North Carolina | 56-0939887 |
(State of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
200 West Second Street | |
Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 27101 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
ITEM 8.01 | Other Events |
On March 15, 2016, BB&T Corporation (“BB&T”) and National Penn Bancshares, Inc. (“National Penn”) issued a press release reminding National Penn security holders that (1) BB&T’s previously announced merger with National Penn (the “Merger”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 17, 2015, by and between National Penn and BB&T (the “Merger Agreement”), is expected to close on or about April 1, 2016, and (2) the election deadline for holders of National Penn common stock and certain National Penn equity awards to elect the form of consideration they wish to receive in the Merger, subject to the allocation and proration procedures set forth in the Merger Agreement, will be 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on March 30, 2016, unless extended. The election materials were mailed on or about February 29, 2016 to National Penn security holders of record as of the business day immediately prior to the mailing. Questions regarding the election materials may be directed to the information agent for the election, Georgeson Inc., at 877-278-4775. A copy of the press release containing the announcements is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. | |
ITEM 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit |
99.1 | Press Release dated March 15, 2016. |
BB&T CORPORATION | |
(Registrant) | |
By: /s/ Cynthia B. Powell | |
Cynthia B. Powell | |
Executive Vice President and Corporate Controller | |
(Principal Accounting Officer) |