-----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, L9ykQ16t38xtrPRi04G9HprQUkhrFzuGbzwgDHtiK4PWRaGU1JR9jBSJ52fWughx GDeRt4GarMuvX2g4n2AXew== 0001019687-08-001106.txt : 20080314 0001019687-08-001106.hdr.sgml : 20080314 20080314162828 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001019687-08-001106 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080228 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: 20080314 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080314 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Belvedere SoCal CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001393534 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 208356735 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-141453 FILM NUMBER: 08689835 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 MARITIME PLAZA, SUITE 825 CITY: SAN FRANCISCO STATE: CA ZIP: 94546 BUSINESS PHONE: 415-434-1236 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 MARITIME PLAZA, SUITE 825 CITY: SAN FRANCISCO STATE: CA ZIP: 94546 8-K/A 1 belvedere_8ka-022808.htm FORM 8-K AMENDMENT belvedere_8ka-022808.htm


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K/A
 
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) February 28, 2008
 
Belvedere SoCal
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
California
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
     
333-141453
 
20-8356735
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
   
One Maritime Plaza, Suite 825, San Francisco, CA
 
94111
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(415) 434-1236
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
  
 

(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:
 
¨
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
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Section 5 - - Corporate Governance and Management
 
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
 
 
This Form 8-K/A is being filed to amend a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008 in order to include that William Baribault was also appointed to the position of President of Belvedere SoCal and that Jae Lim has resigned from that position as is reflected below.
 
On February 28, 2008, Belvedere SoCal announced that William Baribault has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Belvedere SoCal and its subsidiary banks, Professional Bank and Spectrum Bank.  Mr. Baribault was also appointed President of Belvedere SoCal.  Alison Davis resigned her title as Chief Executive Officer of Belvedere SoCal on that same date.  Jae Lim also resigned his title as President of Belvedere SoCal on that same date.
 
William Baribault, Age: 62  Mr. Baribault is the former Chairman of Professional Business Bank, a position he held from its inception in November of 2001 until the time it was acquired by Belvedere SoCal.  He has been a director of Belvedere SoCal since its acquisition of Professional Business Bank in November of 2007. Mr. Baribault is currently the Vice Chairman of Henry Company, a Los Angeles, California-based business with over $300 million in revenue.  Mr. Baribault joined the Henry Company in early 2001 as Chief Operating Officer and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in April of 2005.  In July of 2007, Mr. Baribault resigned his position as Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Baribault earned his bachelor of arts degree from Stanford University.
 
Section 9-Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
Exhibits
 
99.1           Press Release dated February 28, 2008

 
 

 

 
 
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.
 
Date: March 14, 2008
 
 
Belvedere SoCal
 
       
 
By:
/s/  Michael McCall  
   
Michael McCall
 
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
   
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 

 
 

 


Exhibit Index:
 
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated February 28, 2008

 
 
 
 
 
EX-99.1 2 belvedere_8ka-ex9901.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 belredere_8k-ex9901.htm
Exhibit 99.1

Belvedere SoCal Announces Appointment of William Baribault as CEO

Belvedere SoCal today announced the appointment of William Baribault as Chief Executive Officer of Belvedere SoCal and its subsidiary banks, Professional Business Bank and Spectrum Bank.  Mr. Baribault is the former Chairman of Professional Business Bank and has been a Director of Belvedere SoCal since its acquisition of Professional Business Bank in 2007.

 “We are extremely excited to have Bill as the CEO of Belvedere SoCal,” Alan Lane, Executive Chairman said.  “Bill has demonstrated his commitment and passion to this organization since he helped found Professional Business Bank in 2001 and we believe he is the best candidate to lead Belvedere SoCal toward its long-term goals.”

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to work side-by-side with Alan and our talented employees to help the business fulfill its potential,” Mr. Baribault said.  “We have the vision and capability to become the leading small-business focused community bank in Southern California and I am excited to be an active part of the effort.”

Under the combined leadership of Mr. Lane and Mr. Baribault, Belvedere SoCal aspires to fulfill its vision by attracting highly talented employees, opening new branches and making strategic acquisitions.  Emphasizing the customer experience, Belvedere SoCal intends to offer its customers a broad array of financial services products delivered in a personalized fashion by the company’s highly skilled employees.

 “Bill understands the importance of relationship banking and has been one of the greatest supporters of Professional Business Bank over the past seven years,” Alison Davis, Director of Belvedere SoCal and Managing Partner of Belvedere Capital said.  “He has the demonstrated extraordinary leadership throughout his career and we are thrilled to have him become the CEO of Belvedere SoCal and its subsidiaries.”

The board of directors of Belvedere SoCal has unanimously approved Mr. Baribault as CEO effective immediately and intends to enter into a five-year employment agreement with him.

Mr. Baribault is the Vice Chairman and former CEO of Henry Company, a Los Angeles, CA-based business with over $300 million in revenue.  Mr. Baribault is a graduate of Stanford University and is a member of Chief Executives Organization, World Presidents Organization, and the Executive Forum of California Institute of Technology. Mr. Baribault serves or has served in the past on a variety of for-profit boards including Henry Company, M.C. Gill Corporation, and M Chemical Company. He serves or has served on several non-profit boards, including Flintridge Preparatory School, The Chandler School, and Descanso Gardens, each as Chairman, and the boards of the United States Luge Association, Chief Executives Organization, Covenant House of California, Kidspace Children’s Museum, and Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation.

 
 

 

About Belvedere SoCal

Belvedere SoCal was formed by Belvedere Capital Fund II L.P. to aggregate Southern California community bank franchises for the purpose of building the leading small business-focused community bank in the region.  Belvedere SoCal is the bank holding company for Professional Business Bank and Spectrum Bank.  Belvedere SoCal is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol BLVE.

About Belvedere Capital

Belvedere Capital has established itself as one of the leading private equity investors in community banks and related financial services in the U.S.  Since 1994, Belvedere Capital has purchased or invested in 18 financial services companies and partnered with strong management teams to build profitable, growing franchises and deliver excellent returns to its investors.  Belvedere Capital’s principals have decades of experience investing in and operating financial institutions and will work with the combined company’s management to enhance growth, operating performance and strategic positioning.  Based in San Francisco, CA, Belvedere Capital is currently investing its second financial services-focused private equity fund.

About Professional Business Bank

Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, Professional Business Bank was created by business leaders for business leaders.  Through its branch network and seasoned personnel, Professional Business Bank offers personal and business deposit and loan relationships.  Loans are offered through commercial, construction, real estate, SBA and CalCAP lending officers.  Additional information may be found at www.probizbank.com or by calling 626-395-7000.

About Spectrum Bank

Spectrum Bank provides cutting edge technological services together with the same personalized services that have been the keystone of the bank since its 1955 founding.  Spectrum Bank’s mission is to consistently provide professional, friendly and secure banking services for business and individual customers, who want and need their banking services provided in a caring and personal manner.  Offices are located at 15615 Alton Parkway in Irvine, California; 2417 West Whittier Boulevard in Montebello, California and 6094 Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach, California.  For more information, please visit www.spectrumbank.com.
 
 
 

 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements concerning future performance, developments or events, expectations for growth and income forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations.  When used in this release, the words or phrases such as "will continue", "is anticipated", "estimate", “expect”, "projected", "believes", "seeking", or similar expressions, are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect views only as of the date hereof.  Neither Belvedere SoCal, Belvedere Capital, Professional Business Bank nor Spectrum Bank undertake any obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Contact
Belvedere SoCal
Alan Lane
Executive Chairman
(415) 434-1236
alane@belvederecapital.com
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