Independent Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBTX) Files An 8-K Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.

As previously announced, on May 22, 2018, Independent Bank Group, Inc. (“Independent”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with Guaranty Bancorp, a Delaware corporation (“Guaranty”), providing for the merger of Guaranty with and into Independent, with Independent continuing as the surviving entity (the “Merger”), subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein.

On December 27, 2018, Independent and Guaranty jointly issued a press release announcing that the Merger is expected to be completed on January 1, 2019. As previously disclosed, upon completion of the Merger, Guaranty stockholders will receive 0.45 shares of Independent common stock in exchange for each share of Guaranty common stock held immediately prior to the Merger.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this filing that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are made to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are typically, but not exclusively, identified by the use in the statements of words or phrases such as “aim”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “goal”, “guidance”, “intend”, “is anticipated”, “is expected”, “is intended”, “objective”, “plan”, “projected”, “projection”, “will affect”, “will be”, “will continue”, “will decrease”, “will grow”, “will impact”, “will increase”, “will incur”, “will reduce”, “will remain”, “will result”, “would be”, variations of such words or phrases (including where the word “could”, “may”, or “would” is used rather than the word “will” in a phrase) and similar words and phrases indicating that the statement addresses some future result, occurrence, plan or objective. The forward-looking statements that Independent Bank Group and Guaranty Bancorp make are based on the current expectations and assumptions regarding Independent Bank Group’s and Guaranty Bancorp’s business, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to future results and occurrences, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many possible events or factors could affect Independent Bank Group’s and Guaranty Bancorp’s future financial results and performance and could cause those results or performance to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Independent Bank Group and Guaranty Bancorp, the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Independent Bank Group or Guaranty Bancorp, delays in completing the transaction, the failure to satisfy any of the conditions to the transaction on a timely basis or at all, the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where Independent Bank Group and Guaranty Bancorp do business, the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities, potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting

from the announcement or completion of the transaction, Independent Bank Group’s ability to complete the acquisition and integration of Guaranty Bancorp successfully, and the dilution caused by Independent Bank Group’s issuance of shares of its common stock in connection with the transaction. Independent Bank Group and Guaranty Bancorp disclaim any obligation to update such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments. Further information on Independent Bank Group, Guaranty Bancorp and factors which could affect the forward-looking statements contained herein can be found in Independent Bank Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three-month period ended September 30, 2018 and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and in Guaranty Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three-month period ended September 30, 2018 and its other filings with the SEC.

Independent Bank Group, Inc. Exhibit
EX-99.1 2 exhibit991dealtoclosepress.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit Press Release For Immediate ReleaseINDEPENDENT BANK GROUP MERGER WITH GUARANTY BANCORP TO CLOSE AS PLANNED ON JANUARY 1,…
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About Independent Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBTX)

Independent Bank Group, Inc. is a bank holding company. Through the Company’s subsidiary, Independent Bank (the Bank), it provides a range of commercial banking products and services tailored to meet the needs of businesses, professionals and individuals. Its commercial lending products include owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, interim construction loans, commercial loans to a mix of small and midsized businesses, and loans to professionals, particularly medical practices. Its retail lending products include residential first and second mortgage loans and consumer installment loans, such as loans to purchase cars, boats and other recreational vehicles. The Company operates approximately 40 banking offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the Austin/Central Texas area, and the Houston metropolitan area. The Company also provides wealth management services to its customers, including investment advisory and other related services.