htbi-8k012314.htm
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) January 22, 2014
HOMETRUST BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
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001-35593
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45-5055422
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File No.)
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(IRS Employer
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of incorporation)
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Identification Number)
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10 Woodfin Street, Asheville, North Carolina
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28801 |
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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: (828) 259-3939
(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:
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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))
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On January 23, 2014, HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (“HomeTrust”) and Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. (“Jefferson”) issued a joint press release announcing the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 22, 2014, providing for the merger of Jefferson with and into HomeTrust. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference is investor presentation material of HomeTrust relating to the proposed transaction.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99.1
99.2
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Press release dated January 23, 2014
Investor Presentation
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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.
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HOMETRUST BANCSHARES, INC.
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Date: January 23, 2014
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By:
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/s/ Tony J. VunCannon
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Tony J. VunCannon
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated January 23, 2014
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Investor Presentation |