-----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, H4jcE5ocltw1L+oHXU8L3S+AD17jaeBm19TUdba0TOdeu1IoswwcJMHEAX99y18O eb8K1ogcpc2yHxjx5uHg9Q== 0000943374-05-000028.txt : 20050111 0000943374-05-000028.hdr.sgml : 20050111 20050111163935 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000943374-05-000028 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050107 ITEM INFORMATION: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets ITEM INFORMATION: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050111 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050111 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BROOKLINE BANCORP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001049782 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-23695 FILM NUMBER: 05523838 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 160 WASHINGTON STREET CITY: BROOKLINE STATE: MA ZIP: 02147 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177303500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 160 WASHINGTON ST CITY: BROOKLINE STATE: MA ZIP: 02147 8-K 1 form8k_011105.txt 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): January 7, 2005 BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. ---------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 0-23695 04-3402944 -------- ------- ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 160 Washington Street, Brookline, Massachusetts 02447 - ----------------------------------------------- ----- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 730-3500 -------------- Not Applicable -------------- (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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. --------------------------------------------------- On January 7, 2005, the merger (the "Merger") of Mystic Financial, Inc. ("MFI") with and into Brookline Bancorp, Inc. ("Brookline"), as contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 7, 2004 by and between Brookline and MFI (the "Agreement"), was completed. In accordance with the Agreement, 60% of the outstanding shares of common stock of MFI were exchanged for shares of Brookline common stock at an exchange rate of 2.6786 shares of Brookline common stock per share of MFI common stock (with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares at a rate of $15.978 per whole share) and 40% of the outstanding shares of MFI common stock were exchanged for cash at a rate of $39.00 per share. The aggregate consideration paid in the merger consisted of approximately $24.4 million in cash (including cash paid in lieu of fractional shares), approximately $3.9 million for the cancellation of outstanding MFI options, and approximately 2,516,724 shares of Brookline common stock. The transaction was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The preceding is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Agreement, attached as Exhibit 2.1 to this Form 8-K, and two press releases, attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Form 8-K, which are incorporated by reference herein. Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under ---------------------------------------------------------------- an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. ------------------------------------------------- (a) As a result of the Merger, on January 7, 2005, Brookline succeeded to and became obligated on (i) $5.0 million in floating-rate subordinated debentures issued by MFI and scheduled to mature in 2032 (the "2032 debentures") and (ii) $7.0 million in floating-rate subordinated debentures issued by MFI and scheduled to mature in 2033 (the "2033 debentures"). Both issues of debentures are callable at the option of Brookline and interest payments on both issues may be deferred at Brookline's option for up to five years. Interest on the 2032 debentures is payable semi-annually at a floating rate of six-month LIBOR plus 3.70%. Interest on the 2033 debentures is payable quarterly at a floating rate of three-month LIBOR plus 3.25%. The Junior Subordinated Indenture between MFI and The Bank of New York, as trustee, dated as of February 14, 2003 to which Brookline succeeded and that relates to the 2033 debentures is incorporated herein by reference in Exhibit 99.5. The Subordinated Indenture between MFI and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, dated as of April 10, 2002 to which Brookline succeeded and that relates to the 2032 debentures is incorporated herein by reference in Exhibit 99.6. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of ---------------------------------------------------------- Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. --------------------------------------------- (d) Pursuant to Section 2.5 of the Agreement, Brookline agreed to appoint one member of MFI's Board of Directors to Brookline's Board of Directors. Brookline has selected John J. McGlynn, with the appointment to be effective at the January 20, 2005 meeting of the Brookline Board of Directors. Mr. McGlynn is expected to be appointed as a Board member for a term of office expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders expected to be held in April 2005. Mr. McGlynn also is expected to be nominated by Brookline to its Board of Directors to serve for a three-year term if elected by stockholders at the April 2005 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. McGlynn is not party to any transaction that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (a) Financial statements of business acquired. (i) The Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2004 and 2003 and the Audited Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 of MFI are incorporated herein by reference by Exhibit 99.3. (ii) The Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2004 and the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended September 30, 2004 are incorporated herein by reference by Exhibit 99.4. (b) Pro forma financial information. (i) Unaudited Combined Condensed Consolidated Pro Forma Financial Data will be provided by Brookline by an amendment to this Form 8-K not later than 71 days after the date that this Form 8-K must be filed. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 7, 2004, by and between Brookline Bancorp, Inc. and Mystic Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Brookline Bancorp, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 9, 2004 (Commission File No. 0-23695)). 99.1 Brookline Bancorp, Inc. press release dated January 7, 2005. 99.2 Brookline Bancorp, Inc. press release dated January 10, 2005 99.3 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Mystic Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Mystic Financial, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2004 (Commission File No. 0-23533)). 99.4 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Mystic Financial, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Mystic Financial, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15, 2004 (Commission File No. 0-23533)). 99.5 Junior Subordinated Indenture dated as of February 14, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of Mystic Financial, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2004 (Commission File No. 0-23533)). 99.6 Subordinated Indenture dated as of April 10, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of Mystic Financial, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2004 (Commission File No. 0-23533)). SIGNATURE 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, hereunto duly authorized. BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. Date: January 11, 2005 By: /s/ Paul R. Bechet ------------------------------------- Paul R. Bechet Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer EXHIBIT INDEX The following exhibits are filed as part of this report: Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Brookline Bancorp, Inc. press release dated January 7, 2005. 99.2 Brookline Bancorp, Inc. press release dated January 10, 2005. EX-99 2 form8k_ex991-011105.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paul R. Bechet Chief Financial Officer Brookline Bancorp, Inc. 617-730-3500 BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF MYSTIC FINANCIAL, INC. Brookline, Massachusetts - (January 7, 2005) Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: BRKL) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Mystic Financial, Inc. ("Mystic") (Nasdaq: MYST). Mystic Financial, Inc. is the holding company for Medford Co-operative Bank, headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts. Shareholders of Mystic as of the close of business on January 7, 2005 received total merger consideration consisting of approximately 2,516,724 shares of common stock of the Company and approximately $24.4 million in cash (including cash paid in lieu of fractional shares). Shareholders who elected to receive all cash or indicated "No Preference" will receive $39.00 in cash for each of their Mystic shares. Shareholders who elected to receive all stock will receive 2.6786 shares of common stock of the Company for 72.55% of their shares of common stock of Mystic and $39.00 in cash for each of the remaining 27.45% of their shares. Shareholders who elected to receive cash and shares of common stock of the Company will receive $39.00 in cash for the cash portion of their election, 2.6786 shares of common stock of the Company for 72.55% of their stock election shares and $39.00 in cash for each of the remaining 27.45% of their stock election shares. Cash will be issued in lieu of fractional shares at a rate of $15.978 per whole share. As a result of the merger, Brookline Bank, an independent full service community bank, headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, now has $2.1 billion in assets and 15 branches serving the Greater Boston market area. EX-99 3 form8k_ex992-011105.txt EXHIBIT 99.2 EXHIBIT 99.2 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paul R. Bechet Chief Financial Officer Brookline Bancorp, Inc. 617-730-3500 BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES ADJUSTMENT OF PRORATION FACTOR IN ITS ACQUISITION OF MYSTIC FINANCIAL, INC. Brookline, Massachusetts - (January 10, 2005) Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: BRKL) announced today that it has been informed by its exchange agent that the proration factor in its acquisition of Mystic Financial, Inc. has been adjusted to 72.61% from 72.55%. As a result of this adjustment, shareholders of Mystic Financial who elected to receive all stock will receive 2.6786 shares of common stock of the Company for 72.61% of their shares of common stock of Mystic Financial and $39.00 in cash for each of the remaining 27.39% of their shares. Shareholders who elected to receive cash and shares of common stock of the Company will receive $39.00 in cash for the cash portion of their election, 2.6786 shares of common stock of the Company for 72.61% of their stock election shares and $39.00 in cash for each of the remaining 27.39% of their stock election shares. Shareholders who elected to receive all cash or indicated "No Preference" will continue to receive $39.00 in cash for each of their Mystic Financial shares. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----