As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2003
REGISTRATION NO. 333-100846
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its governing instrument)
DELAWARE 06-1187536
(State of Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
WEBSTER PLAZA
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT 06702
(Address of principal executive offices)
WILLIAM J. HEALY
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
145 BANK STREET
WATERBURY, CT 06702
(203) 578-2335
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Copies to:
STUART G. STEIN, ESQ.
HOGAN & HARTSON L.L.P.
555 THIRTEENTH STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004-1109
(202) 637-8575
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as
practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.
If the only securities being registered on this form are being offered
pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following
box. |_|
If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest
reinvestment plans, check the following box. |X|
If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. |_| _______________
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. |_| _________
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. |_|
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
TITLE OF CLASS AMOUNT TO BE AGGREGATE PRICE PER AGGREGATE OFFERING REGISTRATION FEE
OF SECURITIES BEING REGISTERED REGISTERED COMMON SHARE (1) PRICE (1) (1)
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share 83,720 $32.26 $2,700,807 $248.48*
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*previously paid
(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of computing the registration fee in
accordance with Rule 457(c) based on the average of the high and low reported
sales prices on the New York Stock Exchange on October 29, 2002.
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a),
MAY DETERMINE.
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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The
selling stockholders may not sell these securities until the registration
statement relating to these securities has been declared effective by the
Securities and Exchange Commission. This prospectus is neither an offer to sell
nor a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where
the offer or sale is unlawful.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED MARCH 4, 2003
PROSPECTUS
83,720 SHARES
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
COMMON STOCK
The selling stockholders named in this prospectus may offer and sell up
to 83,720 shares of Webster common stock. Webster issued the shares of common
stock to the selling stockholders in connection with its acquisition of Fleming,
Perry & Cox, Inc., and Webster is registering the offered shares as required by
the terms of the acquisition agreement with the selling stockholders.
The selling stockholders may offer and sell their shares from time to
time on the New York Stock Exchange or in private transactions at prevailing
market prices or at privately negotiated prices. The registration of the offered
shares does not necessarily mean that the shares will be offered or sold by the
selling stockholders. Although Webster will incur expenses of approximately
$11,248 in connection with registering the shares, Webster will not receive any
of the proceeds from a sale of the shares by the selling stockholders. The
selling stockholders, however, are responsible for their own brokerage
commissions and similar expenses.
Webster common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol "WBS." On February 27, 2003, the closing price of Webster common stock on
the New York Stock Exchange was $35.60 per share.
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INVESTING IN WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION COMMON STOCK INVOLVES RISKS.
PLEASE READ "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PURCHASING THE COMMON
STOCK.
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NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE
SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED
UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE
CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. THESE SECURITIES ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR ACCOUNTS
AND ARE NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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Webster's executive offices are located at 145 Bank Street, Webster
Plaza, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702. Webster's phone number is (203) 578-2476
The date of this prospectus is March ___, 2003.
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RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves certain risks. To understand
these risks and to evaluate an investment in our common stock, you should read
this entire prospectus, including the following risk factors.
OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY OF GROWTH THROUGH ACQUISITIONS COULD HAVE AN IMPACT ON OUR
EARNINGS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS THAT MAY NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE VALUE OF YOUR
STOCK
In recent years, Webster has focused, in part, on growth through
acquisitions. During the last twelve months, Webster acquired four businesses.
In August 2002, Webster Bank completed the acquisition of the asset-based
lending division, including loans, staff and facilities, of IBJ Whitehall
Business Credit Corporation, a subsidiary of the Industrial Bank of Japan Trust
Company. The business now operates as a subsidiary of Webster Bank under the
name, Whitehall Business Credit Corporation. At the time of acquisition, $451.1
million of outstanding loans and $59.5 million of outstanding letters of credit
were acquired. In October 2002, Webster acquired Fleming, Perry & Cox, Inc., a
financial planning and investment services firm, to be part of Webster Financial
Advisors. Based in Norwalk, Connecticut, Fleming, Perry & Cox, Inc. serves
high-net worth clients in the Northeast by offering financial planning,
investment management, risk management and tax and estate planning services. In
January 2003, Webster acquired The Mathog & Moniello Holding Co., Inc., an East
Haven, Connecticut-based commercial property and casualty agency that
specializes in providing risk management products and services to self insured
businesses and groups. On January 23, 2003, Webster Bank acquired Budget
Installment Co., a Long Island, New York-based insurance premium
financing company.
