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 13, 2001 (September 1, 2001) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- BANCORP RHODE ISLAND, INC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Rhode Island --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 333-33182 05-0509802 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number) One Turks Head Place, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (401) 456-5000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5: Other Events. ------ Bancorp Rhode Island, Inc. ("Bancorp") is filing herewith an investor presentation made available to investors as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7: Financial Statements and Exhibits. ------ (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Investor Presentation 2001 - Bancorp Rhode Island, Inc. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. BANCORP RHODE ISLAND, INC. By: /s/ Albert R. Rietheimer ------------------------ Albert R. Rietheimer Chief Financial Officer Date: September 13, 2001