<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001035092-25-000023.txt : 20251124
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001035092-25-000023
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	D
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
ITEM INFORMATION:		Rule 506(b) provides a "safer harbor" for a private offering
FILED AS OF DATE:		20251124
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20251124
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20251124

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SHORE BANCSHARES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001035092
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	02 Finance
		EIN:				521974638
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		D
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	021-564893
		FILM NUMBER:		251512265

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		18 EAST DOVER STREET
		CITY:			EASTON
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			21601-3013
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4108221400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		18 EAST DOVER STREET
		CITY:			EASTON
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			21601-3013
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