VSB / Vantagesouth Bancshares, Inc. - SEC-arkiveringar, Årsredovisning, Fullmaktsutlåtande

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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Vantagesouth Bancshares, Inc.
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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July 24, 2014 S-8 POS

VSB / Vantagesouth Bancshares, Inc. S-8 POS - - S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 24, 2014 Registration No.

July 24, 2014 15-12G

VSB / Vantagesouth Bancshares, Inc. 15-12G - - 15-12G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number: 001-36009 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specif

July 7, 2014 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): July 4, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

July 7, 2014 EX-99.1

YADKIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION COMPLETES MERGER WITH VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YADKIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION COMPLETES MERGER WITH VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.

June 23, 2014 EX-99.1

VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. STOCKHOLDERS AND YADKIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE MERGER

VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. STOCKHOLDERS AND YADKIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE MERGER ELKIN, NC and RALEIGH, NC June 23, 2014 – VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE MKT: VSB), the parent holding company of VantageSouth Bank, and Yadkin Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: YDKN), the parent holding company of Yadkin Bank, announced today that Yadkin shareholders, VantageSouth stockholder

June 23, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - 8-K

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): June 19, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

June 11, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 form8k061114.htm 8-K 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): June 11, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdictio

June 11, 2014 EX-99.1

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CONTACT: Terry Earley, Chief Financial Officer VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Announces Repurchase of TARP Warrants Raleigh, N.C., June 11, 2014 - VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE MKT: VSB), whose wholly-owned subsidiary is VantageSouth Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that it has repurchased

May 14, 2014 DEFM14A

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DEFM14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 12, 2014 EX-10.3

SEVERANCE AGREEMENT, WAIVER and GENERAL RELEASE

SEVERANCE AGREEMENT, WAIVER and GENERAL RELEASE This Severance Agreement, Waiver and General Release (“Agreement”) is made by and between VantageSouth Bank (the “Bank”) and Lee H.

May 12, 2014 425

Merger Prospectus - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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): May 12, 2014 Yadkin Financial Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) North Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-52099 20-4495993 (Commission File Number) (I.

May 12, 2014 EX-99.1

Gulf South Conference Presentation May 13, 2014 Important information 2 Forward Looking Statements Information in this presentation contains forward-looking statements with the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These st

gulfsouthpresentationv10 Gulf South Conference Presentation May 13, 2014 Important information 2 Forward Looking Statements Information in this presentation contains forward-looking statements with the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

May 12, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 8-K

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): May 12, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

May 12, 2014 EX-99.1

Gulf South Conference Presentation May 12, 2014 Important information 2 Forward Looking Statements Information in this presentation contains forward-looking statements with the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These st

ex991vsb512 Gulf South Conference Presentation May 12, 2014 Important information 2 Forward Looking Statements Information in this presentation contains forward-looking statements with the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

May 12, 2014 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2014 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number 001-36009 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES,

April 25, 2014 EX-2.1

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

Exhibit 2.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER This FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated April 23, 2014 (this “Amendment”) amends that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of January 27, 2014, by and among Yadkin Financial Corporation (“Yadkin”), VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (“VantageSouth”), and Piedmont Community Bank Hol

April 25, 2014 EX-10.6

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.6 Exhibit 10.6 EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Executive Employment Agreement (“Agreement”), signed as of April 23, 2014, is entered into by and among: (a) Yadkin Financial Corporation (“Yadkin Financial”), a North Carolina corporation, and Yadkin Bank, a state bank chartered under the laws of North Carolina; and (b) Edwin H. Shuford (“Executive”), a resident of Watauga County, North Car

April 25, 2014 EX-10.1

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Executive Employment Agreement (“Agreement”), signed as of April 23, 2014, is entered into by and among: (a) Yadkin Financial Corporation (“Yadkin Financial”), a North Carolina corporation, and Yadkin Bank, a state bank chartered under the laws of North Carolina; and (b) Joseph H. Towell (“Executive”), a resident of Davie County, North Carol

April 25, 2014 EX-10.5

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.5 Exhibit 10.5 EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Executive Employment Agreement (“Agreement”), signed as of April 23, 2014, is entered into by and among: (a) Yadkin Financial Corporation (“Yadkin Financial”), a North Carolina corporation, and Yadkin Bank, a state bank chartered under the laws of North Carolina; and (b) Steven W. Jones (“Executive”), a resident of Wake County, North Carolin

April 25, 2014 EX-10.3

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.3 Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Executive Employment Agreement (“Agreement”), signed as of April 23, 2014, is entered into by and among: (a) Yadkin Financial Corporation (“Yadkin Financial”), a North Carolina corporation, and Yadkin Bank, a state bank chartered under the laws of North Carolina; and (b) Wm. Mark DeMarcus (“Executive”), a resident of Mecklenburg County, Nort

April 25, 2014 EX-10.2

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Executive Employment Agreement (“Agreement”), signed as of April 23, 2014, is entered into by and among: (a) Yadkin Financial Corporation (“Yadkin Financial”), a North Carolina corporation, and Yadkin Bank, a state bank chartered under the laws of North Carolina; and (b) Scott M. Custer (“Executive”), a resident of New Hanover County, North

April 25, 2014 EX-2.1

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER This FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated April 22, 2014 (this “Amendment”) amends that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of January 27, 2014, by and among Yadkin Financial Corporation (“Yadkin”), VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc.

