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 17, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employ

July 17, 2023 EX-99.3

EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

July 17, 2023 EX-99.3

EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

July 17, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 17, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 17, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employ

July 17, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Chairman Andrew Cohen and CEO Thomas Geisel Send Letter to Shareholders Outlining Progress on Strategy to Transform Company, Increase Profitability and Drive Long-Term Value Company Announces that Republic and Affiliates

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Chairman Andrew Cohen and CEO Thomas Geisel Send Letter to Shareholders Outlining Progress on Strategy to Transform Company, Increase Profitability and Drive Long-Term Value Company Announces that Republic and Affiliates of Castle Creek Capital and Cohen Private Ventures Have Agreed to Mutually Terminate Previously Announced Capital Raise Releases Presenta

July 14, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 35)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

July 14, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 36)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

July 14, 2023 EX-99.7(A)

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EX-99.7(a) Exhibit 99.7(a) JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements. The undersigned acknowledge that

July 14, 2023 EX-99.7(N)

Norcross Braca Group Announces Dan Hilferty, Mary Pat Christie and Greg Braca to be Nominated to Serve on Republic First Board

EX-99.7(n) Exhibit 99.7(n) Norcross Braca Group Announces Dan Hilferty, Mary Pat Christie and Greg Braca to be Nominated to Serve on Republic First Board Trio of Exceptional Leaders Will Bring the Banking and Finance Expertise Needed to Turn Around the Mismanaged Company Whose Stock Price Has Fallen Almost 78% to Record Lows in Last 12 Months CAMDEN, NJ: Gregory B. Braca and Philip A. Norcross tod

July 14, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

July 6, 2023 SC 13G/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / CAMDEN ASSET MANAGEMENT L P /CA - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 760416107 (CUSIP Number) June 30, 2023 (Date of event which requires filing of this statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursua

June 30, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

June 30, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic Bank Announces Annual Meeting Date Shareholders Will Have Opportunity to Vote on Three Directors for the Company’s Expanded Eight-Person Board

Exhibit 99.1 Republic Bank Announces Annual Meeting Date Shareholders Will Have Opportunity to Vote on Three Directors for the Company’s Expanded Eight-Person Board PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that its 2022 Annual

June 30, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employ

June 30, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employ

June 30, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic Bank Announces Annual Meeting Date Shareholders Will Have Opportunity to Vote on Three Directors for the Company’s Expanded Eight-Person Board

Exhibit 99.1 Republic Bank Announces Annual Meeting Date Shareholders Will Have Opportunity to Vote on Three Directors for the Company’s Expanded Eight-Person Board PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that its 2022 Annual

June 26, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

June 21, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 34)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

June 21, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

June 21, 2023 EX-99.7(M)

GEORGE E. NORCROSS, III GREGORY B. BRACA PHILIP A. NORCROSS June 20, 2023

EX-99.7(m) Exhibit 99.7(m) GEORGE E. NORCROSS, III GREGORY B. BRACA PHILIP A. NORCROSS June 20, 2023 VIA FEDEX VIA EMAIL TO [email protected] Board of Directors Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Two Liberty Place 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2400 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 Re: Republic First Bancorp, Inc.—Chairman Cohen Conflict of Interest/Equity Capital Raise Dear Board of Directors: On

June 20, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Enhances Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Brian F. Doran as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Enhances Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Brian F. Doran as Executive Vice President and General Counsel PHILADELPHIA, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the appointment of Br

June 20, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 20, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 20, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employ

June 16, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

June 15, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 14, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 14, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number

June 12, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

June 8, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 8, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 8, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number)

June 7, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

June 7, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

June 7, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 33)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

June 5, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 32)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

June 2, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

June 1, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

June 1, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic Bank Advances New Leadership’s Strategy by Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Initiating a Real Estate Evaluation

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Republic Bank Advances New Leadership’s Strategy by Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Initiating a Real Estate Evaluation PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the "Bank" or “Republic”), today announced that it is taking additiona

June 1, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 1, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 June 1, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP INC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (

May 31, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employe

May 31, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

May 30, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 30, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employe

May 30, 2023 EX-99

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Announces the Election of Andrew B. Cohen as Independent Chairman of the Board of Directors Thanks Founder Harry D. Madonna for Recent Service as Chairman and Continued Dedication to the Bank’s Customers, Employees, Commu

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Announces the Election of Andrew B. Cohen as Independent Chairman of the Board of Directors Thanks Founder Harry D. Madonna for Recent Service as Chairman and Continued Dedication to the Bank’s Customers, Employees, Community Partners and Shareholders PHILADELPHIA, May 30, 2023 (BUSINESS WIRE) - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (“Republic” or th

May 25, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

May 24, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

May 19, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

May 17, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Compliance Notice and New Notice of Non-Compliance from Nasdaq

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Compliance Notice and New Notice of Non-Compliance from Nasdaq Philadelphia, PA, May 17, 2023 [/PRNewswire/] - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the “Company”), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, announced that, as anticipated, on May 12, 2023, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notified the Company tha

May 17, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 12, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 12, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

May 16, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

May 15, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

May 15, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 31)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

May 15, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Highlights Positive Impact of Recent Strategic Initiatives and Provides Corporate Updates

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Highlights Positive Impact of Recent Strategic Initiatives and Provides Corporate Updates PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the “Bank”), today provided the below updates. Based on the positive impact associat

May 15, 2023 EX-99.1

Press release of the Company, dated May 15, 2023.

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Highlights Positive Impact of Recent Strategic Initiatives and Provides Corporate Updates PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the “Bank”), today provided the below updates. Based on the positive impact associat

May 15, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): May 15, 2023 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): May 15, 2023 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

May 15, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): May 15, 2023 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): May 15, 2023 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

May 5, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Announces Business Updates to Advance Strategy of Focusing on Core Services and Markets

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Announces Business Updates to Advance Strategy of Focusing on Core Services and Markets PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2023 – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the “Company” or “Republic First”), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, today announced actions that it has taken in furtherance of management’s strategy to better serv

May 5, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 5, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 5, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer

May 2, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 1, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 1, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

May 1, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 Event Reported): May 1, 2023 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 Event Reported): May 1, 2023 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

May 1, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results PHILADELPHIA, May 1, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the “Company” or “Republic”), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the “Bank”), today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. “Our strong community banking brand, i

April 25, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp, Inc. / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 30)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

March 24, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 March 23, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 March 23, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emplo

March 24, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Compliance Notice and New Notice of Non-Compliance from Nasdaq

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Compliance Notice and New Notice of Non-Compliance from Nasdaq Philadelphia, PA, March 24, 2023 [/PRNewswire/] - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the “Company”), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, announced that on March 17, 2023, following the filing of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the

March 17, 2023 NT 10-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 Commission File No. 000-17007 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One): ☒ Form 10-K ☐ Form 20-F ☐ Form 11-K ☐ Form10-Q ☐ Form 10-D ☐ Form N-CEN ☐ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: December 31, 2022 ☐ Transition Report on Form 10-K ☐ Transition Report on Form 20-F ☐ Transition Report on Form 11-K ☐ Transition Report on Form 10-Q For th

March 15, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022. or ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number: 000-17007 Republic Firs

March 13, 2023 EX-10.1

Securities Purchase Agreement, by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and the Purchasers Identified on the Signature Pages thereto, dated March 9, 2023.

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated March 9, 2023 by and among REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. and THE PURCHASERS IDENTIFIED ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of March 9, 2023, by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the “Company”), and each purchas

March 13, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): March 13, 2023 (March 9, 2023) RE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): March 13, 2023 (March 9, 2023) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of in

March 13, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): March 13, 2023 (March 9, 2023) RE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): March 13, 2023 (March 9, 2023) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of in

March 13, 2023 EX-10.1

Securities Purchase Agreement, by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc. and the Purchasers Identified on the Signature Pages thereto, dated March 9, 2023.

