ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ:ACNB) Files An 8-K Other Events
ME Staff 8-k
ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ:ACNB) Files An 8-K Other Events ITEM 8.01 Other Events
On July 2, 2019, ACNB Corporation (ACNB) issued a press release announcing the signing of a definitive agreement dated July 1, 2019, to acquire Frederick County Bancorp, Inc. (FCBI) and FCBIs wholly-owned subsidiary, Frederick County Bank. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, ACNB is providing supplemental information regarding the proposed merger in the presentation slides attached as Exhibit 99.2.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This information presented herein contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about (i) the benefits of the proposed merger between ACNB and FCBI, (ii) ACNBs and FCBIs plans, obligations, expectations and intentions, and (iii) other statements presented herein that are not historical facts. Words such as anticipates, believes, intends, should, expects, will and variations of similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the beliefs of the respective managements of ACNB and FCBI as to the expected outcome of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. These statements involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, and degree of occurrence. Results and outcomes may differ materially from what may be expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause results and outcomes to differ materially include, among others, the ability to obtain required regulatory and shareholder approvals and meet other closing conditions to the transaction; the ability to complete the merger as expected and within the expected timeframe; disruptions to customer and employee relationships and business operations caused by the merger; the ability to implement integration plans associated with the transaction, which integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; the ability to achieve the cost savings and synergies contemplated by the merger within the expected timeframe, or at all; changes in local and national economies, or market conditions; changes in interest rates; regulations and accounting principles; changes in policies or guidelines; loan demand and asset quality, including real estate values and collateral values; deposit flow; the impact of competition from traditional or new sources; and, the other factors detailed in ACNBs publicly filed documents, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. ACNB and FCBI assume no obligation to revise, update or clarify forward-looking statements to reflect events or conditions after the date of this press release.
No Offer or Solicitation
The information presented herein does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger, ACNB will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a registration statement on Form S-4 with respect to the offering of ACNB common stock as the merger consideration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which will include a proxy statement of FCBI and ACNB and a prospectus of ACNB. A definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to the shareholders of FCBI and ACNB seeking the required shareholder approvals. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and security holders are urged to read the registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents when they become available because they will contain important information about ACNB, FCBI, and the merger.
Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders may also obtain free copies of these documents by directing a request by mail or telephone to ACNB Corporation at 16 Lincoln Square, P.O. Box 3129, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or (717) 339-5085, or by directing a request by mail or telephone to Frederick County Bancorp, Inc. at 9 North Market Street, P.O. Box 1100, Frederick, MD 21702 or (301) 620-1400.
ACNB, FCBI, and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of FCBI and ACNB in connection with the merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of FCBI and ACNB and their ownership of FCBI and ACNB common stock may be obtained by reading the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the merger when it becomes available. Additional information regarding the interests of these participants and other persons who may be deemed participants in the merger may be obtained by reading the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the merger when it becomes available.
ITEM 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT INDEX
ACNB CORP Exhibit EX-99.1 2 a19-12381_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lynda L. Glass EVP/Secretary & Chief Governance Officer 717.339.5085 lglass@acnb.com ACNB CORPORATION TO ACQUIRE FREDERICK COUNTY BANCORP,… To view the full exhibit click here
About ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ:ACNB)
ACNB Corporation is a financial holding company. The Company’s banking operations are conducted through its operating subsidiary, ACNB Bank (the Bank), and offers a range of property and casualty, life and health insurance to both commercial and individual clients through its subsidiary, Russell Insurance Group, Inc. (RIG). The Company has two segments: the Bank and RIG. RIG is managed separately from the banking segment, which includes the Bank and related financial services that the Company offers through its banking subsidiary. Through its banking and nonbanking subsidiaries, the Company provides a range of banking and financial services to individuals and businesses, including commercial and retail banking, trust and investment management, and insurance. ACNB Bank is a commercial bank. ACNB Bank’s service delivery channels for its customers include the automated teller machine (ATM) network, customer contact center, online, telephone and mobile banking.
