HOMETOWN BANKSHARES CORPORATION (NASDAQ:HMTA) Files An 8-K Other EventsItem 8.01Other Events.
On October 1, 2018, HomeTown Bankshares Corporation (“HomeTown”) and American National Bankshares Inc. (“American National”) issued a joint press release announcing the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 1, 2018 (the “Merger Agreement”), to which HomeTown will merge with and into American National. A copy of the joint press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Additional Information About the Merger and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger, American National will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of American National common stock to be issued to the shareholders of HomeTown. The registration statement will include a joint proxy statement/prospectus, which will be sent to the shareholders of HomeTown and American National seeking their approval of the merger. In addition, each of HomeTown and American National may file other relevant documents concerning the proposed merger with the SEC.
WE URGE INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED MERGER BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AMERICAN NATIONAL, HOMETOWN AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents, when they become available, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Free copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, when they become available, also may be obtained by directing a request by telephone or mail to HomeTown Bankshares Corporation, 202 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia 24011, Attention: Investor Relations (telephone: (540) 345-6000) or American National Bankshares Inc., 628 Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541, Attention: Investor Relations (telephone: (434)792-5111) or by accessing HomeTown’s website at www.hometownbank.com under “Investors – Investor Relations – SEC Filings” or American National’s website at www.amnb.com under “Investors – Financial Documents – Documents/Filings.” The information on HomeTown’s and American National’s websites is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this Current Report or incorporated into other filings either company makes with the SEC.
HomeTown, American National and their respective directors, executive officers and members of management may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of HomeTown and American National in connection with the merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of HomeTown is set forth in the proxy statement for HomeTown’s 2018 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on April 5, 2018. Information about the directors and executive officers of American National is set forth in the proxy statement for American National’s 2018 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on April 12, 2018. 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.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this Current Report and in the documents incorporated herein by reference, other than statements concerning historical financial information, may be considered forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Current Report and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions. These include statements as to the anticipated benefits of the merger, including future financial and operating results, cost savings and enhanced revenues that may be realized from the merger as well as other statements of expectations regarding the merger and any other statements regarding future results or expectations. Each of HomeTown and American National intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. The companies’ respective abilities to predict results, or the actual effect of future plans or strategies, is inherently uncertain. Factors that could have a material effect on the operations and future prospects of each of HomeTown and American National and the resulting company, include but are not limited to: (1)the businesses of American National and/or HomeTown may not be integrated successfully or such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; (2)expected revenue synergies and cost savings from the merger may not be fully realized or realized within the expected timeframe; (3)revenues following the merger may be lower than expected; (4)customer and employee relationships and business operations may be disrupted by the merger; (5)the ability to obtain required regulatory and shareholder approvals, and the ability to complete the merger on the expected timeframe may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; (6)changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislation and regulation, and monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; (7) the quality and composition of the loan and securities portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, and demand for financial services in the companies’ respective market areas; (8) the implementation of new technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (9) accounting principles, policies, and guidelines; and (10)other risk factors detailed from time to time in filings made by HomeTown and American National with the SEC. HomeTown and American National undertake no obligation to update or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
| 99.1 | Joint Press Release, dated October 1, 2018. |
HomeTown Bankshares Corp ExhibitEX-99.1 2 ex_124944.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 ex_124944.htm Exhibit 99.1 American National Bankshares Inc. and HomeTown Bankshares Corporation Announce Agreement to Merge For more information,…To view the full exhibit click here
About HOMETOWN BANKSHARES CORPORATION (NASDAQ:HMTA)
HomeTown Bankshares Corporation is a bank holding company. The Company’s business is conducted through its subsidiary, HomeTown Bank (the Bank). The Bank is engaged in general retail and commercial banking business. The Bank offers a range of banking services to small and medium-size businesses, real estate investors and developers, private investors, professionals and individuals. Its services include safe deposit boxes, traveler’s checks, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, automatic drafts for various accounts, overdraft protection, check cards, credit cards and merchant card services. The Bank offers a range of short-to-medium term commercial and personal loans. Its investment portfolio includes the United States Government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. The Bank’s primary source of funds is deposit accounts. It operates over six full service branches, approximately seven automated teller machines and a mortgage office.