C. Hylton Wright

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

 

Under The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 16)*

 

 

 

 

Surrey Bancorp


(Name of Issuer)

 

 

Common Stock, no par value


(Title of Class of Securities)

 

 

86888W 10 5


(CUSIP Number)

 

 

C. Hylton Wright

1234 Greenhill Road

Mount Airy, NC 27285

336-786-4512


(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

 

 

December 7, 2004


(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 that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), 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).


SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 86888W105

 

  1.  

Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).

 

C. Hylton Wright

242-28-1662

   
  2.  

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)  ¨

(b)  ¨

   
  3.  

SEC Use Only

 

   
  4.  

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

 

PF

   
  5.  

Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

 

  ¨
  6.  

Citizenship or Place of Organization

 

United States

   

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH

REPORTING

PERSON

WITH

 

  7.    Sole Voting Power

 

        98,233


  8.    Shared Voting Power

 

        25,146


  9.    Sole Dispositive Power

 

        98,233


10.    Shared Dispositive Power

 

        25,146

11.  

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

 

        123,379

   
12.  

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)

 

 

¨

 

13.  

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

 

        9.86%

   
14.  

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

 

        IN

   

 


Item 1. Security and Issuer.

 

The class of equity securities to which this statement on Schedule 13D (the “Statement”) relates is the Common Stock, no par value (“Common Stock”) of Surrey Bancorp, a Bank Holding Company (“Surrey”) with its principal executive offices located at 145 North Renfro Street, Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030.

 

Item 2. Identity and Background.

 

(a)   

Name

  

C. Hylton Wright

(b)   

Residence

  

1234 Greenhill Road

Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030

(c)   

Employment

  

Retired

 

(d) During the past five years, Mr. Wright has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic or similar violations)

 

(e) During the last five years, Mr. Wright has not been party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction which resulted in (i) a judgement, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws of (ii) finding any violation with respect to such laws.

 

(f) Mr. Wright is a citizen of the United States.

 

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Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration

 

Mr. Wright purchased, in the initial public offering of Surrey Bank & Trust (wholly owned subsidiary of Surrey Bancorp), 5,000 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate price of $55,000, with $55,000 in personal funds. On that same date, Betty Wright, spouse of Mr. Wright, purchased 1,000 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate price of $11,000 in personal funds. Additionally, 1,000 shares of Common Stock were purchased by Blue Ridge Investors Trust for an aggregate price of $11,000. Mr. Wright is a partner in Blue Ridge Investors Trust.

 

From March 24, 1998 through December 7, 2004, Mr. Wright and his spouse have made several purchases of Common Stock and one convertible preferred stock purchase, all with personal funds. Attached to this document is a history of the Common Stock and Convertible Preferred Stock purchases by Mr. Wright and Betty Wright. Attachment is labeled as “Schedule 1”. This schedule includes three stock dividends declared and paid by Surrey Bank & Trust to its Common Stockholders. 20% stock dividends were issued on February 26, 1999 and March 15, 2000. A 10% stock dividend was issued on December 31, 2001. On December 13, 2000, Blue Ridge Investors Trust was liquidated with each of six partners receiving equitable shares of Surrey Bank & Trust Common Stock. Mr. Wright received 240 shares. On May 1, 2003, Surrey Bancorp was formed as the Bank Holding Company for Surrey Bank & Trust. At that time each common shareholder of Surrey Bank & Trust received 6 shares of Surrey Bancorp for every 5 shares owned in Surrey Bank & Trust.

 

In addition to shares purchased by Mr. Wright, stock options, totaling 20,234 shares have been granted to Mr. Wright over a period extending from June 1, 1997 to July 24, 2001 (See “Schedule 1”). These options, granted under the Surrey Bancorp Non Employee Stock Option Plan, vest 100% on the six month anniversary of the grants. The last of these options vested on January 24, 2002. On August 20, 2003 Mr. Wright exercised 10,000 shares under this option plan.

 

On December 7, 2004, Mr. Wright purchased 300 shares Common stock for $19.60 per share. The shares were purchased in an open market transaction.

 

(See Schedule 1 for the transaction described above. Transaction are in bold print)

 

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction

 

Mr. Wright acquired the shares of Common Stock for investment and not with the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Surrey Bancorp. Mr. Wright does not have any plan or proposal which relates to or would result in any actions enumerated in subitems (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, except that Mr. Wright may dispose of some or all of the Common Stock or may acquire additional shares of Common Stock from time to time, depending upon price and market conditions, evaluation of alternative investments, and other factors.

 

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Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

 

(a.) The aggregate number of shares of Common Stock deemed to be beneficially owned by Mr. Wright for the purpose of this Statement is 123,379 shares, representing approximately 9.86% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock based on 1,250,797 shares of Common Stock. (1,209,508 shares of Common Stock outstanding on December 7,2004 plus options to purchase 10,234 shares of Common Stock that have vested, plus 31,055 of common stock equivalents represented by the convertible preferred stock).

 

(b.) Mr. Wright has the sole power to vote or to direct the vote and the sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of 98,233 shares of Common Stock. Mr. Wright shares the power to vote or to direct the vote and the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of an additional 25,146 shares of Common Stock with his spouse, Betty Wright, who resides at 1234 Greenhill Road, Mount Airy, North Carolina, 27030. Mrs. Wright is a United States citizen and is retired. During the last five years, Mrs. Wright has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic or similar violations). During the last five years, Mrs. Wright has not been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction which resulted in (I) a judgement, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or (ii) finding any violation with respect to such laws.

 

(c.) Mr. Wright purchased, in the initial public offering of Surrey Bank & Trust (wholly owned subsidiary of Surrey Bancorp) shares of Common Stock for an aggregate price of $55,000, with $55,000 in personal funds. On that same date, Betty Wright, spouse of Mr. Wright, purchased 1,000 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate price of $11,000 in personal funds. Additionally, 1,000 shares of Common Stock were purchased by Blue Ridge Investors Trust for an aggregate price of $11,000. Mr. Wright is a partner in Blue Ridge Investors Trust.

 

From March 24, 1998 through December 7, 2004, Mr. Wright and his spouse have made several purchases of Common Stock and one convertible preferred stock purchase, all with personal funds. Attached to this document is a history of the Common Stock and Convertible Preferred Stock purchases by Mr. Wright and Betty Wright. Attachment is labeled as “Schedule 1”. This schedule includes three stock dividends declared and paid by Surrey Bank & Trust to its Common Stockholders. 20% stock dividends were issued on February 26, 1999 and March 15, 2000. A 10% stock dividend was issued on December 31, 2001. On December 13, 2000, Blue Ridge Investors Trust was liquidated with each of six partners receiving equitable shares of Surrey Bank & Trust Common Stock. Mr. Wright received 240 shares. On May 1, 2003, Surrey Bancorp was formed as the Bank Holding Company for Surrey Bank & Trust. At that time each common shareholder of Surrey Bank & Trust received 6 shares of Surrey Bancorp for every 5 shares owned in Surrey Bank & Trust.

 

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In addition to shares purchased by Mr. Wright, stock options, totaling 20,234 shares have been granted to Mr. Wright over a period extending from June 1, 1997 to July 24, 2001 (See “Schedule 1”). These options, granted under the Surrey Bank & Trust Non Employee Stock Option Plan, vest 100% on the six month anniversary of the grants. The last of these options vested on January 24, 2002. On August 20, 2003 Mr. Wright exercised 10,000 shares under this option plan.

 

On December 7, 2004, Mr. Wright purchased 300 shares Common stock for $19.60 per share. The shares were purchased in an open market transaction.

 

(See Schedule 1 for the transactions described above. Transaction are in bold print)

 

(d.) No other persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities.

 

(e.) Not Applicable

 

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Undertakings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.

 

There are no relevant contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships between Mr. Wright and any other person with respect to any securities of Surrey Bank & Trust.

 

Item 7. Material to be filed as Exhibits.

 

None

 

 

Signature

 

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.

 

C. Hylton Wright

 

Date: December 8, 2004

 

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SCHEDULE 1

HYLTON WRIGHT - STOCK PURCHASES/OPTIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 7, 2004

 

DATE


   HYLTON
WRIGHT


   BETTY
WRIGHT


   BLUE
RIDGE
INV. TRT


    TOTAL
SHARES


    SHARE
PRICE


   TOTAL

   

