sifinancial8kdec27-10.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): December 23, 2010
SI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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84-1655232 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(IRS Employer
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| 803 Main Street, Willimantic, Connecticut |
06226 |
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(860) 423-4581
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
(a) A special meeting of the shareholders of SI Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on December 23, 2010.
(b) The matters considered and voted on by the shareholders at the special meeting and the vote of the shareholders were as follows:
1. The plan of conversion and reorganization was approved by the following vote:
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Shares Voted For
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Shares Voted Against
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Abstentions
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9,888,200
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35,940
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1,900
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There were no broker non-votes on the proposal.
2a. The informational proposal concerning the provision in new SI Financial Group’s articles of incorporation requiring a super-majority vote to approve certain amendments to new SI Financial Group’s articles of incorporation was approved by the following vote:
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Shares Voted For
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Shares Voted Against
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Abstentions
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8,927,867
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975,904
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28,151
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There were no broker non-votes on the proposal.
2b. The informational proposal concerning the provision in new SI Financial Group’s articles of incorporation to limit the voting rights of shares beneficially owned in excess of 10% of new SI Financial Group’s outstanding voting stock was approved by the following vote:
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Shares Voted For
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Shares Voted Against
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Abstentions
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8,917,932
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978,909
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25,015
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There were no broker non-votes on the proposal.
3. The contribution of up to $500,000 in cash to SI Financial Group Foundation, Inc. was approved by the following vote:
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Shares Voted For
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Shares Voted Against
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Abstentions
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9,627,799
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269,874
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30,872
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There were no broker non-votes on the proposal.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 23, 2010, the Company, holding company for Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company, announced that the Company’s Plan of Conversion and Reorganization and contribution of up to $500,000 in cash to SI Financial Group Foundation, Inc. were each approved by members of SI Bancorp, MHC and the shareholders of the Company at separate meetings held today. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 23, 2010 |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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SI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. |
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Date: December 27, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Brian J. Hull |
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Brian J. Hull |
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Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer
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