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) September 12, 2004 IBT Bancorp, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Michigan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) O-18415 38-2830092 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 200 East Broadway, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (989) 772-9471 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425). [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12). [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)). [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)). FORM 8-K IBT BANCORP, INC. Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management Item 5.02 - Departure of Directors or Principal Officers, Election of Directors, Appointment of Principal Officers. On September 12, 2004, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Isabella Bank and Trust, announced the retirement of Gerald D. Cassel from the Company's and Isabella Bank and Trust's respective Boards of Directors. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished herewith: Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release, dated September 12, 2004, announcing the retirement of Gerald D. Cassel 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, in the City of Mt. Pleasant, State of Michigan, on September 13, 2004. IBT Bancorp, Inc. ------------------------------------------ By: /s/Dennis P. Angner -------------------------------------- Dennis P. Angner, President and Chief Executive Officer EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Isabella Bank and Trust press release dated September 12, 2004.