SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): October 27, 2003 Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 0-25923 52-2061461 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) 7815 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 301.986.1800 Item 5. Other Items Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") announced the resignation of H. L. Ward from his position as President of its primary subsidiary, EagleBank effective on October 27, 2003. Ronald D. Paul, President, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Company and Chairman of EagleBank will step in as Interim President of EagleBank pending identification of a permanent replacement. 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. EAGLE BANCORP, INC. By: /s/ Ronald D. Paul Ronald D. Paul, President, Chief Executive Officer Dated: October 27, 2003