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
April 2, 2020
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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IOWA |
0-32637 |
42-1039071 |
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405 FIFTH STREET
AMES, IOWA 50010
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (515) 232-6251
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, 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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: |
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Common stock |
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NASDAQ Capital Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 2, 2020, the Company announced that the location for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 has been changed to the Company’s office at 405 5th Street, Ames, Iowa and that, in light of the current coronavirus pandemic, shareholders are being encouraged to access the meeting through remote participation arrangements established by the Company. A copy of the press release dated April 2, 2020 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits
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The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Report. |
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
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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.
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AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION |
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Date: April 2, 2020 |
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/s/ John P. Nelson |
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John P. Nelson, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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JOHN P. NELSON, PRESIDENT |
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(515) 232-6251 |
April 2, 2020
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF LOCATIONOF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON APRIL 29, 2020
To the Shareholders of AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION:
Due to the public health impact of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), recommendations and orders from federal and Iowa authorities, and to support the health and well-being of our employees and shareholders, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the location and format of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Ames National Corporation (the “Company”) has been changed. As previously announced, the Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 4:30 p.m., Central Time. However, in light of public health concerns and governmental mandates, the Annual Meeting will now be held at the offices of the Company at 405 5th Street, Ames, Iowa and, as described below, arrangements have been made for shareholders to access and participate in the Annual Meeting through remote means. Although shareholders are still legally entitled to attend the Annual Meeting at the new location and vote in person, the Company strongly recommends, for the health and benefit of all employees and shareholders, that you take advantage of the ability to access the Annual Meeting through remote participation. Online voting will not be available during the Annual Meeting and you are encouraged to submit your proxy in advance as described below. The social hour which follows the business portion of the Annual Meeting has been cancelled in light of the current circumstances.
How Do I Attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders Online?
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To join the virtual meeting, we ask that you visit www.amesnational.com shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. |
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Click the “JOIN ANNUAL MEETING” button. |
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Follow the instructions. You will then be connected to the webinar. |
We encourage you to visit the site using a computer or tablet; however, you may use your phone. All questions may be typed at any time during the presentation into the “questions” box on the right of the presentation display screen.
Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, we urge you to vote and submit your proxy in advance of the meeting. The proxy materials available online or previously distributed by mail will not be updated to reflect the change in location and the proxy card may continue to be used to vote your shares in connection with the Annual Meeting. You may vote online up to 11 p.m. on April 28 by clicking on the “VOTE YOUR SHARES” link at www.amesnational.com. When voting online, you must reference the 12-digit Control Number, which was listed on your Notice of Internet Availability or your previously mailed proxy card. If you have requested to receive a paper copy of the proxy materials, you may return your proxy card by US mail using the prepaid return envelope, by attaching a copy of your completed proxy to an email addressed to info@amesnational.com or by hand delivery to the lobby of the Company’s Office at 405 5th Street, Ames, Iowa by Tuesday, April 28 by 5:00 p.m.
The Proxy Statement and additional materials are available on the homepage of our website at www.amesnational.com.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ John l. Pierschbacher
John L. Pierschbacher,
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary