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 and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2017

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (570) 662-2121

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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On July 27, 2017, First Citizens Community Bank ("FCCB"), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Citizens Financial Services, Inc., and S&T Bank ("S&T"), the wholly-owned subsidiary of S&T Bancorp, Inc., executed a definitive purchase and assumption agreement (the "Agreement"), providing for the acquisition by FCCB of S&T's branch office located in State College, Pennsylvania.  In accordance with the Agreement, FCCB will assume customer deposits, and certain other liabilities, and purchase performing loans, and certain other assets, associated with the office from S&T.  The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.  On August 1, 2017, FCCB and S&T issued a joint press release announcing the execution of the Agreement, a copy of which is attached as an exhibit hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

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, hereunto duly authorized.

 

	Citizens Financial Services, Inc.
Date:  August 1, 2017	By:	/s/ Randall E. Black
		Randall E. Black
		CEO & President

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