April 25, 2014 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

FORM 8-K 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) April 22, 2014 Yadkin Financial Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-52099 20-4

April 25, 2014 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

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): April 22, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

April 25, 2014 EX-10.4

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.4 EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Executive Employment Agreement (“Agreement”), signed as of April 23, 2014, is entered into by and among: (a) Yadkin Financial Corporation (“Yadkin Financial”), a North Carolina corporation, and Yadkin Bank, a state bank chartered under the laws of North Carolina; and (b) Terry S. Earley (“Executive”), a resident of Wake County, North Carolina. RECIT

April 23, 2014 EX-99.1

VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2014 Net Income of $2.1 Million and Net Operating Earnings of $3.7 Million, or $0.06 Per Share

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2014 Net Income of $2.1 Million and Net Operating Earnings of $3.7 Million, or $0.06 Per Share First quarter 2014 financial highlights and other significant events: • Pre-tax, pre-provision operating earnings totaled $7.1 million in 1Q 2014, which was an increase from $6.8 million in 4Q 2013 and $1.2 million in 1Q 2013. • Ne

April 23, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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): April 23, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

April 23, 2014 EX-99.2

VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. NYSE: VSB 2014 Q1 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2014 Important information 2 Forward Looking Statements Information in this presentation contains forward-looking statements with the meaning of the Private Securities

EX-99.2 3 a1q2014earningsconferenc.htm INVESTOR PRESENTATION VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. NYSE: VSB 2014 Q1 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2014 Important information 2 Forward Looking Statements Information in this presentation contains forward-looking statements with the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that cou

March 24, 2014 EX-99.1

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PIEDMONT COMMUNITY BANK HOLDINGS. INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc. As of and For the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PIEDMONT COMMUNITY BANK HOLDINGS. INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Page No. Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 3 Consolidated Balance

March 24, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 8-K

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): March 24, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

March 24, 2014 EX-99.2

Acquired Institution Acquisition Date Percentage of Institution Initially Acquired Purchase Price Total Assets Acquired Total Deposits Acquired VantageSouth Bank February 19, 2010 62 % $ 7,694 $ 99,189 $ 76,031 Community Bank of Rowan April 19, 2011

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc. As of and For the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Piedmont") is a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of Delaware on May 7, 2009. The Company was formed to buil

March 13, 2014 EX-21

Subsidiaries

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries VantageSouth Bank, a North Carolina banking corporation Crescent Financial Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory business trust High House Road Trustee LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (subsidiary of the Bank)

March 13, 2014 10-K

Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number 001-36009 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.

March 6, 2014 SC 13D/A

VSB / Vantagesouth Bancshares, Inc. / PIEDMONT COMMUNITY BANK HOLDINGS, INC. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 92209W105 (CUSIP Number) Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc. 3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27612 Attention: Terry S. E

March 4, 2014 EX-99.1

NYSE: VSB NASDAQ: YDKN Q1 2014 Investor Presentation March 2014 Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 19

vsbinvestorpresentation0 NYSE: VSB NASDAQ: YDKN Q1 2014 Investor Presentation March 2014 Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

March 4, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 form8k-030414.htm 8-K 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): March 4, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdicti

March 4, 2014 EX-99.1

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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): March 4, 2014 Yadkin Financial Corp

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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): March 4, 2014 Yadkin Financial Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) North Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-52099 20-4495993 (Commission File Number) (I.

March 4, 2014 425

Merger Prospectus - 8-K

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February 19, 2014 EX-99.1

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CONTACT: Terry Earley, Chief Financial Officer VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Announces Repurchase of TARP Preferred Stock Raleigh, N.C., February 19, 2014 – VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE MKT: VSB), whose wholly-owned subsidiary is VantageSouth Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that it has r

February 19, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 8-K

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): February 19, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

February 10, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers - 8-K

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): February 5, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

January 31, 2014 RW

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January 31, 2014 Via EDGAR and E-MAIL ([email protected]) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. Joshua Samples Re: VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Application for Withdrawal of Registration Statement on Form S-1 File No. 333-190731 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act of 1933 (th

January 31, 2014 EX-99.1

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CONTACT: Terry Earley, Chief Financial Officer VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Closes $47 Million Private Placement Raleigh, N.C., January 31, 2014 – VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: MKT VSB), whose wholly-owned subsidiary is VantageSouth Bank, announced today that it closed the sale of $47 mill

January 31, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): January 31. 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

January 30, 2014 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 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): January 24, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation o

January 30, 2014 EX-10.1

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of January 24, 2014, by and among VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (the “Company”), and each purchaser identified on the signature pages hereto (each, including its successors and assigns, a “Purchaser” and collectiv

January 30, 2014 EX-10.2

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of January 24, 2014, by and among VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (the “Company”), and the several purchasers signatory hereto (each a “Purchaser” and collectively, the “Purchasers”). WHEREAS, this A

January 30, 2014 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND AMONG YADKIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION, VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC., AND PIEDMONT COMMUNITY BANK HOLDINGS, INC. DATED AS OF JANUARY 27, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I THE MERGERS 2 1.1 The Mergers 2 1.2 Effect

EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND AMONG YADKIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION, VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC., AND PIEDMONT COMMUNITY BANK HOLDINGS, INC. DATED AS OF JANUARY 27, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I THE MERGERS 2 1.1 The Mergers 2 1.2 Effective Time 2 1.3 Effects of the Mergers 2 1.4 Conversion of Shares 2 1.5 Stock Options, Other Stock-Based Awards and Warrants 4 1.6 A

January 30, 2014 EX-10.1

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of January 24, 2014, by and among VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (the “Company”), and each purchaser identified on the signature pages hereto (each, including its successors and assigns, a “Purchaser” and collectiv

January 30, 2014 EX-10.2

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of January 24, 2014, by and among VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (the “Company”), and the several purchasers signatory hereto (each a “Purchaser” and collectively, the “Purchasers”). WHEREAS, this A

January 30, 2014 425

Merger Prospectus - 8-K

8-K 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): January 24, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation o

January 30, 2014 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND AMONG YADKIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION, VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC., AND PIEDMONT COMMUNITY BANK HOLDINGS, INC. DATED AS OF JANUARY 27, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I THE MERGERS 2 1.1 The Mergers 2 1.2 Effect

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND AMONG YADKIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION, VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC., AND PIEDMONT COMMUNITY BANK HOLDINGS, INC. DATED AS OF JANUARY 27, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I THE MERGERS 2 1.1 The Mergers 2 1.2 Effective Time 2 1.3 Effects of the Mergers 2 1.4 Conversion of Shares 2 1.5 Stock Options, Other Stock-Based Awards and Warrants 4 1.6 Articles

January 29, 2014 EX-99.1

(Dollars in thousands) Non-PCI Loans PCI Loans Total Q4 2013: Balance at October 1, 2013 $ 4,591 $ 2,443 $ 7,034 Net charge-offs (748 ) — (748 ) Provision for loan losses 839 (82 ) 757 Balance at December 31, 2013 $ 4,682 $ 2,361 $ 7,043 Q3 2013: Bal

CONTACT: Terry Earley, CFO VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2013 Net Income of $3.3 Million and Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision Earnings of $6.8 Million Reflecting Continued Business Momentum and Earnings Growth RALEIGH, N.C., January 29, 2014 – VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE MKT:

January 29, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 form8-k2013q4.htm 8-K 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): January 29, 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdi

January 27, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, 8-K - 8-K

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): January 27. 2014 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

January 27, 2014 EX-99.1

VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. AND YADKIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCE TRANSFORMATIONAL MERGER-OF-EQUALS Creates North Carolina’s Largest Community Bank with $4 Billion in Assets

Exhibit 99.1 For Immediate Release: VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. AND YADKIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCE TRANSFORMATIONAL MERGER-OF-EQUALS Creates North Carolina’s Largest Community Bank with $4 Billion in Assets ELKIN, NC and RALEIGH, NC January 27, 2014 – VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE MKT: VSB) and Yadkin Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: YDKN) jointly announced today that they have entere

January 27, 2014 EX-99.2

NYSE: VSB NASDAQ: YDKN Creating North Carolina’s Largest Community Bank Through a Transformational Merger-of-Equals January 27, 2014 Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements wit

ex992 NYSE: VSB NASDAQ: YDKN Creating North Carolina’s Largest Community Bank Through a Transformational Merger-of-Equals January 27, 2014 Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

December 18, 2013 EX-99.1

VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Raleigh, North Carolina NYSE: VSB Investor Presentation December 2013 Forward-looking statements 2 Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of

ex991a01 VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Raleigh, North Carolina NYSE: VSB Investor Presentation December 2013 Forward-looking statements 2 Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific, acquisitions, activities or investments, expectations or beliefs about future events or results, and other statements that are not

December 18, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, 8-K

8-K 1 form8-k121813.htm 8-K 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): December 18, 2013 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisd

November 13, 2013 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2013 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number 000-36009 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHA

October 30, 2013 EX-99.2

VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. NYSE: VSB 2013 Q3 Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2013 Forward-looking statements 2 Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific,

a3q2013earningsconferenc VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. NYSE: VSB 2013 Q3 Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2013 Forward-looking statements 2 Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific, acquisitions, activities or investments, expectations or beliefs about future events or results, and other statements that a

October 30, 2013 EX-99.1

(Dollars in thousands) Non-Acquired Purchased Non-Impaired Purchased Credit-Impaired Total 3Q 2013: Balance at July 1, 2013 $ 4,339 $ — $ 2,086 $ 6,425 Net charge-offs (1 ) (670 ) — (671 ) Provision for loan losses 253 670 357 1,280 Balance at Septem

CONTACT: Terry Earley, CFO VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter Net Income of $1.5 Million and Net Operating Earnings of $3.0 Million RALEIGH, N.C., October 30, 2013 – VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (VSB) (the "Company") today reported third quarter 2013 financial results. Highlights i

October 30, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

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): October 30, 2013 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Com

October 2, 2013 S-1/A

- FORM S-1/A

FORM S-1/A Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 2, 2013 Registration No.

August 28, 2013 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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): August 27, 2013 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or org

August 20, 2013 S-1

Registration Statement - FORM S-1

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 20, 2013 Registration No.

