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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*
First Community Financial Corporation
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, no par value per share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
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31984M106
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(CUSIP Number)
Mr. Terry Maltese, Sandler O'Neill Asset Management LLC,
780 Third Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10017
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized
to Receive Notices and Communications)
September 14, 1999
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report
the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box / /.
Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with
the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be
sent.
* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and
for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).
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Page 1 of 16 pages.
Exhibit Index located on Page 15
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SEC 1746 (12-91)
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CUSIP No. 31984M106 Page 2 of 16 Pages
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
SOAM Holdings, LLC
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / /
(b) / /
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
00
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER
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8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER
100,000
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9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
100,000
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
100,000
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* / /
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
5.3%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
00
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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CUSIP No. 31984M106 Page 3 of 16 Pages
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Sandler O'Neill Asset Management, LLC
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / /
(b) / /
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
00
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
New York
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7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER
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8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER
100,000
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9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
100,000
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
100,000
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* / /
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
5.3%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
00
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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CUSIP No. 31984M106 Page 4 of 16 Pages
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Malta Partners, L.P.
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / /
(b) / /
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER
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8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER
10,300
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9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
10,300
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
10,300
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* / /
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.5%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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CUSIP No. 31984M106 Page 5 of 16 Pages
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Malta Partners II, L.P.
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / /
(b) / /
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER
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8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER
31,600
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9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
31,600
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
31,600
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* / /
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
1.7%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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CUSIP No. 31984M106 Page 6 of 16 Pages
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Malta Hedge Fund, L.P.
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / /
(b) / /
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER
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8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER
12,300
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9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
12,300
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
12,300
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* / /
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.7%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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CUSIP No. 31984M106 Page 7 of 16 Pages
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Malta Hedge Fund II, L.P.
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / /
(b) / /
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER
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8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER
45,800
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9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
45,800
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
45,800
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* / /
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.4%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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CUSIP No. 31984M106 Page 8 of 16 Pages
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Terry Maltese
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / /
(b) / /
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
00
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER
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8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER
100,000
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9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
100,000
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
100,000
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* / /
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
5.3%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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Item 1. Security and Issuer.
The class of equity securities to which this statement relates is the
common stock, no par value per share ("Common Stock"), of First Community
Financial Corporation (the "Issuer"), a North Carolina corporation having its
principal office at 708 South Church Street, Burlington, North Carolina 27215.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) This statement is being filed by (i) Sandler O'Neill Asset Management LLC, a
New York limited liability company ("SOAM"), with respect to shares of Common
Stock beneficially owned by Malta Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
("MP"), Malta Hedge Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MHF"), Malta
Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MPII"), and Malta Hedge Fund
II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MHFII"), (ii) SOAM Holdings, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("Holdings"), with respect to shares of
Common Stock beneficially owned by MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII, (iii) MP, with
respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it, (iv) MHF, with
respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it, (v) MPII, with
respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it, (vi) MHFII, with
respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it, and (vii) Terry
Maltese, with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by MP, MHF,
MPII and MHFII. The foregoing persons are hereinafter sometimes referred to
collectively as the "Reporting Persons" and MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII are
sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Partnerships." Any disclosures
herein with respect to persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on
information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party.
The sole general partner of each of the Partnerships is Holdings, and
administrative and management services for the Partnerships are provided by
SOAM. The managing member and President of Holdings and SOAM is Mr. Maltese. In
his capacity as President and managing member of Holdings and SOAM, Mr. Maltese
exercises voting and dispositive power over all shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by MP, MHF, MPII, MHFII, SOAM and Holdings. The non-managing
member of Holdings and SOAM is 2 WTC LLC, a New York limited liability company
("2WTC").
(b) The address of the principal offices of each of MP, MHF, MPII, MHFII,
Holdings and SOAM and the business address of Mr. Maltese is Sandler O'Neill
Asset Management LLC, 780 Third Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
The address of the principal offices of 2WTC is c/o Sandler O'Neill & Partners,
L.P., 2 World Trade Center -- 104th Floor, New York, New York 10048.
