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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 21, 2005
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Tompkins Trustco, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-12709 16-1482357
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
The Commons, PO Box 460, Ithaca, New York 14851
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(Address of Principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (607) 273-3210
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On, November 21, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing
that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AM&M Financial Services,
Inc. (AM&M). AM&M, headquartered in Pittsford, New York, is a fee-based
financial planning firm serving clients in the Western New York area for over 25
years. Under the terms of the agreement, Tompkins will acquire all of the
outstanding shares of AM&M capital stock for an amount paid in cash and Tompkins
common stock. The transaction is structured with a portion of the purchase price
payable at closing, with additional contingent amounts payable, depending on the
operation results of AM&M, during the four years after closing. It is currently
anticipated that the acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval and
other customary conditions to closing, will be completed in the first quarter of
2006. A copy of the press release is attached to this Report on Form 8-K as
Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Tompkins Trustco, Inc. dated
November 21, 2005
SIGNATURE
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.
TOMPKINS TRUSTCO, INC.
Date: November 21, 2005 By: /s/ JAMES J. BYRNES
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James J. Byrnes
Chairman and CEO
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION PAGE
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99.1 Press Release of Tompkins Trustco, Inc. dated
November 21, 2005.