SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO
SCHEDULE 13E-3
RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT
(PURSUANT TO SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934)
TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)
Common Stock, $.10 par value
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(Title of Class of Securities)
895452 10 0
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(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Robert L. Savage
Tri-County Bancorp, Inc.
2201 Main Street
Torrington, Wyoming 82240 (307) 532-2111
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and
Communications on Behalf of the Person(s) Filing Statement)
This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):
a. [ ] The filing of solicitation materials or an
information statement subject to Regulation 14A,
Regulation 14C or Rule 13e-3(c) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
b. [ ] The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act
of 1993.
c. [X] A tender offer.
d. [ ] None of the above.
Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information
statement referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies: [ ]
CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
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Transaction Valuation* Amount of filing fee
$4,382,000 $876.40
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*For purposes of calculating the filing fee only. This assumes the
purchase of 313,000 shares of common stock of the Issuer at the maximum
tender offer price per share of $14.00. The amount of the filing fee,
calculated in accordance with Regulation 240.0-11 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, equals 1/50th of one percentum of the value of
the shares to be purchased.
[X] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule
0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting
fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by
registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the
date of its filing.
Amount Previously Paid: 876.40 Filing Party: Tri-County Bancorp, Inc.
Form or Registration No.: Schedule 13E-4 Date Filed: October 20, 1998
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This Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13E-3 amends and supplements the
Schedule 13E-3 filed October 20, 1998 and amended on October 23, 1998 and
November 23, 1998 filed by Tri-County Bancorp, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (the
"Company") in connection with the issuer tender offer to be made by the Company
to its stockholders to purchase up to 313,000 shares of its outstanding Common
Stock, par value $0.10 per share (the "Shares") at prices of not greater than
$14.00 nor less than $11.00 per Share net to the Seller in cash, upon the terms
and subject to the conditions set forth in the Company's Offer to Purchase,
dated October 23, 1998 (the "Offer to Purchase") and in the accompanying Letter
of Transmittal, which together constitute the "Offer," copies of which are filed
as Exhibits (d)(1) and (d)(2) hereto, respectively. Unless otherwise indicate,
all references in this Statement are to the Offer to Purchase.
The cross-reference sheet below is being supplied pursuant to General
Instruction F to Schedule 13E-3 and shows the location in the Schedule 13E-4
filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission concurrently
herewith required to be included in response to the items of this Statement. The
information in such Schedule 13E-4 is hereby expressly incorporated herein by
reference. A copy of such Schedule 13E-4 of the Company (excluding exhibits) is
attached hereto as Exhibit (f)(1).
CROSS REFERENCE SHEET
Item in Location in
Schedule 13E-3 Schedule 13E-4
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Item 1(a) Item 1(a)
Item 1(b) Item 1(b)
Item 1(c) Item 1(c)
Item 1(d) *
Item 1(e) *
Item 1(f) *
Item 2 Item 1(d)
Item 3 *
Item 4 *
Item 5 Item 3
Item 6 Item 2
Item 7 Item 3
Item 8 *
Item 9 *
Item 10(a) *
Item 10(b) Item 4
Item 11 Item 5
Item 12 *
Item 13 *
Item 14 Item 7
Item 15(a) *
Item 15(b) Item 6
Item 16 Item 8
Item 17 Separately included herewith
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* This Item is inapplicable or the answer thereto is in the negative.
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17. Material to be filed as Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b)(1) Opinion of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. dated October 23, 1998 delivered to
the Board of Directors and the Special Committee of the Board (the "Special
Committee") (See Annex I to Exhibit (d)(1) included herein)***
(b)(2) Report of Charles Webb & Company, a division of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods,
Inc.***
(c) Not applicable
(d)(1) Offer to Purchase dated October 23, 1998
(d)(2) Letter of Transmittal**
(d)(3) Notice of Guaranteed Delivery**
(d)(4) Letter from Securities Dealers, Commercial Banks and Trust Companies to their
Clients**
(d)(5) Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Nominees*
(d)(6) Letter to Stockholders dated October 23, 1998 from Robert L. Savage, President
and Chief Executive Officer of the Company*
(d)(7) Letter to Participants in the Tri-County Federal Savings Bank Employee Stock
Ownership Plan*
(d)(8) Question and Answer Brochure*
(e) Not applicable
(f)(1) Schedule 13E-4 of the Company dated October 20, 1998 (excluding exhibits)*
(f)(2) Press Release issued by the Company on October 20, 1998*
(f)(3) Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13E-4 of the Company dated October 23, 1998
(excluding exhibits)**
(f)(4) Press Release issued by the Company on October 20, 1998 (re: 3rd quarter
earnings)**
(f)(5) Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13E-4 of the Company dated November 23, 1998
(excluding exhibits)***
(f)(6) Form of Press Release issued by the Company dated November 23, 1998 (re:
extension of Offer)***
(f)(7) Form of Press Release issued by the Company on December 8, 1998.
