FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC FILE NUMBER
0-22911
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CUSIP NUMBER
843803 10 7
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(Check One):
[X] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q and
Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1999
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Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing check above,
identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates: The Form 10-KSB is being
filed contemporaneously herewith except that all financial and related
information for the last year, including: (i) Item 6; (ii) Item 7; and (iii) the
financial information in the Financial Data Schedule; will be filed by
amendment.
Part I--Registrant Information
Full Name of Registrant: Southern Security Bank Corporation
Former Name if Applicable:
1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Miami, Florida 33131
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City, State and Zip Code
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Part II--Rules 12b-25(b) and (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should
be completed. (Check box if appropriate)
[X] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
Form 10-K, Form 10-KSB, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will
be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due
date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or
portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the
prescribed due date; and
[X] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
Part III--Narrative
All of the Form 10-KSB except portions containing financial statement
information is being filed contemporaneously with this filing. The Form 10-KSB
financial statement information for the period ended December 31, 1999 could not
be filed within the prescribed time period because the required audit for the
Company's financial statements is not yet complete.
Part IV--Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
Ward B. Hinkle (716) 856-4000
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 30 of the Investment Company Act
of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no,
identify report(s).
[X] Yes [ ] No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations
from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?
[ ] Yes [X] No
Southern Security Bank Corporation
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(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 30, 3000 By:/s/Floyd D. Harper
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Name: Floyd D. Harper
Title: Vice President
Chief Executive Officer
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McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP
Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Southern Security Bank Corporation and Subsidiary
Hollywood, Florida
We are unable to furnish an opinion on or before March 30, 2000, on the
financial statements of Southern Security Bank Corporation and Subsidiary as of
December 31, 1999 and 1998 and for the years then ended, because additional time
is needed to complete audit fieldwork.
/S/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
March 30, 2000
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______ to ________
Commission File Number: 0-22911
SOUTHERN SECURITY BANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
65-0325364
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1000 Brickell Avenue Suite 900 Miami, Florida 33131
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (954) 985-3900
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
Title of each class
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements, incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ X ]
State issuer's revenues for the most recent fiscal year $1,664,979
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non voting common equity held
by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity
was sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity as a
specified date within the past 60 days: - - There is no public market for the
registrant's common equity. Based solely upon the offering price in certain
private sales of the registrant's common equity made within the last 90 days,
the approximate market value of common equity held by non affiliates as of March
24, 2000 would have been $3,315,315. Solely for the purpose of this calculation,
all directors, officers and holders of more than 5% of the registrant's
outstanding common stock have been deemed to be affiliates.
The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
equity, as of March 24, 2000 is as follows: (i) Class A Voting Common Stock -
9,466,616; (ii) Class B Non-Voting Common Stock None.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes ; No X
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I ..................................................................... 3
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ........................................... 3
GENERAL .............................................................. 3
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT ............................................... 3
THE BANK ............................................................. 4
CORRESPONDENT RELATIONSHIPS .......................................... 4
MARKET AREA .......................................................... 4
EMPLOYEES ............................................................ 4
ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES ............................................ 5
SEASONAL ASPECTS ..................................................... 5
COMPETITION .......................................................... 5
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS ................................................ 5
TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES ......................................... 5
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION ........................................... 6
BANK HOLDING COMPANY REGULATION. ..................................... 6
BANK REGULATION. ..................................................... 7
LEGISLATIVE IMPACT ................................................... 8
ADOPTION OF GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT: .................................. 8
INTERSTATE BANKING AND BRANCHING ..................................... 9
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT AND FAIR LENDING .......................... 10
MONETARY POLICY ...................................................... 10
CAPITAL ADEQUACY ..................................................... 10
LOANS ................................................................ 11
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES ............................................ 12
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES ................................................ 12
DEPOSIT ACTIVITIES AND OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS ........................ 13
DEPOSIT INSURANCE .................................................... 13
FEDERAL AND STATE TAXATION ........................................... 14
YEAR 2000 CONSIDERATIONS ............................................. 14
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ........................................... 14
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ................................................. 15
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS ............... 15
PART II .................................................................... 15
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS .......... 15
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION ......... 16
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ......................................... 16
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS ........................................ 16
OVERVIEW .......................................................... 16
OPERATING HISTORY ................................................. 16
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ............................................. 17
FINANCIAL CONDITION ............................................... 19
IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES ........................... 23
EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT POLICY, FUTURE LEGISLATION AND
CHANGING FINANCIAL MARKETS ........................................ 25
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .............................................. 25
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE .............................................. 25
PART III ................................................................... 25
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT ................ 25
MANAGEMENT : COMPANY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ...................... 25
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE .......... 27
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ........................................... 27
COMPENSATION OF MANAGEMENT ....................................... 27
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS ............................................ 29
TERMINATION PAYMENT .............................................. 29
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS ........................................ 29
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT ... 30
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS ................... 31
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS ............................................. 31
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K ................................. 31
SIGNATURES ................................................................ 33
EXHIBIT INDEX ............................................................. 34
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE ................................................... 35
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
GENERAL
Southern Security Bank Corporation (the "Holding Corporation") is a bank holding
company that at December 31, 1999 owned 97.6% of outstanding capital stock of
Southern Security Bank (the "Bank"). The Holding Corporation is organized under
the law of Delaware, while the Bank is a Florida State Chartered Bank that is a
member of the Federal Reserve System whose deposits are insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The Bank provides a full range of
commercial banking and consumer banking services to businesses and individuals.
On December 31, 1999, the Holding Corporation and its subsidiary Bank
(collectively, referred to herein as the "Company") had consolidated total
assets of $17,484,563, total deposits of $15,694,091, net loans of $12,788,261,
and stockholders equity of $954,115.
The Holding Corporation is located at 1000 Brickell Avenue Suite 900 Miami,
Florida 33131. Its telephone number is (305) 702-5520. The Bank is located at
3475 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, Florida 33021-3607. Its telephone number is
(954) 985-3900.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
The predecessor of the Holding Corporation was incorporated under the law of
Florida on April 8, 1992 under the name PCM Acquisition Group, Inc.("PCM"). PCM
was reorganized under Florida law under the name Southern Security Bank
Corporation ("SSB") on June 28, 1993, for the purpose of acquiring control of
the Bank, which was then known as Florida First International Bank. The Holding
Corporation completed the acquisition of the Bank on December 16, 1993 (the
"Acquisition") through the purchase of 96.6% of its outstanding common stock.
Subsequent to the date of Acquisition, the name of the Bank was changed to
Southern Security Bank. During the period since the Acquisition, management has
strived to bring the Bank into compliance with regulatory guidelines and to
position the Company for growth.
On November 10, 1997, SSB was merged (the "Merger") with Southern Security
Financial Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("SSFC"), with the Holding
Corporation being the surviving corporation under the name Southern Security
Bank Corporation. Prior to the Merger, SSFC had 279 shareholders of record, no
substantial assets and no operating history. The Class A Common Stock of SSFC
was registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"), on September 29, 1997. The Merger was effected for the purpose
of placing the Holding Corporation in a posture to aid in the eventual
development of a trading market in the Company's Class A Common Stock through:
(i) registering the Class A Common Stock under the Exchange Act; (ii) increasing
the number of stockholders from 110 to 389; and (iii) reincorporating the
Holding Corporation under the law of Delaware.
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THE BANK
The Bank, which is the sole subsidiary of the Holding Corporation, is a state
chartered banking association engaging in a general commercial and consumer
banking business. The Bank's services are provided through its full-service
community banking office. The Bank engages in general commercial banking
providing a wide range of loan and deposit services. Retail services offered by
the Bank include installment loans, credit cards, checking accounts, savings
accounts, NOW accounts, and various types of time-deposit instruments. Mortgage
lending activities include commercial, industrial, and residential loans secured
by real estate. Commercial lending activities include originating secured and
unsecured loans and lines of credit, and providing cash management and accounts
receivable financing services to a variety of businesses. The Bank also provides
a merchant credit card program. The Bank's installment loan department makes
direct auto, home equity, home improvement, and personal loans to individuals.
The Bank also offers safe deposit box services.
CORRESPONDENT RELATIONSHIPS
Correspondent banking involves one bank providing services to another bank which
cannot provide that service for itself for economic or organizational reasons.
The Bank purchases correspondent services offered by larger banks, including
check collections, purchase of federal funds, security safekeeping, investment
service, coin and currency supplies, overline and liquidity loan participations,
and sales of loans to or loan participation with correspondent banks. The Bank
also sells loan participations to correspondent banks with respect to loans
which exceed the Bank's lending limit.
The Bank has established correspondent relationships with Independent Bankers
Bank of Orlando, Florida and Compass Bank of Birmingham, Alabama with respect to
the foregoing services. As compensation for services provided by a
correspondent, the Bank maintains certain balances with the correspondent in
non-interest bearing accounts. Such compensating balances are not considered
significant to the Bank's operations.
MARKET AREA
The Bank has one office, which is located in Hollywood, Florida. The Bank
considers its primary market and service area to be the City of Hollywood and
surrounding towns in Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties. The population of
Hollywood is approximately 125,000, with 53,000 households, and a civilian labor
force of 60,000. The density of population is approximately 4,463 persons per
square mile. Public school enrollment is at 20,000, with a pupil to teacher
ratio of 19.5 to one. Real estate property assessed valuations are approximately
$5.8 billion.
The Company is proposing to open a new branch office in Miami, Florida. Greater
Miami is an area of more than 2,000 square miles and a population of 2.06
million. Hispanics represent 50 percent of greater Miami's total population.
With more than 340,000 children in kindergarten through 12th grade, the
Miami-Dade County school district ranks as the fourth largest in the country.
Boca Raton, where the Company proposes to open a new branch office, has a
population of approximately 66,000, with 27,000 households, and a total civilian
labor force of 32,000. The density of population is approximately 2,262 persons
per square mile. Public school enrollment is12,800, with a pupil to teacher
ratio of 17.6 to one. Real estate property assessed valuation is approximately
$8.3 billion.
EMPLOYEES
The Company has 11 full time employees at the Bank level and three employees at
the Holding Corporation level. The bank provides full time employees with group
life, health and major medical insurance. None of the employees of the Holding
Corporation or the Bank are represented by any collective bargaining units. The
Company considers its employee relations to be good.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES
Management of The Company is not aware of any environmental liabilities that
would have a material adverse effect on the operations or earnings of the
Company.
SEASONAL ASPECTS
Management does not believe that the deposits or the business of the Bank in
general are seasonal in nature. The deposits may, however, vary with local and
national economic conditions but should not have a material effect on planning
and policy making.
COMPETITION
The Company operates in a competitive environment, where it must compete with
numerous other financial entities. In one or more aspects of its business, the
Company competes with other commercial banks, savings and loan associations,
credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies, brokerage
and investment banking companies, and other financial intermediaries operating
in the Company's market area. Most of these competitors, some of which are
affiliated with bank holding companies, have substantially greater resources and
lending limits, and may offer certain services that the Bank does not currently
provide. In addition, many of the Bank's non-bank competitors are not subject to
the same extensive federal regulations that govern bank holding companies and
federally insured banks.