August 20, 2013 EX-12.1

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements (in thousands, except ratios) Successor Company Predecessor Company For the six months ended June 30, For the period from February 1 to June 30, For the perio

EX-12.1 Exhibit 12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements (in thousands, except ratios) Successor Company Predecessor Company For the six months ended June 30, For the period from February 1 to June 30, For the period from February 1 to December 31, For the period from January 1 to January 31, For the year ended December 31, 2013 2012 2012 201

August 20, 2013 EX-99.3

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS On April 1, 2013, VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “VSB”) completed the merger of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (“ECB”) with and into the Company (the “ECB Merger”). The ECB Merger was completed pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of September 25, 2012 (the “Merger Agreement”). Immediately followin

August 20, 2013 EX-99.1

Community Bank of Rowan Financial Statements For the period January 1, 2011 through April 18, 2011

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Community Bank of Rowan Financial Statements For the period January 1, 2011 through April 18, 2011 (Unaudited) Community Bank of Rowan Table of Contents Statements of Operations For the Period January 1, 2011 – April 18, 2011 1 Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity For the Period January 1, 2011 – April 18, 2011 2 Statements of Cash Flows For the Period January 1, 2011

August 20, 2013 EX-99.2

ECB Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary Consolidated Financial Statements As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited), as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012, and for the year ended December 31, 2011 INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCI

Exhibit 99.2 ECB Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary Consolidated Financial Statements As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited), as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012, and for the year ended December 31, 2011 1 INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Page Financial Statements for the periods ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited) & December 31, 2012 and 2011 Consolidated Bala

August 20, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): August 20, 2013 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36009 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

August 15, 2013 EX-4.1

FORM OF SUBORDINATED NOTE CERTIFICATE VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. 7.625% Subordinated Note due August 12, 2023

EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 FORM OF SUBORDINATED NOTE CERTIFICATE VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. 7.625% Subordinated Note due August 12, 2023 THIS OBLIGATION IS NOT A DEPOSIT AND IS NOT INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (THE “FDIC”) OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR FUND. THIS OBLIGATION IS SUBORDINATED AND JUNIOR IN RIGHT OF PAYMENT TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (TH

August 15, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant - 8-K

8-K 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): August 12, 2013 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or

August 15, 2013 EX-10.1

SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT Dated as of , 2013 SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT Dated as of , 2013 SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of , 2013, and is made by and among VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (“Borrower”), and the several lenders named on Schedule I hereto (each a “Lender” and collectively, the “Lenders”). R E C I T A L S: Borrower is a Delaware

July 31, 2013 EX-99.1

VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2013 Community Bank Investor Conference July 31, 2013 Forward-looking statements 2 Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of re

EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2013 Community Bank Investor Conference July 31, 2013 Forward-looking statements 2 Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific, acquisitions, activities or investments, expectations or beliefs about future events or results, a

July 31, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, 8-K - 8-K

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): July 31, 2013 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

July 30, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

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): July 30, 2013 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

July 30, 2013 EX-99.1

(Dollars in thousands) Non-Acquired Purchased Non-Impaired Purchased Credit-Impaired Total 2Q 2013: Balance at April 1, 2013 $ 2,834 $ 210 $ 2,483 $ 5,527 Net charge-offs (28 ) (566 ) — (594 ) Provision for loan losses 1,533 356 (397 ) 1,492 Balance

CONTACT: Terry Earley, CFO VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Announces Net Income of $3.7 million and Annualized Loan Growth of 24 percent in the Second Quarter of 2013 RALEIGH, N.C., July 30, 2013 – VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE MKT: VSB), the holding company for VantageSouth Bank, today report

July 30, 2013 EX-99.2

VantageSouth Bancshares 2013 Q2 Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2013 Forward-looking statements 2 Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific, acquisitions, acti

a2q2013earningsconferenc VantageSouth Bancshares 2013 Q2 Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2013 Forward-looking statements 2 Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific, acquisitions, activities or investments, expectations or beliefs about future events or results, and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

July 24, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): July 24, 2013 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

July 24, 2013 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 ex991-072413.htm EXHIBIT CONTACT: Terry Earley, Chief Financial Officer VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc. Announces Name Change from Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc., Listing on the NYSE MKT LLC, and Second Quarter Earnings Call Raleigh, N.C., July 24, 2013 – VantageSouth Bancshares, Inc.

July 22, 2013 25

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 25 NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND/OR REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-36009 VANTAGESOUTH BANCSHARES, INC.* – NASDAQ STOCK MARKET LLC (Exact name of Issuer as specified in its charter, and name of Exchange where security is listed and/or registere

July 17, 2013 8-A12B

- 8-A12B

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.* (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 45-2915089 (State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 3600 Glenwood Avenue,

July 10, 2013 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm EXHIBIT Exhibit 99.1 CONTACT: Terry Earley, CFO Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. To List Shares on the NYSE MKT LLC RALEIGH, N.C., July 10, 2013 - Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRFN), the bank holding company for VantageSouth Bank, announced today that,

July 10, 2013 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): July 10, 2013 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or

June 6, 2013 S-8 POS

- S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2013 Registration No.

May 30, 2013 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - 8-K

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): May 28, 2013 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or

May 15, 2013 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

May 15, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): May 14, 2013 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (C

May 13, 2013 RW

- FORM RW

RW 1 formrw.htm FORM RW [Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Letterhead] April 17, 2013 VIA EDGAR AND E-MAIL ([email protected]) Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549-3628 Attention: Mr. Jonathan Gottlieb Re: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. – Application for Withdrawal of Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Regi

May 1, 2013 EX-99.1

(Dollars in thousands) New Loans Purchased Non-Impaired Purchased Credit-Impaired Total Balance at January 1, 2013 $ 2,665 $ 55 $ 1,278 $ 3,998 Net charge-offs (56 ) (355 ) — (411 ) Provision for loan losses 225 510 1,205 1,940 Balance at March 31, 2

CONTACT: Terry Earley, CFO Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2013 Financial Results, which reflect Strong Loan Growth and Merger Activities RALEIGH, N.C., May 1, 2013 – Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRFN), the bank holding company for VantageSouth Ban

May 1, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

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) May 1, 2013 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Com

April 23, 2013 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ý Defin

April 3, 2013 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Other Events - FORM 8-K

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): March 28, 2013 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation o

April 3, 2013 PRE 14A

- PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

April 3, 2013 EX-99.3

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

EX-99.3 10 v340273ex99-3.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements present the pro forma consolidated financial position and results of operations of the combined company following the completion of the merger of ECB with and into Crescent (the “ECB Merger”). The unaudited pro forma cond

April 3, 2013 EX-99.1

VantageSouth Bank and East Carolina Bank Complete Merger

VantageSouth Bank and East Carolina Bank Complete Merger RALEIGH, N.C. & ENGELHARD, N.C.—(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 1, 2013 – Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRFN) and ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ECBE) announced today the closing of their previously- announced merger. The parties also announced the merger of their subsidiary banks, VantageSouth Bank and The East Carolina Bank. The combine

April 3, 2013 EX-3.1

STATE OF DELAWARE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION

EX-3.1 2 v340273ex3-1.htm EXHIBIT 3.1 STATE OF DELAWARE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. , a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. DOES HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. The name of the corporation is CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. . 2. That a Certificate of Designation (Title of Certificate Being Correcte

April 3, 2013 EX-99.2

2012 Annual Report ECB Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary December 31, 2012

2012 Annual Report ECB Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary December 31, 2012 1 INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Page Audited Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 Report of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP 3 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 4 Consolidated Results of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 5 Consolid

April 3, 2013 EX-10.1

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 April 1, 2013

EX-10.1 5 v340273ex10-1.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 April 1, 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to both (i) that certain Letter Agreement incorporating the Securities Purchase Agreement — Standard Terms dated as of January 16, 2009 (the “Acquired Company Securities Purchase Agreement”) by and among the Unit

April 3, 2013 EX-4.2

EX-4.2

EX-4.2 4 v340273ex4-2.htm EXHIBIT 4.2

April 3, 2013 EX-4.1

WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

EX-4.1 3 v340273ex4-1.htm EXHIBIT 4.1 WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT WHILE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING THERETO IS IN EFFECT UNDER SUCH ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAW

April 3, 2013 EX-10.2

United States Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 April 1, 2013

EX-10.2 6 v340273ex10-2.htm EXHIBIT 10.2 United States Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 April 1, 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to that certain Letter Agreement incorporating the Securities Purchase Agreements – Standard Terms (the “Securities Purchase Agreements”), dated as of January 16, 2009, between ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Acquired Co

March 15, 2013 SC 13D

VSB / Vantagesouth Bancshares, Inc. / PIEDMONT COMMUNITY BANK HOLDINGS, INC. - SC 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 225743103 (CUSIP Number) Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc. 3600 Glenwood Avenue Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27612 Attention: Terry

March 8, 2013 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K 1 a8kecbmergervote030813.htm FORM 8-K 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): March 7, 2013 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State

March 6, 2013 424B3

SUPPLEMENT TO JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2013 CORRECTION SHEET

424B3 1 v337049424b3.htm FORM 424B3 Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-185118 March 5, 2013 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. ECB BANCORP, INC. SUPPLEMENT TO JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2013 CORRECTION SHEET This correction sheet corrects an error in the joint proxy statement/prospectus, dated February 8, 2013, for the special meetings of shareholders of

February 28, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): February 28, 2013 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

February 28, 2013 EX-99.1

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Holding Company for VantageSouth Bank Investor Presentation February 2013 Filed by Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Company: ECB Bancorp,

EX-99.1 2 v336626ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Holding Company for VantageSouth Bank Investor Presentation February 2013 Filed by Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Company: ECB Bancorp, Inc. Crescent Financial’s Registration Statement No. 333-185118 Forward looking statements Statements in thi

February 28, 2013 EX-99.1

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Holding Company for VantageSouth Bank Investor Presentation February 2013 Filed by Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Company: ECB Bancorp,

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Holding Company for VantageSouth Bank Investor Presentation February 2013 Filed by Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Company: ECB Bancorp, Inc. Crescent Financial’s Registration Statement No. 333-185118 Forward looking statements Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strateg

February 28, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

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): February 28, 2013 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

February 11, 2013 424B3

PROPOSED MERGER—YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-185118 PROPOSED MERGER—YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT The boards of directors of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. have approved a merger agreement under which ECB will merge with and into Crescent with Crescent as the surviving entity. Under the terms of the merger agreement, ECB shareholders will receive in exchange for e

February 5, 2013 CORRESP

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[CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. LETTERHEAD] February 5, 2013 Jessica Livingston United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4 File No. 333-185118 Dear Ms. Livingston: In accordance with Rule 461, I am writing this letter on behalf of Crescent

January 31, 2013 EX-99.4

CONSENT OF KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

EX-99.4 12 v332638ex99-4.htm EXHIBIT 99.4 CONSENT OF KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. as Annex C to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus which forms a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 dated the date hereof relating to the proposed merger of ECB Bancorp, Inc. with and

January 31, 2013 CORRESP

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CORRESP 31 filename31.htm [CRESCENT LETTERHEAD] January 31, 2013 Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mark Webb Re: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4/A Filed December 21, 2012 File No. 333-185118 Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter is submitted in response to comments contained in

January 31, 2013 EX-99.3

CONSENT OF SANDLER O’ NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P.

