FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION WASHINGTON, DC 20429 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 26, 2016

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida 57934 20-4486142

(State of Incorporation) (FDIC Certificate Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

400 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (954) 315-5500

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

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STONEGATE BANK FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition

On October 26, 2016, Stonegate Bank (the "Registrant") announced via press release the Registrant's financial results for the third quarter of 2016. A copy of the Registrant's press release is included herein as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release, dated October 26, 2016.

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.

STONEGATE BANK

Date: October 26, 2016 By: /s/ Sharon Jones Sharon Jones Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit

Number Description

99.1 Press Release, dated October 26, 2016.

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