0001104659-15-001868.txt : 20150112 0001104659-15-001868.hdr.sgml : 20150112 20150112161614 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-15-001868 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20150112 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20150112 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150112 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Northwest Bancshares, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001471265 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34582 FILM NUMBER: 15522156 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 LIBERTY STREET CITY: WARREN STATE: PA ZIP: 16365 BUSINESS PHONE: (814) 726-2140 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 LIBERTY STREET CITY: WARREN STATE: PA ZIP: 16365 8-K 1 a15-2223_18k.htm 8-K

 

 

 

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 12, 2015

 

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland

 

1-34582

 

27-0950358

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(Commission File No.)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation)

 

 

 

Identification No.)

 

100 Liberty Street

Warren, Pennsylvania

 

16365

(Address of principal executive office)

 

(Zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:        (814) 726-2140

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K 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 8.01                                           Other Events

 

On January 12, 2015, Northwest Savings Bank (the “Bank”), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the Bank acquired the B. J. Petruso Agency, a property and casualty and life insurance firm located in Meadville, Pennsylvania. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

 

Item 9.01                                           Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(a)                                 Not applicable

 

(b)                                 Not applicable

 

(c)                                  Not applicable

 

(d)                                 Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1

 

Press release dated January 12, 2015

 

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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, hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

NORTHWEST BANCSHARES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE:

January 12, 2015

 

By:

/s/ William W. Harvey, Jr.

 

 

William W. Harvey, Jr.

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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 EX-99.1 2 a15-2223_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

PRESS RELEASE OF NORTHWEST BANCSHARES, INC.

 


 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:  Melanie Clabaugh
814.728.7328
mclabaugh@nwbcorp.com
www.northwestsavingsbank.com

 

Northwest Acquires B.J. Petruso Agency

 

WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA, JANUARY 12, 2015— Northwest Savings Bank announced the acquisition of B.J. Petruso Agency, a property and casualty and life insurance firm located in Meadville, Pennsylvania.  Serving all of northwestern Pennsylvania, the Petruso Agency offers a full-line of personal and business insurance products and services and has an extensive list of manufacturing, nonprofit, education, municipal, service industry and professional clients.

 

In making the announcement, Douglas H. Bert, president, Northwest Insurance Services, said, “We are extremely excited to welcome the Petruso Agency and its clients to the Northwest family. This new addition will expand our coverage in northwestern Pennsylvania and give our customers another local point of contact.”  Mr. Bert added, “The fundamental missions of our two companies are well-aligned, with a focus on loyalty, trust and the individual needs of our customers.”

 

Dan Petruso, former owner of the agency, will remain as vice president of Northwest Insurance Services.

 

“We are honored to affiliate with Northwest and are happy to continue to serve our valued clients in Meadville and the surrounding area,” said Mr. Petruso.  “Operating within the Northwest network, we will be able to improve customer service and access to an expanded list of carriers and markets.  We will also be able to connect clients to additional products and services, including investment management and trust, employee benefits, retirement services and personal and business banking and loans.”

 

The B.J. Petruso Agency will continue to operate from its location, 568 Washington Street, Meadville, Pennsylvania.

 

Founded in 1896, Northwest Savings Bank is a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, employee benefits and investment management services, as well as the fulfillment of business and personal insurance needs. Northwest operates 162 community banking offices in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Maryland and 51 consumer finance offices in Pennsylvania through its subsidiary, Northwest Consumer Discount Company.  Northwest Bancshares, Inc.’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (“NWBI”).  More information about Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Savings Bank can be found online at www.northwestsavingsbank.com.

 

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