First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. current report, 23 June 2011

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. on June 23, 2011. The report details a material definitive agreement regarding the ongoing merger with Greensburg Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary, Bank of Greensburg.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on a corporate transaction update.

Material Changes

On June 23, 2011, the company entered into an amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger originally dated October 22, 2010. The sole change was extending the termination date of the agreement from June 30, 2011, to July 8, 2011. No other terms of the Merger Agreement were altered.

Outlook and Management Commentary

Management confirmed that all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals to complete the merger have been received. The company expects to complete the merger no later than the new termination date of July 8, 2011.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the completion of the merger with Greensburg Bancshares, Inc. by July 8, 2011.
  • Confirm that no further amendments to the Merger Agreement are required.
  • Review the attached Exhibit 2.1 for the full text of the First Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger.