8-K

UNITED STATES
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)
November 6, 2015

CITY HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Commission File Number: 0-11733

West Virginia
55-0619957
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
Identification No.)
 
25 Gatewater Road, Cross Lanes, WV 25313
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
 
304-769-1100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 
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Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01
Other Events.

On November 6, 2015, City National Bank of West Virginia (“City National”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of City Holding Company, consummated the acquisition of American Founders Bank, Inc.’s (“AFB”) three Lexington, Kentucky branch locations (the “Acquisition”), pursuant to that certain Branch Purchase and Assumption Agreement, dated May 29, 2015 (the “Purchase Agreement”).  City National acquired approximately $119 million in performing loans and assumed deposit liabilities of approximately $145 million.  City National paid AFB a deposit premium of 5.5% on non-time deposits, and 1.0% on premium loan balances acquired.

A copy of the press release announcing the consummation of the Acquisition is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Forward Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release included as Exhibit 99.1 contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  These forward-looking statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements identified by words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” or words of similar meaning generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of City and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of City.  In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change.  Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results discussed in these forward-looking statements because of possible uncertainties. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in City’s reports (such as its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov) and on City’s website (bankatcity.com). City does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

99.1
Press release issued by City Holding Company on November 9, 2015.


Signatures

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the Undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Dated: November 9, 2015
City Holding Company
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ David L. Bumgarner
 
David L. Bumgarner
 
Chief Financial Officer




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