(f)(8) Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13E-4 dated December 8, 1998 (excluding
exhibits).
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* Previously filed on October 20, 1998 with Schedule 13E-3.
** Previously filed on October 23, 1998 with Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13E-3.
***Previously filed on November 23, 1998 with Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13E-3.
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SIGNATURE
After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify
that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: December 8, 1998 Tri-County Bancorp, Inc.
By: /s/ Robert L. Savage
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Name: Robert L. Savage
Title: President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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(a) Not applicable.
(b)(1) Opinion of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. dated October 23, 1998 delivered to the
Board of Directors and the Special Committee of the Board (the "Special Committee")
(See Annex I to Exhibit (d)(1) included herein)***
(b)(2) Report of Charles Webb & Company, a division of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.***
(c) Not applicable
(d)(1) Offer to Purchase dated October 23, 1998
(d)(2) Letter of Transmittal**
(d)(3) Notice of Guaranteed Delivery**
(d)(4) Letter from Securities Dealers, Commercial Banks and Trust Companies to their
Clients**
(d)(5) Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Nominees*
(d)(6) Letter to Stockholders dated October 23, 1998 from Robert L. Savage, President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company*
(d)(7) Letter to Participants in the Tri-County Federal Savings Bank Employee Stock Ownership
Plan*
(d)(8) Question and Answer Brochure*
(e) Not applicable
(f)(1) Schedule 13E-4 of the Company dated October 20, 1998 (excluding exhibits)*
(f)(2) Press Release issued by the Company on October 20, 1998*
(f)(3) Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13E-4 of the Company dated October 23, 1998 (excluding
exhibits)**
(f)(4) Press Release issued by the Company on October 20, 1998 (re: 3rd quarter earnings)**
(f)(5) Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13E-4 of the Company dated November 23, 1998
(excluding exhibits)***
(f)(6) Form of Press Release issued by the Company dated November 23, 1998 (re: extension
of Offer)***
(f)(7) Form of Press Release issued by the Company on December 8, 1998.
(f)(8) Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13E-4 dated December 8, 1998 (excluding exhibits).
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* Previously filed on October 20, 1998.
** Previously filed on October 23, 1998.
*** Previously filed on November 23, 1998 with Amendment No. 2 to Schedule
13E-3.
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EXHIBIT 99.(f)(7)
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TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC. Contact: Robert L. Savage
Torrington, Wyoming President
(307) 532-2111
For Immediate Release
Tri-County Bancorp, Inc.
Share Repurchase Preliminary Results
Torrington, Wyoming -- December 8, 1998 (Nasdaq "TRIC") -- Tri-County
Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Tri-County Federal Savings Bank (the
"Bank") announced today that the "Modified Dutch Auction" self-tender offer
which commenced on October 23, 1998 expired at 5:00 p.m., Wyoming Time, December
7, 1998. Shareholders tendered approximately 341,143 shares (including shares
tendered pursuant to guarantees of delivery) or approximately 28.85% of the
common shares outstanding. It is expected that the purchase price will be $14.00
per share. The Company intends to purchase 313,000 shares, or approximately
91.75% of all shares tendered. All shares tendered above $14.00 per share and
shares not purchased due to proration will be promptly returned. The numbers and
prices set forth above are subject to verification in the final count, which is
not expected to be completed for several days.
It is expected that the Company will no longer be listed on the Nasdaq
SmallCap Market upon completion of the repurchases.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. assisted in the tender offer.
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EXHIBIT 99.(f)(8)
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO
SCHEDULE 13E-4
ISSUER TENDER OFFER STATEMENT
(PURSUANT TO SECTION 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934)
TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
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(Name of Person Filing Statement)
Common Stock, Par Value $0.10 per Share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
895452 10 0
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(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Robert L. Savage
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tri-County Bancorp, Inc.
