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These excerpts taken from the BNCN 10-K filed Mar 17, 2009. PART II
The Companys common stock is listed in the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol BNCN. Scott & Stringfellow, Inc., Morgan Keegan, Sandler ONeill & Partners, L.P., Raymond James & Associates, Howe Barnes, McKinnon and Company, and Monroe Securities are the market makers in the Companys stock. Wachovia Securities is not a market maker; however, they do attempt to match-up buyers and sellers through their local offices. See table 19 for certain market and market and dividend information for the last two fiscal years. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had approximately 1383 shareholders of record not including persons or entities whose stock is held in nominee or street name and by various banks and brokerage firms. See ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Supervision and Regulation above for regulatory restrictions which limit the ability of the Bank to pay dividends. The Company has paid seven annual cash dividends, with the most recent being a cash dividends of $0.20 per share of common stock on March 10, 2007. In 2008, the Company began paying quarterly dividends, with the last being a cash dividend of $0.05 paid on February 20, 2009. There were no purchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any affiliated purchases (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of the Companys common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2008. The maximum amount of shares that may be purchased in the stock repurchase program will be limited to 10% of the outstanding common stock. As of December 31, 2008, the maximum of stock able to be purchased by the Company amounted to 735,003 shares, with 232,838 shares repurchased. The information required to be disclosed under Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans is presented in Item 12 of this Form 10-K.
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On December 5, 2008, we sold 31,260 shares of our Senior Preferred Stock to the UST pursuant to the CPP. While any Senior Preferred Stock is outstanding, we may pay dividends on our common stock, provided that all accrued and unpaid dividends for all past dividend periods on the Senior Preferred Stock are fully paid. Prior to the third anniversary of the USTs purchase of the Senior Preferred Stock, unless the Senior Preferred Stock has been redeemed or the UST has transferred all of the Senior Preferred Stock to third parties, the consent of the UST will be required for us to increase our common stock dividend from its current quarterly amount of $0.05 per share. PART III
Directors and Executive Officers. The information concerning the Companys directors and executive officers required by this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year.
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance. The information concerning compliance with the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act by our directors, officers, and ten percent shareholders required by this Item 10 is incorporated by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year. Code of Ethics. The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that is applicable to all of its directors, officers and employees, including its principal executive and senior financial officers, as required by Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and applicable SEC rules. A copy of the Companys Code of Business conduct and Ethics adopted by the Companys Board of Directors may be found on the Banks website: www.bankofnc.com. In the event that the Company makes any amendment to, or grants any waivers of, a provision of its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to the principal executive officer or senior financial officer that requires disclosure under applicable SEC rules, the Company intends to disclose such amendment or waiver by filing a Form 8-K with the SEC.
The information concerning compensation and other matters required by this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year.
The information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management required by the Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year. This excerpt taken from the BNCN 10-K filed Mar 17, 2008. PART III
Directors and Executive Officers. The information concerning the Companys directors and executive officers required by this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year. Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance. The information concerning compliance with the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act by our directors, officers, and ten percent shareholders required by this Item 10 is incorporated by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year. Code of Ethics. The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that is applicable to all of its directors, officers and employees, including its principal executive and senior financial officers, as required by Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and applicable SEC rules. A copy of the Companys Code of Business conduct and Ethics adopted by the Companys Board of Directors is attached as Exhibit 14. In the event that the Company makes any amendment to, or grants any waivers of, a provision of its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to the principal executive officer or senior financial officer that requires disclosure under applicable SEC rules, the Company intends to disclose such amendment or waiver by filing a Form 8-K with the SEC.
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The information concerning compensation and other matters required by this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year.
The information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management required by the Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year. This excerpt taken from the BNCN 10-K filed Apr 2, 2007. PART III
Directors and Executive Officers. The information concerning the Companys directors and executive officers required by this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year. Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance. The information concerning compliance with the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act by our directors, officers, and ten percent shareholders required by this Item 10 is incorporated by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year. Code of Ethics. The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that is applicable to all of its directors, officers and employees, including its principal executive and senior financial officers, as required by Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and applicable SEC rules. A copy of the Companys Code of Business conduct and Ethics adopted by the Companys Board of Directors is attached as Exhibit 14. In the event that the Company makes any amendment to, or grants any waivers of, a provision of its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to the principal executive officer or senior financial officer that requires disclosure under applicable SEC rules, the Company intends to disclose such amendment or waiver by filing a Form 8-K with the SEC.
The information concerning compensation and other matters required by this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year.
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The information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management required by the Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference from the Companys definitive proxy statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the Companys fiscal year. | EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:
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