0000950123-11-056959.txt : 20110606 0000950123-11-056959.hdr.sgml : 20110606 20110606165103 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-11-056959 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20110606 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20110606 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110606 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DCB FINANCIAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001025877 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 311469837 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22387 FILM NUMBER: 11895786 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 110 RIVERBEND AVE. CITY: LEWIS CENTER STATE: OH ZIP: 43035 BUSINESS PHONE: 740-657-7000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 110 RIVERBEND AVE. CITY: LEWIS CENTER STATE: OH ZIP: 43035 8-K 1 c18469e8vk.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 6, 2011
DCB FINANCIAL CORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Ohio   0-22387   31-1469837
         
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
110 Riverbend Avenue,
Lewis Center, Ohio
   
43035
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (740) 657-7000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
o   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 


 

Item 5.02 Departure of Principal Executive Officer and Director
On June 6, 2011, DCB Financial Corp (the “Company”) issued the attached press release announcing the pending departure of David J. Folkwein, its Interim-President and Chief Executive Officer, and a director of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company effective June 22, 2011.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders.
On June 2, 2011, DCB Financial Corp (the “Company”) held its 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). A total of 3,717,385 shares of the Company’s common stock were entitled to vote as of April 14, 2011, the record date for the Annual Meeting. There were 2,101,412 shares present, or 56.5% in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting, at which the shareholders were asked to vote on three (3) proposals each of which has passed. Set forth below are the matters acted upon by the shareholders at the Annual Meeting, and the final voting results of each such proposal.
Proposal No. 1 — Election of Class III Directors
The shareholders voted to elect two (2) Class III Directors to serve for a term of three (3) years expiring at the Annual Meeting in 2014, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The results of the vote were as follows:
                                 
Name   For     Against     Abstaining     Broker Non-Votes  
 
                               
Vicki J. Lewis
    1,212,941       103,645             784,826  
 
                               
Gerald L. Kremer
    1,208,017       108,569             784,826  
Proposal No. 2 — Ratify Plante & Moran, PLLC as Independent Registered Public Accountant
                                 
    For     Against     Abstaining     Broker Non-Votes  
 
                               
 
    2,039,830       8,324       53,258        
Proposal No. 3 — Transact other business as may properly come before the meeting
To transact any other business which may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment of the meeting.
                                 
    For     Against     Abstaining     Broker Non-Votes  
 
                               
 
    1,569,707       381,425       150,280        

 

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
         
Exhibit    
Number   Exhibit Description
       
 
  3.1    
Press release dated June 6, 2011 announcing among other things, the results of voting of the Annual Meeting of shareholders and the pending departure of David J. Folkwein as Interim-President and CEO and Director effective June 22, 2011.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
             
    DCB FINANCIAL CORP    
 
           
Date: June 6, 2011
           
 
           
 
  By:   /s/ John A. Ustaszewski
 
John A. Ustaszewski
   
 
      Senior Vice President and CFO    

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit    
Number   Exhibit Description
       
 
  3.1    
Press release date June 6, 2011 announcing results of director voting and the pending departure of David J. Folkwein, Interim-President and CEO, and Director.

 

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EX-3.1 2 c18469exv3w1.htm EXHIBIT 3.1 Exhibit 3.1
     
EXHIBIT 3.1
   
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  CONTACT:
Monday June 6, 2011
  John A. Ustaszewski
 
  Chief Financial Officer
 
  (740) 657-7000
DCB Financial Corp annual meeting vote results
and resignation of Interim-President and CEO
DCB Financial Corporation (“DCBF”), parent holding company of The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company, Lewis Center, Ohio (“The Bank”) announces the results of voting at its 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held June 2, 2011. At the meeting, Ms. Vicki J. Lewis and Dr. Gerald L. Kremer were both elected as Class III directors of DCBF, with terms expiring at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The public accounting firm of Plate Moran PLLC was also ratified as outside accountants and auditors for DCBF for the upcoming year.
DCBF also announced at the meeting that as it reviews its strategic options with its financial advisors, it anticipates undertaking and implementing a number of near-term strategic initiatives directed toward enhancing shareholder value, enhancing operating efficiencies, reducing operating expenses, and addressing issues that The Bank continues to face in the current economy. Those initiatives may include potential branch closings, branch sales, and personnel reductions where appropriate, as well as internal staff reorganizations and realignments.
Chair Vicki Lewis said “These initiatives are all consistent with our ongoing focus on addressing issues which confront The Bank in the current economy while continuing to serve our customers and enhance long-term stakeholder value. Virtually all aspects of potential strategic changes and initiatives that are consistent with those goals and retain our focus on our communities are under consideration. There are no “sacred cows” in this process and we are examining, and will be implementing, a number of actions. We believe that there are operational and related efficiencies which we can gain from taking these actions which will be in the long-term best interests of The Bank, our stakeholders, and our community. These are not typical economic times, even here in Delaware County, and we are positioning ourselves to “right size” our operations in light of the overall economy, our own situation and our banking market.”
Ms. Lewis noted that “The Board of Directors and executive management have spent countless hours over the past year meeting to review and assess our situation, and working with our financial advisors to review strategic options and alternatives. We feel strongly that these near-term initiatives while not finalized in detail are appropriate for the organization and will enhance our ability to effectively compete in the markets we serve while helping to address our issues through reduction of operating costs and streamlining operations generally. More details will be provided in the coming weeks and months. While we are very pleased and happy to report positive earnings for the first quarter of 2011, we still face significant challenges ahead in addressing ongoing loan issues and must continue to make forward strides to address the issues facing the Bank in light of the present economy and continued pressure on loans”.
Ms. Lewis stressed that all options are under consideration, with the intended goal being to enhance bank efficiencies while continuing to serve the needs of Bank customers and the interests of its stakeholders.

 

 


 

In addition, DCBF and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company (“The Bank”), announce the resignation of Mr. David Folkwein, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of DCBF and The Bank, effective June 22, 2011.
Mr. Folkwein has accepted a senior executive position with another banking institution in Northwest Ohio.
Vicki J. Lewis, Chair, said “We will all miss Dave very much. He has been a fantastic leader for the Company and The Bank in these challenging times, and we sincerely wish him the very best in his new endeavors”.
Mr. Folkwein noted that he was accepting the new position and relocating to Northwest Ohio to be closer to his wife and daughter, both of whom work in Michigan and have been commuting from Central Ohio for over a year. Mr. Folkwein noted “I will miss my fellow employees and directors at The Bank, and it has been a privilege and a pleasure to serve as a member of such a fine team. It has been a very difficult decision to relocate back to Northwest Ohio where I was raised, but the long commute has been a personal challenge for me and for my family, and the opportunity to keep our family closer is one I could not pass up. I will very much miss my teammates at The Bank and my fellow directors. We have made great strides at The Bank, and I regret leaving at this time, but am comfortable that I am leaving The Bank in very good hands.”
Ms. Lewis stated that the board has commenced a search for a replacement for Mr. Folkwein.

 

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Business of DCB Financial Corp
DCB Financial Corp (the “Corporation”) is a financial holding company formed under the laws of the State of Ohio. The Corporation is the parent of The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company, (the “Bank”) a state-chartered commercial bank. The Bank conducts business from its main offices at 110 Riverbend Avenue in Lewis Center, Ohio, and through its 18 full-service branch offices located in Delaware County, Ohio and surrounding communities. The Bank provides customary retail and commercial banking services to its customers, including checking and savings accounts, time deposits, IRAs, safe deposit facilities, personal loans, commercial loans, real estate mortgage loans, night depository facilities and trust and personalized wealth management services. The Bank also provides cash management, bond registrar and payment services. The Bank offers data processing services to other financial institutions; however such services are not a significant part of its current operations or revenues.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
DCB’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and follow general practices within the financial services industry. The application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments.
The most significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation are presented in Note 1 of the audited consolidated financial statements contained in the Corporation’s 2009 Annual Report to Shareholders. These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the other financial statement notes and in this financial review, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are determined.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to the financial condition and prospects, lending risks, plans for future business development and marketing activities, capital spending and financing sources, capital structure, the effects of regulation and competition, and the prospective business of both the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). Where used in this report, the word “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” and similar words and expressions, as they relate to the Corporation or the Bank or their respective management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of the Corporation and are based on information currently available to the management of the Corporation and the Bank and upon current expectations, estimates, and projections about the Corporation and its industry, management’s belief with respect thereto, and certain assumptions made by management. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) significant increases in competitive pressure in the banking and financial services industries; (ii) changes in the interest rate environment which could reduce anticipated or actual margins; (iii) changes in political conditions or the legislative or regulatory environment; (iv) general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally (especially in central Ohio), becoming less favorable than expected resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality of assets; (v) changes occurring in business conditions and inflation; (vi) changes in technology; (vii) changes in monetary and tax policies; (viii) changes in the securities markets; and (ix) other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the filings of the Corporation with the Commission.
The Corporation does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

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