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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 (Date of earliest event reported) December 3, 2004

Webster Financial Corporation.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   001-31486   06-1187536

 
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
Webster Plaza, Waterbury, Connecticut   06702

 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 578-2476


(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 


 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

     On December 3, 2004, Webster Financial Corporation (“Webster”) completed its acquisition of First City Bank (“First City”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 16, 2004, by and among Webster, Webster Bank, National Association (“Webster Bank”), and First City (the “Merger Agreement”). The Merger Agreement provided for the merger of First City with and into Webster Bank, with Webster Bank being the surviving corporation and continuing to be a wholly owned subsidiary of Webster.

     Webster’s press release, dated December 6, 2004, announcing the completion of the acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

             
(a)   Not Applicable.
           
(b)   Not Applicable.
           
(c)   Exhibits.
           
    99.1     Press release dated December 6, 2004.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

             
    WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION    
             
Date: December 6, 2004   By:     /s/ William J. Healy    
       
William J. Healy
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
   

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No.
  Description
 
   
99.1
  Press release dated December 6, 2004.

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