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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 28, 2015)

Filed October 28, 2015For Securities:FCNCAFCNCPFCNCBFCNCOFCNCN

Summary

First Citizens Bancshares Inc /DE/ (FCNCA) filed an 8-K on October 28, 2015, primarily announcing its third-quarter 2015 financial results via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). While specific financial metrics are not detailed in the 8-K itself, the filing indicates that investors can refer to the press release for comprehensive operational and financial condition updates for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. Additionally, the company disclosed the establishment of a Rule 10b5-1 stock trading plan, authorized by its Board of Directors. This plan allows for the repurchase of up to 200,000 shares of Class A common stock over a one-year period, commencing November 1, 2015, and ending October 31, 2016. This buyback program signals management's confidence in the company's valuation and aims to potentially enhance shareholder value.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q3 2015 financial results via press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 2The press release contains detailed information on the company's results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.
  • 3Establishment of a Rule 10b5-1 stock trading plan approved by the Board of Directors.
  • 4The trading plan allows for the repurchase of up to 200,000 shares of Class A common stock.
  • 5The stock repurchase period spans from November 1, 2015, to October 31, 2016.
  • 6The company included standard forward-looking statement disclosures, cautioning about risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the company's Q3 2015 financial results. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific details on earnings, revenue, and other financial performance metrics.

The Rule 10b5-1 stock trading plan allows First Citizens Bancshares to repurchase its Class A common stock in an orderly manner, subject to specific guidelines. This often signals management's belief that the stock is undervalued and can be a way to return capital to shareholders.

The plan authorizes the repurchase of up to 200,000 shares of the company's Class A common stock.

The stock repurchases under the plan can occur from November 1, 2015, through October 31, 2016.