U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report
March 13, 1997
GOLDEN ISLES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Georgia
(State of Incorporation)
1-8662
(Commission File Number)
58-1756713
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
200 Plantation Chase
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(912) 638-0667
Item 5 Other Events
Attached at Item 7 is a press release reporting the
results of the March 11, 1997, Special Meeting of the
Shareholders of the Registrant.
Item 7 Financial Statements, Pro Forma
Financial Information and Exhibits
Exhibit 1 - Press Release of March 13, 1997
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.
GOLDEN ISLES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: March 13, 1997 By: /s/ J. Thomas Whelchel
J. Thomas Whelchel
Acting Chairman
EXHIBIT 1
GOLDEN ISLES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
200 Plantation Chase, St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
- - 912-638-0667
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 13, 1997
Contact: J. Thomas Whelchel
912-638-0667
Golden Isles Financial Holdings, Inc.
St. Simons Island, Georgia -
Golden Isles Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ Small Cap -
"GIFH") today announced the results of the special meeting of
shareholders held on March 11, 1997. The meeting was called by
Mr. Gregory S. Junkin, former Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Paul D.
Lockyer, former Chief Operating Officer, and Mr. Scott A. Junkin,
brother of Mr. Gregory S. Junkin, following the dismissal of Mr.
Junkin and Mr. Lockyer on October 17, 1996 from their respective
positions. The proposals presented to the shareholders were to
remove four directors, J. Thomas Whelchel, Michael D. Hodges, C.
Kermit Keenum, and L. McRee Harden or in lieu thereof, to increase
the Board from eight (8) to thirteen (13) members and fill those
vacancies with individuals named by Mr. Junkin. Both proposals
failed by a vote of 1,476,326 shares against the proposals to
689,544 shares for the proposals . The effect of the results is
that Mr. Junkin and Mr. Lockyer will not regain their previous
positions and present management will remain in place.
The company also announced earnings for 1996. For the year
ending December 31, 1996, the Company reported a loss of
$1,208,665 or $.52 per share. These results compare to earnings
for the year ending December 31, 1995, of $12,897 or $.01 per
share.
Acting Chairman, J. Thomas Whelchel, announced at the
meeting the Board's appreciation for the strong support of the
shareholders. After the meeting, he praised the determination of
the Board and the Shareholders for taking the decisive action
necessary to return the Company to profitability and to protect
the Company's capital from extraordinary risks. He also stated
the goals of the major restructuring of the Company and its
subsidiaries which have been or will be accomplished in the
immediate future to be:
* Promoting the GIFH's flagship subsidiary, The First Bank
of Brunswick, and continuing efforts to grow it as a profitable,
community bank serving the needs of Glynn County, and Southeast
Georgia;
* Restructuring the mortgage lending operation by
transferring it to The First Bank of Brunswick, and under the
bank's management, reducing the cost of operations and increasing
efficiency;
* Continuing the growth of GIFH's consumer lending
subsidiary, First Credit Service Corporation;
* Re-examining the Board's control over the management of
the company and its subsidiaries and strengthen appropriate checks
and balances so that previous management excesses are not
repeated; and
* Significantly reducing the size and costs associated
with the parent company.
Mr. Whelchel stated that he believes the future of the
Company is very good and a balance between growth and
profitability must be a major consideration of the Board of
Directors. The Board is committed to this end and is committed to
restoring the Company to its original concept.
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