SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 13E-3
(Rule 13e-100)
TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(e) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND RULE 13e-3 THEREUNDER
RULE 13e-3
TRANSACTION STATEMENT
UNDER SECTION 13(e) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. 1)
Georgia Bancshares, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Georgia Bancshares, Inc. | ||
Arlie C. Aukerman |
Joseph S. Black |
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Rick A. Duncan | C. Lynn Gable | |
Dale K. Geeslin | Malcolm R. Godwin | |
W. Robert Hancock, Jr. | Vincent M. Rossetti | |
Donnie H. Russell | Thomas G. Sellmer | |
Ira P. Shepherd, III | Eric K. Smith | |
Enrico A. Stanziale | James H. Webb, Jr. |
(Names of Person(s) Filing Statement)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
C. Lynn Gable
Chief Financial Officer
Georgia Bancshares, Inc.
100 Westpark Drive
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
(770) 631-9488
Name, address, and telephone numbers of person authorized to receive notices and communications on behalf of filing persons)
Copy To:
Katherine
M. Koops, Esq.
Powell Goldstein LLP
One Atlantic CenterFourteenth Floor
1201 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(404) 572-6600
This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):
a. | ý | The filing of solicitation materials or an information statement subject to Regulation 14A, Regulation 14C or Rule 13e-3(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. | ||
b. | o | The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933. | ||
c. | o | A tender offer. | ||
d. | o | None of the above. |
Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information statement referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies: ý
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the transaction: o
Calculation of Filing Fee
Transaction valuation* |
Amount of filing fee |
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$2,237,135 | $447.43** | |
Amount Previously Paid: | Filing Party: | |
Form or Registration No.: |
Date Filed: |
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(e) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND RULE 13e-3 THEREUNDER
This Amendment No. 1 to Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3 (the "Schedule") is being filed by the filing persons listed on the cover of this Schedule in connection with the amendment to the articles of incorporation (the "Articles of Amendment") of Georgia Bancshares, Inc. ("Georgia Bancshares" or the "Company"), which provides for the reclassification (the "Reclassification") of shares of the Company's common stock held by shareholders of record of fewer than 1,500 shares into the Company's Series A Preferred Stock. The Reclassification is designed to reduce the number of shareholders of record of the Company's common stock to below 300 in order to allow the Company to terminate registration of its common stock under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). A copy of the Articles of Amendment is attached as Appendix A to the Proxy Statement filed by the Company concurrently with this Schedule. The Proxy Statement is being filed under cover of Schedule 14A pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act and is incorporated by reference herein. The Proxy Statement relates to the special meeting of shareholders at which Georgia Bancshares' shareholders will consider and vote upon the Articles of Amendment.
All information contained in this Schedule 13E-3 concerning the Company has been supplied by the Company. The information contained in the Proxy Statement, as amended to date, including all appendices, is hereby incorporated by reference. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning given to them in the Proxy Statement.
Item 1. Summary Term Sheet
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the section of Exhibit 1 entitled "SUMMARY TERM SHEET."
Item 2. Subject Company Information
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the caption to the Notice of the Special Meeting of Shareholders contained in Exhibit 1 and to the sections of Exhibit 1 entitled "PROPOSAL 1: APPROVAL OF THE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENTDescription of the Articles of AmendmentGeorgia Bancshares, Inc.," "INFORMATION ABOUT GEORGIA BANCSHARES AND ITS AFFILIATESMarket for Common Stock and Dividends," and "INFORMATION REGARDING THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERSNumber of Shares Outstanding."
Item 3. Identity and Background of Filing Person
The business address and telephone number of each filing person listed on the cover of this Schedule is c/o Georgia Bancshares, Inc., 100 Westpark Drive, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269, telephone (770) 631-9488. Each filing person is a citizen of the United States and a director of Georgia Bancshares. Ira P. Shepherd is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Bancshares, and C. Lynn Gable is its Chief Financial Officer. The other required information regarding the filing persons and persons specified in Instruction C to the Schedule is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of Exhibit 1 entitled "INFORMATION ABOUT GEORGIA BANCSHARES AND ITS AFFILIATESDirectors and Executive Officers."
Item 4. Terms of the Transaction
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of Exhibit 1 entitled "INFORMATION REGARDING THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERSRequirements for Shareholder Approval," and "SPECIAL FACTORSPurpose of the Reclassification,Reasons for the Reclassification,Recommendation of the Board of Directors; Fairness of the Reclassification,Effects of the Reclassification on Affiliates,Effects of the Reclassification on Unaffiliated
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Shareholders, andEffects of the Reclassification on Shareholders Generally," andFederal Income Tax Consequences of the Reclassification."
Item 5. Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the section of Exhibit 1 entitled "SPECIAL FACTORSAlternatives ConsideredBusiness Combination andRecommendation of the Board of Directors; Fairness of the ReclassificationSubstantive Fairness," and "INFORMATION ABOUT GEORGIA BANCSHARES AND ITS AFFILIATESTransactions in Georgia Bancshares Stock andRelated Party Transactions."
Item 6. Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals
The shares of common stock reclassified to Series A Preferred Stock in the transaction will be cancelled and become authorized but unissued common stock. Other than the Reclassification described in response to Item 4, there are no plans, proposals or negotiations relating to or that would result in:
Item 7. Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of Exhibit 1 entitled "SPECIAL FACTORSPurpose of the Reclassification,Alternatives Considered,Reasons for the Reclassification,Pro Forma Effect of the Reclassification,Effects of the Reclassification on Georgia Bancshares,Effects of the Reclassification on Affiliates,Effects of the Reclassification on Unaffiliated Shareholders,Effects of the Reclassification on Shareholders Generally,Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reclassification andDetermination of Fairness by Georgia Bancshares Affiliates," and "PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION."
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Item 8. Fairness of the Transaction
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of Exhibit 1 entitled "SPECIAL FACTORSRecommendation of the Board of Directors; Fairness of the Reclassification andDetermination of Fairness by Georgia Bancshares Affiliates."
Item 9. Reports, Opinions, Appraisals and Negotiations
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the section of Exhibit 1 entitled "SPECIAL FACTORSRecommendation of the Board of Directors; Fairness of the Reclassification." No written materials were furnished to the board of directors by any outside party (other than counsel) relating to the transaction.
Item 10. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the section of Exhibit 1 entitled "PROPOSAL 1: APPROVAL OF THE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENTSource of Funds and Expenses."
Item 11. Interest in Securities of the Subject Company
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of Exhibit 1 entitled "INFORMATION ABOUT GEORGIA BANCSHARES AND ITS AFFILIATESStock Ownership by Affiliates."
Item 12. The Solicitation or Recommendation
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the section of Exhibit 1 entitled "SPECIAL FACTORSRecommendation of the Board of Directors; Fairness of the Reclassification."
Item 13. Financial Statements
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of Exhibit 1 entitled "SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA" and "PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION" and to Appendices C and D thereto.
Item 14. Persons/Assets Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used
The required information is incorporated herein by reference to the section of Exhibit 1 entitled "INFORMATION REGARDING THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERSSolicitation of Proxies."
Item 15. Additional Information
Not applicable.
Item 16. Exhibits
Appendix A | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation | |
Appendix B |
Series A Preferred Stock Relative Rights and Preferences and Other Terms as Designated by the Board of Directors |
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Appendix C |
Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 |
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Appendix D |
Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended December 31, 2005 |
(Incorporated by reference to the amended preliminary proxy statement filed concurrently herewith under cover of Schedule 14A; File No. 0-50188)
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After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: November 18, 2005
GEORGIA BANCSHARES, INC. | ||||
By: |
/s/ Ira P. Shepherd, III Ira P. Shepherd, III President and Chief Executive Officer |
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OTHER FILING PERSONS: |
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/s/ Arlie C. Aukerman |
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/s/ Joseph S. Black |
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/s/ Rick A. Duncan |
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/s/ C. Lynn Gable |
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/s/ Dale K. Geeslin |
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/s/ Malcolm R. Godwin |
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/s/ W. Robert Hancock, Jr. |
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/s/ Vincent M. Rossetti |
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/s/ Donnie H. Russell |
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/s/ Thomas H. Sellmer |
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/s/ Ira P. Shepherd, III |
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/s/ Eric K. Smith |
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/s/ Enrico A. Stanziale |
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/s/ James H. Webb, Jr. |
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Appendix A | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation | |
Appendix B |
Series A Preferred Stock Relative Rights and Preferences and Other Terms as Designated by the Board of Directors |
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Appendix C |
Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 |
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Appendix D |
Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended December 31, 2005 |
(Incorporated by reference to the amended preliminary proxy statement filed concurrently herewith under cover of Schedule 14A; File No. 0-50188)
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