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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 14, 1994
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WORTHEN BANKING CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Arkansas 1-8525 71-6066857
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
Worthen Bank Building, 200 West Capitol, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (501)-378-1521
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 14, 1994, Worthen Banking Corporation ("Registrant" or "WBC")
issued a news release announcing the resignation of Andrew Melton, executive
vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer. A copy of the October
14, 1994 news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99, which is incorporated in
this Current Report on Form 8-K by this reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(C) Exhibit Index
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99 News Release dated October 14, 1994. 4
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WORTHEN BANKING CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: October 26, 1994 /s/ Alan C. King
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Alan C. King,
Senior Vice President
and Chief Accounting Officer
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CONTACT: Kay Cook Exhibit 99
TELEPHONE: 501/378-1207
RELEASE DATE: Immediate
WORTHEN BANKING CORPORATION
NEWS RELEASE
LITTLE ROCK, AR, (October 14, 1994) --- Andrew Melton, executive vice
president, treasurer and chief financial officer of Worthen Banking
Corporation (ASE:WOR) today announced his resignation from Worthen.
Melton, who joined Worthen Banking Corporation in 1986, stated, "After
eight and a half years of participating in Worthen's recovery and return to
the premier financial institution in Arkansas, I feel it's time to move on to
other challenges. I am confident that the remaining management team at Worthen
will achieve a smooth transition to Boatmen's."
Worthen Banking Corporation announced on August 18, 1994, that it had
entered into an agreement in which Boatmen's Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:BOAT)
would acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Worthen Banking Corporation in
a one-to-one stock exchange transaction. The agreement with Boatmen's to
acquire Worthen is the culmination of the record of achievement compiled by
Worthen from substantial net losses incurred 1985 - 1987 to record profits
earned during the early 1990's.
Curt Bradbury, chairman and chief executive officer of Worthen Banking
Corporation, stated, "Andrew made significant contributions to the success of
our company. He was instrumental in the expansion of Worthen's presence
through acquisitions in the most vibrant economic markets of Arkansas. We wish
him the best in his future ventures."
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