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): February 28, 2013
INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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000-09439 |
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74-2157138 |
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(State or other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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of incorporation or organization) |
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Identification No.) |
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1200 San Bernardo, Laredo, Texas |
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78040-1359 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (956) 722-7611
None
(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):
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 4, 2013, International Bancshares Corporation (“IBC”) issued a news release announcing that on February 28, 2013, the IBC Board approved the declaration of a twenty cent per share cash dividend for all holders of Common Stock, $1.00 par value, of record on April 1, 2013. The cash dividend will be payable on April 19, 2013.
The Board also announced the extension of IBC’s stock repurchase program by authorizing the repurchase of up to $40 million of IBC common stock during the twelve month period commencing on April 9, 2013, which repurchase cap the Board is inclined to increase over time.
The news release announcing the cash dividend and the extension of IBC’s stock repurchase program, attached hereto and filed herewith as Exhibit 99, is incorporated herein by reference.
All of the information furnished in Item 8.01 of this report and the accompanying exhibits are also intended to be included under “Item 7.01 — Regulation Fair Disclosure” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is not subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99 News Release of International Bancshares Corporation dated March 4, 2013 entitled, “International Bancshares Corporation Announces Cash Dividend and Extension of Stock Repurchase Program.”
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.
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INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION | |
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/s/ Dennis E. Nixon |
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Dennis E. Nixon, President and |
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Chairman of the Board |
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March 4, 2013 |
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EXHIBIT 99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Judy Wawroski
First Vice President
International Bancshares Corporation
(956) 722-7611 (Laredo)
INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION
ANNOUNCES CASH DIVIDEND AND
EXTENSION OF STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM,
LAREDO, TX, March 4, 2013 - International Bancshares Corporation (“IBC”) today, announced that on February 28, 2013, IBC’s Board of Directors approved the declaration of a 20 cents per share cash dividend for shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 1, 2013, payable on April 19, 2013. “This cash dividend was made possible because of IBC’s continued strong performance during these challenging economic times,” said Dennis E. Nixon, Chairman and President of IBC.
It is the inclination of the Board to continue to declare semiannual cash dividends. However, any declaration of future cash dividends will depend upon IBC’s financial position, strategic plans, and general business conditions at the time.
On the same day, IBC announced the extension of its stock repurchase program. On each of April 9, 2009, March 9, 2010, March 10, 2011 and March 22, 2012, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $40 million of common stock within the next twelve months. On February 28, 2013, the Board again authorized the repurchase of up to $40 million of its common stock during the twelve month period commencing on April 9, 2013, which repurchase cap the Board is inclined to increase over time. Since April 9, 2009 until the present, IBC has repurchased approximately $23.8 million of common stock, representing approximately 1,599,561 shares of common stock. IBC currently has invested approximately $257.9 million in treasury shares, which amount has been accumulated since IBC’s inception. Stock repurchases may be made from time to time, on the open market or through private transactions. Shares repurchased in this program will be held in treasury for reissue for various corporate purposes, including employee stock option plans.
IBC (NASDAQ:IBOC - News) is a multi-bank financial holding company headquartered in Laredo, Texas, with 215 facilities and over 339 ATMs serving 88 communities in Texas and Oklahoma.
“Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of IBC and its subsidiaries, the occurrence of which involve certain risks and uncertainties detailed in IBC’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Copies of IBC’s SEC filings and Annual Report (as an exhibit to the 10-K) may be downloaded from the SEC filings site located at http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml or IBC’s website at http://www.ibc.com.