SEC Comment Letter for BANCORP RHODE ISLAND INC (CIK 0001109525) — Aug 31, 2005
BANCORP RHODE ISLAND INC (CIK 0001109525)
Date: Aug. 31, 2005 · CIK: 0001109525 · Accession: 0000000000-05-045332
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20549-0408
March 30, 2005
Merrill W. Sherman
President
Bancorp Rhode Island, Inc.
One Turks Head Place
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Re: Bancorp Rhode Island, Inc.
Form S-3, amendment number 1, filed March 28, 2005
File Number 333-122968
Dear Mr. Sherman:
We have reviewed your amended Form S-3 and have the
following
comments. Where indicated, we think this document should be
revised
in response to our comments. If you disagree, we will consider
your
explanation as to why our comment is inapplicable or a revision is
unnecessary. Please be as detailed as necessary in your
explanation.
In some of our comments, we may ask you to provide us with
supplemental information so we may better understand your
disclosure.
After reviewing this information, we may have additional comments.
The purpose of our review process is to assist you in your
compliance with the applicable disclosure requirements and to
enhance
the overall disclosure in your filing. We look forward to working
with you in these respects. We welcome any questions you may have
about our comments or on any other aspect of our review. Feel
free
to call us at the telephone numbers listed at the end of this
letter.
Use of Proceeds - page 5
1. We note that there is no specific use of proceeds currently
identified. As discussed by phone with counsel for the company,
we
understand that the reason for the offering is to provide capital
to
the bank so that it is able to maintain compliance with the
capital
adequacy tests as it continues to grow. If correct, specifically
disclose this here and on page 14. Note Item 504 of Regulation S-
K.
* * * * *
As appropriate, please amend your registration statement in
response to these comments. You may wish to provide us with
marked
copies of your amendments to expedite our review. Please furnish
a
cover letter with your amendment that keys your responses to our
comments and provides any requested supplemental information.
Detailed cover letters greatly facilitate our review. Please
understand that we may have additional comments after reviewing
your
amendment and responses to our comments.
Please direct any questions to David Lyon at 202-942-1796,
or
to me at 202-942-1874.
Sincerely,
Mark Webb
Legal Branch Chief
By fax: Margaret D. Farrell
Fax number: 401-277-9600
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Bancorp Rhode Island, Inc.
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