EX-99.3 11 v332638ex99-3.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 CONSENT OF SANDLER O’ NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), as an Annex to the Proxy Statement/Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Proxy Statement/Registration Statement”) relating to the proposed merger of the Company with Crescent Financial Banc

January 31, 2013 EX-99.6

Consent of Prospective Director

Exhibit 99.6 Consent of Prospective Director In accordance with Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended (the “Registration Statement”) of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (“Crescent”) relating to the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 25, 2012, by an

January 31, 2013 S-4/A

- FORM S-4/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 31, 2013 Registration No.

January 31, 2013 EX-99.1

Post Office Box 337 Engelhard, North Carolina 27824 Voting By Proxy

Post Office Box 337 Engelhard, North Carolina 27824 Voting By Proxy Read our proxy statement/prospectus before you vote by proxy.

January 31, 2013 EX-99.5

Consent of Prospective Director

EX-99.5 13 v332638ex99-5.htm EXHIBIT 99.5 Exhibit 99.5 Consent of Prospective Director In accordance with Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended (the “Registration Statement”) of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (“Crescent”) relating to the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Mer

January 31, 2013 EX-99.7

Consent of Prospective Director

EX-99.7 15 v332638ex99-7.htm EXHIBIT 99.7 Exhibit 99.7 Consent of Prospective Director In accordance with Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended (the “Registration Statement”) of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (“Crescent”) relating to the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Mer

January 31, 2013 EX-99.2

CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. 3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300 Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 APPOINTMENT OF PROXY SOLICITED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EX-99.2 10 v332638ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 REVOCABLE PROXY CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. 3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300 Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 APPOINTMENT OF PROXY SOLICITED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS The undersigned hereby appoints Lee H. Roberts and Terry S. Earley (the “Proxies”), or any of them, as attorneys and proxies, with full power of substitution, to vote all outstanding shares o

January 30, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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) January 30, 2013 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

January 30, 2013 EX-99.1

(Dollars in thousands) New Loans Purchased Non-Impaired Purchased Credit-Impaired Total Three Months Ended: Balance at October 1, 2012 $ 2,152 $ 87 $ 907 $ 3,146 Net charge-offs (315 ) — (315 ) Provision for loan losses 513 283 371 1,167 Balance at D

CONTACT: Terry Earley, CFO Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Net Income of $2.1 Million and Continued Strong Revenue and Loan Growth RALEIGH, N.C., January 30, 2013 – Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRFN) (“Crescent” or the “Company”), today reported f

December 21, 2012 CORRESP

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CORRESP 24 filename24.htm [CRESCENT LETTERHEAD] December 21, 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mark Webb Re: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4 Filed November 21, 2012 File No. 333-185118 Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter is submitted in response to comments contained in t

December 21, 2012 EX-99.3

CONSENT OF SANDLER O’ NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P.

EX-99.3 8 v330766ex99-3.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 CONSENT OF SANDLER O’ NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), as an Annex to the Proxy Statement/Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Proxy Statement/Registration Statement”) relating to the proposed merger of the Company with Crescent Financial Bancs

December 21, 2012 S-4/A

- AMENDMENT TO FORM S-4

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 21, 2012 Registration No.

December 21, 2012 EX-99.4

CONSENT OF KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

CONSENT OF KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. as Annex C to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus which forms a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 dated the date hereof relating to the proposed merger of ECB Bancorp, Inc. with and into Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc.

December 4, 2012 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - 8-K

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 30, 2012 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

December 3, 2012 EX-99.1

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. completes merger of VantageSouth Bank into Crescent State Bank New bank will operate as VantageSouth Bank serving customers with expanded branch and ATM network

For Immediate Release MEDIA CONTACT: Blair Kennedy (919) 522-5581 [email protected] Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. completes merger of VantageSouth Bank into Crescent State Bank New bank will operate as VantageSouth Bank serving customers with expanded branch and ATM network RALEIGH, N.C., Dec.3, 2012-Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRFN) (“Crescent Financial”), Crescent Stat

December 3, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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) December 3, 2012 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

November 21, 2012 EX-99.4

CONSENT OF KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

CONSENT OF KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. as Annex C to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus which forms a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 dated the date hereof relating to the proposed merger of ECB Bancorp, Inc. with and into Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc.

November 21, 2012 S-4

- FORM S-4

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2012 Registration No.

November 21, 2012 EX-99.3

CONSENT OF SANDLER O’ NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P.

CONSENT OF SANDLER O’ NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), as an Annex to the Proxy Statement/Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Proxy Statement/Registration Statement”) relating to the proposed merger of the Company with Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. contained in the Proxy Statem

November 19, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

November 19, 2012 CORRESP

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Via EDGAR Correspondence November 19, 2012 Mr. Mark Webb Legal Branch Chief Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549-3561 Re: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Amendment No. 2 to the Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed November 15, 2012 SEC File No. 000-32951 Dear Mr. Webb: I am writing on behalf of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (“Crescent”), to provide an EDGA

November 15, 2012 PRER14A

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defi

November 15, 2012 CORRESP

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Via EDGAR Correspondence November 15, 2012 Mr. Mark Webb Legal Branch Chief Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549-3561 Re: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Amendment No.2 to the Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed November 15, 2012 SEC File No. 000-32951 Dear Mr. Webb: I am writing on behalf of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (“Crescent”), to provide an EDGAR

November 2, 2012 PRER14A

- PRELIMINARY REVISED PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

October 30, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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) October 30, 2012 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

October 30, 2012 EX-99.1

(Dollars in thousands) New Loans Purchased Non-Impaired Purchased Credit-Impaired Total Three Months Ended: Balance July 1, 2012 $ 707 $ 634 $ 772 $ 2,113 Net charge-offs — (807 ) — (807 ) Provision for loan losses 564 259 135 958 Balance September 3

CONTACT: Terry Earley, CFO Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659 -9015 Email:[email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter of 2012 Reflecting Strong Loan Growth and Net Interest Margin Expansion RALEIGH, N.C., October 30, 2012– Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRFN) (hereinafter refer

October 9, 2012 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Via Email and EDGAR Correspondence October 9, 2012 Mr. Mark Webb Legal Branch Chief Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549-3561 Re: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed September 13, 2012 SEC File No. 000-32951 Dear Mr. Webb: I am writing on behalf of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (“Crescent”) in response to the co

October 4, 2012 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Via Email and EDGAR Correspondence October 4, 2012 Mr. Mark Webb Legal Branch Chief Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549-3561 Re: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed September 13, 2012 SEC File No. 000-32951 Dear Mr. Webb: I am writing on behalf of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (“Crescent”) in response to the co

October 1, 2012 CORRESP

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Via Email and U.S. Mail October 1, 2012 Mr. Mark Webb Legal Branch Chief Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549-3561 Re: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed September 13, 2012 SEC File No. 000-32951 Dear Mr. Webb: I am writing on behalf of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (“Crescent”) in response to the comment letter of the Staff of the Co

September 28, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - FILING UNDER SECURITIES ACT RULE 425

Filed by Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: ECB Bancorp, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-35389 The following is a transcript of a conference call held by certain executive officers of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and

September 26, 2012 CORRESP

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Via Email and U.S. Mail September 26, 2012 Mr. Mark Webb Legal Branch Chief Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549-3561 Re: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed September 13, 2012 SEC File No. 000-32951 Dear Mr. Webb: I am writing on behalf of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (“Crescent”) in response to the comment letter of the Staff of the

September 25, 2012 EX-99.1

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. to Merge

EX-99.1 3 v324300ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. to Merge RALEIGH, N.C. & ENGELHARD, N.C.-(BUSINESS WIRE) - September 25, 2012 -Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRFN) and ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ECBE) jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Crescent Financial will acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc.

September 25, 2012 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): September 25, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

September 25, 2012 EX-99.2

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Agreement to Acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. September 2012

EX-99.2 6 v324300ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Agreement to Acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. September 2012 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements• This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “hope,” “wil

September 25, 2012 EX-99.1

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. to Merge

EX-99.1 3 v324300ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. and ECB Bancorp, Inc. to Merge RALEIGH, N.C. & ENGELHARD, N.C.-(BUSINESS WIRE) - September 25, 2012 -Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRFN) and ECB Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ECBE) jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Crescent Financial will acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc.

September 25, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

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): September 25, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

September 25, 2012 EX-99.2

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Agreement to Acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. September 2012

EX-99.2 6 v324300ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Agreement to Acquire ECB Bancorp, Inc. September 2012 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements• This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “hope,” “wil

September 25, 2012 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN ECB BANCORP, INC. CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Table of Contents

EX-2.1 2 v324300ex2-1.htm EXHIBIT 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN ECB BANCORP, INC. AND CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I THE MERGER 1 1.1 The Merger 2 1.2 Effective Time 2 1.3 Effects of the Merger 2 1.4 Conversion of Shares 2 1.5 Stock Options, Other Stock-Based Awards and Warrants 3 1.6 Articles of Incorporation o

September 25, 2012 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN ECB BANCORP, INC. CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Table of Contents

EX-2.1 2 v324300ex2-1.htm EXHIBIT 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN ECB BANCORP, INC. AND CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I THE MERGER 1 1.1 The Merger 2 1.2 Effective Time 2 1.3 Effects of the Merger 2 1.4 Conversion of Shares 2 1.5 Stock Options, Other Stock-Based Awards and Warrants 3 1.6 Articles of Incorporation o

September 19, 2012 EX-99.1

Investor presentation September 20, 2012 CONFIDENTIAL Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc

Investor presentation September 20, 2012 CONFIDENTIAL Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc Forward looking statement Statements in this presentation relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific, acquisitions, activities or investments, expectations or beliefs about future events or results, and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

September 19, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): September 19, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission Fi

September 13, 2012 PREM14A

- PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

September 7, 2012 EX-2

August 10, 2012

EX-2 2 v323191ex2.htm EXHIBIT 2 August 10, 2012 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. 3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300 Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 To the Board of Directors: Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc. (“Piedmont”), a bank holding company with respect to VantageSouth Bank (“VantageSouth”) and Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (“Parent”), is the beneficial holder of shares of common sto

September 7, 2012 SC 13D/A

VSB / Vantagesouth Bancshares, Inc. / PIEDMONT COMMUNITY BANK HOLDINGS, INC. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 225743103 (CUSIP Number) Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc. 3600 Glenwood Avenue Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27612 Attention: Scott Custer (919)

August 13, 2012 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 v3211718k.htm CURRENT REPORT 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): August 10, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or o

August 13, 2012 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among VANTAGESOUTH BANK, CRESCENT STATE BANK, CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of August 10, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among VANTAGESOUTH BANK, CRESCENT STATE BANK, and CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.

