-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Do/iKK4W3jG/kDbqbdCxhv8b7/3l2wiWIJyouy9ifxqnaV1Os9fZ/4llzgR109k7 Ay0UP6XGU1iSlNnPU/DVIw== 0000950134-96-003782.txt : 19960801 0000950134-96-003782.hdr.sgml : 19960801 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950134-96-003782 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19960731 SROS: NASD GROUP MEMBERS: BURTON PARTNERSHIP L P GROUP MEMBERS: DONALD W. BURTON SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: REPUBLIC BANCSHARES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001005501 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 593347653 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-46537 FILM NUMBER: 96601816 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 111 SECOND AVE NE STREET 2: STE 300 CITY: ST PETERSBURG STATE: FL ZIP: 33701 BUSINESS PHONE: 8138237300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 111 SECOND AVENUE CITY: ST PETERSBURG STATE: FL ZIP: 33701 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BURTON PARTNERSHIP L P CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001019273 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 4643 CITY: JACKSON STATE: WY ZIP: 83001 BUSINESS PHONE: 3077392370 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 4643 CITY: JACKSON STATE: WY ZIP: 83001 SC 13D 1 SCHEDULE 13D-CUSIP NO. 759929102000 1 ----------------------------- OMB APPROVAL ----------------------------- OMB Number: 3235-0145 Expires: December 31, 1997 Estimated average burden hours per response. . . 14.90 ----------------------------- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )* REPUBLIC BANCSHARES, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $2.00 PER SHARE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 759929102000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Ms. Mia Jensen, c/o The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership Post Office Box 4643, Jackson, Wyoming 83001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) 7/8/96 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box / /. Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement /X/. (A fee is not required only if the reporting person: (1) has a previous statement on file reporting beneficial ownership of more than five percent of the class of securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed no amendment subsequent thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five percent or less of such class.) (See Rule 13d-7.) Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). 2 SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP NO. 759929102000 PAGE 2 OF 7 PAGES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* CO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware limited partnership - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER NUMBER OF SHARES 253,370 shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH REPORTING -0- PERSON ----------------------------------------------------------------- WITH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 253,370 shares - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 (INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION. 3 SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP NO. 759929102000 PAGE 3 OF 7 PAGES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Donald W. Burton - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* CO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER NUMBER OF SHARES 253,370 shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH REPORTING -0- PERSON ----------------------------------------------------------------- WITH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 253,370 shares - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 (INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION. 4 CUSIP NO. 759929102000 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 4 OF 7 PAGES ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER - --------------------------- This statement relates to shares of Common Stock, Par Value $2.00 Per Share (the "Shares"), of Republic Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company"), having its principal executive offices at 111 2nd Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. ITEM 2. IDENTITY & BACKGROUND - ----------------------------- This statement is being filed by The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership having its principal business and office at P.O. Box 4643, Jackson, Wyoming 83001; and the general partner of The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership, Donald W. Burton. The principal business of The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership is investment in public and private stocks. The general partner's principal occupation is an investor. The business address of the general partner is c/o The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership. During the five years prior to the date hereof, neither The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership nor its general partner has been convicted in a criminal proceeding or has been a party to a civil proceeding ending in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws. The general partner is a United States citizen. ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION - --------------------------------------------------------- The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership acquired a total of 253,370 shares of Republic Bancshares, Inc. through the initial public offering, rights offering and other open market transactions during a period beginning December 17, 1993 and ending July 8, 1996 at prices ranging from $8.00 to $13.3125 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $2,638,500.00. No part of the purchase price paid by The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership for shares was represented by funds or other consideration borrowed or otherwise obtained for the purpose of acquiring, holding, trading or voting shares of Republic Bancshares, Inc. 5 CUSIP NO. 759929102000 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 5 OF 7 PAGES ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF THE TRANSACTION - ---------------------------------- The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership has purchased the Shares for investment purposes only. a. Depending on market conditions, its continuing evaluation of the business and prospects of Republic Bancshares, Inc. and other factors, The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership, may buy or sell additional Shares in the open market. Neither The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership, nor the general partner has any present plans which relate to or would result in: b. An extraordinary corporate transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or liquidation, involving Republic Bancshares, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries; c. A sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of Republic Bancshares, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries; d. Any change in the present board of directors or management of the issuer, including any plans or proposals to change the number of term directors or to fill any existing vacancies on the board; e. Any material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy of Republic Bancshares, Inc.; f. Any other material change in Republic Bancshares, Inc. business or corporate structure, including, but not limited to, if Republic Bancshares is a closed-end investment company, any plans or proposals to make any changes in its investment policy for which a vote is required by section 13 of the Investment Company Act of 1940; g. Changes in Republic Bancshares, Inc.'s charter or bylaws or other actions which may impede the acquisition of control of Republic Bancshares, Inc. by any person; h. Causing a class of securities of Republic Bancshares, Inc. to be delisted from a national securities exchange or to cease to be authorized to be quoted in an inter-dealer quotation system of a registered national securities association; i. A class of equity securities of Republic Bancshares, Inc. becoming eligible for termination of registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; or j. Any action similar to any of those enumerated above. 6 CUSIP NO. 759929102000 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 6 OF 7 PAGES ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES AND THE ISSUER. - ---------------------------------------------- By virtue of his status as general partner of The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership, Donald W. Burton may thus be deemed to be beneficial owner of the 253,370 shares which The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership owns of record, representing 5.1% of the Company. Donald W. Burton may thus be deemed to share with The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership the power to direct the voting and disposition of the shares which The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership own of record. The aggregate 253,370 shares purchased by The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership were obtained in the following transactions, including the initial public offering, rights offering and other open market transactions.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Person Who Effected Settlement Date Number of Price Per Brokerage House & How Transaction of Transaction Shares Share Transaction Was Effected - ----------- --------------- --------- --------- ------------------------ General Partner 12/17/93 100,000 $ 8.000 William R. Hough-IPO General Partner 12/17/93 18,375 $ 8.000 Robert W. Baird-IPO General Partner 12/21/93 1,500 $10.000 William R. Hough-Purchase General Partner 5/16/95 1,500 $12.250 William R. Hough-Purchase General Partner 5/25/95 5,600 $12.188 William R. Hough-Purchase General Partner 5/30/95 3,000 $12.125 William R. Hough-Purchase General Partner 6/01/95 1,000 $12.125 William R. Hough-Purchase General Partner 6/27/95 1,120 $12.500 William R. Hough-Rights General Partner 6/27/95 24,275 $12.500 Allen C. Ewing-Rights General Partner 6/27/95 20,000 $12.500 William R. Hough-Purchase General Partner 6/27/95 8,000 $12.500 Allen C. Ewing-Purchase General Partner 6/27/95 12,000 $12.500 Allen C. Ewing-Purchase General Partner 6/27/95 15,000 $12.500 Ryan Beck & Co.-Purchase General Partner 6/20/96 4,000 $13.125 Allen C. Ewing-Purchase General Partner 6/14/96 5,000 $13.250 Allen C. Ewing-Purchase General Partner 6/14/96 5,000 $13.3125 Allen C. Ewing-Purchase General Partner 6/21/96 8,000 $13.0625 Allen C. Ewing-Purchase General Partner 7/03/96 10,000 $12.3125 Allen C. Ewing-Purchase General Partner 7/03/96 5,000 $13.375 Allen C. Ewing-Purchase General Partner 7/08/96 5,000 $12.375 Allen C. Ewing-Purchase TOTAL 253,370 $2,638,500.00
No other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or any proceeds from the sale of, the shares beneficially owned by The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership and the general partner. 7 CUSIP NO. 759929102000 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 7 OF 7 PAGES ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Except as described elsewhere herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships (legal or otherwise) among The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership and the general partner or between any such person and any other person with respect to securities of Republic Bancshares Inc., including, but not limited to, transfer or voting of any of the securities, finder's fees, joint ventures, loan or option arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees of profits, division of profits or loss or the giving or withholding of proxies. SIGNATURE - --------- After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, we certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: July 26, 1996 The Burton Partnership, Limited Partnership By: /s/ DONALD W. BURTON --------------------------------- Donald W. Burton, General Partner -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----