The primary factors in the competition for deposits are interest rates,
personalized services, the quality and range of financial services, convenience
of office locations and office hours. Competition for deposits comes primarily
from other commercial banks, savings associations, credit unions, money market
mutual funds and other investment alternatives. Competition for loans emanates
from other commercial banks, savings associations, mortgage banking firms,
credit unions and other financial intermediaries. Many of the financial
institutions operating in the Company's market area offer certain services, such
as trust, investment and international banking, which the Company does not
offer. To compete, the Bank relies upon specialized services, responsive
handling of customer needs, and personal contacts by its officers, directors and
staff. In those instances where the Company is unable to provide services a
customer needs, it seeks to arrange for those services to be provided by other
banks with which it has a correspondent relationship.
Since September 1995, certain bank holding companies are authorized to acquire
banks throughout the United States. In addition, since June 1, 1997, certain
banks are permitted to merge with banks organized under the law of other states.
These changes, together with economic developments in the United States, have
lead to a period of consolidation in the banking industry, and may be expected
to lead to even greater competition for the Company and for the Company to be
placed in competition in the future with financial institutions with which it
does not currently compete. As a result, the Company may be expected to
encounter intense competition within its market area for the foreseeable future.
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
Certain recently enacted and proposed legislation could have an effect on both
the costs of doing business and the competitive factors facing the financial
institution's industry. Because of the uncertainty of the final terms and
likelihood of passage of the proposed legislation, the Company is unable to
assess the impact of any proposed legislation on its financial condition or
operations at this time.
TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The Bank's authority to engage in transactions with "affiliates" (e.g., any
company that controls or is under common control with an institution, including
the Company and its non-bank subsidiaries) is limited by federal law. The
aggregate amount of covered transactions with any individual affiliate is
limited to 10% of the capital and surplus of the bank. The aggregate amount of
covered transactions with all affiliates is limited to 20% of the bank's capital
and surplus. Certain transactions with affiliates are required to be secured by
collateral in an amount and of a type described in federal law. The purchase of
low quality assets from affiliates is generally prohibited. The transactions
with affiliates must be on terms and under circumstances, that are at least as
favorable to the institution as those prevailing at the time for comparable
transactions with non-affiliated companies. In addition, banks are prohibited
from lending to any affiliate that is engaged in activities that are not
permissible for bank holding companies and no bank may purchase the securities
of any affiliate other than a subsidiary.
The Bank's authority to extend credit to executive officers, directors and 10%
shareholders ("insiders"), as well as entities such persons control, is also
governed by federal law. Such loans are required to be made on terms
substantially the same as those offered to unaffiliated individuals and not
involve more than the normal risk of repayment. Recent legislation created an
exception for loans made pursuant to a benefit or compensation program that is
widely available to all employees of the institution and does not give
preference to insiders over other employees. The law limits both the individual
and aggregate amount of loans the Bank may make to insiders based, in part, on
the Bank's capital position and requires certain board approval procedures to be
followed.
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SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
Upon its initial acquisition (change of control occurred 12/16/93) of a
financial institution, the Company "obtained" a charter from the State of
Florida for a State bank and a member of the Federal Reserve System. As a
Fed-member State Bank, the Bank is subject to the provisions of the Federal
Reserve Bank regulations and administrative practices and the Florida Banking
Code which is administered by the Florida Department of Banking and Finance (the
"FDBF"). The Bank has its deposit obligations insured by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Company ("FDIC") in the maximum individual amounts of $100,000 each,
and is subject to regulation by the FDIC. The FDBF supervises and regulates all
areas of the Bank's operations, including, without limitation, its loans,
mortgages, issuance of securities, annual shareholders meetings, capital
adequacy requirements, payment of dividends and the establishment or termination
of branches. As a state-chartered banking institution in the State of Florida,
the Bank is empowered by statute, subject to limitations expressed therein, to
take savings and time deposits, to accept checking accounts, to pay interest on
such deposits, to make loans on residential and other real estate, to make
consumer and commercial loans, to invest, with certain limitations, in equity
securities and in debt obligations of Companies and to undertake other various
banking services on behalf of its customers.
BANK HOLDING COMPANY REGULATION.
The Holding Corporation is a one-bank holding company, registered with the
Federal Reserve Board under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended
(the "BHC Act"). As such, the Holding Corporation and the Bank are subject to
the supervision, examination, and reporting requirements of the BHC Act and the
regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "FRB").
The Holding Corporation is required to file semi-annual and annual reports with
the FRB and such additional information as the FRB may require pursuant to the
BHC Act. The FRB may conduct examinations of the Holding Corporation and the
Bank. Under FRB regulations, the Holding Corporation is required to serve as a
source of financial and managerial strength to the Bank and may not conduct its
operations in an unsafe or unsound manner. In addition, it is the FRB's policy
that in serving as a source of strength to its subsidiary banks, a bank holding
company should stand ready to use available resources to provide adequate
capital funds to its subsidiary banks during periods of financial stress or
adversity and should maintain the financial flexibility and capital-raising
capacity to obtain additional resources for assisting its subsidiary banks. A
bank holding company's failure to meet its obligations to serve as a source of
strength to its subsidiary banks will generally be considered by the FRB to be
an unsafe and unsound banking practice or a violation of the FRB's regulations
or both. The BHC Act requires every bank holding company to obtain the prior
approval of the FRB before (i) it may acquire direct or indirect ownership or
control of any voting shares of any bank if, after such acquisition, the bank
holding company will directly or indirectly own or control more than 5% of the
total voting shares of the bank, (ii) it or any of its subsidiaries, other than
a bank, may acquire all or substantially all of the assets of the bank, or (iii)
it may merge or consolidate with any other bank holding company. The BHC Act
further provides that the Federal Reserve may not approve any transaction that
would result in a monopoly or would be in furtherance of any combination or
conspiracy to monopolize or attempt to monopolize the business of banking in any
section of the United States, or the effect of which may be substantially to
lessen competition or to tend to create a monopoly in any section of the
country, or that in any other manner would be in restraint of trade, unless the
anti-competitive effects of the proposed transaction are clearly outweighed by
the public interest in meeting the convenience and needs of the community to be
served. The Federal Reserve is also required to consider the financial and
managerial resources and future prospects of the bank holding companies and
banks concerned and the convenience and needs of the community to be served.
The BHC Act generally prohibits the Holding Corporation from engaging in
activities other than banking or managing or controlling banks or other
permissible subsidiaries and from acquiring or retaining direct or indirect
control of any company engaged in any activities other than those activities
determined by the FRB to be so closely related to banking or managing or
controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. In determining whether a
particular activity is permissible, the FRB must consider whether the
performance of such an activity reasonably can be expected to produce benefits
to the public, such as greater convenience, increased competition, or gains in
efficiency, that outweigh possible adverse effects, such as undue concentration
of resources, decreased or unfair competition, conflicts of interests, or
unsound banking practices. For example, factoring accounts receivable, acquiring
or servicing loans, leasing personal property, conducting discount securities
brokerage activities, performing certain data processing services, acting as
agent or broker in selling credit life insurance and certain other types of
insurance in connection with credit transactions, and performing certain
insurance underwriting activities all have been determined by the FRB to be
permissible activities of bank holding companies. Despite prior approval, the
FRB has the power to order a bank holding company or its subsidiaries to
terminate any activity or to terminate its ownership or control of any
subsidiary when it has reasonable cause to believe that continuation of such
activity or such ownership or control constitutes a serious risk to the
financial safety, soundness, or stability of any bank subsidiary of that bank
holding company.
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BANK REGULATION.
The Bank is chartered under the laws of the State of Florida and its deposits
are insured by the FDIC to the extent provided by law. The Bank is subject to
comprehensive regulation, examination and supervision by the FDBF and the FRB
and to other laws and regulations applicable to banks. Such regulations
including limitations on loans to a single borrower and to its directors,
officers and employees; restrictions on the opening and closing of branch
offices; the maintenance of required capital and liquidity ratios; the granting
of credit under equal and fair conditions; and the disclosure of the costs and
terms of such credit. The Bank is examined periodically by both the FDBF and the
FRB, to each of whom it submits periodic reports regarding its financial
condition and other matters. Both the FDBF and the FRB have a broad range of
powers to enforce regulations under their respective protection of the safety
and soundness of the Bank, including the institution of cease and desist orders
and the removal of directors and officers. These regulatory agencies also have
the authority to approve or disapprove mergers, consolidations, and similar
corporate actions. There are various statutory and contractual limitations on
the ability of the Bank to pay dividends, extend credit, or otherwise supply
funds to the Holding Corporation.
The FDIC and the FDBF also have the general authority to limit the dividends
paid by insured banks and bank holding companies if such payment may be deemed
to constitute an unsafe and unsound practice. Dividends and management fees from
the Bank constitute the sole source of funds for dividends to be paid by the
Holding Corporation. Under Florida law applicable to banks and subject to
certain limitations, after charging off bad debts, depreciation and other
worthless assets, if any, and making provisions for reasonably anticipated
future losses on loans and other assets, the board of directors of a bank may
declare a dividend of so much of the bank's aggregate net profits for the
current year combined with its retained earnings (if any) for the preceding two
years as the board shall deem to be appropriate and, with the approval of the
FDBF, may declare a dividend from retained earnings for prior years. Before
declaring a dividend, a bank must carry 20% of its net profits for any preceding
period as is covered by the dividend to its surplus fund, until the surplus fund
is at least equal to the amount of its common stock then issued and outstanding.
No dividends may be paid at any time when a bank's net income from the preceding
two years is a loss or which would cause the capital accounts of the bank to
fall below the minimum amount required by law, regulation, order or any written
agreement with the FDBF or a federal regulatory agency. Florida law applicable
to companies (including the Holding Corporation) provides that dividends may be
declared and paid only if, after giving it effect, (i) the company is able to
pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business, and (ii) the
company's total assets would be greater than the sum of its total liabilities
plus the amount that would be needed if the company were to be dissolved at the
time of the dividend to satisfy the preferential rights upon dissolution of
shareholders whose preferential rights are superior to those receiving the
dividend.
The Bank is subject to agreements with the FRB and with the State Comptroller
and Banking Commissioner of Florida pursuant to which the Bank is prohibited
from declaring or paying any dividends without their prior written consent.
Under federal law, federally insured banks are subject, with certain exceptions,
to certain restrictions on any extension of credit to their parent holding
companies or other affiliates, on investment in the stock or other securities of
affiliates, and on the taking of such stock or securities as collateral from any
borrower. In addition, such banks are prohibited from engaging in certain tie-in
arrangements in connection with any extension of credit or the providing of any
property or service.
The FDIC Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") made a number of reforms addressing
the safety and soundness of deposit insurance funds, supervision, accounting,
and prompt regulatory action, and implemented other regulatory improvements.
FDICIA also recapitalized the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF"), under which the Bank
pays a statutory assessment. Under FDICIA, annual full-scope, on-site
examinations are required of all insured depository institutions. The cost for
conducting an examination of an institution may be assessed to that institution,
with special consideration given to affiliates and any penalties imposed for
failure to provide information requested. Insured state banks also are precluded
from engaging as principal in any type of activity that is impermissible for a
national bank, including activities relating to insurance and equity
investments. FDICIA also restricts extensions of credit to insiders under the
Federal Reserve Act. The policies of regulatory authorities have had a
significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past, and
may be expected to do so in the future. An important function of the FRB System
is to regulate aggregate national credit and money supply through such means as
open market dealings in securities, establishment of the discount rate on bank
borrowing, changes in reserve requirements against bank deposits, and
limitations on the deposits on which a bank may pay interest. Policies of these
agencies may be influenced by many factors including inflation, unemployment,
short-term and long-term changes in the international trade balance, and fiscal
policies of the United States Government. Loans made by the Bank are also
subject to numerous other federal and state laws and regulations, including the
Truth in Lending Act, the Community Reinvestment Act, the Equal Credit
Opportunity Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and the Financial
Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. The federal bank
regulatory agencies have an array of powers to enforce laws, rules, regulations
and orders. Among other things, the agencies may require that institutions cease
and desist from certain activities, may preclude persons from participating in
the affairs of insured depository institutions, may suspend or remove deposit
insurance, and may impose civil money penalties against institution-affiliated
parties for certain violations. The foregoing is a brief summary of certain
statutes, rules, and regulations affecting the Company and the Bank. Numerous
other statutes and regulations have an impact on the operations of the Company
and the Bank. Supervision, regulation, and examination of banks by the bank
regulatory agencies are intended primarily for the protection of depositors, not
shareholders.
Commitments to Florida Department of Banking and Finance. The Company entered
into specific agreements with the FRB and the FDBF when it initially offered
securities prior to the acquisition of the Bank, including the following: (1)
The Bank may not pay dividends or management fees for the purpose of paying the
salaries or employment contracts of James L. Wilson or Philip C. Modder without
prior approval from the FDBF; (2) the Bank may not pay dividends to its
shareholders without the approval of the FDBF; (3) the Company confirmed that
the employment contracts between Messrs. Modder and Wilson are with the Holding
Company and are not obligations of the Bank; (4) Messrs. Wilson and Modder could
not become officers of the Bank without prior approval of the FDBF; and (5) the
FDBF did not and will not approve or disapprove the disclosure materials for any
offering of securities or any aspects of the employment agreements between
Messrs. Modder, Wilson, and the Company.
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LEGISLATIVE IMPACT
The operations of the Company and its subsidiary banks are affected by state and
federal legislative changes and by policies of various regulatory authorities.
Management is not aware of any current specific recommendations by regulatory
authorities or proposed legislation which, if they were implemented, would have
a material adverse effect upon the liquidity, capital resources, or results of
operations, although the general cost of compliance with numerous and multiple
federal and state laws and regulations does have, and in the future may have, a
negative impact on the corporation's results of operations.
Proposals to change the laws and regulations governing the banking industry are
frequently introduced in Congress, in the states' legislatures, and before the
various bank regulatory agencies. Some of these proposals could have significant
effects on the way in which the Company and its subsidiaries, and financial
institutions in general, conduct their business, and could have significant
effects on the Company's operating results. The Company cannot however,
accurately predict what those effects would be.
ADOPTION OF GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT:
On November 12, 1999, the President signed into law the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
of 1999 which is known as the Financial Services Modernization Act ("FSM Act"),
The FSM Act significantly changed the regulatory structure and oversight of the
financial services industry. Effective March 12, 2000, the FSM Act repealed the
provisions of the Depression-era Glass-Steagall Act that restricted banks and
securities firms from affiliating. It also revised the Bank Holding Company Act
to permit a qualifying bank holding company, called a financial holding company,
to engage in a full range of financial activities, including banking, insurance,
securities, and merchant banking activities. It also permits qualifying bank
holding companies to acquire many types of financial firms without the prior
approval of the Federal Reserve Board. The act grants to community banks the
power to enter new financial markets as a matter of right that larger
institutions have managed to do on an ad hoc basis. At this time, management has
no plans to pursue these additional possibilities.
Management does not believe that the FSM Act will have an immediate positive or
negative material effect on operations. However, the act may have the result of
increasing the amount of competition that our company faces from larger
financial service companies, many of whom have substantially more financial
resources than our company, which may now offer banking services in addition to
insurance and brokerage services.
The FSM Act thus provides expanded financial affiliation opportunities for
existing bank holding companies and permits other financial services providers
to acquire banks and become bank holding companies without ceasing any existing
financial activities. Previously, a bank holding company could only engage in
activities that were "closely related to banking." This limitation no longer
applies to bank holding companies that qualify to be treated as financial
holding companies. To qualify as a financial holding company, a bank holding
company's subsidiary depository institutions must be well-capitalized and have
at least satisfactory general, managerial and Community Reinvestment Act
examination ratings. Effective March 11, 2000, a nonqualifying bank holding
company becomes limited to activities that were permissible under the BHCA as of
November 11, 1999.
Also effective on March 12, 2000, the FSM Act changed the powers of national
banks and their subsidiaries, and made similar changes in the powers of state
bank subsidiaries. It permits a national bank to underwrite, deal in and
purchase state and local revenue bonds. It also allows a subsidiary of a
national bank to engage in financial activities that the bank cannot, except for
general insurance underwriting and real estate development and investment. In
order for a subsidiary to engage in new financial activities, the national bank
and its depository institution affiliates must be well capitalized, have at
least satisfactory general, managerial and Community Reinvestment Act
examination ratings and meet other qualification requirements relating to total
assets, subordinated debt, capital, risk management, and affiliate transactions.
Subsidiaries of state banks can exercise the same powers as national bank
subsidiaries if they satisfy the same qualifying rules that apply to national
banks. Although Southern Security Bank may take advantage of these expanded
powers at some point in the future, it does not currently qualify nor intend to
do so.
The FSM Act also reformed the overall regulatory framework of the financial
services industry. In order to implement its underlying purposes, the FSM Act
preempted state laws that would restrict the types of financial affiliations
that are authorized or permitted under the FSM Act, subject to specified
exceptions for state insurance laws and regulations. With regard to securities
laws, effective May 12, 2001, the FSM Act will remove the current blanket
exemption for banks from being considered brokers or dealers under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and replaces it with a number of more limited
exemptions. Thus, previously exempted banks, such as Southern Security Bank, may
become subject to the broker-dealer registration and supervision requirements of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The exemption that prevented bank holding
companies and banks that advise mutual funds from being considered investment
advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 will also be eliminated.
Separately, effective November 12, 2000, or such later date as adopted in
implementing standards required to be enacted by May 12, 2000, the FSM Act
imposes customer privacy requirements on any company engaged in financial
activities. Under these requirements, a financial company is required to protect
the security and confidentiality of customer nonpublic personal information.
Also, for customers that obtain a financial product such as a loan for personal,
family or household purposes, a financial company is required to disclose its
privacy policy to the customer at the time the relationship is established and
annually thereafter including its policies concerning the sharing of the
customer's nonpublic personal information with affiliates and third parties. If
an exemption is not available, a financial company must provide consumers with a
notice of its information sharing practices that allows the consumer to reject
the disclosure of its nonpublic personal information to third parties. Third
parties that receive such information are subject to the same restrictions as
the financial company on the reuse of the information. Finally, a financial
company is prohibited from disclosing an account number or similar item to a
third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing or other marketing
through electronic mail.
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INTERSTATE BANKING AND BRANCHING
Florida banks are permitted by statute to branch statewide. Such branch banking,
however, is subject to prior approval by the FDBF and the FDIC. Any approval by
the FDBF and the FDIC of branching by the Bank would take into consideration
several factors, including the Bank's level of capital, the prospects and
economics of the proposed branch office, and other considerations deemed
relevant by the FDBF and the FDIC for purposes of determining whether approval
should be granted to open a branch office.
Bank holding companies from any state may generally acquire banks and bank
holding companies located in any other state, subject in some cases to
nationwide and state-imposed deposit concentration limits and limits on the
acquisition of recently established banks. Banks also have the ability, subject
to specific restrictions, to acquire by acquisition or merger branches located
outside their home state. The establishment of new interstate branches is also
possible in those states with laws that expressly permit it. Interstate branches
are subject to many of the laws of the states in which they are located. The
legislation resulted in a number of the Bank's competitor banks being purchased
by large, out-of-state bank holding companies. Size gives the larger banks
certain advantages in competing for business from larger corporations. These
advantages include higher lending limits and the ability to offer services in
other areas of Florida and the region. As a result, the Bank does not generally
attempt to compete for the banking relationships of larger corporations, but
concentrates its efforts on small and medium-size businesses and individuals.
The Bank believes it has competed effectively in this market segment by offering
quality, personalized service. It is management's intention to remain a locally
based, independent, Florida Bank.
In September 1994, the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Act of 1994
(the "Banking and Branching Act") became law. The Banking and Branching Act
provides that, as of September 29, 1995, adequately capitalized and managed bank
holding companies may acquire banks in any state. State laws prohibiting
interstate banking or discriminating against out-of-state banks are preempted,
although states are permitted to require that target banks located within the
state be in existence for a period of up to five years before they become
subject to the Banking and Branching Act. Additionally, the Banking and
Branching Act establishes deposit caps that prohibit acquisitions if the
acquirer would thereafter control 30% or more of the deposits of insured banks
and thrifts held in the state in which the acquisition or merger is occurring or
in any state in which the target maintains a branch or 10% or more of the
deposits nationwide. State-level deposit caps are not preempted as long as they
do not discriminate against out-of-state acquirers, and the federal deposit caps
apply only to initial entry acquisitions.
In addition, the Banking and Branching Act provides that, as of June 1, 1997,
adequately capitalized and managed banks may engage in interstate branching by
merging banks in different states and by opening and maintaining de novo, or
new, branches in states other than the states in which the banks maintain their
principal place of business. With respect to interstate merger, each state had
the opportunity to "opt out" of the interstate merger provisions and, thus,
prohibit such activity. With respect to de novo branching, the Banking and
Branching Act permits such activity only if a state has "opted in" and
specifically allowed such activity. The State of Florida permits interstate
branching, both by mergers and by establishing new branches.
Under regulatory guidelines, The Company is "adequately-capitalized" and,
therefore, meets the "adequately-capitalized" standard required to participate
in interstate affiliations with out-of-state banks and bank holding companies.
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COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT AND FAIR LENDING
Southern Security Bank is subject to a variety of fair lending laws and
reporting obligations involving home mortgage lending operations and Community
Reinvestment Act, or CRA, activities. The CRA generally requires the federal
banking agencies to evaluate the record of a bank in meeting the credit needs of
its local communities, including low-and moderate-income neighborhoods. Each
financial institution's efforts in meeting community credit needs are evaluated
as part of the examination process pursuant to twelve assessment factors. A bank
can also become subject to substantial penalties and corrective measures for a
violation of certain fair lending laws. The federal banking agencies may take
compliance with such laws and CRA obligations into account when regulating and
supervising other activities or assessing whether to approve certain
applications such as mergers, acquisitions and applications to open a branch or
facility. At the Banks most recent evaluation during 1999, the Federal Reserve
Board rated Southern Security Bank "Satisfactory" in complying with its CRA
obligations.
MONETARY POLICY
The earnings and growth of the Company and the Bank are affected by general
economic conditions as well as by monetary policies of regulatory authorities,
including the Federal Reserve Board, which regulates the national money supply
in order to mitigate recessionary and inflationary pressures. Among the
techniques available to the Board are engaging in open market transactions in
U.S. Government securities, changing the discount rate on bank borrowings, and
changing reserve requirements against bank deposits. These techniques are used
in varying combinations to influence the overall growth and distribution of bank
loans, investments and deposits. Their use may also affect interest rates
charged on loans or paid on deposits. The effect of governmental monetary
policies on the earnings of the Company cannot be predicted.
CAPITAL ADEQUACY
The Bank: As a state-chartered member of the Federal Reserve System, the Bank is
subject to capital requirements imposed by the FRB. The FRB requires
state-chartered member banks to comply with risk-based capital standards and to
maintain a minimum leverage ratio. Under the FRB's leverage capital requirement,
state member banks that (a) receive the highest rating during the examination
process and (b) are not anticipating or experiencing any significant growth are
required to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 3% of Tier 1 capital to total
assets; all other banks are required to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of not
less than 4%. As of December 31, 1999, the Bank was in compliance with both the
risk-based capital guidelines and the minimum leverage capital ratio.
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LOANS
Scheduled contractual principal repayments of loans do not reflect the actual
life of such assets. The average life of a loan is substantially less than its
contractual terms because of prepayments. In addition, due-on-sale clauses on
mortgage loans generally give the Company the right to declare loans immediately
due and payable in the event, among other things, that the borrower sells the
real property subject to the mortgage and the loan is not repaid. The average
life of loans tends to increase, however, when current loan market rates are
substantially higher than rates on existing loans and, conversely, decrease when
rates on existing loans are substantially higher than current loan market rates.
Loan Solicitation and Processing. Loan applicants come primarily through
existing customers, referrals by Realtors, previous and present customers of the
Company and business acquaintances, and walk-ins. Upon receipt of a loan
application from a prospective borrower, a credit report and other data are
obtained to verify specific information relating to the loan applicant's
employment, income and credit standing. On mortgage loans, an appraisal of the
real estate offered as collateral generally is undertaken by an independent fee
appraiser certified by the State of Florida.
Nonperforming Assets and Delinquencies. When a mortgage loan borrower fails to
make a required payment when due, the Company institutes collection procedures.
The first notice is mailed to the borrower approximately ten days after the
payment is due in order to permit the borrower to make the payment before the
imposition of a late fee. A second notice is generated when a payment becomes 30
days past due. Attempts to contact the borrower by telephone or letter generally
begin soon after the first notice is mailed to the borrower. If a satisfactory
response is not obtained, continuous follow-up contacts are attempted until the
loan has been brought current. Before the 90th day of delinquency, attempts to
interview the borrower, preferably in person, are made to establish (i) the
cause of the delinquency, (ii) whether the cause is temporary, (iii) the
attitude of the borrower toward the debt, and (iv) a mutually satisfactory
arrangement for curing the default.
In most cases, delinquencies are cured promptly; however, if by the 91st day of
delinquency, or sooner if the borrower is chronically delinquent and all
reasonable means of obtaining payment on time have been exhausted, foreclosure,
according to the terms of the security instrument and applicable law, is
initiated. Interest income on loans is reduced by the full amount of accrued and
uncollected interest.
The Board of Directors is informed on a monthly basis as to the status of all
loans that are delinquent more than 30 days, the status on all loans currently
in foreclosure, and the status of all foreclosed and repossessed property owned
by the Company.
Other Real Estate Owned. Real estate acquired by the Company as a result of
foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is classified as other real estate
owned ("OREO") until it is sold. When property is acquired it is recorded at the
lower of its cost, which is the unpaid principal balance of the related loan
plus foreclosure costs, or fair value. Subsequent to foreclosure, OREO held for
sale is carried at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less
estimated selling costs.
Asset Classification. The regulatory authorities have adopted various
regulations regarding problem assets of banks. The regulations require that each
insured institution review and classify its assets on a regular basis. In
addition, in connection with examinations of insured institutions, examiners
have authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to
be classified. There are three classifications for problem assets: substandard,
doubtful and loss. Substandard assets have one or more defined weaknesses and
are characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured institution will
sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful assets have
the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the
weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently
existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high
possibility of loss. An asset classified as loss is considered uncollectible and
of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution is not
warranted. If an asset or portion thereof is classified as loss, the insured
institution establishes specific allowances for loan losses for the full amount
of the portion of the asset classified as loss. All or a portion of general loan
loss allowances established to cover possible losses related to assets
classified substandard or doubtful may be included in determining an
institution's regulatory capital, while specific valuation allowances for loan
losses generally do not qualify as regulatory capital. Assets that do not
currently expose the insured institution to sufficient risk to warrant
classification in one of the aforementioned categories but possess weaknesses
are placed on a "watch list" and monitored by the Company.
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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The Company has established a systematic methodology for the determination of
provisions for loan losses. The methodology is set forth in a formal policy and
takes into consideration the need for an overall general valuation allowance as
well as specific allowances that are tied to individual loans.
In originating loans, the Company recognizes that losses will be experienced and
that the risk of loss will vary with, among other things, the type of loan being
made, the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan, general
economic conditions and, in the case of a secured loan, the quality of the
security for the loan. The Company increases its allowance for loan losses by
charging provisions for loan losses against the Company's income.
The general valuation allowance is maintained to cover losses inherent in the
portfolio of performing loans. Management's periodic evaluation of the adequacy
of the allowance is based on the Company's past loan loss experience, known and
inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the
borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral,
and current economic conditions. Specific valuation allowances are established
to absorb losses on loans for which full collectability may not be reasonably
assured. The amount of the allowance is based on the estimated value of the
collateral securing the loan and other analyses pertinent to each situation.
Generally, a provision for losses is charged against income on a quarterly basis
to maintain the allowances.
While the Company believes it has established its existing allowance for loan
losses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, there can be
no assurance that regulators, in reviewing the Company's loan portfolio, will
not request the Company to increase significantly its allowance for loan losses.
In addition, because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be
predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance
for loan losses is adequate or that substantial increases will not be necessary
should the quality of any loans deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed
above. Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses may adversely
affect the Company's financial condition and results of operations.
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
The Bank is permitted under federal and state law to invest in various types of
liquid assets, including U.S. Treasury obligations, securities of various
federal agencies and of state and municipal governments, deposits at the FHLB,
certificates of deposit of federally insured institutions, certain bankers'
acceptances and federal funds. Subject to various restrictions, the Bank may
also invest a portion of its assets in commercial paper and corporate debt
securities. As a FRB member bank, the Bank is required to maintain an investment
in FRB stock. The Bank is required under federal regulations to maintain a
minimum amount of liquid assets.
SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities," requires the investments be categorized as "held to maturity,"
"trading securities" or "available for sale," based on management's intent as to
the ultimate disposition of each security. SFAS No. 115 allows debt securities
to be classified as "held to maturity" and reported in financial statements at
amortized cost only if the reporting entity has the positive intent and ability
to hold those securities to maturity. Securities that might be sold in response
to changes in market interest rates, changes in the security's prepayment risk,
increases in loan demand, or other similar factors cannot be classified as "held
to maturity." Debt and equity securities held for current resale are classified
as "trading securities." Such securities are reported at fair value, and
unrealized gains and losses on such securities would be included in earnings.
Debt and equity securities not classified as either "held to maturity" or
"trading securities" are classified as "available for sale." Such securities are
reported at fair value, and unrealized gains and losses on such securities are
excluded from earnings and reported as a net amount in a separate component of
equity.
A committee consisting of Bank officers and Directors determines appropriate
investments in accordance with the Board of Directors' approved investment
policies and procedures. The Company's investment policies generally limit
investments to U.S. Government and agency securities, municipal bonds,
certificates of deposits, marketable corporate debt obligations, mortgage-backed
securities and certain types of mutual funds. The Company's investment policy
does not permit engaging directly in hedging activities or purchasing high risk
mortgage derivative products. Investments are made based on certain
considerations, which include the interest rate, yield, settlement date and
maturity of the investment, the Company's liquidity position, and anticipated
cash needs and sources (which in turn include outstanding commitments, upcoming
maturities, estimated deposits and anticipated loan amortization and
repayments). The effect that the proposed investment would have on the Company's
credit and interest rate risk, and risk-based capital is also given
consideration during the evaluation.
Mortgage-backed securities (which also are known as mortgage participation
certificates or pass-through certificates) typically represent a participation
interest in a pool of single-family or multi-family mortgages. The principal and
interest payments on these mortgages are passed from the mortgage originators,
through intermediaries (generally U.S. Government agencies and government
sponsored enterprises) that pool and resell the participation interests in the
form of securities, to investors such as the Company. Such U.S. Government
agencies and government sponsored enterprises, which guarantee the payment of
principal and interest to investors, primarily include Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae
and the Government National Mortgage Association. Mortgage-backed securities
typically are issued with stated principal amounts, and the securities are
backed by pools of mortgages that have loans with interest rates that fall
within a specific range and have varying maturities. Mortgage-backed securities
generally yield less than the loans that underlie such securities because of the
cost of payment guarantees and credit enhancements. In addition, mortgage-backed
securities are usually more liquid than individual mortgage loans and may be
used to collateralize certain liabilities and obligations of the Company. These
types of securities also permit the Company to optimize its regulatory capital
because they have low risk weighting.
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DEPOSIT ACTIVITIES AND OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS
General. Deposits and loan repayments are the major sources of the Company's
funds for lending and other investment purposes. Scheduled loan repayments are a
relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows and loan
prepayments are influenced significantly by general interest rates and money
market conditions. The Company may use borrowings through correspondent banks on
a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in the availability of funds
from other sources.
Deposit Accounts. Substantially all of the Bank's depositors are residents of
the State of Florida. Deposits are attracted from within the Bank's market area
through the offering of a broad selection of deposit instruments, including
negotiable order of withdrawal ("NOW") accounts, money market deposit accounts,
regular savings accounts, certificates of deposit and retirement savings plans.
Deposit account terms vary, according to the minimum balance required, the time
periods the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate, among other
factors. In determining the terms of its deposit accounts, the Bank considers
current market interest rates, profitability to the Bank, matching deposit and
loan products and its customer preferences and concerns. The Bank reviews its
deposit mix and pricing weekly. The Bank does not accept brokered deposits, nor
has it aggressively sought jumbo certificates of deposit.
The Company currently offers certificates of deposit for terms not exceeding 60
months. As a result, the Company believes that it is better able to match the
repricing of its liabilities to the repricing of its loan portfolio.
Borrowings. The Company has the ability to borrow from correspondent banks to
supplement its supply of lendable funds and to meet deposit withdrawal
requirements. Advances are made pursuant to limitations on the amount of
advances and are based on the financial condition of the member institution as
well as the value and acceptability of collateral pledged.
Liquidity. The Bank is required by Florida law to maintain an average daily
balance of specified liquid assets equal to a daily amount of not less than a
specified percentage of its net withdrawable deposit accounts. Monetary
penalties may be imposed for failure to meet these liquidity requirements. The
Bank's liquidity ratio at December 31, 1999 exceeded the applicable
requirements. The Bank has never been subject to monetary penalties for failure
to meet its liquidity requirements.
DEPOSIT INSURANCE
The Bank's deposit accounts are insured by the FDIC up to a maximum of $100,000
per insured depositor. The FDIC issues regulations, conducts periodic
examinations, requires the filing of reports and generally supervises the
operation of its insured banks. Any insured bank which is not operated in
accordance with or does not conform to FDIC regulations, policies and directives
may be sanctioned for non-compliance. Proceedings may be instituted against any
insured bank or any director, officer, or employee of such bank engaging in
unsafe and unsound practices, including the violation of applicable laws and
regulations. The FDIC has the authority to terminate insurance of accounts
pursuant to procedures established for that purpose.
As a FDIC-insured institution, the Bank is subject to insurance assessments
imposed by the FDIC. Under current law, the insurance assessment to be paid by
insured institutions shall be as specified in a schedule required to be issued
by the FDIC that specifies, at semiannual intervals, target reserve ratios
designed to increase the FDIC insurance fund's reserve ratio as it relates to
estimated insured deposits (a ratio as the FDIC may determine in accordance with
the statute). Further, the FDIC is authorized to impose one or more special
assessments in any amount deemed necessary to enable repayment of amounts
borrowed by the FDIC from the United States Department of the Treasury (the
"Treasury Department").
Effective January 1, 1993, the FDIC implemented a risk-based assessment schedule
based on an institution's average assessment base. The actual assessment to be
paid by each FDIC-insured institution is based on the institution's assessment
risk classification, which is determined based on whether the institution is
considered "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized" or "undercapitalized,"
as such terms have been defined in applicable federal regulations adopted to
implement the prompt corrective action provisions of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation Insurance Act ("FDICIA"), and whether such institution is
considered by its supervisory agency to be financially sound or to have
supervisory concerns. The Bank is considered "adequately capitalized".
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FEDERAL AND STATE TAXATION
Federal Taxation: The Company and the Bank report their income on a fiscal year,
consolidated basis and the accrual method of accounting, and are subject to
federal income taxation in the same manner as other corporations with some
exceptions, including particularly the Bank's reserve for bad debts discussed
below.
The following discussion of state tax matters is intended only as a summary and
does not purport to be a comprehensive description of the state tax rules
applicable to the Bank or the Company. Neither the Holding Corporation or the
Bank have been audited by the IRS in the last five years.
State Taxation Florida. Florida-based corporations are subject to a state
corporation and emergency excise tax which is based on income. There is also a
tangible tax based on the value of personal property owned including investments
and loans.
State Taxation Delaware. As a Delaware corporation not earning income in
Delaware, the Company is exempted from Delaware corporate income tax, but is
required to file an annual report with, and pay an annual franchise tax to, the
State of Delaware.
YEAR 2000 CONSIDERATIONS
The Year 2000 Issue is the result of computer programs using two-digits instead
of four-digits to represent the year. These computer systems, if not renovated,
would be unable to interpret dates past 1999, which could cause a system failure
or other computer errors, leading to a disruption in operations. The Company
developed a five-phase program for year 2000 compliance, as outlined by the
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) in a supervisory
letter. The Company completed the Year 2000 Action Plan which management used to
identify and correct Year 2000 compliance issues.
Subsequent to December 31, 1999, the transition into the year 2000 occurred and
no problems were experienced. The Company continues to monitor its computer
systems to ensure they are operating properly. The Company has not experienced
any operational or financial problems related to the Year 2000 date change. The
Company will continue to monitor all processing to ensure that no Year 2000
issues arise in the future. The Company has taken the necessary steps to
validate and test its contingency plan in order to minimize the impact should
there be a system failure in the future. Management believes that the Year 2000
issue will not pose any future operational problems.
The Year 2000 Issue also has a potential impact on the Company's borrowing
customers and their ability to repay. Loan officers have been in constant
communication with key bank borrowing customers to evaluate any problems related
to computer and other system malfunction as a result of the Year 2000 Issue. To
date, we have not been advised of any material year 2000 related problems by our
customers.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Company's headquarters is located at 1000 Brickell Avenue Suite 900 Miami,
Florida 33131 while its mailing address is P.O. Box 6699 Hollywood, Florida
33081-6699. At this location, the Company is provided by it's Chairman and
President, Mr. Connell, 300 square feet of office space on a monthly basis at no
expense.
The Company's full service community banking office is located at Southern
Security Bank Building 3475 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, Florida 33021-3607. At
that location, the Company leases 5,212 square feet of space for its banking and
office requirements under a lease which runs until December 31, 2013. Management
believes that its leased facilities are adequate and well suited to its current
operations.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company and the Bank are periodically parties to or otherwise involved in
legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business, such as claims to
enforce liens, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans,
and other issues incident to the Bank's business. Management does not believe
that there is any pending proceeding against the Company or the Bank which, if
determined adversely, would have a material effect on the business or financial
position of the Company or the Bank.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Southern Security held on October 26,
1999, the shareholders voted affirmatively to approve an amendment to Southern
Security's Certificate of Incorporation to divide the Directors into three
classes and providing that Directors will serve three-year terms rather than
one-year terms. The amendment was deemed to be in the best interest of the
Southern Security and its shareholders because it should enhance the continuity
and stability of Southern Security's management and the policies formulated by
the Board. At any given time, at least two-thirds of the Directors will have at
least one year of experience as Directors of the Southern Security and with its
business affairs and operations. With respect to the vote on the amendment, the
shareholders voted as follows: for 4,080,335; against 0; abstentions and broker
non-votes 0. At the Annual Meeting the shareholders also voted to elect a slate
of directors consisting of R. David Butler and Harold C. Friend, M.D. to serve
as Group I Directors until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2000; Philip C.
Modder and Eugene J. Strasser to serve as Group II Directors until the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders in 2001; James L. Wilson and Timothy S. Butler to serve
as Group III Directors until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2002.
The following table shows the results of the vote for directors.
Name For Abstained
- ---- --- ---------
R. David Butler 4,080,335 0
Harold C. Friend 4,080,335 0
Philip C. Modder 4,080,335 0
Eugene J. Strasser 4,080,335 0
James L. Wilson 4,080,335 0
Timothy S. Butler 4,080,335 0
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
(a) There is no public trading market for the Company's common equity.
(b) On March 24, 2000, there were 473 holders of record of the Company's Class A
Voting Common Stock, and no shares of the Company's Class B Non-Voting Common
Stock were issued or outstanding.
c) Dividends. The Company has not paid any dividends on its Common Stock since
its inception and has no present intention of paying dividends to its
shareholders in the foreseeable future. The Company currently intends to
reinvest earnings, if any, in the development and expansion of its business. The
determination of the Board of Directors of the Holding Company to declare
dividends in the future will depend upon the earnings, capital requirements, and
financial position of the Company, and upon other factors they may deem
relevant. The ability of the Holding Corporation to pay dividends is subject to
statutory restrictions on cash dividends applicable to Florida corporations.
Further, the Holding Corporation's only current source of income on which to pay
dividends is through the payment of dividends or management fees by the Bank.
The Bank may not declare or pay dividends on its common stock if such payment
would cause it to be in violation of restrictions in the Florida Banking Code on
the payment of dividends by Florida state banking corporations, such as the
Bank. The Company is also subject to certain regulatory restrictions imposed by
the Federal Reserve Board on the payment of dividends by member banks to their
stockholders, and by the terms of agreements with the FRB and the State
Comptroller and Banking Commissioner of Florida.
(d) Sales of unregistered securities. During the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999, the Company sold the following securities without registration under the
Securities Act of 1933:
(1) During 1998, the Company sold 251,303 Units under a private offering at a
price of $5.00 per Unit. Each Unit consisted of one share of Class A Common
Stock and a warrant to purchase one additional share of Class A Common Stock at
a price of $7.50 at any time prior to September 30,2001. During the period from
February 8, 1999 through March 25, 1999, the Company offered to permit the
holders of the warrants to purchase ten shares of Class A Common stock for $5.00
in exchange for each of the warrants. A total of 84,500 warrants were tendered
under that offer, resulting in the issuance of 845,000 shares and total proceeds
of $422,500. All of the warrant holders were "accredited investors" within the
meaning of Rule 501 of the SEC. The Company made the offering in reliance upon
the exemptions from registration provided by sections 4(2) and4(6) of the
securities Act of 19334 and Rule 506 of the SEC for sales by an issuer solely to
accredited investors and not involving any public offering. No underwriters were
used, and no underwriting discounts or commissions were paid in connection with
this offering. In June of 1999, the Company offered to permit the remaining
warrant holders to exchange each of their 166,803 warrants for three shares of
Class A Common stock. All of the remaining warrants were exchanged under this
offer resulting in the issuance of 500,409 shares of Class A Common stock. This
exchange was exempt under Section 3(a)(9) of the securities Act which exempts
any security exchanged by the issuer with its existing security holders
exclusively where no commission or remuneration is paid or given directly or
indirectly for soliciting the exchange. This exchange was also exempt from
registration under sections 4(2) and 4(6) of the Securities Act of 1933, and
Rule 506 of the SEC for sales by an issuer solely to accredited investors and
not involving any public offering.
(2) Commencing on August 6, 1999, the Company made a private offering of
7,285,714 Units at a price of $0.35 per Share of the Company's Class A Common
Stock (the "1999 Offering"). The 1999 Offering resulted in the sale through
March 24, 2000 of 3,553,566 Shares to 18 individuals, all of whom were
"accredited investors" within the meaning of Rule 501 of the SEC, at aggregate
price of $1,243,750. No underwriters were used, and no underwriting discounts or
commissions were paid. The Company made the offering in reliance upon the
exemptions from registration provided by Sections 4(2) and 4(6) of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 506 of the SEC for sales by an issuer solely to
accredited investors and not involving any public offering.
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ITEM 6. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Audited financials not yet available.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Audited financials not yet available.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
MANAGEMENT: COMPANY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name Term Age Position Position Since
---- ---- --- -------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Harold L. Connell 1 yr. 56 Chairman, President February, 2000
And CEO
Philip C. Modder 1 yr. 59 Director & Treasurer June, 1992
Timothy S. Butler * 2 yr. 50 Director December, 1992
Eugene J. Strasser 1 yr. 53 Director December, 1992
Harold C. Friend 3 yr. 53 Director December, 1994
Robert D. Butler, Jr. * 3 yr. 51 Director December, 1994
G. Carleton Marlowe 1 yr. 51 Director February, 2000
Floyd D. Harper - - 50 Vice President April, 1997
and Secretary
</TABLE>
* Timothy S. Butler and Robert D. Butler, Jr. are cousins.
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Each director is elected for a period of three years. The term of directorships
are staggered as to expiration date, such that for the present board of
directors, each year one-third of the directorship is subject to re-election,
providing for additional stability and continuity. Vacancies and newly created
directorships resulting from any increase in the number of authorized directors
may be filled by a majority vote of the directors then remaining in office;
However, any additional Directors or vacancies filled may not take office nor
serve, until proper applications and disclosures are filed with the FRB, for
prior approval therefrom. Once approval is obtained from the FRB, director(s)
may thereafter take office and serve in that capacity. Certain information with
respect to the background of each director and the three executive officers of
the Company is set forth below.
Harold L. Connell: Mr. Connell, Chairman, President & CEO of Southern Security
is currently a partner with Connell Perrone Capital Group in Miami, Fl, a
consulting group formed by Connell in 1997. Connell's banking career spans two
decades with such organizations as First Financial in Tampa, Atlantic Bank in
Jacksonville, The European American Bank in New York City and Meritor Savings
Bank in Philadelphia. In Miami, Connell was Chief Financial Officer of Pan
American Banks, a New York Stock Exchange firm that was acquired by NCNB, now
Bank America, in 1986. From 1989 to 1992 Connell was president and CEO of
Sendero Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiserv, a consulting and
software development firm specializing in assisting bank management in managing
interest-rate risk or asset liability for financial institutions. During his
three years with Sendero, the company's client base exceeded 1,000 banks
worldwide.
Philip C. Modder: Mr. Modder, President of the Company, has been involved in the
banking industry in Palm Beach County for over 25 years. Modder was educated at
the University of Wisconsin, Racine, Wisconsin, Evangel College, Springfield,
Mo., Palm Beach Junior College, Lake Worth, Fl., and Florida Atlantic
University, which granted him a B.S. Degree in 1969, in the academic areas of
Finance and Accounting. Prior to organizing the subject Company, Mr. Modder was
President and Chief Executive Officer and organizing director of Mizner Bank
located in Boca Raton, Florida, from March 1987 to May 1992. Prior thereto, Mr.
Modder served as Senior Vice President of Caribank of Palm Beach County. In
1988, Caribank of Palm Beach County was merged into its parent, Caribank of
Dania. Prior to that time, Modder previously served as Senior Vice President and
Area Manager of Atlantic National Bank for five years and Vice President and
Branch Manager for eight years at Sun Bank. Mr. Modder serves as a Director and
was a past Chairman of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, and also serves as
Chairman of the Boca Raton Airport Authority. Mr. Modder has also served as an
instructor for the American Institute of Banking.
Timothy S. Butler: Mr. Butler was born in Fort Lauderdale and graduated from
Pompano Beach High School in 1967. He attended Broward Community College and
Florida State University. He has served as President of Butler Properties Ltd.
since 1971. That Company manages the family assets consisting of farm land and
various other real estate holdings. From January 1989 to June 1992, he served as
an Associate Director of Mizner Bank in Boca Raton.
Eugene J. Strasser, M.D.: Dr. Strasser did his undergraduate and Pre-Med work at
Loyola College and the University of Maryland where he graduated in 1968. He
attended the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore, Maryland where
he graduated in 1972. He is licensed by the American Medical Board as a Board
Certified General Surgeon and a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgeon. He has established his own small, private hospital, CosmoPlast Center,
in Coral Springs, Florida, where he has practiced medicine since 1981.
Harold C. Friend, M.D.: Dr. Friend has been a resident of South Florida for 21
years. He received his B.A. from the University of Texas, and his MD. degree
from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1972. Friend is a
board-certified Neurologist, practicing in Boca Raton. He has been active in
numerous business activities, including past membership of the Mizner Bank's
Advisory Board, President of Puget Sound Yellow Taxi, Inc. a transportation
company located in Seattle, Washington from June of 1993 to October, 1996, and
President of the Neuroscience Center in Boca Raton, Florida from June 1985 to
the present. As to civic involvement, Dr. Friend has held past and present
positions with the Southern Region of the Boy Scouts, Executive Board of United
Way, and the Local and International Rotary. Dr. Friend's biography is published
in multiple editions of Who's Who of the South and South West, and the World.
Robert David Butler, Jr.: Mr. Butler was born in Boca Raton, Florida and was
reared in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He attended Carson-Newman College and the
University of Tennessee and was graduated with degrees in Business
Administration, English, and Music. After retiring from Eastern Airlines after
fifteen years of service as a flight services representative, in June of 1991 he
established Pegasus Travel Management, a division of Regit Enterprises, Inc., of
which he is President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Butler resides in Coconut
Grove, Florida, this city also being the location of the corporation
headquarters of Regit Enterprises.
G. Carleton Marlow: Mr. Marlowe, has served as director of Southern Security
Bank since 1999 and was elected by the Board of Directors to serve as a Director
of the Company on February 25, 2000. Mr. Marlowe has been a partner of the law
firm of G. Carleton Marlowe, P.A. since 1994. Mr. Marlowe is Vice President of
The Marlowe Corporation and a Partner of The Marlowe Family Limited Partnership,
two family related entities that have their beginnings with family banks in
Kentucky dating to 1929.
Floyd D. Harper: Mr. Harper, who has been Vice President of the Company (and
Senior Vice President and Cashier of the Bank) since 1994, graduated with honors
from Northwood University, West Palm Beach, Florida with a Business
Administration Degree, received a Degree from University of Virginia Graduate
School of Retail Bank Management, and has been designated a Certified Consumer
Credit Executive thereby. From January 1993 to October 1994, Harper was engaged
by the Resolution Trust Corporation in the disposition of failed banking
institutions of over $12 Billion, as Regional Vice President, Branch
Administration, and dealt with deposit acquisition and operational efficiency.
Prior to 1993, Harper was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer for
Southern National Bank, was Vice President & District Manager for Chase
Manhattan Bank (Florida) handling upscale lending, and served with Atlantic
National Bank and Barnett Bank in South Florida.
Peter P. Stec: Mr. Stec, who has been the Senior Vice President and Senior
Lending Officer of the Bank since 1994, has been involved in community banking
since 1980 and is experienced in rehabilitating loan portfolios and in
originating new borrowing relationships. Stec was educated at the University of
Dayton, Ohio, where he received a degree in Business Administration granted in
1975. He has attended the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and is a Certified
Lender-Business Banking, recognized by the American Bankers Association. From
June 1987 to October 1989, Stec managed a 75 employee lending unit consisting of
Commercial Lending, Loan Operations, Credit Administration, as Senior Vice
President of First American Bank, a $1.5 Billion Florida banking company. From
November 1989 to March 1993, Stec served as Vice President and Commercial
Lending Manager for Boca Bank, Boca Raton, Florida, and from June 1985 to May
1987 served as a Loan Officer for Southeast Bank and Florida Coast Bank in South
Florida.
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RESIGNATION
James L. Wilson, the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Southern Security
Bank Corporation and additionally a director of Southern Security Bank,
voluntarily resigned effective February 1, 2000. Mr. Wilson resigned to pursue
other interests.
NOMINATIONS
The Holding Corporation: At the board of directors meeting held on March 28,
2000, Mr. James F. Partridge was nominated Chairman of the Board, subject to
regulatory approval. Upon the approval of Mr. Partridge and his election to the
Board, Mr. Connell will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive
Officer.
Mr. Partridge retired as President of Visa International, Latin America and
Caribbean Region, on June 30, 1999 after serving since 1978. At present he
serves as a Strategic Advisor to the region and President of its Executive and
Planning Committee. He joined the management of Visa International, as Vice
President in charge of the Development Division for the Western United States,
Latin America and Asia-Pacific in 1978.
The Bank: At the Banks board of directors meeting held on March 28, 2000, Mr.
Leonard Marinello was nominated as Chairman of the Board and Mr. Hugo A. Castro
was nominated as President, Chief Executive Officer, and as director, the
nominations of both subject to regulatory approval.
Until 1999, Mr. Castro served as President and Chief Executive Officer of
Eastern National Bank in Miami, Florida. Mr. Castro was an Executive Vice
President with TotalBank in Miami, Florida from 1996 through 1998. From 1994 to
1996, he was Executive Vice President with Intercontinental Bank, Miami,
Florida, having joined Intercontinental upon the acquisition of Commercial Trust
Bank, Miami, Florida in 1993. Mr. Castro was the President and a founding
shareholder of Commercial Trust Bank, Miami, Florida from 1988 to 1993.
Mr. Marinello has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Chromadyne
Corporation, a metal finishing company, from 1976 to the present, active in all
phases of this business including domestic sales, international sales,
manufacturing and finance. Mr. Marinello was a director of Commercial Trust Bank
from 1988 to 1993, when it was sold. During this time he was an active member of
the banks loan and audit committees. Mr. Marinello has also served as a director
of several privately held companies, including Allied Plating Supplies, Inc.
(Chairman), Arch Drain Block, Co. (Chairman), Brick Oven Pizzaria and Royal
Sport, Inc. Mr. Marinello is a graduate of the University of Miami, where he
received a Bachelors Degree in Finance.
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SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's
directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a
registered class of the Company's equity securities, to file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission reports of ownership and changes in ownership of common
stock of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are
required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company with copies of all Section
16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on review of the copies of Section 16(a) reports furnished to the
Company, the Company believes that none of the foregoing persons failed to file
during 1999 on a timely basis, as disclosed in those forms, reports required to
be filed by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION OF MANAGEMENT
The following Table shows information concerning annual and long-term
compensation to certain Executive Officers for services to the Company for the
years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997. The table includes information on
the Company's Treasurer, Philip C. Modder, and its former Chief Executive
Officer, James L. Wilson, (collectively, the "Named Executive Officers"). No
other current executive officer earned more than $100,000 in salary and bonus in
1999.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Annual Compensation Long-Term Compensation
Securities
Name and Other Annual Underlying LTIP Other
Principal Position Year Salary Compensation Options/ Layouts Compensation
SARs (#)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Philip C. Modder, Chairman 1999 $125,000 $17,000(1) 128,454 -0- $ -0-
and President 1998 $175,000 $17,000(1) 52,538 -0- $ -0-
1997 $175,000 $17,000(1) 48,807 -0- $ -0-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
James L. Wilson, Chief 1999 $125,000 $17,000(1) 128,454 -0- $ -0-
Executive Officer 1998 $175,000 $17,000(1) 52,538 -0- $ -0-
1997 $175,000 $17,000(1) 42,671 -0- $ -0-
</TABLE>
(1) Includes Term Life Insurance premiums and automobile allowances of $10,800
to Messrs. Modder and Wilson.
The following table shows information concerning options granted to Named
Executive Officers during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Option / SAR Grants in Last Fiscal Year
Number of Securities % of Total Options/SAR's Exercise or Expiration
Underlying Options/ Granted to Employees in Base Price Date
Name SAR's Granted Fiscal Year ($/Share)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Philip Modder 128,454 50% $1.25 6/30/2009
James Wilson 128,454 50% $1.25 6/30/2009
</TABLE>
The following table shows information concerning option exercises and year- end
option values for options held by the Named Executive Officers.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises in Last Fiscal Year
and Fiscal Year-End Option SAR Values
Number of
Securities Value of
Underlying Unexercised
Unexercised In-the-Money
Options/SAR's Options/SAR's
at FY-End at FY-End
Shares Acquired Exercisable/ Exercisable/
Name on Exercise Value Realized Unexercisable Unexercisable
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Philip Modder -0- -0- 490,000 / 0 $-0-(1)
James Wilson -0- -0- 416,191 / 0 $-0-(1)
</TABLE>
(1) Average option exercise price was $.52 per share. There is no market for
the Company's Common Stock, and any shares issued upon exercise of the
options would have been restricted under the Securities Act.
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
Philip C. Modder has an Employment Agreement with Southern Security dated June
11, 1992 as amended June 30, 1997 (as so amended, the "Employment Agreement").
The Employment Agreement provided that Modder would serve as Southern Security's
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. By order of the Board of
Directors of Southern Security on February 14, 2000 and subsequently approved by
bank regulators, Mr. Modder's position was changed to Treasurer.
The Employment Agreement provides that Mr. Modder shall serve for a five year
term from June 11, 1997, except if Southern Security does not deliver written
notice to the respective executive at least six months prior to the end of the
term it shall automatically renew for an additional five year term. As currently
in effect, the Employment Agreement provides for the following compensation to
the executive: (1) Southern Security will pay a base salary of $125,000 per
year, subject to annual increase by the greater of the change in the Consumer
Price Index ("CPI") or 5%, and a bonus equal to 2.5% of the pre-tax net income
of Southern Security; (2) If Southern Security acquires the assets of any
existing financial institution, it will pay a bonus equal to 0.20% of the gross
assets for each such transaction; (3) During the term of the agreements and
beginning on July 1, 1997, Southern Security will make ten semi-annual grants of
options to Modder to purchase Class A Voting Common Stock. Each option will be
exercisable for a period of ten years following the date of grant and will
permit the purchase of 23,865 shares at 100% of market value on the date of
grant. Southern Security has agreed that the options granted under the agreement
on July 1, 1997, January 1, 1998, July 1, 1998, January 1, 1999 (which grant was
postponed until June 30, 1999), July 1, 1999, and January 1, 2000 will be
exercisable at the prices at which shares were offered in private placements on
or about the date of grant; (4) If permitted by law and in accordance with
applicable federal and state regulations, Southern Security will make loans to
Modder equal to the exercise price of options granted under the agreements at
interest rates not greater than prime plus 1% with a term of not less than 30
months; (5) If any of the options granted under the agreements is not an
"incentive stock option" under the Internal Revenue Code, Southern Security will
reimburse any taxes the executive is required to pay by reason thereof;(6)
Southern Security will pay disability insurance premiums for coverage providing
for benefits in the amount of 60% of the executive's total annual compensation,
subject to cost of living adjustments equal to the lesser of the change in the
CPI or 12% per annum; (7) Southern Security will pay premiums for a Whole Life
insurance policy with a $1,750,000 death benefit, plus reimbursement of any
income taxes the executive is required to pay as a result of payment of the
premiums on the policy; (8) Southern Security will pay an automobile allowance
of $900 per month, adjusted annually in accordance with the CPI plus sales
taxes, insurance and operating costs of the auto; (9) Southern Security will pay
for comprehensive medical and dental insurance for the executive.
TERMINATION PAYMENTS
The Employment Agreement contains provisions for additional compensation to the
executive or his legal representatives in the event of termination, including:
(1) if the Employment Agreement terminates for any reason, all options provided
for thereunder become fully vested and exercisable for a period of ten years
from the date of such termination; (2) if an Employment Agreement is terminated
for any reason other than death or permanent disability, Southern Security will
pay for the executive's comprehensive medical and dental insurance for two years
following the date of termination; (3) in the event of the death or permanent
disability of the executive, the executive's annual compensation shall be paid
to him or his legal representatives for a period of 12 months following
termination; (4) in the event of a Change of Control of Southern Security
(defined to include the acquisition of 20% or more of the combined voting power
or Southern Security's outstanding stock after the date of the agreement, a
change in the majority of the Board of Directors of Southern Security in
connection with a business combination, sale of assets or related transaction),
if the executive terminates the agreement on 60 days written notice he shall
receive a lump sum payment of 200% of his total annual compensation for the
preceding 12 months; and (5) upon 60 days written notice before termination by
the executive, the executive shall receive a lump sum payment of 200% of his
annual compensation for the preceding 12 months together with continuation of
employee benefits for the periods described above.
Mr. James L. Wilson voluntarily resigned as a Director of Southern Security
Bank, as a Director and Officer of Southern Security Bank Corporation on
February 11, 2000. Subject to regulatory approval Mr. Wilson will receive: (a)
the amount of $151,508 in full payment of all accrued and unpaid salary and
benefits (including business expenses, etc.) through January 31, 2000 within 10
days after receipt by the Corporation of the proceeds of a private placement for
additional equity of $2,550,000 that is being raised through a private
placement. It is anticipated that such funding will be completed by March 31,
2000, (b) an additional $180,000 as full and final settlement of all obligations
under his Employment Agreement dated June 11, 1992, as amended. Such amount will
be payable at the rate of $10,000 per month for 18 months beginning on January
2, 2001, and (c) the Company will pay him the amount of $43,168 at the same time
as (a) above for a waiver of all rights to existing and future stock options.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
At present the Company does not compensate any of its directors for their
services to the Company as directors, although they may do so in the future,
subject to applicable regulatory approval. The Company may reimburse its
directors for their costs incurred for attending meetings of the Board of
Directors. The Board has created a Compensation Committee which will be
responsible for negotiating any future Employment agreements, their amendments,
and stock option plans. This committee will present for review and approval to
the full board of directors a proposed employment agreement for Mr. Connell. It
is not anticipated that Mr. Partridge will receive an employment agreement and
would be subject to compensation in the future on the same basis as other
Company directors.
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ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial
ownership of the Company's Common Stock as of March 24, 2000, by each person
known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of all
Classes of the Company's voting securities.
Name and Address of Number of % of Outstanding
Beneficial Owner Shares Shares
---------------- ------ ------
Philip C. Modder
3475 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33021 1,202,847 (2) 12.7%
James L. Wilson
3475 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33021 1,088,036 (3) 11.5%
(1) Based on information supplied by the persons indicated.
(2) Includes options to purchase 489,957 shares that are exercisable within 60
days, and 67,511 shares owned by Mr. Modder's wife.
(3) Includes options to purchase 416,191 shares that are exercisable within 60
days, 40,844 shares owned by Mr. Wilson's wife, 13,334 shares owned by Mrs.
Wilson as custodian for her children. Mr. Wilson has agreed as part of his
Termination to sell his options to the Company (See EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS)
The following table sets forth information concerning the beneficial ownership
of the Company's Common Stock beneficially owned by each director of the
Company, by each executive officer of the Company named in the compensation
table, and by all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group, as
of March 24, 2000.
Shares of Class A Percent (%) of
Name (1) Common Stock Class
- -------- ------------ ------
Harold L. Connell 0 0.0%
Philip C. Modder 1,202,847 (2) 12.7%
James L. Wilson 1,088,036 (2) 11.5%
Eugene J. Strasser 383,060 (3) 4.0%
Harold C. Friend 287,708 (6) 3.0%
Robert D. Butler, Jr. 41,891 (4) 0.4%
Timothy S. Butler 449,675 (7) 4.7%
G. Carleton Marlowe 355,598 (5) 3.8%
All directors & executive
officers as a group (8 persons) 3,808,815 40.2%
(1) The business address of each of the persons identified above is at Southern
Security Bank Corporation, P.O. Box 6699, Hollywood, Florida 33081-6699.
(2) See footnotes to preceding table.
(3) Includes 272,620 shares owned by Eugene Strasser's wife and options to
purchase 100,841 shares that are exercisable within 60 days.
(4) Includes options to purchase 11,841 shares that are exercisable within 60
days.
(5 Includes 353,934 shares owned by The Marlow Family Ltd. Partnership
(6) Includes options to purchase 19,953 shares that are exercisable within 60
days, 40,998 shares owned by Mr. Friends' wife, and 94,258 shares owned by
Mr. Friend as custodian for his children.
(7) Includes 83,334 shares owned by a trust to which Mr. Butler has sole voting
and investment power and options to purchase 134,174 shares that are
exercisable within 60 days.
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ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
The Company currently owes $100,000 to a trust affiliated with Jack E. Butler,
who is the father of Timothy S. Butler and the uncle of Robert D. Butler, Jr.
who are directors of the Company, pursuant to the terms of a note that bears
interest at the rate of 8% per annum payable quarterly (the "Butler Note"). The
Butler Note was issued on December 29, 1993 and matures every six months, when
it is automatically renewed unless the trust notifies the Company of its
intention to call the note 60 days prior to such maturity date. The next
maturity date of the Butler Note is on June 30, 2000.
As of December 31, 1999, the Company owed $134,000 to Philip C. Modder and
$139,000 to James L. Wilson for unpaid back wages and benefits.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of this report.
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Southern Security Financial
Corporation and Southern Security Bank Corporation, dated October 31, 1997 (1)
2.2 Certificate of Merger of Southern Security Bank Corporation into Southern
Security Financial Corporation, under Florida law, dated November 10, 1997 (1)
2.3 Articles of Merger of Southern Security Bank Corporation into Southern
Security Financial Corporation, under Florida law, dated November 12, 1997 (1)
3.(i) Articles of Incorporation
(a) Certificate of Incorporation of Southern Security Bank Corporation,
dated October 3, 1996 (2)
(b) Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of
Southern Security Bank Corporation, dated January 17, 1998 (2)
(c) Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of
Southern Security Financial Corporation, dated November 12, 1997
(changing name to Southern Security Bank Corporation (1)
(d) Certificate of Amendment of Incorporation of Southern
Security Bank Corporation dated December 21, 1999 - filed herewith
(ii) By-laws of the registrant (3)
4.1 Stock Certificate for Class A Common Stock (3)
9.0 Voting Trust Agreement - N/A
10.1 Executive Employment Agreement of Philip C. Modder, dated June 11, 1992,
together with Amendment No.1thereto (3) *
10.2 Executive Employment Agreement of James L. Wilson, dated June 11, 1992,
together with Amendment No. 1 thereto (3) *
10.3 Minutes of Meeting of June 6, 1997, of the Board of Directors of the
registrant relating to modification of the compensation arrangements for
Philip C. Modder and James L. Wilson (3) *
10.4 Agreements between Southern Security Bank Corporation and the Federal
Reserve Bank of Atlanta, dated February 13, 1995 (4)
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10.5 Agreements, dated June 30, 1999, between Philip C. Modder and Southern
Security Bank Corporation, concerning compensation under his Employment
Agreement (5)
10.7 Termination Agreement with James L. Wilson, dated February 11, 2000 - filed
herewith.
10.6 Agreements, dated June 30, 1999, between James L. Wilson and Southern
Security Bank Corporation, concerning compensation under his Employment
Agreement (5)
11.0 Statement of Computation of Per Share Earnings - N/A
13.0 Annual Report to security holders for the last fiscal year - N/A
15.0 Letter on Unaudited Interim Financial Information - N/A
16.0 Letter re change of Certifying Accountant - N/A
17.0 Letter re change in accounting principles - N/A
18.0 Letter re change in accounting principles - N/A
19.0 Reports furnished to security holders - N/A
21.0 Subsidiaries of the Registrant - filed herewith (3)
22.0 Published report re matters submitted to vote - N/A
23.0 Consent of experts and counsel - N/A
24.0 Power of attorney - N/A
27.0 Financial Data Schedule - filed herewith.
99.0 Additional Exhibits - N/A
(1) Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K of the registrant on November 25, 1997.
(2) Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-SB of the registrant filed on July 1997.
(3) Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-SB of the registrant filed on April 2, 1998.
(4) Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-SB/A of the registrant filed on June 10,
1998.
(5) Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-QSB of the registrant filed on August
16, 1999.
* Management compensation plan or arrangement.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. The following reports on Form 8-K were filed during the
period covered by this report:
None
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act, the
registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
SOUTHERN SECURITY BANK CORPORATION
March 28, 2000 By: s/ Harold L. Connell
Name: Harold L. Connell
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated;
Signature Title Date
- --------- ----- ----
(i) Principal Executive Officer: Chief Executive Officer March 28, 2000
s/ Harold L. Connell
- ---------------------
Harold L. Connell
(ii) Principal Accounting and Vice President March 28, 2000
Financial Officer: And Secretary
(chief financial officer)
s/ Floyd D. Harper
- ---------------------
Floyd D. Harper
(iii) Directors:
s/Harold L. Connell Chairman of the Board March 28, 2000
- ---------------------
Harold L. Connell
s/Philip C. Modder Director March 28, 2000
- ---------------------
Philip C. Modder
s/Timothy S. Butler Director March 28, 2000
- ---------------------
Timothy S. Butler
s/Harold C. Friend Director March 28, 2000
- ---------------------
Harold C. Friend
s/Robert D. Butler Director March 28, 2000
- ---------------------
Robert D. Butler
s/Eugene J. Strasser Director March 28, 2000
- ---------------------
Eugene J. Strasser
s/G. Carleton Marlowe Director March 28, 2000
- ---------------------
G. Carleton Marlowe
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EXHIBIT INDEX
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Southern Security Financial
Corporation and Southern Security Bank Corporation, dated October 31, 1997 (1)
2.2 Certificate of Merger of Southern Security Bank Corporation into Southern
Security Financial Corporation, under Florida law, dated November 10, 1997 (1)
2.3 Articles of Merger of Southern Security Bank Corporation into Southern
Security Financial Corporation, under Florida law, dated November 12, 1997 (1)
3.(i) Articles of Incorporation
(a) Certificate of Incorporation of Southern Security Bank Corporation,
dated October 3, 1996 (2)
(b) Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Southern
Security Bank Corporation, dated January 17, 1998 (2)
(c) Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Southern
Security Financial Corporation, dated November 12, 1997 (changing name to
Southern Security Bank Corporation (1)
(d) Certificate of Amendment of Incorporation of Southern Security
Bank Corporation dated December 21, 1999 - filed herewith
(ii) By-laws of the registrant (3)
4.1 Stock Certificate for Class A Common Stock (3)
9.0 Voting Trust Agreement - N/A
10.1 Executive Employment Agreement of Philip C. Modder, dated June 11, 1992,
together with Amendment No.1 thereto (3) *
10.2 Executive Employment Agreement of James L. Wilson, dated June 11, 1992,
together with Amendment No. 1 thereto (3) *
10.3 Minutes of Meeting of June 6, 1997, of the Board of Directors of the
registrant relating to modification of the compensation arrangements for
Philip C. Modder and James L. Wilson (3) *
10.4 Agreements between Southern Security Bank Corporation and the Federal
Reserve Bank of Atlanta, dated February 13, 1995 (4)
10.5 Agreements, dated June 30, 1999, between Philip C. Modder and Southern
Security Bank Corporation, concerning compensation under his Employment
Agreement (5)
10.6 Agreements, dated June 30, 1999, between James L. Wilson and Southern
Security Bank Corporation, concerning compensation under his Employment
Agreement (5)
10.7 Termination Agreement with James L. Wilson, dated February 11, 2000 - filed
herewith.
11.0 Statement of Computation of Per Share Earnings - N/A
13.0 Annual Report to security holders for the last fiscal year - N/A
15.0 Letter on Unaudited Interim Financial Information - N/A
16.0 Letter re change of Certifying Accountant - N/A
17.0 Letter re change in accounting principles - N/A
19.0 Reports furnished to security holders - N/A
21.0 Subsidiaries of the Registrant - filed herewith (3)
22.0 Published report re matters submitted to vote - N/A
23.0 Consent of experts and counsel - N/A
24.0 Power of attorney - N/A
27.0 Financial Data Schedule - filed herewith.
99.0 Additional Exhibits - N/A
(1) Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K of the registrant on November 25, 1997.
(2) Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-SB of the registrant filed on July 1997.
(3) Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-SB of the registrant filed on April 2, 1998.
(4) Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-SB/A of the registrant filed on June 10,
1998.
(5) Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-QSB of the registrant filed on August 16,
1999.
* Management compensation plan or arrangement.
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EXHIBIT 3(i)(d)
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
SOUTHERN SECURITY BANK CORPORATION
Under Section 242 of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
Southern Security Bank Corporation, a corporation organized and existing
under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the
"Corporation"), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY:
1. The Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation shall be amended as
follows:
An Article TWELFTH shall be added to the Corporation's Certificate of
Incorporation which shall read in its entirety as follows:
TWELFTH. (1) The number of directors constituting the entire Board of
Directors shall be fixed from time to time exclusively by resolution passed by a
majority of the whole Board of Directors, which shall in no event cause the term
of any incumbent director to be shortened or cause a decrease in the number of
classes of directors except as required by law. The Board of Directors shall be
divided into three classes, designated Classes I, II and III, which shall be as
nearly equal in number as possible. Initially, directors of Class I shall be
elected to hold office for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders
in 2000, directors of Class II shall be elected to hold office for a term
expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2001, and directors of Class
III shall be elected to hold office for a term expiring at the annual meeting of
stockholders in 2002. At each annual meeting of stockholders following the
initial classification and election, the respective successors of each class
shall be elected for three-year terms.
(2) Newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the number
of directors and any vacancies on the Board of Directors resulting from death,
resignation, disqualification, removal or other cause shall be filled by the
vote of the Board of Directors; and if the number of directors then in office is
less than a quorum, then newly-created directorships and vacancies shall be
filled by the vote of a majority of the remaining directors then in office. When
the Board of Directors fills a vacancy, the director chosen to fill the vacancy
shall be of the same class as the director he or she succeeds and shall hold
office for the term of a director or that class and until his or her successor
shall have been elected and qualified.
(3) In addition to any requirements of law and any other provisions of this
Certificate or Incorporation (and not withstanding the fact that a lesser
percentage may be specified by law or this Certificate of Incorporation), the
affirmative vote of the holders of 66 2/3% or more of the combined voting power
of the then outstanding shares of all classes and series of stock of the
Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting
together as a single class, shall be required to amend, alter or repeal, or
adopt any provision inconsistent with, this Article TWELFTH of the this
Certificate of Incorporation. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this
Article TWELFTH, the Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter or repeal
any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now
or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders
herein are subject to this reservation.
2. The Board of Directors of the Corporation duly adopted a resolution
setting forth the amendment set forth above, declaring its advisability and
directing that the amendment be considered at the next annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Corporation entitled to vote in respect thereof. The
amendment has been duly adopted by vote of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding stock entitled to vote thereon and a majority of outstanding stock
of each class entitled to vote thereon as class, in accordance with Section
242(b) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate to be
signed by James L. Wilson, its Chief Executive Officer, and Floyd D. Harper, its
Secretary, this 21st day of December, 1999.
SOUTHERN SECURITY BANK CORPORATION
By: s/James L. Wilson
EXHIBIT 10.7
James L. Wilson February 11, 2000
Post Office Box 520
Boca Raton, FL 33429
Subject: Resignation of James L. Wilson as a Director of Southern Security Bank
("Bank"), as a Director and Officer of Southern Security Bank Corporation
("Corporation") and termination of Employment Agreement.
Dear Mr. Wilson:
This letter sets forth certain terms and conditions relating to James L.
Wilson's (Wilson) resignation as a Director of Southern Security Bank ("Bank"),
as a Director and Officer of Southern Security Bank Corporation ("Corporation"),
and termination of Wilson's Employment Agreement.
h. Wilson will receive the amount of $151,508 in full payment of all
accrued and unpaid salary and benefits (including business expenses,
etc.) through January 31, 2000 within 10 days after receipt by the
Corporation of the private placement for additional equity of
$2,550,000 that is being raised through a private placement. It is
anticipated that such funding shall be completed by March 31, 2000.
i. Wilson will receive an additional $180,000 as full and final
settlement of all obligations under Wilson's Employment Agreement
dated June 11, 1992, as amended, copies of which are attached. Such
amount shall be payable at the rate of $10,000 per month for 18 months
beginning on January 2, 2001.
j. The Corporation shall pay Wilson the amount of $43,168 at the same
time as (1.) above for a waiver of all rights to existing and future
options attached hereto as Schedule A. It is agreed that these are all
the options Wilson have and/or are entitled to, for Wilson's
participation as a Director, Officer and a shareholder of the
Corporation and/or the Bank.
The Corporation shall present this document to its Board of Directors at
its meeting on February 14, 2000 for its approval; submit it to its Counsel for
legal review; and submit it to the proper Regulatory Authority for their review
and approval, if necessary. The attached resignation shall be effective
immediately. The Board will immediately notify Wilson of such action and shall
proceed to obtain such approvals as soon as possible.
s/Philip C. Modder
Southern Security Bank Corporation
3475 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
Accepted by James L. Wilson
s/James L. Wilson
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