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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 9, 2006
 
HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
California
000-23877
77-0469558
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
150 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, California
 
95113
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 947-6900
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 1.01 Entry Into A Material Definitive Agreement
 
On May 9, 2006, Heritage Commerce Corp promoted Richard Hagarty to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. The Board of Directors approved an increase in his salary to $152,000, an increase in his car allowance to $500/month plus gas, and payment of 100% of his health benefit cost. The Company issued a press release on May 12, 2006 which is included as an exhibit 99.1 to this filing and is incorporated by reference herein.
 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits
 
99.1 Press Release date May 12, 2006
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 15, 2006      


Heritage Commerce Corp

By: /s/ Lawrence D. McGovern
Name: Lawrence D. McGovern
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer