UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*
TransFinancial Holdings, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
89365P106
(CUSIP Number)
Roy R. Laborde, 111 Tomahawk Point, Cleveland, MN 56017, (507) 931-
6284
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
March 23, 2000
(Date of Event which Requires Filing
of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G
to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D,
and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), Rule 13d-1(f) or
Rule 13d-1(g), check the following box [ ].
NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original
and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule
13d-7(b) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class
of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information
which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not
be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the
liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all
other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
(Continued on following page(s))
CUSIP No. 89365P106
1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON/
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (entities only)
Roy R. Laborde
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions)
2 (a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
3 SEC USE ONLY
4 SOURCE OF FUNDS (See Instructions)
PF
5 CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(d) or 2(e) [ ]
6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States Citizen
NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 170,950(1)
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
8 SHARED VOTING POWER
-0-
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
170,950(1)
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY REPORTING PERSON
170,950
12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [
x ]
(See Instructions)
13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
5.2
14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
IN
(1) Includes 13,150 shares issuable upon the exercise of presently exercisable
options.
This Statement on Schedule 13D (the "Statement") is being filed pursuant to
Rule 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange
Act").
ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER
The principal executive office of TransFinancial Holdings, Inc. (the
"Issuer") is located at 8245 Nieman Road, Suite 100, Lenexa, Kansas 66214. The
class of securities to which this Report relates is the Issuer's Common Stock,
$.01 par value per share (the "Common Stock").
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
Mr. Laborde's principal occupation is President of Amboy Grain, Inc.. His
business address is 111 Tomahawk Point, Cleveland, MN 56017. Mr. Laborde also
serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of the Issuer. He is a United States
citizen. During the last five years, Mr. Laborde has not been convicted in a
criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and similar misdemeanors), nor
has he been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body
of competent jurisdiction resulting in a judgment, decree or final order
enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject
to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to
such laws.
ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
On March 23, 2000, 100,900 shares of Common Stock owned by COLA
Acquisitions, Inc., a Kansas corporation ("COLA Acquisitions"), were returned to
Mr. Laborde in connection with the winding-up and dissolution of that entity.
These shares of Common Stock had been contributed by Mr. Laborde to COLA
Acquisitions in exchange for shares of the common stock of COLA Acquisitions.
COLA Acquisitions was formed by Timothy P. O'Neil, Mr. Laborde, and William D.
Cox in connection with an aborted attempt to acquire all of the outstanding
shares of Common Stock.
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF THE TRANSACTION
Mr. Laborde currently holds the shares of Common Stock as an investment.
Mr. Laborde is continuously evaluating the business and business prospects of
the Issuer. He may, subject to applicable securities and other laws, market
conditions and his assessment of the business prospects of the Issuer, acquire
additional shares of Common Stock from time to time through open market
purchases or otherwise. Alternatively, he may, subject to the same factors,
decide to dispose of shares of Common Stock currently owned by him.
In his capacity as Vice Chairman of the Board and Director of the Issuer,
Mr. Laborde may be presented with, and may consider, preliminary plans,
proposals and strategies that are suggested as ways to improve the performance
of the Issuer, increase stock price and maximize value for stockholders. To the
extent that any such plans, proposals or strategies do not involve Mr. Laborde
other than in his capacity as Vice Chairman of the Board and Director, they will
be reported, when required, by the Issuer in accordance with the Exchange Act.
Any plans or proposals involving Mr. Laborde personally, if they arise, will be
reported by Mr. Laborde at such time as is required under the Exchange Act.
Other than as discussed above, Mr. Laborde currently has no plans to
effect:
(a) any extraordinary corporate transaction, such as a merger,
reorganization or liquidation, involving the Issuer or any of its
subsidiaries;
(b) a sale or transfer of a material amount of the assets of the Issuer
or any of its subsidiaries;
(c) any change in the present Board of Directors or management of the
Issuer, including any change in the number or term of directors or the
filling of any vacancies of the Board of Directors;
(d) any material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy
of the Issuer;
(e) any other material change in the Issuer business or corporate
structure;
(f) any change in the Issuer's charter, by-laws or instruments
corresponding thereto or any other actions which may impede the
acquisition of control of the Issuer by any person;
(g) the delisting of any class of securities of the Issuer from a
national securities exchange or the ceasing to be authorized to be
quoted in an interdealer quotation system of a registered national
securities association;
(h) any class of equity securities of the Issuer becoming eligible for
termination of registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934; or
(i) any action similar to any of those enumerated above.
As mentioned above, Mr. Laborde may re-evaluate his investment in the Issuer.
Based on such re-evaluation, he may determine at a future date to change his
position with respect to any action enumerated in items (a) through (i) above.
ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
(a) Mr. Laborde beneficially owns 170,950 shares of Common Stock
(including 13,150 shares issuable upon the exercise of presently exercisable
options) constituting approximately 5.2 percent of the Common Stock
outstanding.
(b) Mr. Laborde has sole voting power with respect to 170,950 shares of Common
Stock referred to in paragraph (a) above. Mr. Laborde has sole investment power
with respect to 170,950 shares of Common Stock referred to in paragraph (a).
(c) On March 23, 2000, 100,900 shares of Common Stock owned by COLA
Acquisitions were returned to Mr. Laborde.
(d) Except as set forth herein, no other person is known to have the right to
receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from or the proceeds
from the sale of the securities.
(e) Not applicable.
ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDING OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO
SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
Except as otherwise disclosed in this Statement, Mr. Laborde has no
contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships with respect to
securities of the Issuer.
ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
None.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Date: April 3, 2000
/s/ Roy R. Laborde
Roy R. Laborde
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL
CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
