Gateway Financial Holdings Inc-Filing of certain prospectuses and communications for business combination transactions (425)
30 Setembro 2008 - 6:18PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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): September 25, 2008
Gateway Financial Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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North Carolina
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000-33223
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56-2264354
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer ID
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1580 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code
(757) 422-4055
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
N/A
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Item 3.03. Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders
On September 25, 2008, the Registrant filed Articles of Amendment (the Articles of
Amendment) with the North Carolina Secretary of State for the purpose of amending its Amended and
Restated Articles of Incorporation to create a Series B Non-Convertible Non-Cumulative Perpetual
Preferred Stock, no par value per share (the Series B Preferred Stock). The terms of the Series B
Preferred Stock will prohibit the Registrant from declaring or paying any cash dividends on its
common stock in the event the Registrant fails to declare and pay full cash dividends (or declare
and set aside a sum sufficient for payment thereof) on its Series B Preferred Stock through the
date on which the Registrant proposes to declare and pay the cash dividend on the common stock.
The Series B Preferred Stock will not participate in dividends paid with respect to any other class
or series of the Registrants capital stock. The Series B Preferred Stock ranks on parity with the
Registrants existing Series A Preferred Stock (and senior to the common stock) with respect to
dividend and liquidation rights. The restrictions are more fully set forth in the Articles of
Amendment referenced in Item 5.03 below.
Item 5.03. Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
On September 25, 2008, the Registrant filed Articles of Amendment with the North Carolina
Secretary of State for the purpose of amending its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
to create the Series B Non-Convertible Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, no par value per
share. The Series B Preferred Stock has a 12% non-cumulative dividend, may be redeemed at the
election of the Registrant at any time after October 1, 2009, and initially has a liquidation
preference of $1,000 per share. This description of the Articles of Amendment is qualified in its
entirety by reference to the Articles of Amendment, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and
are incorporated by reference herein.
Item 8.01. Other Events
On September 29, 2008, pursuant to resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of the
Registrant, a pricing committee of the Registrant approved the final terms of a public offering of
up to 40,000 shares of its Series B Preferred Stock. The terms of the offering and the Series B
Preferred Stock are described in the Registrants Preliminary Prospectus Supplement, dated
September 24, 2008, constituting a part of the Registration Statement (hereinafter described), as
supplemented by Free Writing Prospectuses dated September 11,
2008 and September 29, 2008 and a Final
Prospectus Supplement, dated September 29, 2008 (collectively, the Offering Materials).
The Series B Preferred Stock is being issued pursuant to the Registrants Shelf Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-152434) and the related Offering Materials.
On September 29, 2008, the Registrant accepted subscription offers from investors (the
Subscription Offer Agreement) for the purchase of 37,550 shares of the Series B Preferred Stock.
This offering closed on September 29, 2008, and the Registrant received gross proceeds
of $37.55 million from this sale. A press release regarding this offering is attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1.
The Registrant is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K in order to, among other things,
cause the Articles of Amendment, the form of Certificate for the Series B Preferred Stock and the
statement of other expenses of issuance and distribution (as required by Item 14 of the
Registration Statement) that are attached as exhibits hereto to be incorporated by reference into
the Registration Statement (No. 333-152434).
As was previously announced on September 24, 2008, the Registrant entered into a definitive
agreement with Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: HMPR) (HRB), whereby Registrant will be
merged with HRB. The sale of additional capital to maintain the capital status of its subsidiary,
Gateway Bank & Trust Co., as well capitalized is a condition to closing of the merger. The sale
of the Series B Preferred Stock is expected to satisfy this condition to consummation of the
merger. The merger transaction is also subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. The
Registrant expects to consummate the merger in the fourth quarter 2008.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report and the exhibits filed herewith may constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations, or
beliefs about events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical facts, including
statements relating to the timing and successful closing of the merger as well as future services
to be offered by, and the financial condition and performance of, the combined companies. Although
HRB and Gateway each believe that their respective expectations with respect to certain
forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing
knowledge of their business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results,
performance or achievements of either or both HRB and Gateway will not differ materially from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those
anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including an inability of the companies to complete
the merger or a failure of the combined companies to achieve the operations and results expected
after the merger. For an explanation of additional risks and uncertainties associated with
forward-looking statements, please refer to the respective Annual Reports as filed by each of HRB
and Gateway on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and other reports filed and
furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Neither HRB nor Gateway undertake any
obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release and this release
shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any
jurisdiction in which such solicitation would be unlawful.
Additional Information About the Merger and Where to Find It
HRB and Gateway will be filing relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including a registration statement on Form S-4 which will
include a joint proxy statement/prospectus. Shareholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the
joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about HRB and
Gateway at the Securities and Exchange Commissions internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of
the joint proxy statement/prospectus and the filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
that will be
incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without
charge, by directing a request to:
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Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc.
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Gateway Financial Holdings
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999 Waterside Drive, Suite 200
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1580 Laskin Road
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Norfolk, VA 23510
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Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
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Attention: Jack W. Gibson
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Attention: D. Ben Berry
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Telephone Number: (757) 217-1000
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Telephone Number: (757) 422-4055
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Shareholders are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the proposed merger transaction when
they become available, because they will contain important information.
The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report does not constitute an offer of any
securities for sale or a solicitation of offers to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale
of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be
unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or
jurisdiction. Any offer will be made only by the prospectus supplement, with respect to the Series
B Preferred Stock, or the joint proxy statement/prospectus, with respect to the shares that will be
offered by HRB.
Participants in the Solicitation
HRB and Gateway, and their respective directors and executive officers, may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of HRB and Gateway in favor of
the proposed merger. Information about HRBs directors and executive officers and their ownership
of HRBs capital stock will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus that will be
distributed by HRB in connection with the merger, which will be filed with the SEC. Information
about Gateways directors and executive officers and their ownership of Gateways capital stock
will be contained in the proxy statement that will be distributed by Gateway in connection with its
special meeting of shareholders and the merger, which will be filed with the SEC. Additional
information regarding the interests of those participants in the proposed merger may be obtained by
reading the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the merger when it becomes available. You
may obtain free copies of those documents when they become available as described above.
Item 9.01(d). Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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Exhibit No.
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Description of Exhibit
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3.1
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Articles of Amendment for the Series B Preferred Stock.
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4.1
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Form of Certificate for the Series B Preferred Stock.
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99.1
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Press Release dated September 30, 2008.
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99.2
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Other expenses of issuance and distribution (as required by
Item 14 of the Registration Statement).
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SIGNATURE
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.
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Date: September 30, 2008
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GATEWAY FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Theodore L. Salter
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Theodore L. Salter
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Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description of Exhibit
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3.1
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Articles of Amendment for the Series B Preferred Stock.
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4.1
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Form of Certificate for the Preferred Stock.
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99.1
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Press Release dated September 30, 2008.
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99.2
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Other expenses of issuance and distribution (as required by
Item 14 of the Registration Statement).
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