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated March 9, 2023 by and among REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. and THE PURCHASERS IDENTIFIED ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of March 9, 2023, by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the “Company”), and each purchas

March 10, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Announces $125 Million Equity Capital Raise to Support Execution of Strategic Plan to Drive Profitability and Enhance Shareholder Value Affiliates of Castle Creek Capital to Lead Investment Round at a Purchase Price of $2.25 Per Share

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Announces $125 Million Equity Capital Raise to Support Execution of Strategic Plan to Drive Profitability and Enhance Shareholder Value Affiliates of Castle Creek Capital to Lead Investment Round at a Purchase Price of $2.25 Per Share of Common Stock Equivalent Securities Company to Benefit from Director or Board Observer Identified by Affiliates of Castle Creek, a Lead

March 10, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): March 10, 2023 REPUBLIC FIRST BAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): March 10, 2023 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

March 10, 2023 EX-99.1

Press release of the Company, dated March 10, 2023.

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Announces $125 Million Equity Capital Raise to Support Execution of Strategic Plan to Drive Profitability and Enhance Shareholder Value Affiliates of Castle Creek Capital to Lead Investment Round at a Purchase Price of $2.25 Per Share of Common Stock Equivalent Securities Company to Benefit from Director or Board Observer Identified by Affiliates of Castle Creek, a Lead

March 10, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): March 10, 2023 REPUBLIC FIRST BAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 event reported): March 10, 2023 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

March 8, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

March 7, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

February 27, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

February 15, 2023 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 February 15, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Em

February 7, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

February 7, 2023 EX-99.1

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT THIS CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of January [•], 2023, is by and between Republic First Bancorp, Inc.

February 7, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

February 6, 2023 EX-10.1

Separation Agreement with Andrew Logue

Exhibit 10.1 SEPARATION AGREEMENT This Separation Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Republic First Bank, Inc. d/b/a Republic Bank (the “Bank”) and Andrew J. Logue (“Executive”). Executive and the Bank are each referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” WHEREAS, Executive was employed with the Bank pursuant to that certain Employment Ag

February 6, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 31, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 31, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

February 6, 2023 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 31, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

February 6, 2023 EX-10.1

Separation Agreement with Andrew Logue

Exhibit 10.1 SEPARATION AGREEMENT This Separation Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Republic First Bank, Inc. d/b/a Republic Bank (the “Bank”) and Andrew J. Logue (“Executive”). Executive and the Bank are each referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” WHEREAS, Executive was employed with the Bank pursuant to that certain Employment Ag

February 6, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 29)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

January 27, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

January 27, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

January 26, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

January 25, 2023 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of

January 25, 2023 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 24, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

January 25, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 24, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 24, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

January 20, 2023 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 19, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

January 20, 2023 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 17, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

January 9, 2023 EX-99.7(K)

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Proposed Terms

EX-99.7(K) 2 d423421dex997k.htm EX-99.7(K) CONFIDENTIAL Exhibit 7(k) January 7, 2023 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Proposed Terms Set forth below are certain non-binding key terms pursuant to which George E. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca and Philip A. Norcross (collectively, and together with their respective affiliates and potentially additional certain individual investors, the “Investors”) pro

January 9, 2023 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 d423421dsc13da.htm SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 28)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par val

January 9, 2023 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 3, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Empl

January 9, 2023 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Notice of Non-Compliance From Nasdaq

EX-99.1 2 ex462348.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Notice of Non-Compliance From Nasdaq Philadelphia, PA, January 9, 2023 [/PRNewswire/] - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the “Company”), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, announced that on January 3, 2023, the Company received written notification from the Listing Quali

January 5, 2023 CORRESP

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Lawrence S. Elbaum [email protected] Tel +1.212.237.0084 Fax +1.917.849.5379 January 5, 2023 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL AND EDGAR Christina Chalk Senior Special Counsel Division of Corporation Finance Office of Mergers and Acquisitions United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-3561 Re: REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. PRER14A filed December 27, 2022 SEC File N

January 4, 2023 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 4, 2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Empl

December 28, 2022 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 27)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

December 28, 2022 EX-99.7J

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Proposed Terms

EXEX-99.7j CONFIDENTIAL Exhibit 7(j) Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Proposed Terms Set forth below are certain non-binding key terms pursuant to which George E. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca and Philip A. Norcross (collectively, and together with their respective affiliates and potentially additional certain individual investors, the “Investors”) propose to make a direct investment, through the pu

December 27, 2022 PRER14A

PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT SUBJECT TO COMPLETION – DATED DECEMBER 27, 2022 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendme

PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT SUBJECT TO COMPLETION ? DATED DECEMBER 27, 2022 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

December 27, 2022 CORRESP

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C. Patrick Gadson [email protected] Tel +1.212.237.0198 Fax +1.917.849.5386 December 27, 2022 Christina Chalk Senior Special Counsel Division of Corporation Finance Office of Mergers and Acquisitions United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-3561 Re: REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. PREC14A filed December 8, 2022 SEC File No. 0-17007 Dear Ms. Chalk: Set

December 22, 2022 EX-10.1

Employment Agreement by and between Republic Bank and Thomas X. Geisel

Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made and entered into by and between Republic Bank, a Pennsylvania bank (the ?Bank?) and Thomas X. Geisel (?Employee?) effective as of December 21, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?). WHEREAS, the Bank, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania bank holding corporation (the ?Company?); WHEREAS,

December 22, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

December 22, 2022 EX-10.1

Employment Agreement by and between Republic Bank and Thomas X. Geisel

Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made and entered into by and between Republic Bank, a Pennsylvania bank (the ?Bank?) and Thomas X. Geisel (?Employee?) effective as of December 21, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?). WHEREAS, the Bank, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania bank holding corporation (the ?Company?); WHEREAS,

December 22, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 December 21, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 December 21, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Em

December 22, 2022 EX-10.2

Employment Agreement by and between Republic Bank and Michael Harrington

Exhibit 10.2 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made and entered into by and between Republic Bank, a Pennsylvania bank (the ?Bank?) and Michael Harrington (?Employee?) effective as of December 21, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?). WHEREAS, the Bank, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania bank holding corporation (the ?Company?); WHEREA

December 22, 2022 EX-10.2

Employment Agreement by and between Republic Bank and Michael Harrington

Exhibit 10.2 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made and entered into by and between Republic Bank, a Pennsylvania bank (the ?Bank?) and Michael Harrington (?Employee?) effective as of December 21, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?). WHEREAS, the Bank, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania bank holding corporation (the ?Company?); WHEREA

December 22, 2022 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 December 21, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Em

December 12, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022. or ? Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number: 000-17007 Republic First Ban

December 9, 2022 EX-99.7I

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Proposed Terms

Exhibit 7(i) December 9, 2022 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Proposed Terms Set forth below are certain non-binding key terms pursuant to which George E. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca and Philip A. Norcross (collectively, and together with their respective affiliates and potentially additional certain individual investors, the ?Investors?) propose to make a direct investment, through the purchase

December 9, 2022 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to ? 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to ? 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 26)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of S

December 8, 2022 PREC14A

PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT SUBJECT TO COMPLETION – DATED DECEMBER 8, 2022 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendmen

PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT SUBJECT TO COMPLETION ? DATED DECEMBER 8, 2022 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 18, 2022 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Notice of Additional Filing Delinquency From Nasdaq

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Notice of Additional Filing Delinquency From Nasdaq Philadelphia, PA, November 18, 2022 [/PRNewswire/] - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the ?Company?), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, announced that on November 14, 2022, the Company received written notification that, because the Company has not yet f

November 18, 2022 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 14, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Em

November 18, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022. or ? Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number: 000-17007 Republic First Ba

November 17, 2022 EX-99.1

Letter from Republic First Bancorp, Inc. to Philip A. Norcross, dated November 16, 2022.

Exhibit 99.1 November 16, 2022 Via Email Philip A. Norcross 218 Royal Palm Way, Suite 300 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Re: Notice of Director Nomination for the Annual Meeting Dear Mr. Norcross: I write on behalf of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the ?Company?), in response to (i) the letter, dated November 11, 2022 (the ?Letter?), from you (the ?Shareholder?), purporting to serve as notice to the Com

November 17, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 16, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 16, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Em

November 17, 2022 EX-99.1

November 16, 2022

Exhibit 99.1 November 16, 2022 Via Email Philip A. Norcross 218 Royal Palm Way, Suite 300 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Re: Notice of Director Nomination for the Annual Meeting Dear Mr. Norcross: I write on behalf of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the ?Company?), in response to (i) the letter, dated November 11, 2022 (the ?Letter?), from you (the ?Shareholder?), purporting to serve as notice to the Com

November 17, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 16, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Em

November 14, 2022 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to ? 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to ? 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 25)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of S

November 10, 2022 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 8, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

November 7, 2022 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 24)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

November 7, 2022 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 4, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 4, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

November 7, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 4, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 4, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

November 4, 2022 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 4, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

November 4, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 4, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 November 4, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

November 3, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 28, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

November 3, 2022 EX-10.1

Retention Bonus Letter, dated October 1, 2022, by and between Republic First Bank, Inc. d/b/a Republic Bank and Jonathan D. Hill

Exhibit 10.1 Retention Bonus Letter This Retention Bonus Letter (?Award Letter?) is made and entered into effective as of October 1, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?) between Republic First Bank, Inc. d/b/a Republic Bank, a Pennsylvania corporation (the ?Company?), in favor of Jonathan Hill (?Employee?). WHEREAS, the Company desires to award a bonus opportunity to Employee to incentivize Employee to rem

November 3, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 28, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 28, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

November 3, 2022 EX-10.1

Retention Bonus Letter, dated October 1, 2022, by and between Republic First Bank, Inc. d/b/a Republic Bank and Jonathan D. Hill

Exhibit 10.1 Retention Bonus Letter This Retention Bonus Letter (?Award Letter?) is made and entered into effective as of October 1, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?) between Republic First Bank, Inc. d/b/a Republic Bank, a Pennsylvania corporation (the ?Company?), in favor of Jonathan Hill (?Employee?). WHEREAS, the Company desires to award a bonus opportunity to Employee to incentivize Employee to rem

November 2, 2022 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to ? 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to ? 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 23)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of S

October 28, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 24, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

October 28, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 24, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 24, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

October 26, 2022 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY Subsidiary Name Jurisdiction of Organization Subsidiaries of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Republic First Bank (dba Republic Bank) Pennsylvania Republic Capital Trust II Delaware Republic Capital Trust III Delaware

October 26, 2022 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to ? 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to ? 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 22)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of S

October 26, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ? Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. or ? Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from to . Commission File Number: 000-17007 REPUBLIC FI

October 26, 2022 EX-99.7(H)

Third Books and Records Demand

Exhibit 7(h) PHILIP A. NORCROSS October 25, 2022 Board of Directors of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Two Liberty Place 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2400 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 Attn: Lisa Jacobs, Secretary of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Via FedEx and email to [email protected] Re: Republic First Bancorp, Inc. ? Demand for Shareholder List and Other Materials Dear Ms. Jacobs: Phili

October 24, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

October 24, 2022 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 24, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emp

October 21, 2022 EX-99.7(G)

GEORGE E. NORCROSS, III GREGORY B. BRACA PHILIP A. NORCROSS

EX-7(g) Exhibit 7(g) GEORGE E. NORCROSS, III GREGORY B. BRACA PHILIP A. NORCROSS October 20, 2022 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED VIA EMAIL TO: [email protected] Board of Directors Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Two Liberty Place 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2400 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 Re: Demand to Investigate and Bring Claims Against Certain Officers and Directors De

