0000919574-13-000940.txt : 20130213 0000919574-13-000940.hdr.sgml : 20130213 20130213170014 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000919574-13-000940 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20130213 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130213 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STATE BANK FINANCIAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001497275 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 271744232 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-85856 FILM NUMBER: 13604203 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3399 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE STREET 2: SUITE 1900 CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30326 BUSINESS PHONE: 478-796-6269 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3399 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE STREET 2: SUITE 1900 CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30326 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: STATE BANK FINANCIAL Corp DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20100722 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Waterstone Market Neutral Master Fund, Ltd. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001380737 IRS NUMBER: 980434648 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O GLOBEOP FINANCIAL SERVICES (CAYMAN) STREET 2: P.O. BOX 908 GT, WALKER HOUSE, CITY: MARY STREET, GEORGE TOWN STATE: E9 ZIP: BWI BUSINESS PHONE: 952-697-4102 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O GLOBEOP FINANCIAL SERVICES (CAYMAN) STREET 2: P.O. BOX 908 GT, WALKER HOUSE, CITY: MARY STREET, GEORGE TOWN STATE: E9 ZIP: BWI SC 13G/A 1 d1352532_13g-a.htm d1352532_13g-a.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No.2)*


State Bank Financial Corporation
(Name of Issuer)


Common Stock, $0.01 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)


856190103
(CUSIP Number)


December 31, 2012
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
 
[_]  Rule 13d-1(b)

[x]  Rule 13d-1(c)

[_]  Rule 13d-1(d)

__________
*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 the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
 
The information required in 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).
 
 
 
 
 
CUSIP No.
856190103
    
     
1.
NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
  
 
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
  
     
 
Waterstone Capital Management, LP
  
     
2.
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
(a)  [_]
   
(b)  [x]
     
3.
SEC USE ONLY
  
     
     
     
4.
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
  
     
 
Delaware
  
     
              NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
     
5.
SOLE VOTING POWER
  
     
 
0
  
     
6.
SHARED VOTING POWER
  
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
7.
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
     
 
0
  
     
8.
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
9.
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
10.
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
  
   
[_]
     
     
11.
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
  
     
 
7.3%
  
     
12.
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
 
IA
  
 
 
 
 
 
CUSIP No.
856190103
    
     
1.
NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
  
 
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
  
     
 
Waterstone Market Neutral Master Fund, Ltd.
  
     
2.
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
(a)  [_]
   
(b)  [x]
     
3.
SEC USE ONLY
  
     
     
     
4.
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
  
     
 
Cayman Islands
  
     
              NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
     
5.
SOLE VOTING POWER
  
     
 
0
  
     
6.
SHARED VOTING POWER
  
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
7.
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
     
 
0
  
     
8.
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
9.
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
10.
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
  
   
[_]
     
     
11.
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
  
     
 
7.3%
  
     
12.
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
 
CO
  
 
 
 
 
 
CUSIP No.
856190103
    
     
1.
NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
  
 
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
  
     
 
Waterstone Capital Offshore Advisors, LP
  
     
2.
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
(a)  [_]
   
(b)  [x]
     
3.
SEC USE ONLY
  
     
     
     
4.
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
  
     
 
Delaware
  
     
              NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
     
5.
SOLE VOTING POWER
  
     
 
0
  
     
6.
SHARED VOTING POWER
  
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
7.
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
     
 
0
  
     
8.
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
9.
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
10.
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
  
   
[_]
     
     
11.
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
  
     
 
7.3%
  
     
12.
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
 
PN
  
 
 
 
 
 
CUSIP No.
856190103
    
     
1.
NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
  
 
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
  
     
 
Waterstone Asset Management, LLC
  
     
2.
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
(a)  [_]
   
(b)  [x]
     
3.
SEC USE ONLY
  
     
     
     
4.
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
  
     
 
Delaware
  
     
              NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
     
5.
SOLE VOTING POWER
  
     
 
0
  
     
6.
SHARED VOTING POWER
  
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
7.
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
     
 
0
  
     
8.
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
9.
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
10.
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
  
   
[_]
     
     
11.
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
  
     
 
7.3%
  
     
12.
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
 
OO
  
 
 
 
 
 
CUSIP No.
856190103
    
     
1.
NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
  
 
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
  
     
 
Shawn Bergerson
  
     
2.
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
(a)  [_]
   
(b)  [x]
     
3.
SEC USE ONLY
  
     
     
     
4.
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
  
     
 
United States
  
     
              NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
     
5.
SOLE VOTING POWER
  
     
 
0
  
     
6.
SHARED VOTING POWER
  
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
7.
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
     
 
0
  
     
8.
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
9.
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
     
 
2,313,905
  
     
10.
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
  
   
[_]
     
     
11.
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
  
     
 
7.3%
  
     
12.
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
 
IN
  

 
 
 

CUSIP No.
856190103
    

Item 1.
(a).
Name of Issuer:
  
       
   
State Bank Financial Corporation
  

 
(b).
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
  
       
   
3399 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1900
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
  

Item 2.
(a).
Name of person filing:
  
       
   
Waterstone Capital Management, LP
Waterstone Market Neutral Master Fund, Ltd.
Waterstone Capital Offshore Advisors, LP
Waterstone Asset Management, LLC
Shawn Bergerson
  

 
(b).
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
  
       
   
Waterstone Capital Management, LP
2 Carlson Parkway, Suite 260
Plymouth, Minnesota  55447
United States of America
 
Waterstone Market Neutral Master Fund, Ltd.
c/o GlobeOp Financial Services (Cayman) Limited
45 Market Street, Suite 3205, 2nd Floor
Gardenia Court, Camana Bay
Grand Cayman KY1-9003
Cayman Islands
 
Waterstone Capital Offshore Advisors, LP
2 Carlson Parkway, Suite 260
Plymouth, Minnesota  55447
United States of America
 
Waterstone Asset Management, LLC
2 Carlson Parkway, Suite 260
Plymouth, Minnesota  55447
United States of America
 
Shawn Bergerson
c/o Waterstone Capital Offshore Advisors, LP
2 Carlson Parkway, Suite 260
Plymouth, Minnesota  55447
United States of America
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
(c).
Citizenship:
  
       
   
Waterstone Capital Management, LP – Delaware limited partnership
Waterstone Market Neutral Master Fund, Ltd. – Cayman Islands exempted company
Waterstone Capital Offshore Advisors, LP – Delaware limited partnership
Waterstone Asset Management, LLC – Delaware limited liability company
Shawn Bergerson – United States
 
  

 
(d).
Title of class of securities:
  
       
   
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
  

 
(e).
CUSIP No.:
  
       
   
856190103
  

Item 3.
  
If This Statement is filed pursuant to §§.240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b), or (c), check whether the person filing is a

 
(a)
[_]
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

 
(b)
[_]
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

 
(c)
[_]
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

 
(d)
[_]
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

 
(e)
[_]
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

 
(f)
[_]
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

 
(g)
[_]
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

 
(h)
[_]
A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C.1813);

 
(i)
[_]
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

 
(j)
[_]
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J);

 
(k)
[_]
Group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).  If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
 
       
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
Ownership.

 
Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.

 
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
     
   
Waterstone Capital Management, LP: 2,313,905
Waterstone Market Neutral Master Fund, Ltd.: 2,313,905
Waterstone Capital Offshore Advisors, LP: 2,313,905
Waterstone Asset Management, LLC: 2,313,905
Shawn Bergerson: 2,313,905

 
(b)
Percent of class:
   
 
Waterstone Capital Management, LP: 7.3%
   
Waterstone Market Neutral Master Fund, Ltd.: 7.3%
Waterstone Capital Offshore Advisors, LP: 7.3%
Waterstone Asset Management, LLC: 7.3%
Shawn Bergerson: 7.3%

  
(c)
Number of shares as to which Waterstone Capital Management, LP has:
 
   
(i)
Sole power to vote or to direct the vote
0
,
         
   
(ii)
Shared power to vote or to direct the vote
2,313,905
,
         
   
(iii)
Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
0
,
         
   
(iv)
Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
2,313,905
.
 
 
(c)
Number of shares as to which Waterstone Market Neutral Master Fund, Ltd. has:
 
   
(i)
Sole power to vote or to direct the vote
0
,
         
   
(ii)
Shared power to vote or to direct the vote
2,313,905
,
         
   
(iii)
Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
0
,
         
   
(iv)
Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
2,313,905
.
         
 
(c)
Number of shares as to which Waterstone Capital Offshore Advisors, LP has:
 
   
(i)
Sole power to vote or to direct the vote
0
,
         
   
(ii)
Shared power to vote or to direct the vote
2,313,905
,
         
   
(iii)
Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
0
,
         
   
(iv)
Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
2,313,905
.
         
 
 
 
 
 
 
(c)
Number of shares as to which Waterstone Asset Management, LLC has:
 
   
(i)
Sole power to vote or to direct the vote
0
,
         
   
(ii)
Shared power to vote or to direct the vote
2,313,905
,
         
   
(iii)
Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
0
,
         
   
(iv)
Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
2,313,905
.
 
 
(c)
Number of shares as to which Shawn Bergerson has:
 
   
(i)
Sole power to vote or to direct the vote
0
,
         
   
(ii)
Shared power to vote or to direct the vote
2,313,905
,
         
   
(iii)
Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
0
,
         
   
(iv)
Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
2,313,905
.
         
 
Item 5.
Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.

 
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following [_].
 
 
N/A
   

Item 6.
Ownership of More Than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.

 
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified.  A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
 
 
N/A
   

Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.

 
If a parent holding company or control person has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary.  If a parent holding company or control person has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
 
 
N/A
   
 
 
 
 

 
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.

 
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group.  If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
 
N/A
   

Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.

 
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity.  See Item 5.
 
 
N/A
   

Item 10.
Certification.

   
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.
 
 
 
 


SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
 

 
February 13, 2013
 
(Date)
 
 
WATERSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP
 
/s/  Martin Kalish
(Signature)
 
Martin Kalish, Chief Financial Officer
   (Name/Title)
   
 
WATERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC*
   
   
 
/s/  Martin Kalish
 
(Signature)
   
 
Martin Kalish, Chief Financial Officer
 
(Name/Title)
   
   
   
 
WATERSTONE MARKET NEUTRAL MASTER FUND, LTD.
   
 
By:  WATERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
    General Partner of its investment manager
   
   
 
/s/  Martin Kalish
 
(Signature)
   
   
 
Martin Kalish, Chief Financial Officer
 
(Name/Title)
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
WATERSTONE CAPITAL OFFSHORE ADVISORS, LP*
   
 
By:  WATERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
   General Partner of its investment manager
   
   
 
/s/  Martin Kalish
 
(Signature)
   
   
 
Martin Kalish, Chief Financial Officer
 
(Name/Title)
   
   
 
/s/  Shawn Bergerson*
 
Shawn Bergerson

*  The Reporting Persons disclaim beneficial ownership over the securities reported herein except to the extent of the reporting persons' pecuniary interest therein.


The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative.  If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.  The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.
 
Note.  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See s.240.13d-7 for other parties for whom copies are to be sent.
 
Attention.  Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001).
 

 
 
 

EXHIBIT A
 
AGREEMENT
 
The undersigned agree that this Schedule 13G/A dated February 13, 2013 relating to the Common Stock of State Bank Financial Corporation shall be filed on behalf of the undersigned.
 
 
February 13, 2013
 
(Date)
   
 
WATERSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP
 
 
  
     
 
/s/  Martin Kalish
 
(Signature)
     
     
 
Martin Kalish, Chief Financial Officer
 
(Name/Title)
   
 
WATERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
   
   
 
/s/  Martin Kalish
 
(Signature)
   
   
 
Martin Kalish, Chief Financial Officer
 
(Name/Title)
   
   
   
 
WATERSTONE MARKET NEUTRAL MASTER FUND, LTD.
   
 
By:  WATERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
   General Partner of its investment manager
   
   
 
/s/  Martin Kalish
 
(Signature)
   
   
 
Martin Kalish, Chief Financial Officer
 
(Name/Title)
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
WATERSTONE CAPITAL OFFSHORE ADVISORS, LP
   
 
By:  WATERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
   General Partner of its investment manager
   
   
 
/s/  Martin Kalish
 
(Signature)
   
   
 
Martin Kalish, Chief Financial Officer
 
(Name/Title)
   
 
 
/s/  Shawn Bergerson
 
Shawn Bergerson
   

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