SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): August 19, 2015
SOUTHWEST BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Oklahoma |
001-34110 |
73-1136584 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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608 South Main Street, Stillwater, Oklahoma |
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74074 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (405) 742-1800
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Item 8.01Other Events.
On August 19, 2015, Bank SNB, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), received approvals from the Oklahoma State Banking Department of the application for the merger of First Commercial Bank, Edmond, OK, with and into Bank SNB, and the related application to establish a branch office, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger between the Company, First Commercial Bank, and First Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (“FCBI”), dated as of May 27, 2015 (the “Merger Agreement”). The Company previously obtained approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of FCBI, parent of First Commercial Bank, and approval of the related application filed by Bank SNB to effect a merger with First Commercial Bank and, incident thereto, establish nine branches throughout Oklahoma and Colorado. The Company has received all required regulatory approvals required to consummate the Merger Agreement.
After the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including obtaining FCBI shareholder approval and expiration of applicable waiting periods, the Company and FCBI plan to complete the merger during the fourth quarter of 2015, although delays could occur.
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.
August 19, 2015
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SOUTHWEST BANCORP, INC.
By: /s/ Mark W. Funke |