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 20, 2013
SCBT Financial Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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South Carolina |
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001-12669 |
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57-0799315 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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520 Gervais Street, Columbia, South Carolina |
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29201 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (800) 277-2175
Not Applicable
Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 20, 2013, SCBT Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and First Financial Holdings, Inc. (“First Financial”) announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement, dated as of February 19, 2013, pursuant to which the Company and First Financial will merge. A copy of the press release containing such announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, the Company will be providing supplemental information regarding the proposed transaction in connection with a presentation to analysts and investors. The slides to be used in connection with this analyst and investor presentation are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Joint Press Release of SCBT Financial Corporation and First Financial Holdings, Inc., dated February 20, 2013 |
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99.2 |
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Investor Presentation, dated February 20, 2013 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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SCBT Financial Corporation | |
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Date: February 20, 2013 |
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/s/ John C. Pollok |
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Name: |
John C. Pollok |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer |