-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SAvvbZCUWiQYHaXR4SPYlsBY72JgH8y+AhJ/ZVDte5Bx0YEpbAUwPbGxOWqEBNt1 XtI2nsRidascOb8EnmToWA== 0001024739-98-001178.txt : 19981231 0001024739-98-001178.hdr.sgml : 19981231 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001024739-98-001178 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 19981230 GROUP MEMBERS: MALTA HEDGE FUND II, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: MALTA HEDGE FUND, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: MALTA PARTNERS II, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: MALTA PARTNERS, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: SANDLER O'NEILL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: SANDLER ONEILL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC GROUP MEMBERS: SOAM HOLDINGS, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: TERRY MALTESE SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SOUTHERN BANC CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000946453 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035] IRS NUMBER: 631146351 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-48433 FILM NUMBER: 98778128 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 221 S. 6TH STREET CITY: GADSDEN STATE: AL ZIP: 35901-4102 BUSINESS PHONE: 2055433860 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 221 S 6TH STREET CITY: GADSDEN STATE: AL ZIP: 35901-4102 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SANDLER ONEILL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001040762 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] IRS NUMBER: 133906061 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 712 FIFTH AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 BUSINESS PHONE: 2129741700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 712 FIFTH AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 SC 13D 1 SCHEDULE 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ___)* The Southern Banc Company, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, Par Value $.01 Per Share - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 84223310 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Mr. Terry Maltese, Sandler O'Neill Asset Management LLC, 712 Fifth Avenue - 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10019 (212) 974-1700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address, Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) December 21, 1998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ]. Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). Page 1 of 17 Pages Exhibit Index located on Page 16 - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 84223310 Page 2 of 17 Pages - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON SOAM Holdings, LLC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS* 00 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER 62,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 62,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 62,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* 00 ================================================================================ *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 (INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION. - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 84223310 Page 3 of 17 Pages - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Sandler O'Neill Asset Management, LLC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS* 00 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION New York - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER 62,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 62,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 62,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* 00 ================================================================================ *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 (INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION. - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 84223310 Page 4 of 17 Pages - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Malta Partners, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER 25,200 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 25,200 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 25,200 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 2.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN ================================================================================ *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 (INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION. - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 84223310 Page 5 of 17 Pages - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Malta Partners II, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER 10,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 10,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 10,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0.8% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN ================================================================================ *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 (INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION. - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 84223310 Page 6 of 17 Pages - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Malta Hedge Fund, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER 14,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 14,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 14,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 1.2% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN ================================================================================ *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 (INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION. - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 84223310 Page 7 of 17 Pages - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Malta Hedge Fund II, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER 12,800 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 12,800 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 12,800 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 1.0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* ================================================================================ *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 (INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION. - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 84223310 Page 8 of 17 Pages - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Terry Maltese - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS* 00 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED VOTING POWER 62,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 62,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 62,600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN ================================================================================ *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 (INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION. Item 1. Security and Issuer. The class of equity securities to which this statement relates is the common stock, par value $.01 per share ("Common Stock"), of The Southern Banc Company, Inc. (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation having its principal office at 221 South 6th Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901-4102. Item 2. Identity and Background. (a) This statement is being filed by (i) Sandler O'Neill Asset Management LLC, a New York limited liability company ("SOAM"), with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Malta Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MP"), Malta Hedge Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MHF"), Malta Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MPII"), and Malta Hedge Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MHFII"), (ii) SOAM Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Holdings"), with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII, (iii) MP, with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it, (iv) MHF, with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it, (v) MPII, with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it, (vi) MHFII, with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it, and (vii) Terry Maltese, with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII. The foregoing persons are hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as the "Reporting Persons" and MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Partnerships." Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party. The sole general partner of each of the Partnerships is Holdings, and administrative and management services for the Partnerships are provided by SOAM. The managing member and President of Holdings and SOAM is Mr. Maltese. In his capacity as President and managing member of Holdings and SOAM, Mr. Maltese exercises voting and dispositive power over all shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by MP, MHF, MPII, MHFII, SOAM and Holdings. The non-managing member of Holdings and SOAM is 2 WTC LLC, a New York limited liability company ("2WTC"). (b) The address of the principal offices of each of MP, MHF, MPII, MHFII, Holdings and SOAM and the business address of Mr. Maltese is Sandler O'Neill Asset Management LLC, 712 Fifth Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10019. The address of the principal offices of 2WTC is c/o Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P., 2 World Trade Center -- 104th Floor, New York, New York 10048. (c) The principal business of MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII is that of private partnerships engaged in investment in securities for its own account. The principal business of Holdings is that of acting as general partner for the Partnerships. The principal business of SOAM is that of providing administrative and management services to the Partnerships. The present principal occupation or employment of Mr. Maltese is President of SOAM and Holdings. The principal business of 2WTC is investing in Holdings and SOAM. Page 9 of 17 (d) During the last five years, none of MP, MHF, MPII, MHFII, Holdings, SOAM, 2WTC or Mr. Maltese has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors). (e) During the last five years, none of MP, MHF, MPII, MHFII, Holdings, SOAM, 2WTC or Mr. Maltese has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction as a result of which such person was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws. (f) Mr. Maltese is a U.S. citizen. Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds. The net investment cost (including commissions, if any) of the shares of Common Stock held by MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII is $411,694, $237,707, $163,431 and $208,503, respectively. Such shares were purchased with the investment capital of the respective entities. Item 4. Purpose of Transaction. The purpose for which the Common Stock was acquired by the Reporting Persons is for investment. As such, in the ordinary course of their business, the Reporting Persons will continuously evaluate the financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects of the Issuer, the securities markets in general and the market for the Common Stock in particular, conditions in the economy and the financial institutions industry generally and other investment opportunities, all with a view to determining whether to hold, decrease or increase its investment in the Common Stock, through open market, privately negotiated or any other transactions. Representatives of the Reporting Persons may from time to time seek to (or be invited to) discuss the business and policies of the Issuer with the management of the Issuer. However, none of the Reporting Persons has any plan or proposal as of the date hereof which would relate to or result in any transaction, change or event specified in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer. (a) Based upon an aggregate of 1,230,313 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as set forth in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 1998, as of the close of business on December 21, 1998: Page 10 of 17 (i) MP beneficially owned 25,200 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 2.1% of the shares outstanding. (ii) MHF beneficially owned 14,600 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 1.2% of the shares outstanding. (iii) MPII beneficially owned 10,000 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 0.8% of the shares outstanding. (iv) MHFII beneficially owned 12,800 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 1.0% of the shares outstanding. (v) Holdings owned directly no shares of Common Stock. By reason of its position as general partner of MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII, under the provisions of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Rule 13d-3"), Holdings may be deemed to beneficially own the 25,200 shares owned by MP, the 14,600 shares owned by MHF, the 10,000 shares owned by MPII and the 12,800 shares owned by MHFII, or an aggregate of 62,600 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 5.1% of the shares outstanding. (vi) SOAM owned directly no shares of Common Stock. By reason of its position as management company for MP, MHF, MPII and MHFII, under the provisions of Rule 13d-3, SOAM may be deemed to beneficially own the 25,200 shares owned by MP, the 14,600 shares owned by MHF, the 10,000 shares owned by MPII and the 12,800 shares owned by MHFII, or an aggregate of 62,600 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 5.1% of the shares outstanding. (vii) Mr. Maltese directly owned no shares of Common Stock. By reason of his position as President of Holdings and SOAM, Mr. Maltese may be deemed to beneficially own the 25,200 shares owned by MP, the 14,600 shares owned by MHF, the 10,000 shares owned by MPII and the 12,800 shares owned by MHFII, or an aggregate of 62,600 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 5.1% of the shares outstanding. (viii) In the aggregate, the Reporting Persons beneficially own an aggregate of 62,600 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 5.1% of the shares outstanding. (ix) 2WTC directly owned no shares of Common Stock. (b) The Partnerships each have the power to dispose of and to vote the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it, which power may be exercised by its general partner, Holdings. Holdings is a party to a management agreement with SOAM pursuant to which SOAM shares the power to dispose of and to vote the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Holdings. Mr. Maltese, as President and managing member of Holdings and SOAM, shares the power to dispose of and to vote the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the other Reporting Persons. Page 11 of 17 (c) During the sixty days prior to and including December 21, 1998, MP effected the following transactions in the Common Stock in open market transactions with brokers: Number Price Date Action of Shares per Share ---- ------ --------- --------- 04/03/98 Bought 12,800 $16.625 04/06/98 Bought 4,900 16.560 04/13/98 Bought 2,100 17.060 05/04/98 Bought 1,500 16.560 07/10/98 Bought 600 15.560 07/28/98 Bought 900 15.560 08/04/98 Bought 1,200 15.560 12/21/98 Bought 1,200 12.560 During the sixty days prior to and including December 21, 1998, MHF effected the following transactions in the Common Stock in open market transactions with brokers: Number Price Date Action of Shares per Share ---- ------ --------- --------- 04/03/98 Bought 7,400 $16.625 04/06/98 Bought 2,800 16.560 04/13/98 Bought 1,100 17.060 05/04/98 Bought 900 16.560 07/10/98 Bought 300 15.560 07/28/98 Bought 500 15.560 08/04/98 Bought 700 15.560 12/21/98 Bought 900 12.560 During the sixty days prior to and including December 21, 1998, MPII effected the following transactions in the Common Stock in open market transactions with brokers: Number Price Date Action of Shares per Share ---- ------ --------- --------- 04/03/98 Bought 5,100 $16.625 04/06/98 Bought 1,900 16.560 04/13/98 Bought 800 17.060 05/04/98 Bought 800 16.560 07/10/98 Bought 200 15.560 Page 12 of 17 Number Price Date Action of Shares per Share ---- ------ --------- --------- 07/28/98 Bought 300 15.560 08/04/98 Bought 400 15.560 12/21/98 Bought 500 12.560 During the sixty days prior to and including December 21, 1998, MHFII effected the following transactions in the Common Stock in open market transactions with brokers: Number Price Date Action of Shares per Share ---- ------ --------- --------- 04/03/98 Bought 6,700 $16.625 04/06/98 Bought 2,400 16.560 04/13/98 Bought 1,000 17.060 05/04/98 Bought 700 16.560 07/10/98 Bought 100 15.560 07/28/98 Bought 300 15.560 08/04/98 Bought 800 15.560 12/21/98 Bought 800 12.560 (d) Not applicable. (e) Not applicable. Page 13 of 17 Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer. There are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the persons named in Item 2 or between such persons and any other person with respect to any securities of the Issuer. Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits. Exhibit 1 Written Agreement relating to the filing of joint acquisition statements as required by Rule 13d-1(f)(1) of the Securities and Exchange Commission Page 14 of 17 SIGNATURES After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: December 30, 1998 MALTA PARTNERS, L.P. MALTA HEDGE FUND, L.P. By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, the sole general partner the sole general partner By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese ------------------------ ------------------------ Terry Maltese Terry Maltese President President MALTA PARTNERS II, L.P. MALTA HEDGE FUND II, L.P. By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, the sole general partner the sole general partner By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese ------------------------ ------------------------ Terry Maltese Terry Maltese President President SOAM Holdings, LLC Sandler O'Neill Asset Management LLC By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese ---------------------- ---------------------- Terry Maltese Terry Maltese President President Terry Maltese /s/ Terry Maltese ------------------------ page 15 of 17 EXHIBIT INDEX Page ---- Exhibit 1 Written Agreement relating to the 17 filing of joint acquisition statements as required by Rule 13d-1(f)(1) of the Securities and Exchange Commission Page 16 of 17 EX-1 2 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 1 JOINT ACQUISITION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(f)(1) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning it contained herein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the other, except to the extent that it knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate. Dated: December 30, 1998 MALTA PARTNERS, L.P. MALTA HEDGE FUND, L.P. By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, the sole general partner the sole general partner By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese ------------------------ ------------------------ Terry Maltese Terry Maltese President President MALTA PARTNERS II, L.P. MALTA HEDGE FUND II, L.P. By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, By: SOAM Holdings, LLC, the sole general partner the sole general partner By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese ------------------------ ------------------------ Terry Maltese Terry Maltese President President SOAM Holdings, LLC Sandler O'Neill Asset Management LLC By: /s/ Terry Maltese By: /s/ Terry Maltese ---------------------- ---------------------- Terry Maltese Terry Maltese President President Terry Maltese /s/ Terry Maltese ------------------------ page 17 of 17 December 30, 1998 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Judiciary Plaza Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Schedule 13D The Southern Banc Company, Inc, Ladies and Gentlemen: Transmitted herewith for filing pursuant to Rule 13d-1 of the General Rules and Regulations of the Commission promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is an electronic copy of a Schedule 13D relating to The Southern Banc Company, Inc. Questions or comments relating to the enclosures may be directed to the undersigned at (212) 974-1700 or to Patricia A. Murphy at (212) 466-7706. Very truly yours, /s/ Terry Maltese - ----------------- Terry Maltese President cc: The Southern Banc Company, Inc. National Assoc. of Securities Dealers, Inc. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----