October 21, 2022 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 21)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

October 5, 2022 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Anticipated Nasdaq Notice of Delisting; Plans to Appeal Determination

Exhibit 99.1 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Receives Anticipated Nasdaq Notice of Delisting; Plans to Appeal Determination Philadelphia, PA, October 5, 2022 [/PRNewswire/] - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the ?Company?), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, announced that on September 29, 2022, the Company was notified by the Listing Qualifications Departmen

October 5, 2022 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 29, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS E

October 4, 2022 EX-99.1

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Announces Cooperation Agreement with Driver Management Peter B. Bartholow appointed as an Independent Director to the Board

Exhibit 99.1 News Release Republic First Bancorp, Inc. October 4, 2022 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Announces Cooperation Agreement with Driver Management Peter B. Bartholow appointed as an Independent Director to the Board PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the ?Company?), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the ?Ban

October 4, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 28, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS E

October 4, 2022 EX-99.1

Press Release, dated October 4, 2022, of Republic First Bancorp, Inc.

Exhibit 99.1 News Release Republic First Bancorp, Inc. October 4, 2022 Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Announces Cooperation Agreement with Driver Management Peter B. Bartholow appointed as an Independent Director to the Board PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the ?Company?), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the ?Ban

October 4, 2022 EX-10.1

Cooperation Agreement, dated September 28, 2022, by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., Driver Opportunity Partners I LP, Driver Management Company LLC and J. Abbott R. Cooper

Exhibit 10.1 COOPERATION AGREEMENT This Cooperation Agreement (this ?Agreement?), effective as of September 28, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?), is entered into by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the ?Company?), and Driver Opportunity Partners I LP, a Delaware limited partnership, Driver Management Company LLC and J. Abbott R. Cooper (each, a ?Driver Party? and coll

October 4, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 28, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 28, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS E

October 4, 2022 EX-10.1

Cooperation Agreement, dated September 28, 2022, by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., Driver Opportunity Partners I LP, Driver Management Company LLC and J. Abbott R. Cooper

Exhibit 10.1 COOPERATION AGREEMENT This Cooperation Agreement (this ?Agreement?), effective as of September 28, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?), is entered into by and among Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the ?Company?), and Driver Opportunity Partners I LP, a Delaware limited partnership, Driver Management Company LLC and J. Abbott R. Cooper (each, a ?Driver Party? and coll

September 26, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

September 26, 2022 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confide

September 23, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 19, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 19, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS E

September 23, 2022 EX-99.1

Notice of Resignation dated September 19, 2022 by Brian P. Tierney.

September 23, 2022 EX-99.1

Notice of Resignation dated September 19, 2022 by Brian P. Tierney.

September 23, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 19, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS E

September 22, 2022 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to ? 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to ? 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 20)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of S

September 22, 2022 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confide

September 22, 2022 DFAN14A

LETTER TO THE BOARD

250 Park Avenue 7th Floor New York, NY 10177 September 20, 2022 Mr. Harris Wildstein Lead Independent Director Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Two Liberty Place 50 S. 16 th Street, Suite 2400 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Via email to Lawrence Elbaum, Esq. Harris, I have previously expressed a number of concerns regarding Harry Madonna’s employment agreement to Lawrence Elbaum, counsel to the board of direc

September 20, 2022 EX-10.1

Form of Retention Agreement

Exhibit 10.1 Retention Bonus Letter This Retention Bonus Letter (?Award Letter?) is made and entered into effective as of September 1, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?) between Republic First Bank, Inc. d/b/a Republic Bank, a Pennsylvania corporation (the ?Company?), in favor of [?] (?Employee?). WHEREAS, the Company desires to award a bonus opportunity to Employee to incentivize Employee to remain empl

September 20, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

US 9274285 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 13, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commis

September 20, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 13, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 13, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS E

