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):
May 19, 2017
Union Bankshares Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter)
Virginia
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0-20293
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54-1598552
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification
Number)
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1051 East Cary Street, Suite 1200
Richmond, Virginia
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23219
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(804)
633-5031
(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 registrants under any of the following provisions (
see
General Instruction
A.2. below):
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Written communications
pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging
growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the
registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards
provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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On May 22, 2017, Union Bankshares Corporation
(“Union”) and Xenith Bankshares, Inc. (“Xenith”) issued a joint press release announcing the execution
of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 19, 2017, pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions set
forth therein, Xenith will merge with and into Union, with Union as the surviving corporation in the merger. A copy of the joint
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. In addition, Union and Xenith intend
to conduct a joint conference call and webcast beginning at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on May 22, 2017. A copy of the investor
presentation that will be made available in connection with such conference call and webcast is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2
and incorporated by reference herein.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this Form 8-K
and the documents incorporated herein by reference may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections,
predictions, expectations, or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact, are
based on certain assumptions as of the time they are made, and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of
which cannot be predicted or quantified. Such statements are often characterized by the use of qualified words (and their
derivatives) such as “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,”
“project,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “will,” “may,”
“view,” “opportunity,” “potential,” or words of similar meaning or other statements
concerning opinions or judgment of Union or Xenith or their management about future events. Such statements include
statements as to the anticipated benefits of the merger, including future financial and operating results, cost savings and
enhanced revenues as well as other statements regarding the merger. Although each of Union and Xenith believes that its
expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its
existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance, or
achievements of Union or Xenith will not differ materially from any projected future results, performance, or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from
historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: (1) the
businesses of Union and Xenith may not be integrated successfully or such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming
or costly than expected; (2) expected revenue synergies and cost savings from the merger may not be fully realized or
realized within the expected time frame; (3) revenues following the merger may be lower than expected; (4) customer
and employee relationships and business operations may be disrupted by the merger; (5) the ability to obtain required
regulatory and shareholder approvals, and the ability to complete the merger on the expected timeframe may be more difficult,
time-consuming or costly than expected; (6) changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, tax rates,
legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury
and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; the quality and composition of the loan and securities portfolios;
demand for loan products; deposit flows; competition; demand for financial services in the companies’ respective market
areas; their implementation of new technologies; their ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic
systems; and accounting principles, policies, and guidelines, and (7) other risk factors detailed from time to time in
filings made by Union or Xenith with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Forward-looking statements speak only
as of the date they are made and Union and Xenith undertake no obligation to update or clarify these
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger, Union will file with
the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of Union
common stock to be issued to the shareholders of Xenith. The registration statement will include a joint proxy statement of Union
and Xenith and a prospectus of Union. A definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to the shareholders of Union and
Xenith seeking their approval of the merger and related matters. This release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation
of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval.
Before making any voting or investment decision,
investors and shareholders of Union and Xenith are urged to read carefully the entire registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus
when they become available, including any amendments thereto, because they will contain important information about the proposed
transaction.
Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described below.
Investors and
shareholders of both companies are urged to read the registration statement on Form S-4 and the joint proxy
statement/prospectus included within the registration statement and any other relevant documents to be filed with the SEC in
connection with the proposed merger because they will contain important information about Union, Xenith and the proposed
transaction. Investors and shareholders of both companies are urged to review carefully and consider all public filings by
Union and Xenith with the SEC, including but not limited to their Annual Reports on Form 10-K, their proxy statements, their
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and their Current Reports on Form 8-K. Investors and shareholders may obtain free copies of
these documents through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Free copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus
and other documents filed with the SEC also may be obtained by directing a request by telephone or mail to Union Bankshares
Corporation, 1051 East Cary Street, Suite 1200, Richmond, Virginia 23219, Attention: Investor Relations (telephone:
(804) 633-5031), or Xenith Bankshares, Inc., 901 E. Cary Street Richmond, Virginia, 23219, Attention: Thomas W. Osgood
(telephone: (804) 433-2200), or by accessing Union’s website at www.bankatunion.com under
“Investor Relations” or Xenith’s website at www.xenithbank.com under “Investor Relations” under
“About Us.” The information on Union’s and Xenith’s websites is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a
part of this release or incorporated into other filings either company makes with the SEC.
Union and Xenith and their respective directors and executive
officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Union and/or Xenith in connection
with the merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of Union is set forth in the proxy statement for Union’s
2017 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on March 21, 2017. Information about the directors and executive officers
of Xenith is set forth in Xenith’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC on May 1, 2017. Additional
information regarding the interests of these participants and other persons who may be deemed participants in the merger may be
obtained by reading the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the merger when it becomes available. Free copies of these documents
may be obtained as described above.
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Item 9.01.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit
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Number
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Description
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99.1
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Joint press release of Union Bankshares Corporation and Xenith Bankshares, Inc., dated May 22, 2017.
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99.2
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Investor Presentation, dated May 22, 2017.
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SIGNATURE
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: May 22, 2017
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UNION
BANKSHARES CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ Robert M. Gorman
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Robert M. Gorman
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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Number
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Description
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99.1
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Joint press release of Union Bankshares Corporation and Xenith Bankshares, Inc., dated May 22, 2017.
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99.2
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Investor Presentation, dated May 22, 2017.
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