DESCRIPTION


07/15/96

   5,000               5,000     $ 11.000    $ 55,000.00      

07/15/96

        1,000          1,000       11.000      11,000.00      

07/15/96

             1,000     1,000       11.000      11,000.00      

03/24/98

   1,000               1,000       12.250      12,250.00      

09/09/98

   457               457       11.250      5,141.25      

09/15/98

   1,100               1,100       11.250      12,375.00      

12/10/98

   1,884               1,884       11.375      21,430.50      

12/31/98

   1,000               1,000       11.500      11,500.00      

02/26/99

   2,088    200    200     2,488       0.000      0.00     Stk Dividend

04/23/99

   300               300       11.000      3,300.00      

04/26/99

   861               861       11.000      9,471.00      

05/12/99

   60               60       10.625      637.50      

06/03/99

   1,270               1,270       10.625      13,493.75      

01/03/00

   1,246               1,246       11.625      14,484.75      

02/05/00

   120               120       11.250      1,350.00      

03/15/00

   3,277    240    240     3,757       0.000      0.00     Stk Dividend

12/13/00

   240         (1,440 )   (1,200 )     11.000      (13,200.00 )   BRIT-Liquidated

12/28/00

   500               500       12.500      6,250.00     Secondary Offer

01/29/01

   500               500       9.250      4,625.00      

02/01/01

   500               500       9.250      4,625.00      

06/08/01

   500               500       9.000      4,500.00      

06/15/01

   500               500       9.000      4,500.00      

06/15/01

   500               500       9.000      4,500.00      

06/25/01

   500               500       8.500      4,250.00      

06/26/01

   500               500       9.000      4,500.00      

08/07/01

   500               500       8.500      4,250.00      

08/08/01

   500               500       8.500      4,250.00      

08/14/01

   500               500       8.750      4,375.00      

08/31/01

   325               325       8.750      2,843.75      

09/21/01

   500               500       8.750      4,375.00      

10/03/01

   500               500       8.750      4,375.00      

10/05/01

   500               500       8.950      4,475.00      

10/15/01

   500               500       8.950      4,475.00      

11/09/01

   1,000               1,000       8.750      8,750.00      

12/07/01

   500               500       9.375      4,687.50      

12/13/01

   500               500       9.375      4,687.50      

12/13/01

        500          500       9.375      4,687.50      

12/17/01

        400          400       9.500      3,800.00      

12/26/01

        600          600       10.200      6,120.00      

12/28/01

        200          200       9.750      1,950.00      

12/31/01

   2,972               2,972       0.000      0.00     Stock Dividend

12/31/01

        314          314       0.000      0.00     Betty Wright -Divd

03/20/02

   500               500       9.250      4,625.00      

05/07/02

   1,000    500          1,500       9.050      13,575.00      

05/08/02

        900          900       9.050      8,145.00      

05/09/02

   500               500       9.050      4,525.00      

06/12/02

   3,000               3,000       8.850      26,550.00      

07/01/02

   500    500          1,000       9.750      9,750.00      

07/05/02

   500               500       9.750      4,875.00      

07/08/02

   600               600       10.050      6,030.00      

07/08/02

   400               400       10.150      4,060.00      

07/10/02

   200               200       10.200      2,040.00      

08/12/02

   500    500          1,000       10.750      10,750.00      

08/15/02

   500    500          1,000       10.750      10,750.00      

08/22/02

   500    500          1,000       11.000      11,000.00      

08/26/02

   500    500          1,000       11.000      11,000.00      

08/27/02

   500               500       11.000      5,500.00      

09/06/02

        300          300       14.000      4,200.00      

09/09/02

   200               200       14.000      2,800.00      

10/21/02

        500          500       14.500      7,250.00      

10/28/02

   475               475       14.000      6,650.00      

12/05/02

        200          200       13.000      2,600.00      

 


SCHEDULE 1

HYLTON WRIGHT - STOCK PURCHASES/OPTIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 7, 2004

 

DATE


   HYLTON
WRIGHT


    BETTY
WRIGHT


    BLUE
RIDGE
INV. TRT


   TOTAL
SHARES


    SHARE
PRICE


   TOTAL

    DESCRIPTION

12/11/02

         200          200       12.250      2,450.00      

12/11/02

         300          300       12.490      3,747.00      

12/11/02

         300          300       12.490      3,747.00      

12/11/02

         200          200       12.490      2,498.00      

12/11/02

   200                200       12.240      2,448.00      

05/01/03

   8,655     1,870          10,525       0.000      0.00     6 for 5 Exchange on
                                             Conversion to
                                             Surrey Bancorp

07/28/03

   570                570       12.710      7,244.70      

08/20/03

   10,000                10,000       5.790      57,900.00     Exercise of Options

09/24/03

   94                94       13.000      1,222.00      

11/06/03

   500                500       14.500      7,250.00      

11/19/03

   500                500       14.500      7,250.00      

12/08/03

   1,272     1,000          2,272       14.250      32,376.00      

03/31/04

   4,200                4,200       15.000      63,000.00      

09/23/04

         500          500       19.000      9,500.00      

12/07/04

   300                300       19.600      5,880.00      
    

 

 
  

        


   

SHS OWNED

   69,366     12,724     0    82,090            $ 638,272.70      
OPTIONS                                           
     GRANTED

               VESTED

    OPT
PRICE


          

06/01/97

   9,000                9,000     $ 11.00    $ 99,000.00      

02/26/98

   1,800                1,800       0.00      0.00     Dividend

07/22/99

   200                200     $ 11.50      2,300.00      

03/15/00

   2,200                2,200       0.00      0.00     Dividend

07/24/01

   2,130                2,130     $ 8.12      17,295.60      

12/31/01

   1,533                1,533       0.00      0.00     Dividend

05/01/03

   3,371                3,371                    Exchange/Conversion

08/20/03

   (10,000 )              (10,000 )     5.79      (57,900.00 )   Exercise Option
    

            

        


   
     10,234                10,234            $ 60,695.60      
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (a)

DATE


   HYLTON
WRIGHT


    BETTY
WRIGHT


         (CSE)
COMMON
STOCK
EQUIVALENT


    SHARE
PRICE


   TOTAL

     

06/13/03

   21,429     14,286          35,715     $ 14.000    $ 500,010.00     Preferred Shares

Conversion Ratio

   0.8695     0.8695          0.8695                     
    

 

      

                  

CSE

   18,633     12,422          31,055                     

CONTROLLED

   98,233     25,146     0    123,379                     

TOTAL SHS O/S - BANK

   1,250,797     1,250,797          1,250,797                     

% OWNED

   7.85 %   2.01 %        9.86 %                   

 

(a) - Each share of convertible preferred can be converted into .8695 shares of Surrey Bancorp Common stock