From time to time in the ordinary course of business, Webster engages
in preliminary discussions with potential acquisition targets. As of the date of
this prospectus, there are no binding or definitive agreements, plans,
arrangements or understandings for any such acquisitions by Webster. The
consummation of any future acquisitions may dilute stockholder value.
Although our business strategy emphasizes internal expansion combined
with acquisitions, there can be no assurance that, in the future, we will
successfully identify suitable acquisition candidates, complete acquisitions
successfully integrate acquired operations into our existing operations or
expand into new markets. There can be no assurance that acquisitions
will not have an adverse effect upon our operating results while the operations
of the acquired businesses are being integrated into our operations. In
addition, once integrated, acquired operations may not achieve levels of
profitability comparable to those achieved by our existing operations, or
otherwise perform as expected. Further, transaction-related expenses may
adversely affect our earnings. These adverse effects on our earnings and results
of operations may have a negative impact on the value of your stock.
OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY OF SHIFTING OUR ASSET MIX FROM A PREDOMINANTLY RESIDENTIAL
MORTGAGE LOAN PORTFOLIO TO INCLUDE MORE COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER LOANS INVOLVES
RISKS
In recent years, Webster Bank has focused on shifting its asset mix
from a predominantly residential mortgage loan portfolio to include more
commercial and consumer loans. Consumer loan volume increased significantly in
2001 and, at December 31, 2001 consumer loans totaled $1.1 billion and
represented 15.9% of the total loan portfolio. This growth continued during the
first nine months of 2002, as consumer loans grew to $1.6 billion, or 19.1% of
the loan portfolio at September 30, 2002. The growth occurred in home equity
credit lines and is attributable to the lower interest rate environment and the
expansion of lending into states contiguous to Connecticut. Commercial loan
volume also increased significantly in 2001 and, at December 31, 2001 commercial
loans totaled $1.4 billion and represented 19.9% of the total loan portfolio.
This growth continued during the first nine months of 2002, as commercial loans
grew to $1.9 billion, or 23.0% of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2002.
Commercial and consumer lending typically results in greater yields than
traditional residential mortgage lending, however, it also entails more credit
risk. Broadly speaking, the losses on commercial and consumer portfolios are
more volatile and less predictable than residential mortgage lending, and,
consequently, the credit risk associated with such portfolios is higher.
Commercial real estate loan volume also increased in 2001 and at December 31,
2001 commercial real estate loans totaled $975 million or 14.2% of the total
loan portfolio. Growth continued during the first nine months of 2002 as
commercial real estate loans grew to $1.0 billion or 12.3% of the total loan
portfolio at September 30, 2002.
CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES COULD IMPACT OUR EARNINGS AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS WHICH COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE VALUE OF YOUR STOCK
Our consolidated results of operations depend to a large extent on the
level of our net interest income, which is the difference between interest
income from interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and interest
expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. If
interest-rate fluctuations cause the cost of interest-bearing liabilities to
increase faster than the yield on interest-earning assets, Webster's net
interest income will decrease. If the cost of interest-bearing liabilities
declines faster than the yield on interest earning assets, Webster's net
interest income will increase.
Webster measures its interest-rate risk using simulation analyses with
particular emphasis on measuring changes in the market value of portfolio equity
and changes in net interest income in different interest-rate environments. The
simulation analyses incorporate assumptions about balance sheet changes, such as
asset and liability growth, loan and deposit pricing and changes due to the mix
and maturity of such assets and liabilities. Other key assumptions relate to the
behavior of interest rates and spreads, prepayments of loans and the run-off of
deposits. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the
simulation analyses cannot precisely estimate the impact that higher or lower
rate environments will have on net interest income. Actual results will differ
from simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate
changes, changes in cash flow patterns and market conditions, as well as changes
in management's strategies.
