SCBT Financial Corporation to Announce First Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on April 27, 2012

SCBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:SCBT) will announce first quarter financial results in a news release prior to the market opening on April 27, 2012 followed by a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern Time where management will review earnings and performance trends.

SCBT Financial Corporation plans to make the news release and related financial information available on the Investor Relations section of www.SCBTonline.com by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on April 27, 2012.

Conference Call Information:

Callers wishing to participate may call toll-free by dialing (866) 328-3013. The number for international participants is (914) 495-8535. The conference ID number is 64351991.

Participants can also listen to the live audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of www.SCBTonline.com. A replay will be available from 2 p.m. Eastern Time on April 27 until 11:59 p.m. on May 4. To listen to the replay, dial (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406. The passcode is 64351991. The event will also be archived and available beginning April 28th by midnight Eastern Time in the Investor Relations section of www.SCBTonline.com.

About SCBT Financial Corporation

SCBT Financial Corporation, Columbia, South Carolina is a registered bank holding company incorporated under the laws of South Carolina. The Company consists of SCBT, N.A., the largest publicly traded bank headquartered in South Carolina; NCBT, a Division of SCBT, N.A.; and Community Bank & Trust, a Division of SCBT, N.A. Providing financial services for over 78 years, SCBT Financial Corporation operates 68 locations in 16 South Carolina counties, 10 North Georgia counties, and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. SCBT Financial Corporation has assets of approximately $4.0 billion and its stock is traded under the symbol SCBT in the NASDAQ Global Select Market. More information can be found at www.SCBTonline.com.