2201 Main Street
Torrington, Wyoming 82240
(307) 532-2111
With Copies to:
Gregory A. Gehlmann, Esq.
Malizia, Spidi, Sloane & Fisch, P.C.
One Franklin Square
1301 K Street, N.W.
Suite 700 East
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 434-4674
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number
of Persons Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications
on Behalf of Persons Filing Statement)
October 20, 1998
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(Date Tender Offer First Published, Sent or Given to Security Holders)
CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
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Amount of
Transaction Valuation* Filing Fee
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$4,382,000 $876.40
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* For purposes of calculating fee only. Based on the Offer for 313,000 shares
at the maximum tender offer price per share of $14.00.
[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule
0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was
previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
number, or the form or schedule and the date of its filing.
Amount Previously Paid: 876.40 Filing Party: Tri-County Bancorp, Inc.
Form or Registration No.: Schedule 13E-4 Date Filed: October 20, 1998
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This Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13E-4 amends and supplements the Schedule
13E-4 filed October 20, 1998 and amended on October 23, 1998 and November 23,
1998 by Tri-County Bancorp, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (the "Company"),
relating to the tender offer to purchase up to 313,000 shares of common stock,
par value $0.10 per share (the "Shares"), at prices not greater than $14.00 nor
less than $11.00 per Share upon the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated October 23, 1998 (the "Offer to Purchase")
and the related Letter of Transmittal (which are herein collectively referred to
as the "Offer"). The Offer is being made to all holders of Shares, including
officers, directors and affiliates of the Company.
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Item 9. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
(a)(1) Form of Offer to Purchase dated October 23, 1998.***
(a)(2) Form of Letter of Transmittal.**
(a)(3) Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and
Other Nominees dated October 23, 1998.*
(a)(4) Form of Letter to Clients from Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust
Companies and Other Nominees dated October 23, 1998.**
(a)(5) Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.**
(a)(6) Form of Letter to Stockholders from the Chief Executive Officer of the Company
dated October 23, 1998.*
(a)(7) Form of press release issued by the Company dated October 20, 1998.*
(a)(8) Form of Letter to Participants in the Tri-County Federal Savings Bank Employee Stock
Ownership Plan dated October 23, 1998.*
(a)(9) Form of Question and Answer Brochure dated October 23, 1998.*
(a)(10) Form of Press Release issued by the Company dated October 20, 1998 (re: 3rd quarter
earnings).**
(a)(11) Form of Press Release issued by the Company dated November 23, 1998 (re: extension of
Offer).***
(a)(12) Form of Press Release issued by the Company dated December 8, 1998.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) Not applicable.
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* Previously filed on October 20, 1998 with Schedule 13E-4.
** Previously filed on October 23, 1998 with Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13E-4.
*** Previously filed on November 23 with Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13E-4.
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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.
Dated: December 8, 1998.
Tri-County Bancorp, Inc.
By: /s/ Robert L. Savage
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Name: Robert L. Savage
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
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INDEX OF EXHIBITS
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(a)(1) Form of Offer to Purchase dated October 23, 1998.***
(a)(2) Form of Letter of Transmittal.**
(a)(3) Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other
Nominees dated October 23, 1998.*
(a)(4) Form of Letter to Clients from Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust
Companies and Other Nominees dated October 23, 1998.**
(a)(5) Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.**
(a)(6) Form of Letter to Stockholders from the Chief Executive Officer of the Company dated
October 23, 1998.*
(a)(7) Form of press release issued by the Company dated October 20, 1998.*
(a)(8) Form of Letter to Participants in the Tri-County Federal Savings Bank Employee Stock
Ownership Plan dated October 23, 1998.*
(a)(9) Form of Question and Answer Brochure dated October 23, 1998.*
(a)(10) Form of Press Release issued by the Company on October 20, 1998 (re: 3rd quarter
earnings).**
(a)(11) Form of Press Release issued by the Company dated November 23, 1998 (re: extension
of Offer).***
(a)(12) Form of Press Release issued by the Company dated December 8, 1998.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) Not applicable.
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* Previously filed on October 20, 1998 with Schedule 13E-4.
** Previously filed on October 23, 1998 with Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13E-4.
*** Previously filed on November 23 with Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13E-4.
