HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. — M&A Activity 2014

Mar 4, 2014

UNITED STATES

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) March 4, 2014

HOMETRUST BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	001-35593	45-5055422
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		Identification Number)

10 Woodfin Street, Asheville, North Carolina	28801
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (828) 259-3939

N/A

(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:

x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o 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 March 4, 2014, HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (“HomeTrust”), the parent company of HomeTrust Bank, and Bank of Commerce issued a joint press release announcing the execution of a definitive agreement under which HomeTrust Bank will acquire and combine with Bank of Commerce. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference is investor presentation material of HomeTrust relating to the transaction.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
99.1	Press Release dated March 4, 2014
99.2	Investor Presentation

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HOMETRUST BANCSHARES, INC. — /s/ Tony J. VunCannon
Tony J. VunCannon
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated March 4, 2014
99.2	Investor Presentation