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(c) The principal business of MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII is that of private
partnerships engaged in investment in securities for its own account. The
principal business of Holdings is that of acting as general partner for the
Partnerships. The principal business of SOAM is that of providing administrative
and management services to the Partnerships. The present principal occupation or
employment of Mr. Maltese is President of SOAM and Holdings. The principal
business of 2WTC is investing in Holdings and SOAM.
(d) During the last five years, none of MP, MHF, MPII, MHFII, Holdings, SOAM,
2WTC or Mr. Maltese has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding
traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e) During the last five years, none of MP, MHF, MPII, MHFII, Holdings, SOAM,
2WTC or Mr. Maltese has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or
administrative body of competent jurisdiction as a result of which such person
was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future
violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or
state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f) Mr. Maltese is a U.S. citizen.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds.
The net investment cost (including commissions, if any) of the shares
of Common Stock held by MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII is $172,537, $205,509, $529,731
and $765,660, respectively. Such shares were purchased with the investment
capital of the respective entities.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
The purpose for which the Common Stock was acquired by the Reporting
Persons is for investment. As such, in the ordinary course of their business,
the Reporting Persons will continuously evaluate the financial condition,
results of operations, business and prospects of the Issuer, the securities
markets in general and the market for the Common Stock in particular, conditions
in the economy and the financial institutions industry generally and other
investment opportunities, all with a view to determining whether to hold,
decrease or increase its investment in the Common Stock, through open market,
privately negotiated or any other transactions. Representatives of the Reporting
Persons may from time to time seek to (or be invited to) discuss the business
and policies of the Issuer with the management of the Issuer. However, none of
the Reporting Persons has any plan or proposal as of the date hereof which would
relate to or result in any transaction, change or event specified in clauses (a)
through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a) Based upon an aggregate of 1,880,798 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as
set forth in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 1999, as of the close of business on September 14, 1999:
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(i) MP beneficially owned 10,300 shares of Common Stock, constituting
approximately 0.5% of the shares outstanding.
(ii) MHF beneficially owned 12,300 shares of Common Stock, constituting
approximately 0.7% of the shares outstanding.
(iii) MPII beneficially owned 31,600 shares of Common Stock, constituting
approximately 1.7% of the shares outstanding.
(iv) MHFII beneficially owned 45,800 shares of Common Stock, constituting
approximately 2.4% of the shares outstanding.
(v) Holdings owned directly no shares of Common Stock. By reason of its
position as general partner of MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII, under the
provisions of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission
("Rule 13d-3"), Holdings may be deemed to beneficially own the 10,300
shares owned by MP, the 12,300 shares owned by MHF, the 31,600 shares
owned by MPII and the 45,800 shares owned by MHFII, or an aggregate of
100,000 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 5.3% of the
shares outstanding.
(vi) SOAM owned directly no shares of Common Stock. By reason of its
position as management company for MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII, under the
provisions of Rule 13d-3, SOAM may be deemed to beneficially own the
10,300 shares owned by MP, the 12,300 shares owned by MHF, the 31,600
shares owned by MPII and the 45,800 shares owned by MHFII, or an
aggregate of 100,000 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately
5.3% of the shares outstanding.
(vii)Mr. Maltese directly owned no shares of Common Stock. By reason of his
position as President of Holdings and SOAM, Mr. Maltese may be deemed
to beneficially own the 10,300 shares owned by MP, the 12,300 shares
owned by MHF, the 31,600 shares owned by MPII and the 45,800 shares
owned by MHFII, or an aggregate of 100,000 shares of Common Stock,
constituting approximately 5.3% of the shares outstanding.
(viii)In the aggregate, the Reporting Persons beneficially own an aggregate
of 100,000 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 5.3% of
the shares outstanding.
