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
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April 24, 2018 |
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The First Bancshares, Inc. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Mississippi |
33-94288 |
64-0862173 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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6480 U.S. Hwy 98 West, Hattiesburg, MS |
39402 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code |
(601) 268-8998 |
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N/A |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 2.02 |
Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On April 24, 2018, The First Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the first quarter of 2018. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1and incorporated herein. In accordance with general instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, this information is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Item 7.01. |
Regulation FD Disclosure |
On April 24, 2018, The First Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing the declaration of a $0.05 per share quarterly cash dividend. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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The First Bancshares, Inc. |
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Date: |
April 25, 2018 |
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/s/ Donna T. (Dee Dee) Lowery |
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Name: Donna T. (Dee Dee) Lowery |
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Title: EVP and CFO |
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