-----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, Q+6jyaIeq6U9LeA3WOXN93ZFPDtiDYdE3MMmGBEUlan5H3DEkswgauL6JT7NX7mj y4XzV9BRDCK+mLFuLeUiOw== 0000950152-01-001818.txt : 20010330 0000950152-01-001818.hdr.sgml : 20010330 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950152-01-001818 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010323 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010329 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PARK NATIONAL CORP /OH/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000805676 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 311179518 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13006 FILM NUMBER: 1583367 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 50 NORTH THIRD ST CITY: NEWARK STATE: OH ZIP: 43055 BUSINESS PHONE: 6143498451 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 3500 CITY: NEWARK STATE: OH ZIP: 43058-3500 8-K 1 l87432ae8-k.txt PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION 8-K 1 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) March 23, 2001 -------------- PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 1-13006 31-1179518 --------------- ------------------------ ------------------- (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation) 50 North Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (740) 349-8451 --------------- Not Applicable -------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) 2 Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant Not applicable. Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Reference is made to the Registration Statement (the "Registration Statement") on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-53038) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") by Park National Corporation ("Park" or the "Registrant") relative to the merger of Security Banc Corporation ("Security") with and into Park (the "Merger"). The Registration Statement contains information regarding the Merger which is the subject matter of this Current Report and which constitutes "previously reported" information as that term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). The Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 20, 2000, was adopted by the stockholders of Security on March 9, 2001 and by the stockholders of Park on March 12, 2001. With all required approvals of regulatory authorities having been received, the Merger became effective on March 23, 2001. Upon the effectiveness of the Merger, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each of the outstanding Security Common Shares was converted into the right to receive .284436 Park Common Shares (the "Exchange Ratio"). As a result of the Merger, approximately 3.35 million Park Common Shares will be issued. The closing sales price of the Park Common Shares on March 23, 2001 as reported on the American Stock Exchange was $80.80. In lieu of fractional Park Common Shares, Security stockholders will receive a cash payment based on a full share value of $88.02. In addition, pursuant to the provisions of the Merger Agreement, each outstanding option to purchase Security Common Shares was converted automatically upon completion of the Merger into an option (each, a "Converted Option") to purchase Park Common Shares with the number of Park Common Shares and the exercise price per Park Common Share subject to the Converted Option converted based upon the Exchange Ratio. Up to an additional 49,776 Park Common Shares would be issuable upon exercise of the Converted Options. Substantially all of the real estate, buildings, equipment and other physical property owned by Security and its subsidiaries at the effective time of the Merger were used in the general commercial banking business conducted by Security and its subsidiaries. Park intends to continue to use such real estate, buildings, equipment and other physical property in such banking businesses conducted by the combined companies following the Merger, and Park has no present plans to devote any material amount of such assets to other purposes. Security's three subsidiaries, The Security National Bank and Trust Co., The Citizens National Bank of Urbana, and The Third Savings and Loan Company have become subsidiaries of Park. Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership Not applicable. 2 3 Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant Not applicable. Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure With the consummation of the Merger, Harry O. Egger, the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Security, became a director of Park (in the class whose term expires at the Park 2002 Annual Meeting of Shareholders) and the Vice Chairman of Park. Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors Not applicable. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits a.) Financial Statements of Business Acquired This information has been previously reported. b. Pro Forma Financial Information: This information has been previously reported. c. Exhibits Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ------------ 2 Agreement and Plan of Merger (excluding exhibits and schedules), dated as of November 20, 2000, by and between Park National Corporation and Security Banc Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Park's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed January 29, 2001, Registration No. 333-53038). 99 Press Release dated March 23, 2001. Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year Not applicable. Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure Not applicable. 3 4 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. PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION -------------------------- (Registrant) Dated: March 28, 2001 By: /s/ John W. Kozak -------------- ---------------------------- John W. Kozak Chief Financial Officer 4 5 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 2 Agreement and Plan of Merger (excluding exhibits and schedules), dated as of November 20, 2000, by and between Park National Corporation and Security Banc Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Park's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed January 29, 2001, Registration No. 333-53038). 99 Press Release dated March 23, 2001. 5 EX-99 2 l87432aex99.txt EXHIBIT 99 1 EXHIBIT 99 NEWS RELEASE For Release: March 23, 2001 Contact: Dan DeLawder, President (740) 349-3746 or John Kozak, CFO (740) 349-3792 PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF MERGER NEWARK, OHIO - Park National Corporation (AMEX/PRK) today announced the closing of the transaction contemplated by the merger agreement with Security Banc Corporation, Springfield, Ohio. The three subsidiaries of Security have become subsidiaries of Park. The shareholders of Security will receive .284436 Park common shares for each Security common share in a tax-free exchange. 3,350,000 Park common shares are expected to be issued. In lieu of fractional shares, Security shareholders will receive a cash payment based on a full share value of $88.02. Security Banc Corporation and its subsidiaries, The Security National Bank and Trust Co., The Citizens National Bank of Urbana, and The Third Savings and Loan Company serve banking customers from twenty-four offices in six counties located in central/western Ohio. At year-end 2000, Security Banc Corporation had $995 million in total consolidated assets. Separately, Security National Bank had $810 million of assets held in their trust department. As a result of the merger, Security's three financial institution subsidiaries will be affiliates of Park National Corporation. They will retain their separate identities and management in continuing to serve the banking needs of their customers and communities. Security's CEO, Harry O. Egger, joins the Park Board and will serve as Vice Chairman. Park National Corporation is an Ohio-based bank holding company headquartered in Newark, Ohio whose subsidiaries include The Park National Bank, Fairfield National Division, The Richland Trust Company, Century National Bank, The First-Knox National Bank, Farmers and Savings Division, United Bank, N.A., Second National Bank, Scope Leasing, Inc., and Guardian Finance. With the new financial institution affiliates, Park National Corporation has $4.2 billion in total consolidated assets, one hundred three financial service offices and one hundred four ATMs operating in twenty-six Ohio counties. Additionally, the affiliate banks hold $2.8 billion of trust assets with the addition of the new financial institutions. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----