September 20, 2022 EX-10.1

Form of Retention Agreement

Exhibit 10.1 Retention Bonus Letter This Retention Bonus Letter (?Award Letter?) is made and entered into effective as of September 1, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?) between Republic First Bank, Inc. d/b/a Republic Bank, a Pennsylvania corporation (the ?Company?), in favor of [?] (?Employee?). WHEREAS, the Company desires to award a bonus opportunity to Employee to incentivize Employee to remain empl

September 16, 2022 SC 13D/A

FRBK / Republic First Bancorp Inc / NORCROSS GEORGE E III - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13D/A (Rule 13d-101) Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-1(a) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to § 240.13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 19)* Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of C

September 15, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

September 8, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 8, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emplo

September 8, 2022 EX-10.1

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2021, by and between Republic First Bancorp, Inc., Republic Bank and Harry D. Madonna.

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this"Agreement"), entered into as of the 1st day of March, 2021, is by and between Republic First Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania bank holding corporation (the "Company"), Republic Bank, a Pennsylvania bank (the "Bank"), and Harry D. Madonna (the "Executive"). WHEREAS, the Bank is a wholly-owned su

August 16, 2022 EX-99.1

REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. RECEIVES NOTICE OF ADDITIONAL FILING DELINQUENCY FROM NASDAQ

Exhibit 99.1 News Release Republic First Bancorp, Inc. August 16, 2022 REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. RECEIVES NOTICE OF ADDITIONAL FILING DELINQUENCY FROM NASDAQ Philadelphia, PA, August 16, 2022 ? Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) ( the ?Company?), the holding company for Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, received written notification from The NASDAQ Stock Market (?Nasdaq?) on Aug

August 16, 2022 NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25

NT 10-Q 1 frbk20220816nt10q.htm FORM NT 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 SEC File Number: 000-17007 CUSIP Number: 760416107 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One): ☐ Form 10-K ☐ Form 20-F ☐ Form 11-K ☒ Form 10-Q ☐ Form 10-D ☐ Form N-CEN ☐ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: June 30, 2022 ☐ Transition Report on Form 10-K ☐ Transition Report on Form

August 16, 2022 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 11, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Empl

August 12, 2022 EX-99.1

Press Release, dated August 9, 2022, of Republic First Bancorp, Inc.

Exhibit 99.1 Madonna Resumes Leadership of Republic First Bancorp Harry D. Madonna Named Interim Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board Chair Harris Wildstein re-appointed Lead Independent Director Andrew Cohen appointed to Audit Committee PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the ?Company?), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Repu

August 12, 2022 EX-99.2

1

Exhibit 99.2 August 8, 2022 Ladies and Gentlemen: We hereby tender our resignations from the Boards of Directors (the ?Board?) of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the ?Company?) and Republic First Bank (the ?Bank?), effective immediately. In our capacities as directors and fiduciaries, we are charged with and accountable for acting in good faith, in a manner we reasonably believe to be in the best in

August 12, 2022 EX-99.2

Letter from Vernon W. Hill, II and Barry L. Spevak, dated August 8, 2022.

Exhibit 99.2 August 8, 2022 Ladies and Gentlemen: We hereby tender our resignations from the Boards of Directors (the ?Board?) of Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (the ?Company?) and Republic First Bank (the ?Bank?), effective immediately. In our capacities as directors and fiduciaries, we are charged with and accountable for acting in good faith, in a manner we reasonably believe to be in the best in

August 12, 2022 EX-99.1

Madonna Resumes Leadership of Republic First Bancorp Harry D. Madonna Named Interim Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board Chair Harris Wildstein re-appointed Lead Independent Director Andrew Cohen appointed to Audit Committee

Exhibit 99.1 Madonna Resumes Leadership of Republic First Bancorp Harry D. Madonna Named Interim Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board Chair Harris Wildstein re-appointed Lead Independent Director Andrew Cohen appointed to Audit Committee PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the ?Company?), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Repu

August 12, 2022 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confide

August 12, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 August 8, 2022 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 000-17007 23-2486815 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Emplo

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