August 13, 2012 EX-99.1

VantageSouth Bank to Merge into Crescent State Bank

CONTACT: Terry Earley, CFO Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 13, 2012 VantageSouth Bank to Merge into Crescent State Bank RALEIGH, N.C. – Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRFN) (“Crescent Financial” or the “Company”), Crescent State Bank, and VantageSouth Bank announced today that they have entere

July 30, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

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) July 30, 2012 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (C

July 30, 2012 EX-99.1

Cash Flow

EX-99.1 2 exh991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 CONTACT: Terry Earley, CFO Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Phone: (919) 659-9015 Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter of 2012 and Filing of Application to Acquire VantageSouth Bank RALEIGH, N.C., July 30, 2012 – Crescent Financial Bancshares, I

June 28, 2012 11-K

- FORM 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 or ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from to Commission file number: 000-32951 A. Full title of the plan

June 12, 2012 S-1/A

- AMENDMENT TO FORM S-1

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 11, 2012. SEC File No. 333-181152 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 6022 45-2915089 (State or jurisdict

May 10, 2012 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - FORM 8-K

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): May 8, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

May 4, 2012 S-1

Registration Statement - FORM S-1

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012. SEC File No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 6022 45-2915089 (State or jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Pr

April 30, 2012 EX-99.1

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of 2012 and Approval to Resume Payments on TARP Preferred Stock and Trust Preferred Securities

EXHIBIT 99.1 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of 2012 and Approval to Resume Payments on TARP Preferred Stock and Trust Preferred Securities RALEIGH, N.C., April 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRFN), the parent company of Crescent State Bank, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2012 and

April 30, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

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) April 30, 2012 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (

April 11, 2012 DEFA14A

- ADDITIONAL DEFINITIVE PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary proxy statement ¨ Confidential, for use of the Commission only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive proxy statement x Definitive additional materials ¨ Soliciting material under Rule 14a-12 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.

April 5, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary proxy statement ¨ Confidential, for use of the Commission only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive proxy statement ¨ Definitive additional materials ¨ Soliciting material under Rule 14a-12 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC.

April 5, 2012 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

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): April 5, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or

April 5, 2012 EX-10.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and among Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc.

March 6, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

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) March 6, 2012 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (C

March 6, 2012 EX-99.1

Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011

EXHIBIT 99.1 Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 CARY, N.C., March 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRFN), the parent company of Crescent State Bank, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2011. Highlights include the following: ● Piedmont Community Bank Holding

March 1, 2012 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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): February 24, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

February 28, 2012 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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): February 22, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

January 24, 2012 EX-10.1

TAX SHARING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 TAX SHARING AGREEMENT This TAX SHARING AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated as of December 22, 2011, by and between Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), by and on behalf of each Affiliate of Parent, and Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Holdco”) and Crescent State Bank, a North Carolina state bank and a wholly-owned banking s

January 24, 2012 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 crescentfinancial8k01242012.htm FORM 8-K 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): January 20, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-291508

January 23, 2012 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers - FORM 8-K

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): January 5, 2012 CRESCENT FINANCIAL BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-32951 45-2915089 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

November 30, 2011 CORRESP

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GAETA & EVESON, P.A. Attorneys at Law 700 Spring Forest Road, Suite 335 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 (919) 845-2558 Telephone (919) 518-2146 Facsimile http://www.banklawnc.com November 30, 2011 VIA EDGAR Ms. Peggy Kim Special Counsel Office of Mergers & Acquisitions Division of Corporate Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Crescent

November 23, 2011 CORRESP

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November 23, 2011 VIA EDGAR Mr. Christian Windsor Special Counsel Office of Mergers and Acquisitions United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc., Cary, North Carolina Post-Effective Amendment to Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed November 22, 2011 File No. 333-157137 Dear Mr. Windsor: We have received your

April 27, 2011 CORRESP

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April 27, 2011 VIA EDGAR, TELECOPIER AND U.S. MAIL Mr. Christian N. Windsor Senior Counsel Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Mail Stop 4470 Washington, DC 20549 Re: Crescent Financial Corporation, Cary, North Carolina Preliminary Proxy Statement Filed March 31, 2011 File No. 000-32951 Dear Mr. Windsor: We are writing in response to

April 14, 2011 CORRESP

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April 14, 2011 VIA EDGAR, TELECOPIER AND U.S. MAIL Mr. Christian N. Windsor Senior Counsel Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Mail Stop 4470 Washington, DC 20549 Re: Crescent Financial Corporation, Cary, North Carolina Preliminary Proxy Statement Filed March 31, 2011 File No. 000-32951 Dear Mr. Windsor: We are writing in response to

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