(ix) 2WTC directly owned no shares of Common Stock.
(b) The Partnerships each have the power to dispose of and to vote the shares of
Common Stock beneficially owned by it, which power may be exercised by its
general partner, Holdings. Holdings is a party to a management agreement with
SOAM pursuant to which SOAM shares the power to dispose of and to vote the
shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Holdings. Mr. Maltese, as President
and managing member of Holdings and SOAM, shares the power to dispose of and to
vote the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the other Reporting
Persons.
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(c) During the sixty days prior to and including September 14, 1999, MP effected
the following transactions in the Common Stock in open market transactions with
brokers:
Number Price
Date Action of Shares per Share
---- ------ --------- ---------
09/03/99 Bought 2,200 17.3125
09/10/99 Bought 300 17.3125
09/14/99 Bought 800 17.3125
During the sixty days prior to and including September 14, 1999, MHF
effected the following transactions in the Common Stock in open market
transactions with brokers:
Number Price
Date Action of Shares per Share
---- ------ --------- ----------
09/03/99 Bought 2,200 17.3125
09/10/99 Bought 300 17.3125
09/14/99 Bought 800 17.3125
During the sixty days prior to and including September 14, 1999, MPII
effected the following transactions in the Common Stock in open market
transactions with brokers:
Number Price
Date Action of Shares per Share
---- ------ --------- ---------
09/03/99 Bought 7,000 17.3125
09/10/99 Bought 1,100 17.3125
09/14/99 Bought 2,500 17.3125
During the sixty days prior to and including September 14, 1999, MHFII
effected the following transactions in the Common Stock in open market
transactions with brokers:
Number Price
Date Action of Shares per Share
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09/03/99 Bought 8,600 17.3125
09/10/99 Bought 1,300 17.3125
09/14/99 Bought 2,900 17.3125
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
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Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With
Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
There are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships
among the persons named in Item 2 or between such persons and any other person
with respect to any securities of the Issuer.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
Exhibit 1 Written Agreement relating to the filing of joint acquisition
statements as required by Rule 13d-1(f)(1) of the Securities and
Exchange Commission
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: September 21, 1999
MALTA PARTNERS, L.P. MALTA HEDGE FUND, L.P.
By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, By: SOAM Holdings, LLC,
the sole general partner the sole general partner
By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese
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Terry Maltese Terry Maltese
President President
MALTA PARTNERS II, L.P. MALTA HEDGE FUND II, L.P.
By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, By: SOAM Holdings, LLC,
the sole general partner the sole general partner
By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese
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Terry Maltese Terry Maltese
President President
SOAM Holdings, LLC Sandler O'Neill Asset Management LLC
By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese
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Terry Maltese Terry Maltese
President President
Terry Maltese
/s/ Terry Maltese
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Page
Exhibit 1 Written Agreement relating to the 16
filing of joint acquisition statements
as required by Rule 13d-1(f)(1) of the
Securities and Exchange Commission
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EXHIBIT 1
JOINT ACQUISITION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(f)(1)
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on
Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all
subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf
of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint
acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be
responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness
and accuracy of the information concerning it contained herein, but shall not be
responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the
other, except to the extent that it knows or has reason to believe that such
information is inaccurate.
Dated: September 21, 1999
MALTA PARTNERS, L.P. MALTA HEDGE FUND, L.P.
By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, By: SOAM Holdings, LLC,
the sole general partner the sole general partner
By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese
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Terry Maltese Terry Maltese
President President
MALTA PARTNERS II, L.P. MALTA HEDGE FUND II, L.P.
By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, By: SOAM Holdings, LLC,
the sole general partner the sole general partner
By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese
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Terry Maltese Terry Maltese
President President
SOAM Holdings, LLC Sandler O'Neill Asset Management LLC
By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese
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Terry Maltese Terry Maltese
President President
Terry Maltese
/s/ Terry Maltese
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