While Webster uses various monitors of interest-rate risk, Webster is
unable to predict future fluctuations in interest rates or the specific impact
thereof. The market values of most of our financial assets are sensitive to
fluctuations in market interest rates. Fixed-rate investments, mortgage-backed
securities and mortgage loans typically decline in value as interest rates rise.
Prepayments on mortgage-backed securities may adversely affect the value of such
securities and the interest income generated by them.
Webster uses interest rate swaps to hedge its interest rate risk. At
September 30, 2002, Webster had outstanding interest rate swaps with a notional
amount of $500 million. These swaps are used to hedge Federal Home Loan Bank
advances. The swaps allow Webster to transform FHLB advances from fixed rate to
floating rate debt. Three hundred million dollars of the interest rate swaps
mature in 2004 and two hundred million dollars in 2007 and an equivalent amount
of the hedged advances mature on the two dates.
Changes in interest rates can also affect the amount of loans that we
originate, as well as the value of our loans and other interest-earning assets
and our ability to realize gains on the sale of such assets and liabilities.
Prevailing interest rates also affect the extent to which our borrowers prepay
their loans. When interest rates increase, borrowers are less likely to prepay
their loans, and when interest rates decrease, borrowers are more likely to
prepay loans. Funds generated by prepayments might be invested at a less
favorable interest rate. Prepayments may adversely affect the value of mortgage
loans, the levels of such assets that we retain in our portfolio, net interest
income and loan servicing income.
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Increases in interest rates might cause depositors to shift funds from
accounts that have a comparatively lower cost, such as regular savings accounts,
to accounts with a higher cost, such as certificates of deposit. If the cost of
interest-bearing deposits increases at a rate greater than the yields on
interest-earning assets increase, the net interest income will be negatively
affected. Changes in the asset and liability mix may also affect the net
interest income.
WE MAY NOT PAY YOU DIVIDENDS IF WE ARE NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE DIVIDENDS FROM OUR
SUBSIDIARY WEBSTER BANK
Cash dividends from Webster Bank and our liquid assets are our
principal sources of funds for paying cash dividends on our common stock. Unless
we receive dividends from Webster Bank or choose to use our liquid assets, we
may not be able to pay dividends. Webster Bank's ability to pay us dividends is
subject to its ability to earn net income and to meet certain regulatory
requirements.
Webster's main sources of liquidity are dividends from Webster Bank,
investment income and net proceeds from capital offerings and borrowings. The
main uses of liquidity are purchases of investment securities, the payment of
dividends to common stockholders, repurchases of Webster's common stock, and the
payment of interest on borrowings and capital securities. There are certain
regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends by Webster Bank to Webster.
At September 30, 2002, Webster Bank had $98.8 million of retained earnings
available for dividend to Webster. Webster also maintains $100.0 million in
available revolving lines of credit.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS IN THIS PROSPECTUS
We have made forward-looking statements in this document, and in
documents that we incorporate by reference. These kinds of statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include the
information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations.
Words such as believes, expects, anticipates or similar expressions, indicate
forward-looking statements.
You should note that many factors, some of which are discussed
elsewhere in this document and in the documents that we incorporate by
reference, could affect our future financial results and could cause those
results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking
statements. These factors include the following:
o the effect of economic conditions;
o inability to realize expected cost savings in connection with
business combinations and other acquisitions;
o higher than expected costs related to integration of combined or
merged businesses;
o deposit attrition;
o adverse changes in interest rates;
o change in any applicable law, rule, regulation or practice with
respect to tax or accounting issues or otherwise; and
o adverse changes or conditions in capital or financial markets.
The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this
prospectus, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements
or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in
the forward-looking statements.
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
We have filed with the Commission a registration statement on Form S-3,
of which this prospectus is a part, under the Securities Act with respect to the
offered shares. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set
forth in the registration statement, portions of which we have omitted as
permitted by the rules and regulations of the Commission. Statements contained
in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other document are not
necessarily complete. You should refer to the copy of each contract or document
filed as an exhibit to the registration statement for a complete description.
ABOUT WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Webster Financial Corporation, through its subsidiaries, Webster
Bank, Webster Insurance, Inc. and Webster D&P Holdings, Inc., delivers financial
services to individuals, families and businesses primarily in Connecticut and
equipment financing and financial advisory services to public and private
companies throughout the United States. Webster Bank provides business and
consumer banking, mortgage lending, trust and investment services and insurance
services through 108 banking offices, over 214 ATM's and an Internet website
(www.websteronline.com).
At September 30, 2002, we had total consolidated assets of
approximately $13.3 billion, total deposits of approximately $7.4 billion and
stockholders' equity of approximately $1.0 billion.
Our principal executive office is located at 145 Bank Street, Webster
Plaza, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702, and our telephone number is (203) 578-2476.
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NO PROCEEDS TO THE COMPANY
Webster will not receive any of the proceeds from sales of shares by
the selling stockholders. The costs and expenses incurred in connection with the
registration under the Securities Act of the offered shares will be paid by
Webster. The selling stockholders will pay any brokerage fees and commissions,
fees and disbursements of legal counsel for the selling shareholder and share
transfer and other taxes attributable to the sale of the offered shares.
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
On October 10, 2002, Webster acquired Fleming, Perry & Cox, Inc.
("FPC"). As part of this acquisition, Webster issued 83,720 shares of its common
stock to former stockholders of FPC in exchange for their shares of common stock
of FPC in a private placement transaction exempt from registration under the
Securities Act. Webster is registering all of the 83,720 shares under the
Securities Act pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement.
Since the selling stockholders may sell all, some or none of their
shares, Webster cannot estimate the number of shares that will be sold by the
selling stockholders or that will be owned by the selling stockholders upon
completion of the offering. The offered shares represent less than 1% of the
total number of shares of Webster's common stock outstanding as of February 28,
2003.
Name of Selling Stockholder Number of Shares Owned Number of Shares Offered
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Richard Fleming 41,860 41,860
Joe Cox 41,860 41,860
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TOTAL: 83,720 83,720
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The selling stockholders may offer all or part of their shares of
common stock from time to time in transactions on the New York Stock Exchange,
in privately negotiated transactions, through the writing of options on the
common stock or a combination of such methods of sale. The shares of common
stock may be offered at fixed prices, which may be changed, at market prices
prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market
prices or at negotiated prices. The methods by which the shares may be sold or
distributed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
o a cross or block trade in which the broker-dealer engaged by the selling
shareholder will attempt to sell the shares as agent;
o an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the NASD;
o ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker
solicits purchasers;
o privately negotiated transactions;
o short sales or borrowings, returns and reborrowings of the shares
pursuant to stock loan agreements to settle short sales; and
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o delivery in connection with the issuance of securities by issuers, other
than us, that are exchangeable for, whether on an optional or mandatory
basis, or payable in, such shares, whether such securities are listed on
a national securities exchange or otherwise, or pursuant to which such
shares may be distributed.
In effecting sales, brokers or dealers engaged by the selling
stockholders may arrange for other brokers or dealers to participate in such
sales. Brokers or dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the selling
stockholders or from the purchasers in amounts to be negotiated immediately
prior to the sale. The selling stockholders may also sell such shares in
accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act. This prospectus also may be
used by donees of the selling stockholders or by other persons acquiring shares
of the common stock, including brokers who borrow the shares to settle short
sales of shares of the common stock and who wish to offer and sell such shares
under circumstances requiring or making use of the prospectus desirable.
From time to time the selling stockholders may engage in short sales,
short sales against the box, puts, calls and other transactions in securities of
Webster or derivatives thereof, and may sell and deliver shares of common stock
in connection therewith. In February 2003, Joe Cox purchased puts with respect
to 4,000 shares of Webster common stock with a strike price of $35.00 which
mature in June 2003. From time to time the selling stockholders may also pledge
their shares of common stock pursuant to the margin provisions of their
respective customer agreements with their respective brokers or otherwise. Upon
a default by a selling stockholder, the broker or pledgees may offer and sell
the pledged shares of common stock from time to time. No selling stockholder may
use the shares being offered in the prospectus to satisfy any derivative
securities or transactions entered into before the effectiveness of the
prospectus.
The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers who act in connection
with the sale of the shares of common stock offered pursuant to this prospectus
may be deemed to be "underwriters" as that term is defined in the Securities
Act, and any commissions received by them might be deemed to be underwriting
discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.
Webster has agreed to pay all expenses in connection with the
registration under the Securities Act of the offered shares, including:
o all registration and filing fees,
o printing expenses, and
o fees and disbursements of counsel and accountants for Webster.
The selling stockholders, however, are responsible for their own brokerage
commissions and similar expenses.
The selling stockholders will pay any brokerage fees and commissions,
fees and disbursements of legal counsel for the selling stockholders and stock
transfer and other taxes attributable to the sale of the offered shares. Webster
also has agreed to indemnify each of the selling stockholders and their
respective officers, directors and trustees and each person who controls, within
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the meaning of the Securities Act, against losses, claims, damages, liabilities
and expenses arising under the securities laws in connection with this offering.
The selling stockholders have agreed to indemnify Webster, its officers and each
person who controls, within the meaning of the Securities Act up to an amount
equal to the net proceeds to each selling stockholder from Webster common stock
sold pursuant to the registration statement, against any losses, claims,
damages, liabilities and expenses arising under the securities laws in
connection with this offering with respect to written information furnished to
Webster by the selling stockholders.
The selling stockholders may from time to time offer and sell all or a
portion of the offered shares in transactions on the New York Stock Exchange or
any other national securities exchange or quotation service on which the offered
shares are listed or quoted at the time of the sale, in the over-the-counter
market, in negotiated transactions or otherwise, at prices then prevailing or
related to the then-current market price or at negotiated prices. The offered
shares may be sold directly or through agents or broker-dealers acting as agent,
or in block trades. To the extent required, the names of any agents or
broker-dealers and applicable commissions or discounts and any other required
information with respect to any particular offer will be set forth in this
prospectus under the caption "Plan of Distribution" or in any accompanying
prospectus supplement. The selling stockholders reserve the right to accept or
reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of the offered shares to be
made directly or through agents. The selling stockholders and any agents or
broker-dealers participating in the distribution of the offered shares may be
deemed to be "underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933,
and any profit on the sale of offered shares by the selling stockholders and any
commissions received by any agents or broker-dealers may be deemed to be
underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. The selling
stockholders and the shares of common stock to be sold pursuant hereto are
subject to the restrictions contained in Regulation M.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and file annual, quarterly and current reports,
proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any
materials we file with the SEC at the Public Reference Room of the SEC at 450
Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the
operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In
addition, we file many of our documents electronically with the SEC, and you may
access those documents over the Internet. The SEC maintains a "web site" that
contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information
regarding issuers that file electronically at "http://www.sec.gov."
Webster common stock is quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol "WBS."
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The SEC allows Webster to "incorporate by reference" information into
this prospectus. That means that Webster can disclose important information to
you by referring you to another document filed separately with the SEC. The
information that Webster incorporates by reference is considered a part of this
prospectus, except for any information superseded by information presented in
this prospectus. This prospectus incorporates important business and financial
information about us and our subsidiaries that is not included in or delivered
with this prospectus. This prospectus incorporates by reference the documents
listed below that Webster has filed with the SEC:
FILINGS PERIOD OF REPORT OR DATE FILED
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o Annual Report on Form 10-K Year ended December 31, 2001
o Quarterly Reports on Quarters ended March 31, June 30, and
Form 10-Q September 30, 2002
o Current Reports on Form 8-K Filed February 11, July 23, December 5,
and December 17, 2002 and January 10, and
January 24, and February 24, 2003
o For a description of Webster
common stock
o Form 8-A Filed October 11, 2002
o Current Report on Form 8-K Filed October 30, 1998
o Current Report on Form 8-K Filed November 25, 1996
o Current Report on Form 8-K Filed February 12, 1996
These documents are available without charge to you if you call or
write to James M. Sitro, Senior Vice President, Webster Financial Corporation,
Webster Plaza, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702, or telephone (203) 578-2399.
All reports and other documents filed with the SEC pursuant to Section
13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the effective date
of the registration statement and prior to the termination of this offering
shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and to be a part hereof
from the date of filing of such reports and documents. Any statement contained
in a document incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed modified or
superseded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement
contained or incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such
statement. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except
as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus.
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You should rely only on the information incorporated by reference or
provided in this prospectus or any supplement. Webster has not authorized anyone
to provide you with information that is different, and, if given or made, such
information must be not be relied upon as having been authorized by us. Neither
the delivery of this prospectus at any time nor any sale made hereunder shall,
under any circumstances, imply that the information in this prospectus is
correct as of any date after the date on the front of this prospectus. This
prospectus shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer
to buy by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person
to make such offer or solicitation.
LEGAL MATTERS
Hogan & Hartson L.L.P., Washington, D.C. has passed upon the validity
of the common stock offered pursuant to this prospectus.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of Webster as of December 31,
2001 and 2000 and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December
31, 2001 have been incorporated by reference in this prospectus and in the
registration statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent
certified public accountants, which is incorporated by reference in this
prospectus and in the registration statement and upon the authority of said firm
as experts in accounting and auditing.
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NO DEALER, SALESPERSON OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY
INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS NOT CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING COVERED BY THIS PROSPECTUS. IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH
INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED
BY WEBSTER OR THE SELLING SHAREHOLDER. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN
OFFER TO SELL, OR A SOLICITATION OF ANY OFFER TO BUY, THE OFFERED SHARES, IN ANY
JURISDICTION WHERE, OR TO ANY PERSON TO WHOM, IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE ANY SUCH
OFFER OR SOLICITATION. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS NOR ANY OFFER OR
SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE AN IMPLICATION THAT
THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS PROSPECTUS OR IN
THE AFFAIRS OF WEBSTER SINCE THE DATE HEREOF.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Risk Factors................................. 2
Forward-Looking Statements in This
Prospectus.............................. 4
About This Prospectus........................ 4
About Webster Financial Corporation.......... 4
No Proceeds to the Company................... 5
Selling Stockholders......................... 5
Plan of Distribution......................... 5
Where You Can Find More Information.......... 7
Incorporation of Certain Documents by
Reference .............................. 7
Legal Matters................................ 8
Experts...................................... 8
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83,720 SHARES
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
COMMON STOCK
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PROSPECTUS
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 14. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
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The following table sets forth the estimated fees and expenses payable
by Webster in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities
being registered:
Registration Fee............................................. $ 248.48
Printing and Duplicating Expenses............................ 500
Legal Fees and Expenses...................................... 5,000
Blue Sky Fees................................................ 500
Accounting Fees and Expenses................................. 4,000
Miscellaneous................................................ 1,000
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Total.................................................... $11,248.48
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ITEM 15. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
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Reference is made to the provisions of Article 6 of Webster's
certificate of incorporation, and the provisions of Article IX of the Webster's
bylaws, as amended.
Webster is a Delaware corporation subject to the applicable
indemnification provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware (the "Delaware Corporation Law"). Section 145 of the Delaware
Corporation Law provides for the indemnification, under certain circumstances,
of persons who are or were directors, officers, employees or agents of Webster,
or are or were serving at the request of Webster in such a capacity with another
business organization or entity, against expenses, judgments, fines and amounts
paid in settlement in actions, suits or proceedings, whether civil, criminal,
administrative, or investigative, brought or threatened against or involving
such persons because of such person's service in any such capacity. In the case
of actions brought by or in the right of Webster, Section 145 provides for
indemnification only of expenses, and only upon a determination by the Court of
Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought that, in view of
all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled
to indemnity for such expenses.
Webster's bylaws provide for indemnification of directors, officers,
trustees, employees and agents of Webster, and for those serving in such roles
with other business organizations or entities, in the event that such person was
or is made a party to (or is threatened to be made a party to) any civil,
criminal, administrative, arbitration or investigative action, suit, or
proceeding (other than an action by or in the right of Webster) by reason of the
fact that such person is or was serving in such a capacity for or on behalf of
Webster. Webster will indemnify any such person against expenses (including
attorneys' fees), judgments, fines, penalties and amounts paid in settlement if
such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed
to be in or not opposed to the best interests of Webster, and, with respect to
any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his
conduct was unlawful. Similarly, Webster shall indemnify such persons for
expenses reasonably incurred and settlements reasonably paid in actions, suits,
or proceedings brought by or in the right of Webster, if such person acted in
good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not
opposed to the best interests of Webster; provided, however, that no
indemnification shall be made against expenses in respect of any claim, issue,
or matter as to which such person is adjudged to be liable to Webster or against
amounts paid in settlement unless and only to the extent that there is a
determination made by the appropriate party set forth in the bylaws that the
person to be indemnified is, in view of all the circumstances of the case,
fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses or amounts paid in
settlement. In addition, Webster may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf
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of any person who is or was a director, officer, trustee, employee, or agent of
Webster or is acting in such capacity for another business organization or
entity at Webster's request, against any liability asserted against such person
and incurred in such capacity, or arising out of such person's status as such,
whether or not Webster would have the power or obligation to indemnify him
against such liability under the provisions of Article IX of Webster's bylaws.
Article 6 of Webster's restated certificate of incorporation provides
that no director will be personally liable to Webster or its stockholders for
monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director other than liability
for any breach of such director's duty of loyalty to Webster or its
stockholders, for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, for any payment of a
dividend or approval of a stock repurchase that is illegal under Section 174 of
the Delaware Corporation Law, or for any transaction from which the director
derived an improper personal benefit.
The foregoing indemnity and insurance provisions have the effect of
reducing directors' and officers' exposure to personal liability for actions
taken in connection with their respective positions.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of
Webster pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, Webster has been
advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of
1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for
indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by Webster of
expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of
Webster in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted
by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the
securities being registered, Webster will, unless in the opinion of its counsel
the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be
governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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ITEM 16. EXHIBITS
The following Exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated herein by
reference:
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
4.1 Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation (filed as Exhibit
3.1 to the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by
reference).
4.2 Certificate of Amendment to the Second Restated Certificate of
Incorporation (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Corporation's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999
and incorporated herein by reference).
4.3 Bylaws, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3 to the Corporation's
Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the SEC on July 25,
2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.4 Specimen common stock certificate for Webster's common stock
(filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Corporation's Registration Statement
on Form S-3 (File No. 333-81563) filed with the SEC on June 25,
1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.5 Rights Agreement, dated as of February 5, 1996, between Webster
and Chemical Mellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 1 to Webster's Current Report on Form 8-K
filed with the SEC on February 12, 1996).
4.6 Amendment No. 1 to Rights Agreement, dated as of November 4,
1996, between Webster and ChaseMellon Shareholder Services,
L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Webster's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 25, 1996).
4.7 Amendment No. 2 to Rights Agreement, dated as of October 30,
1998, between Webster and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to Webster's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 30, 1998).
5 Opinion of Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. as to the validity of the
shares being registered.*
23.1 Consent of Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. (included in Exhibit 5).*
23.2 Consent of KPMG LLP.
24 Power of Attorney.*
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*filed previously
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
(a) Webster hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are
being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration
statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3)
of the Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events
arising after the effective date of the registration
statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment
thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate,
represent a fundamental change in the information set
forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of
securities offered (if the total dollar value of the
securities offered would not exceed that which was
registered) and any deviation from the low
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or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may
be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule
424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and
price represent no more than a 20% change in the
maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the
"Calculation of the Registration Fee" table in the
effective registration statement;
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the
plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the
registration statement or any material change to such
information in the registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment
shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating
to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such
securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective
amendment any of the securities being registered which remain
unsold at the termination of the offering.
(b) Webster hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any
liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of
Webster's annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable,
each filing of an employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant
to section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is
incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be
deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the
securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at
that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering
thereof.
(c) Webster hereby undertakes as follows: that prior to any public
reoffering of the securities registered hereunder through use of a
prospectus which is a part of this registration statement, by any
person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the
meaning of Rule 145(c), Webster undertakes that such reoffering
prospectus will contain the information called for by the
applicable registration form with respect to reofferings by
persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the
information called for by the other items of the applicable form.
(d) Webster undertakes that every prospectus (i) that is filed
pursuant to paragraph (c) immediately preceding, or (ii) that
purports to meet the requirements of section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933 and is used in connection with an offering
of securities subject to Rule 415, will be filed as a part of an
amendment to the registration statement and will not be used until
such amendment is effective, and that, for purposes of determining
any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such
post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration
statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the
offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the
initial bona fide offering thereof.
(e) Webster hereby undertakes to respond to requests for information
that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to
Items 4, 10(b), 11, or 13 of this Form, within one business day of
receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by
first class mail or other equally prompt means. This includes
information contained in documents filed subsequent to the
effective date of the registration statement through the date of
responding to the request.
(g) Webster hereby undertakes to supply by means of a post-effective
amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the
company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject
of and included in the Registration Statement when it became
effective.
(h) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers
and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the
foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been
advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as
expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. IN the
event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities
(other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred
or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the
registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or
proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling
person in connection with the securities being registered, the
registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such
indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in
the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such
issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration
Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in Waterbury, Connecticut, on March 4, 2003.
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ James C. Smith
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James C. Smith
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities indicated on the 4th day of March, 2003.
/s/ James C. Smith
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James C. Smith Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) and Director
/s/ William J. Healy
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William J. Healy Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
*/s/ Joel S. Becker
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Joel S. Becker Director
*By Power of Attorney
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*/s/ William T. Bromage
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William T. Bromage Director
*/s/ George T. Carpenter
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George T. Carpenter Director
*/s/ John J. Crawford
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John J. Crawford Director
*/s/ Robert A. Finkenzeller
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Robert A. Finkenzeller Director
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C. Michael Jacobi Director
*/s/ John F. McCarthy
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John F. McCarthy Director
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Michael G. Morris Director
*By Power of Attorney
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
4.1 Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation (filed as Exhibit
3.1 to the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by
reference).
4.2 Certificate of Amendment to the Second Restated Certificate of
Incorporation (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Corporation's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999
and incorporated herein by reference).
4.3 Bylaws, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3 to the Corporation's
Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the SEC on July 25,
2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.4 Specimen common stock certificate for Webster's common stock
(filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Corporation's Registration Statement
on Form S-3 (File No. 333-81563) filed with the SEC on June 25,
1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.5 Rights Agreement, dated as of February 5, 1996, between Webster
and Chemical Mellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 1 to Webster's Current Report on Form 8-K
filed with the SEC on February 12, 1996).
4.6 Amendment No. 1 to Rights Agreement, dated as of November 4,
1996, between Webster and ChaseMellon Shareholder Services,
L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Webster's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 25, 1996).
4.7 Amendment No. 2 to Rights Agreement, dated as of October 30,
1998, between Webster and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to Webster's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 30, 1998).
5 Opinion of Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. as to the validity of the
shares being registered.*
23.1 Consent of Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. (included in Exhibit 5).*
23.2 Consent of KPMG LLP.
24 Power of Attorney.*
*previously filed
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