Edgar Filing: FIRST BANCSHARES INC /MS/

Unassociated Document

U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED: June 30, 2011

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 33-94288

THE FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

(EXACT NAME OF ISSUER AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

MISSISSIPPI		64-0862173
(STATE OF INCORPORATION)		(I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)

6480 U.S. HIGHWAY 98 WEST
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI		39402
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL		(ZIP CODE)
EXECUTIVE OFFICES)

(601) 268-8998

(ISSUER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)

NONE

(FORMER NAME, ADDRESS AND FISCAL YEAR, IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT)

INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE ISSUER: (1) HAS FILED ALL REPORTS REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS.

YES x NO ¨

INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT IS A LARGE ACCELERATED FILER, AN ACCELERATED FILER, OR A NON-ACCELERATED FILER. SEE DEFINITION OF “ACCELERATED FILER AND LARGE ACCELERATED FILER” IN RULE 12B-2 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.

LARGE ACCELERATED FILER ¨ ACCELERATED FILER ¨ NON-ACCELERATED FILER x

ON June 30, 2011, 3,066,072 SHARES OF THE ISSUER'S COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $1.00 PER SHARE, WERE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING.

TRANSITIONAL DISCLOSURE FORMAT (CHECK ONE):

YES ¨ NO x

INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT IS A SHELL COMPANY (AS DEFINED IN RULE 12B-2 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT): YES ¨ NO x

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM NO. 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THE FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

($ amounts in thousands)

	(Unaudited)
	June 30,			December 31,
	2011			2010
ASSETS

Cash and due from banks	$	7,705		$	12,450
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		21,533			12,443
Federal funds sold		125			9,083

Total cash and cash equivalents		29,363			33,976

Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost		3			3
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value		131,228			104,534
Other securities		2,601			2,599

Total securities		133,832			107,136

Loans held for sale		2,650			2,938
Loans		343,979			329,635
Allowance for loan losses		(4,143	)		(4,617	)

Loans, net		342,486			327,956

Premises and equipment		15,493			14,994
Interest receivable		2,148			2,023
Cash surrender value of life insurance		6,177			6,084
Goodwill		702			702
Other assets		10,979			10,174

	$	541,180		$	503,045

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	50,072		$	48,312
Interest-bearing		383,709			348,167

TOTAL DEPOSITS		433,781			396,479

Interest payable		364			411
Borrowed funds		30,070			30,107
Subordinated debentures		10,310			10,310
Other liabilities		7,611			8,639

TOTAL LIABILITIES		482,136			445,946

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred stock, no par value, $1,000 per share liquidation, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 17,123 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and at December 31, 2010		16,939			16,939
Common stock, par value $1 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 3,092,566 and 3,058,716 shares issued at June 30, 2011 and at December 31, 2010		3,093			3,059
Additional paid-in capital		23,441			23,419
Retained earnings		15,491			14,723
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		544			(577	)
Treasury stock, at cost, 26,494 shares at June 30, 2011 and at December 31, 2010		(464	)		(464	)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY		59,044			57,099
	$	541,180		$	503,045

THE FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

($ amounts in thousands, except earnings and dividends per share)

	(unaudited)
	Three Months						Six Months
	Ended						Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2011			2010			2011			2010

INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans	$	5,117		$	5,119		$	10,131		$	10,129
Interest and dividends on securities:
Taxable interest and dividends		468			518			838			1,086
Tax exempt interest		333			296			663			597
Interest on federal funds sold		23			11			42			16

TOTAL INTEREST INCOME		5,941			5,944			11,674			11,828

INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest on deposits		1,127			1,496			2,308			3,223
Interest on borrowed funds		303			369			604			736

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE		1,430			1,865			2,912			3,959

NET INTEREST INCOME		4,511			4,079			8,762			7,869

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		305			217			653			382
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		4,206			3,862			8,109			7,487

OTHER INCOME:
Service charge on deposit accounts		567			609			1,126			1,186
Other service charges and fees		461			368			817			739
Gain on sale of investment securities		-			51			-			51
Impairment loss on securities:
Total other-than-temporary impairment (gain) loss		469			(242	)		380			(283	)
Portion of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income		(473	)		200			(384	)		134
Net impairment loss recognized in earnings		(4	)		(42	)		(4	)		(149	)

TOTAL OTHER INCOME		1,024			986			1,939			1,827

OTHER EXPENSES:
Salaries and employee benefits		2,217			2,169			4,473			4,272
Occupancy and equipment		530			549			1,067			1,066
Other		1,546			1,177			3,277			2,255

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES		4,293			3,895			8,817			7,593

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		937			953			1,231			1,721

INCOME TAXES		267			304			60			536

NET INCOME		670			649			1,171			1,185

PREFERRED DIVIDENDS		85			63			171			125

PREFERRED STOCK ACCRETION		-			14			-			28

NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	585		$	572		$	1,000		$	1,032

NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS:
BASIC	$	.19		$	.19		$	.33		$	.34
DILUTED		.19			.19			.33			.34
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE – COMMON		.0375			.025			.075			.10

THE FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

($ in thousands)
	Common Stock		Preferred Stock		Stock Warrants		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Compre- hensive Income(Loss)			Treasury Stock			Total
Balance, January 1, 2010	$	3,046	$	4,773	$	-	$	23,418		$	12,944		$	(101	)	$	(464	)	$	43,616
Net income		-		-		-		-			1,185			-			-			1,185
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on available- for-sale securities, net of tax		-		-		-		-			-			27			-			27
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)on derivative, net of tax		-		-		-		-			-			25			-			25
Accretion of preferred stock discount		-		28		-		-			(28	)		-			-			-
Dividends on preferred stock		-		-		-		-			(125	)		-			-			(125	)
Dividends on common stock, $.10 per share		-		-		-		-			(302	)		-			-			(302	)
Balance, June 30, 2010	$	3,046	$	4,801	$	-	$	23,418		$	13,674		$	(49	)	$	(464	)	$	44,426

Balance, January 1, 2011	$	3,059	$	16,939	$	284	$	23,135		$	14,723		$	(577	)	$	(464	)	$	57,099
Net income		-		-		-		-			1,171			-			-			1,171
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)on available- for-sale securities, net of tax		-		-		-		-			-			1,138			-			1,138
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)on derivative, net of tax		-		-		-		-			-			(17	)		-			(17	)
Dividends on preferred stock		-		-		-		-			(171	)		-			-			(171	)
Dividends on common stock, $.075 per share		-		-		-		-			(232	)		-			-			(232	)
Restricted stock grant		34		-		-		(34	)		-			-			-			-
Compensation expense		-		-		-		56			-			-			-			56
Balance, June 30, 2011	$	3,093	$	16,939	$	284	$	23,157		$	15,491		$	544		$	(464	)	$	59,044

THE FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

($ Amounts in Thousands)

	(Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2011			2010
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET INCOME	$	1,171		$	1,185
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion		525			604
Impairment loss on securities		4			149
Gain on sale of securities		-			(51	)
Provision for loan losses		653			382
Loss on sale/writedown of ORE		127			52
Restricted stock expense		56			-
Increase in cash value of life insurance		(93	)		(128	)
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends		(2	)		(2	)
Changes in:
Interest receivable		(125	)		11
Loans held for sale, net		271			(1,272	)
Interest payable		(47	)		(251	)
Other, net		(222	)		(25	)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		2,318			654

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Maturities and calls of securities available- for-sale		17,583			30,067
Purchases of securities available-for-sale		(43,225	)		(24,445	)
Decrease in other securities		-			20
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale		-			1,051
Net (increase) decrease in loans		(17,319	)		(14,219	)
Net additions in premises and equipment		(838	)		(533	)

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		(43,799	)		(8,059	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in deposits		37,302			21,425
Net decrease in borrowed funds		(37	)		(1,131	)
Dividends paid on common stock		(226	)		(302	)
Dividends paid on preferred stock		(171	)		(125	)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		36,868			19,867

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH		(4,613	)		12,462
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		33,976			15,991
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	29,363		$	28,453

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:

CASH PAYMENTS FOR INTEREST	$	2,959		$	4,210
CASH PAYMENTS FOR INCOME TAXES		648			607
LOANS TRANSFERRED TO OTHER REAL ESTATE		1,848			1,983
ISSUANCE OF RESTRICTED STOCK GRANTS		34			-

THE FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE A — BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2011, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011. For further information, please refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

NOTE B — SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION

The First Bancshares, Inc., Hattiesburg, Mississippi (the "Company"), was incorporated June 23, 1995, under the laws of the State of Mississippi for the purpose of operating as a bank holding company. The Company’s primary asset is its interest in its wholly-owned subsidiary, The First, A National Banking Association (the Bank).

At June 30, 2011, the Company had approximately $541.2 million in assets, $346.6 million in loans,$433.8 million in deposits, and $59.0 million in stockholders' equity. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company reported a net income of $1,171,000 ($1,000,000 applicable to common stockholders).

In the first and second quarters of 2011, the Company declared and paid a dividend of $.0375 per common share for each quarter.

NOTE C – PREFERRED STOCK AND WARRANT

On February 6, 2009, as part of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s (“Treasury”) Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”), the Company received a $5.0 million equity investment by issuing 5 thousand shares of Series A, no par value preferred stock to the Treasury pursuant to a Letter Agreement and Securities Purchase Agreement that was previously disclosed by the Company. The Company also issued a warrant to the Treasury allowing it to purchase 54,705 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $13.71. The warrant can be exercised immediately and has a term of 10 years.

The non-voting Series A preferred shares issued, with a liquidation preference of $1 thousand per share, will pay a cumulative cash dividend quarterly at 5% per annum during the first five years the preferred shares are outstanding, resetting to 9% thereafter if not redeemed. The CPP also includes certain restrictions on dividend payments of the Company’s lower ranking equity and the ability to purchase its outstanding common shares.

The Company allocated the proceeds received from the Treasury, net of transaction costs, on a pro rata basis to the Series A preferred stock and the warrant based on their relative fair values. The Company assigned $.3 million and $4.7 million to the warrant and the Series A preferred stock, respectively. The resulting discount on the Series A preferred stock was fully accreted up to the $5.0 million liquidation amount in 2010 at the time of the exchange that is described in the following paragraphs.

On September 29, 2010, and pursuant to the terms of the letter agreement between the Company and the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”), the Company closed a transaction whereby Treasury exchanged its 5,000 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series UST, (the “CPP Preferred Shares”) for 5,000 shares of a new series of preferred stock designated Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series CD (the “CDCI Preferred Shares”). On the same day, and pursuant to the terms of the letter agreement between the Company and Treasury, the Company issued an additional 12,123 CDCI Preferred Shares to Treasury for a purchase price of $12,123,000. As a result of the CDCI Transactions, the Company is no longer participating in the TARP Capital Purchase Program being administered by Treasury and is now participating in Treasury’s TARP Community Development Capital Initiative (the “CDCI”). The terms of the CDCI Transactions are more fully set forth in the Exchange Letter Agreement and the Purchase Letter Agreement.

The Letter Agreement, pursuant to which the Preferred Shares were exchanged, contains limitations on the payment of dividends on the common stock to no more than 100% of the aggregate per share dividend and distributions for the immediate prior fiscal year (dividends of $0.15 per share were declared and paid in 2010) and on the Company’s ability to repurchase its common stock, and continues to subject the Company to certain of the executive compensation limitations included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), as previously disclosed by the Company.

The most significant difference in terms between the CDCI Preferred Shares and the CPP Preferred Shares is the dividend rate applicable to each. The CPP Preferred Shares entitled the holder to an annual dividend of 5% of the liquidation value of the shares, payable quarterly in arrears; by contrast, the CDCI Preferred Shares entitle the holder to an annual dividend of 2% of the liquidation value of the shares, payable quarterly in arrears. Other differences in terms between the CDCI Preferred Shares and the CPP Preferred Shares, including, without limitation, the restrictions on common stock dividends and on redemption of common stock and other securities exist. The terms of the CDCI Preferred Shares are more fully set forth in the Articles of Amendment creating the CDCI Preferred Shares, which Articles of Amendment were filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State on September 27, 2010.

As a condition to participation in the CDCI, the Company was required to obtain certification as a Community Development Financial Institution (a “CDFI”) from Treasury’s Community Development Financial Fund. On September 28, 2010, the Company was notified that its application for CDFI certification had been approved. In order to become certified and maintain its certification as a CDFI, the Company is required to meet the CDFI eligibility requirements set forth in 12 C.F.R. 1805.201(b).

NOTE D — EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

Basic per share data is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted per share data includes any dilution from potential common stock outstanding, such as stock options.

	For the Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2011
	Net Income		Shares		Per
	(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Share Data

Basic per share	$	585,000		3,066,072	$	.19

Effect of dilutive shares:
Restricted stock grants				5,978

Diluted per share	$	585,000		3,072,050	$	.19

	For the Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2011
	Net Income		Shares		Per
	(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Share Data

Basic per share	$	1,000,000		3,060,430	$	.33

Effect of dilutive shares:
Restricted stock grants				5,978

Diluted per share	$	1,000,000		3,066,408	$	.33

	For the Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2010
	Net Income		Shares		Per
	(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Share Data

Basic per share	$	572,000		3,019,869	$	.19

Diluted per share	$	572,000		3,019,869	$	.19

	For the Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2010
	Net Income		Shares		Per
	(Numerator)		(Denominator)		Share Data

Basic per share	$	1,032,000		3,019,869	$	.34

Diluted per share	$	1,032,000		3,019,869	$	.34

The Company granted 33,850 shares of restricted stock in the first quarter of 2011.

NOTE E — COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table discloses Comprehensive Income for the periods reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income:

(In thousands)

	Three Months						Six Months
	Ended						Ended
	June 30,						June 30
	2011			2010			2011			2010

Net Income	$	670		$	649		$	1,171		$	1,185

Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)on available-for-sale securities during the period		954			(434	)		1,138			27
Unrealized gain(loss)on derivative carried at fair value during the period		(18	)		24			(17	)		25

Comprehensive Income	$	1,606		$	239		$	2,292		$	1,237

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities during the period, net of tax	$	954		$	(434	)	$	1,138		$	27

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative carried at fair value during the period, net of Tax		(18	)		24			(17	)		25

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(Loss) beginning of period		(392	)		361			(577	)		(101	)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), end of period	$	544		$	(49	)	$	544		$	(49	)

NOTE F — FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The Company groups its financial assets measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

Level 1:

Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2:

Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or comparable assets or liabilities which use observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets and liabilities

Level 3:

Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets.

Available-for-Sale Securities

The fair value of available-for-sale securities is determined by various valuation methodologies. Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. Level 2 securities include U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies, obligations of states and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

The following table presents the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fell as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in thousands):

June 30, 2011

	Fair Value Measurements Using
	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Obligations of U.S. Government agencies	$	32,965	$	-	$	32,965	$	-
Municipal securities		61,631		-		61,631		-
Mortgage-backed securities		26,781		-		26,781		-
Corporate obligations		8,872		-		5,953		2,919
Other		979		979		-		-
Total	$	131,228	$	979	$	127,330	$	2,919

December 31, 2010

	Fair Value Measurements Using
	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies	$	22,855	$	-	$	22,855	$	-
Municipal securities		54,673		-		54,673		-
Mortgage-backed Securities		18,318		-		18,318		-
Corporate Obligations		7,702		-		5,083		2,619
Other		986		986		-		-
Total	$	104,534	$	986	$	100,929	$	2,619

The following is a reconciliation of activity for assets measured at fair value based on significant unobservable (non-market) information.

(Dollars in thousands)	Bank-Issued Trust Preferred Securities
	2011			2010
Balance, January 1	$	2,619		$	3,233
Transfers into Level 3		-			-
Transfers out of Level 3		-			-
Other-than-temporary impairment loss included in earnings		(4	)		(472	)
Unrealized gain (loss) included in comprehensive Income		304			(142	)
Balance at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010	$	2,919		$	2,619

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Impaired Loans

Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for estimating fair value include using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans or, where a loan is determined not to be collateral dependent, using the discounted cash flow method.

If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value. If the impaired loan is determined not to be collateral dependent, then the discounted cash flow method is used. This method requires the impaired loan to be recorded at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. The effective interest rate of a loan is the contractual interest rate adjusted for any net deferred loan fees or costs, or premium or discount existing at origination or acquisition of the loan. Impaired loans are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned acquired through loan foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell, establishing a new cost basis. The adjustment at the time of foreclosure is recorded through the allowance for loan losses. Due to the subjective nature of establishing the fair value, the actual fair value of the other real estate owned or foreclosed asset could differ from the original estimate. If it is determined the fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance is recorded through non-interest expense. Operating costs associated with the assets are also recorded as non-interest expense. Gains and losses on the disposition of other real estate owned and foreclosed assets are netted and posted to other non-interest expense. Other real estate owned measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2011, amounted to $4.9 million. Other real estate owned is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fell at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

($ in thousands)

June 30, 2011	Fair Value Measurements Using
	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Impaired loans	$	2,903	$	-	$	2,903	$	-

Other real estate owned	$	4,854	$	-	$	4,854	$	-

December 31, 2011	Fair Value Measurements Using
	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Impaired loans	$	4,529	$	-	$	4,529	$	-

Other real estate owned	$	3,995	$	-	$	3,995	$	-

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

Cash and Cash Equivalents – For such short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment in securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity – The fair value measurement for securities available-for-sale was discussed earlier. The same measurement approach was used for securities held-to-maturity.

Loans – The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.

Deposits – The fair values of demand deposits are, as required by ASC Topic 825, equal to the carrying value of such deposits. Demand deposits include noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts, and money market demand accounts. The fair value of variable rate term deposits, those repricing within six months or less, approximates the carrying value of these deposits. Discounted cash flows have been used to value fixed rate term deposits and variable rate term deposits repricing after six months. The discount rate used is based on interest rates currently being offered on comparable deposits as to amount and term.

Short-Term Borrowings – The carrying value of any federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings approximates their fair values.

FHLB and Other Borrowings – The fair value of the fixed rate borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flows, based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The carrying amount of any variable rate borrowing approximates its fair value.

Subordinated Debentures – The subordinated debentures bear interest at a variable rate and the carrying value approximates the fair value.

Off-Balance Sheet Instruments – Fair values of off-balance sheet financial instruments are based on fees charged to enter into similar agreements. However, commitments to extend credit do not represent a significant value until such commitments are funded or closed. Management has determined that these instruments do not have a distinguishable fair value and no fair value has been assigned.

	As of				As of
	June 30, 2011				December 31, 2010
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Financial Instruments:
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	29,363	$	29,363	$	33,976	$	33,976
Securities available-for-sale		131,228		131,228		104,534		104,534
Securities held-to-maturity		3		3		3		3
Other securities		2,601		2,601		2,599		2,599
Loans, net		342,486		355,118		327,956		339,927

Liabilities:

Noninterest-bearing deposits	$	50,072	$	50,072	$	48,312	$	48,312
Interest-bearing deposits		383,709		384,707		348,167		349,565
Subordinated debentures		10,310		10,310		10,310		10,310
FHLB and other borrowings		30,070		30,070		30,107		30,107

NOTE G — LOANS

Loans typically provide higher yields than the other types of earning assets, and thus one of the Company's goals is for loans to be the largest category of the Company's earning assets. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, loans accounted for 69.0% and 72.1% of earning assets. The Company controls and mitigates the inherent credit and liquidity risks through the composition of its loan portfolio.

The following table shows the composition of the loan portfolio by category:

Composition of Loan Portfolio

	June 30, 2011						December 31, 2010
	Amount			Percent of Total			Amount			Percent of Total
	(Dollars in thousands)

Mortgage loans held for sale	$	2,650			0.8	%	$	2,938			0.9	%
Commercial, financial and agricultural		47,767			13.8			48,427			14.6
Real Estate:
Mortgage-commercial		122,711			35.4			109,073			32.8
Mortgage-residential		100,684			29.0			102,425			30.8
Construction		61,087			17.6			58,962			17.7
Consumer and other		11,730			3.4			10,748			3.2
Total loans		346,629			100	%		332,573			100	%
Allowance for loan losses		(4,143	)					(4,617	)
Net loans	$	342,486					$	327,956

In the context of this discussion, a "real estate mortgage loan" is defined as any loan, other than a loan for construction purposes, secured by real estate, regardless of the purpose of the loan. The Company follows the common practice of financial institutions in the Company’s market area of obtaining a security interest in real estate whenever possible, in addition to any other available collateral. This collateral is taken to reinforce the likelihood of the ultimate repayment of the loan and tends to increase the magnitude of the real estate loan portfolio component. Generally, the Company limits its loan-to-value ratio to 80%. Management attempts to maintain a conservative philosophy regarding its underwriting guidelines and believes it will reduce the risk elements of its loan portfolio through strategies that diversify the lending mix.

Loans held for sale consist of mortgage loans originated by the Bank and sold into the secondary market. Commitments from investors to purchase the loans are obtained upon origination.

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the period is as follows:

(In thousands)

	Three Months			Six Months
	Ended			Ended
	June 30, 2011			June 30, 2011

Balance at beginning of period	$	4,302		$	4,617
Loans charged-off:
Real Estate		562			926
Installment and Other		14			40
Commercial, Financial and Agriculture		1			307
Total		577			1,273
Recoveries on loans previously charged-off:
Real Estate		95			95
Installment and Other		17			48
Commercial, Financial and Agriculture		1			3
Total		113			146
Net Charge-offs		(464	)		(1,127	)
Provision for Loan Losses		305			653
Balance at end of period	$	4,143		$	4,143

The following tables represent how the allowance for loan losses is allocated to a particular loan type as well as the percentage of the category to total loans at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses

	June 30, 2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Amount		% of loans in each category to total loans

Commercial Non Real Estate	$	511		12.44	%
Commercial Real Estate		2,908		69.92
Consumer Real Estate		644		15.67
Consumer		80		1.97
Unallocated		-		-
Total	$	4,143		100	%

	December 31, 2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Amount		% of loans in each category to total loans

Commercial Non Real Estate	$	757		15.90	%
Commercial Real Estate		2,817		62.20
Consumer Real Estate		902		18.04
Consumer		140		2.90
Unallocated		1		.96
Total	$	4,617		100	%

The following table represents the Company’s impaired loans at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. This table excludes performing troubled debt restructurings.

	June 30,		December 31,
	2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Impaired Loans:
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance	$	744	$	2,406
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance		2,159		2,123
Total impaired loans	$	2,903	$	4,529
Allowance for loan losses on impaired loans at period end		409		738

Total nonaccrual loans		2,903		4,212

Past due 90 days or more and still accruing		1,237		1,071

Average investment in impaired loans		4,184		14,486

The following table is a summary of interest recognized and cash-basis interest earned on impaired loans:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2011		Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

Average of individually impaired loans during period	$	4,173	$	4,184
Interest income recognized during impairment		7		7
Cash-basis interest income recognized		53		154

The gross interest income that would have been recorded in the period that ended if the nonaccrual loans had been current in accordance with their original terms and had been outstanding throughout the period or since origination, if held for part of the three months ended and six months ended for June 30, 2011, was $74,000 and $183,000, respectively. The Company had no loan commitments to borrowers in non-accrual status at June 30, 2011 and 2010.

The following tables provide the ending balances in the Company's loans (excluding mortgage loans held for sale)and allowance for loan losses, broken down by portfolio segment as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The tables also provide additional detail as to the amount of our loans and allowance that correspond to individual versus collective impairment evaluation. The impairment evaluation corresponds to the Company's systematic methodology for estimating its Allowance for Loan Losses.

June 30, 2011

					Commercial,
			Installment		Financial
	Real Estate		and Other		and Agriculture		Total
	(In thousands)
Loans
Individually evaluated	$	2,717	$	43	$	143	$	2,903
Collectively evaluated		287,199		11,687		47,624		341,076
Total	$	284,482	$	11,730	$	47,767	$	343,979

Allowance for Loan Losses
Individually evaluated	$	343	$	11	$	55	$	409
Collectively evaluated		3,209		69		456		3,734
Total	$	3,552	$	80	$	511	$	4,143

December 31, 2010

					Commercial,
			Installment		Financial
	Real Estate		and Other		and Agriculture		Total
	(In thousands)
Loans
Individually evaluated	$	4,091	$	48	$	390	$	4,529
Collectively evaluated		266,504		9,083		49,519		325,106
Total	$	270,595	$	9,131	$	49,909	$	329,635

Allowance for Loan Losses
Individually evaluated	$	464	$	10	$	264	$	738
Collectively evaluated		3,254		132		493		3,879
Total	$	3,718	$	142	$	757	$	4,617

The following tables provide additional detail of impaired loans broken out according to class as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The recorded investment included in the following table represents customer balances net of any partial charge-offs recognized on the loans, net of any deferred fees and costs. As nearly all of our impaired loans at June 30, 2011 are on nonaccrual status, recorded investment excludes any insignificant amount of accrued interest receivable on loans 90-days or more past due and still accruing. The unpaid balance represents the recorded balance prior to any partial charge-offs.

June 30, 2011

							Average		Interest
							Recorded		Income
	Recorded		Unpaid		Related		Investment		Recognized
	Investment		Balance		Allowance		YTD		YTD
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans with no related allowance:
Commercial installment	$	10	$	10	$	-	$	12	$	-
Commercial real estate		388		388		-		1,014		1
Consumer real estate		332		332		-		350		6
Consumer installment		14		14		-		14		-
Total	$	744	$	744	$	-	$	1,390	$	7

Impaired loans with a related allowance:
Commercial installment	$	133	$	133	$	55	$	133	$	-
Commercial real estate		1,667		1,667		293		1,725		-
Consumer real estate		330		330		50		907		-
Consumer installment		29		29		11		29		-
Total	$	2,159	$	2,159	$	409	$	2,794	$	-

Total Impaired Loans:
Commercial installment	$	143	$	143	$	55	$	145	$	-
Commercial real estate		2,055		2,055		293		2,739		1
Consumer real estate		662		662		50		1,257		6
Consumer installment		43		43		11		43		-
Total Impaired Loans	$	2,903	$	2,903	$	409	$	4,184	$	7

December 31, 2010

							Average		Interest
							Recorded		Income
	Recorded		Unpaid		Related		Investment		Recognized
	Investment		Balance		Allowance		YTD		YTD
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans with no related allowance:
Commercial installment	$	12	$	12	$	-	$	387	$	1
Commercial real estate		2,230		2,230		-		7,884		72
Consumer real estate		147		149		-		2,185		8
Consumer installment		15		15		-		183		1
Total	$	2,404	$	2,406	$	-	$	10,639	$	82

Impaired loans with a related allowance:
Commercial installment	$	113	$	377	$	264	$	481	$	17
Commercial real estate		966		1,370		401		2,421		89
Consumer real estate		280		343		63		796		20
Consumer installment		23		33		10		149		-
Total	$	1,382	$	2,123	$	738	$	3,847	$	126

Total Impaired Loans:
Commercial installment	$	125	$	389	$	264	$	868	$	18
Commercial real estate		3,196		3,600		401		10,305		161
Consumer real estate		427		492		63		2,981		28
Consumer installment		38		48		10		332		1
Total Impaired Loans	$	3,786	$	4,529	$	738	$	14,486	$	208

The book balance of troubled debt restructurings at June 30, 2011, is $5.1 million. Approximately $13,000 in specific reserves have been established with respect to these loans as of June 30, 2011. As of June 30, 2011, the Company had no additional amounts committed on any loan classified as a troubled debt restructuring.

The following tables summarize by class our loans classified as past due in excess of 30 days or more in addition to those loans classified as non-accrual:

	June 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
	Past Due 30 to 89 Days		Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing		Non- Accrual		Total Past Due and Non- Accrual		Total Loans

Real Estate-construction	$	495	$	-	$	833	$	1,328	$	61,087
Real Estate-mortgage		2,558		703		1,141		4,402		100,684
Real Estate-non farm nonresidential		809		452		744		2,005		122,711
Commercial		141		67		143		351		47,767
Consumer		128		15		42		185		11,730
Total	$	4,131	$	1,237	$	2,903	$	8,271	$	343,979

	December 31, 2010
	(In thousands)
	Past Due 30 to 89 Days		Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing		Non-Accrual		Total Past Due and Non- Accrual		Total Loans

Real Estate-construction	$	593	$	1	$	1,433	$	2,027	$	58,962
Real Estate-mortgage		3,673		153		893		4,719		102,426
Real Estate-non farm non residential		438		737		1,452		2,627		109,073
Commercial		740		144		386		1,270		48,427
Consumer		262		36		48		346		10,747
Total	$	5,706	$	1,071	$	4,212	$	10,989	$	329,635

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, such as: current financial information, historical payment experience credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings, which are consistent with the definitions used in supervisory guidance:

Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Company’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans.

As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans (excluding mortgage loans held for sale) was as follows:

($ in thousands)

June 30, 2011

							Commercial,
	Real Estate Commercial		Real Estate Mortgage		Installment and Other		Financial and Agriculture		Total

Pass	$	198,901	$	57,872	$	11,604	$	46,788	$	315,165
Special Mention		6,918		711		62		5		7,696
Substandard		17,642		2,526		64		978		21,210
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-
Subtotal		223,461		61,109		11,730		47,771	$	344,071
Less: Unearned Discount		66		22		-		4		92
Loans, net of unearned discount	$	223,395	$	61,087	$	11,730	$	47,767	$	343,979

December 31, 2010

							Commercial,
	Real Estate Commercial		Real Estate Mortgage		Installment and Other		Financial and Agriculture		Total

Pass	$	187,657	$	53,776	$	8,764	$	47,500	$	297,697
Special Mention		5,154		125		70		14		5,363
Substandard		17,820		6,130		297		2,215		26,462
Doubtful		-		-		-		180		180
Subtotal		210,631		60,031		9,131		49,909		329,702
Less: Unearned Discount		67		-		-		-		67
Loans, net of unearned discount	$	210,564	$	60,031	$	9,131	$	49,909	$	329,635

NOTE H — SECURITIES

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with authoritative guidance. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessarily required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

A summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities at June 30, 2011, follows:

($ in thousands)

	June 30, 2011
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Estimated
	Cost		Gains		Losses		Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities:
Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies	$	32,671	$	294	$	-	$	32,965
Tax-exempt and taxable obligations of states and municipal subdivisions		60,070		1,633		72		61,631
Mortgage-backed securities		25,889		955		63		26,781
Corporate obligations		10,481		17		1,626		8,872
Other		1,255		-		276		979
Total	$	130,366	$	2,899	$	2,037	$	131,228
Held-to-maturity securities:
Mortgage-backed securities	$	3	$	-	$	-	$	3

NOTE I — ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Company has developed policies and procedures for evaluating the overall quality of its credit portfolio and the timely identification of potential problem loans. Management’s judgment as to the adequacy of the allowance is based upon a number of assumptions which it believes to be reasonable, but which may not prove to be accurate, particularly given the Company’s short operating history and rapid growth. Thus, there can be no assurance that charge-offs in future periods will not exceed the allowance for loan losses or that additional increases in the loan loss allowance will not be required.

The Company’s allowance consists of two parts. The first part is determined in accordance with authoritative guidance regarding contingencies. The Company’s determination of this part of the allowance is based upon quantitative and qualitative factors. A loan loss history based upon the three year quarterly moving average is utilized in determining the appropriate allowance. Historical loss factors are determined by graded and ungraded loans by loan type. These historical loss factors are applied to the loans by loan type to determine an indicated allowance. The loss factors of peer groups are considered in the determination of the allowance and are used to assist in the establishment of a long-term loss history for areas in which this data is unavailable and incorporated into the qualitative factors to be considered. The historical loss factors may also be modified based upon other qualitative factors including but not limited to local and national economic conditions, trends of delinquent loans, changes in lending policies and underwriting standards, concentrations, and management’s knowledge of the loan portfolio. These factors require judgment upon the part of management and are based upon state and national economic reports received from various institutions and agencies including the Federal Reserve Bank, United States Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, meetings with the Company’s loan officers and loan committee, and data and guidance received or obtained from the Company’s regulatory authorities.

The second part of the allowance is determined in accordance with authoritative guidance regarding loan impairment. Impaired loans are determined based upon a review by internal loan review and senior loan officers.

The sum of the two parts constitutes management’s best estimate of an appropriate allowance for loan losses. When the estimated allowance is determined, it is presented to the Company’s audit committee for review and approval on a quarterly basis.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis, and a specific allowance is assigned to each loan determined to be impaired. Impaired loans not deemed collateral dependent are analyzed according to the ultimate repayment source, whether that is cash flow from the borrower, guarantor or some other source of repayment. Impaired loans are deemed collateral dependent if in the Company’s opinion the ultimate source of repayment will be generated from the liquidation of collateral.

The Company discontinues accrual of interest on loans when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that a borrower’s financial condition is such that the collection of interest is doubtful. Generally, the Company will place a delinquent loan in nonaccrual status when the loan becomes 90 days or more past due. At the time a loan is placed in nonaccrual status, all interest which has been accrued on the loan but remains unpaid is reversed and deducted from earnings as a reduction of reported interest income. No additional interest is accrued on the loan balance until the collection of both principal and interest becomes reasonably certain.

NOTE J – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events have been evaluated by management through the date the financial statements were issued.

NOTE K – RECLASSIFICATION

Certain amounts in the 2010 financial statements have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform to the current period financial statement presentation.

ITEM NO. 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FINANCIAL CONDITION

The following discussion contains "forward-looking statements" relating to, without limitation, future economic performance, plans and objectives of management for future operations, and projections of revenues and other financial items that are based on the beliefs of the Company's management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company's management. The words "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," and "believe," as well as similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, and the Company's operating performance each quarter is subject to various risks and uncertainties that are discussed in detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" section in the Company's most recently filed Form 10-K.

The First represents the primary asset of the Company. The First reported total assets of $539.7 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $502.1 million at December 31, 2010. Loans increased $14.1 million, or 4.2%, during the first six months of 2011. Deposits at June 30, 2011, totaled $433.8 million compared to $408.3 million at December 31, 2010. For the six month period ended June 30, 2011, The First reported net income of $1.6 million compared to $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

NONPERFORMING ASSETS AND RISK ELEMENTS. Diversification within the loan portfolio is an important means of reducing inherent lending risks. At June 30, 2011, The First had no concentrations of ten percent or more of total loans in any single industry or any geographical area outside its immediate market areas.

At June 30, 2011, The First had loans past due as follows:

	($ In Thousands)

Past due 30 through 89 days	$	4,131
Past due 90 days or more and still accruing		1,237

The accrual of interest is discontinued on loans which become ninety days past due (principal and/or interest), unless the loans are adequately secured and in the process of collection. Nonaccrual loans totaled $2.9 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $1.3 million from December 31, 2010. Any other real estate owned is carried at fair value, determined by an appraisal. Other real estate owned totaled $4.9 million at June 30, 2011. A loan is classified as a restructured loan when the interest rate is materially reduced or the term is extended beyond the original maturity date because of the inability of the borrower to service the debt under the original terms. At June 30, 2011, the Bank had $2.3 million in commercial loans and $2.8 million in consumer loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings. Of these amounts considered as troubled debt restructurings $2.3 million was 1-4 family performing in accordance with the modified terms and $1.5 million was commercial loans performing in accordance with modified terms.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity is adequate with cash and cash equivalents of $29.4 million as of June 30, 2011. In addition, loans and investment securities repricing or maturing within one year or less exceeded $155.8 million at June 30, 2011. Approximately $41.6 million in loan commitments could fund within the next six months and other commitments, primarily standby letters of credit, totaled $.8 million at June 30, 2011.

There are no known trends or any known commitments or uncertainties that will result in The First’s liquidity increasing or decreasing in a significant way.

Total consolidated equity capital at June 30, 2011, was $59.0 million, or approximately 10.9% of total assets. The Company currently has adequate capital positions to meet the minimum capital requirements for all regulatory agencies. The Company’s capital ratios as of June 30, 2011, were as follows:

Tier 1 leverage	12.49	%
Tier 1 risk-based	17.60	%
Total risk-based	18.69	%

On June 30, 2006, The Company issued $4,124,000 of floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures to The First Bancshares Statutory Trust 2 in which the Company owns all of the common equity. The debentures are the sole asset of the Trust. The Trust issued $4,000,000 of Trust Preferred Securities (TPSs) to investors. The Company’s obligations under the debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the Trust’s obligations under the preferred securities. The preferred securities are redeemable by the Company in 2011, or earlier in the event the deduction of related interest for federal income taxes is prohibited, treatment as Tier 1 capital is no longer permitted, or certain other contingencies arise. The preferred securities must be redeemed upon maturity of the debentures in 2036. Interest on the preferred securities is the three month London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.65% and is payable quarterly. The terms of the subordinated debentures are identical to those of the preferred securities. On July 27, 2007, The Company issued $6,186,000 of floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures to The First Bancshares Statutory Trust 3 in which the Company owns all of the common equity. The debentures are the sole asset of Trust 3. The Trust issued $6,000,000 of Trust Preferred Securities (TPSs) to investors. The Company’s obligations under the debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the Trust’s obligations under the preferred securities. The preferred securities are redeemable by the Company in 2012, or earlier in the event the deduction of related interest for federal income taxes is prohibited, treatment as Tier 1 capital is no longer permitted, or certain other contingencies arise. The preferred securities must be redeemed upon maturity of the debentures in 2037. Interest on the preferred securities is the three month LIBOR plus 1.40% and is payable quarterly. The terms of the subordinated debentures are identical to those of the preferred securities. In accordance with the authoritative guidance, the trusts are not included in the consolidated financial statements.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - QUARTERLY

The Company had a consolidated net income of $670,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared with consolidated net income of $649,000 for the same period last year.

Net interest income increased to $4,511,000 from $4,079,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, or an increase of 10.6% as compared to the same period in 2010. Earning assets through June 30, 2011, increased $48.5 million, or 10.7% and interest-bearing liabilities also increased $24.6 million or 6.2% when compared to June 30, 2010.

Non interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2011, was $1,024,000 compared to $986,000 for the same period in 2010, reflecting an increase of $38,000 or 3.9%. Included in noninterest income is service charges on deposit accounts, which for the three months ended June 30 2011, totaled $567,000 compared to $609,000 for the same period in 2010.

The provision for loan losses was $305,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2011, compared with $217,000 for the same period in 2010. The allowance for loan losses of $4.1 million at June 30, 2011 (approximately 1.20% of loans) is considered by management to be adequate to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The level of this allowance is dependent upon a number of factors, including the total amount of past due loans, general economic conditions, and management’s assessment of potential losses. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant change. Ultimately, losses may vary from current estimates and future additions to the allowance may be necessary.

Thus, there can be no assurance that charge-offs in future periods will not exceed the allowance for loan losses or that additional increases in the loan loss allowance will not be required. Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses quarterly and makes provisions for loan losses based on this evaluation.

Non interest expense increased by $398,000 or 10.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2011, when compared with the same period in 2010. This increase is primarily related to nonrecurring events including compromises of contingent claims and costs associated with the acquisition of the Whitney branches.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – YEAR TO DATE

The Company had a consolidated net income of $1,171,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared with consolidated net income of $1,185,000 for the same period last year.

Net interest income increased to $8.8 million from $7.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, or an increase of 11.3% as compared to the same period in 2010. Earning assets through June 30, 2011, increased $48.5 million, or 10.7% and interest-bearing liabilities increased $24.6 million when compared to June 30, 2010.

Noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2011, was $1,939,000 compared to $1,827,000 for the same period in 2010, reflecting an increase of $112,000 or 6.1%. Included in noninterest income are service charges on deposit accounts, which for the six months ended June 30, 2011, totaled $1,126,000 compared to $1,186,000 for the same period in 2010, reflecting a decrease of $60,000.

The provision for loan losses was $653,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2011, compared with $382,000 for the same period in 2010. The allowance for loan losses of $4.1 million at June 30, 2011 (approximately 1.20% of loans) is considered by management to be adequate to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The level of this allowance is dependent upon a number of factors, including the total amount of past due loans, general economic conditions, and management's assessment of potential losses. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant change. Ultimately, losses may vary from current estimates and future additions to the allowance may be necessary. Thus, there can be no assurance that charge-offs in future periods will not exceed the allowance for loan losses or that additional increases in the loan loss allowance will not be required. Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses quarterly and makes provisions for loan losses based on this evaluation.

Noninterest expenses increased by $1,224,000 or 16.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2011, when compared with the same period in 2010. This increase is primarily related to nonrecurring events including compromises of contingent claims and costs associated with the acquisition of the Whitney branches.

ITEM NO. 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of June 30, 2011, (the “Evaluation Date”), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

There have been no changes, significant or otherwise, in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2011, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM NO. 4. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-02 “A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.” This updated guidance (ASC Topic 310, Receivables) is designed to assist creditors with determining whether or not a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. In particular, additional guidance has been added to help creditors determine whether a concession has been granted and whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. Both of these conditions are required to be met for a restructuring to constitute a troubled debt restructuring. The amendments in the update are effective for the first interim period beginning on or after June 15, 2011. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of this guidance on its troubled debt restructuring identification and on its financial statement disclosures.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03, “Reconsideration of Effective Control of Repurchase Agreements.” This guidance (ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing) eliminates a requirement for entities to consider whether a transferor has the ability to repurchase the financial assets in a repurchase agreement. This requirement was previously used to determine whether the transferor maintained effective control. The change could lead to more conclusions that a repo arrangement should be accounted for as a secured borrowing rather than as a sale. ASU 2011-03 is effective for the first interim period beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The Company is currently evaluating the effects, if any, of this guidance on its financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRs.” This ASU is the result of joint efforts by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) to develop a single, converged fair value framework on how (not when) to measure fair value and what disclosures about fair value measurements are required. This ASU is largely consistent with existing fair value measurement principles in U.S. GAAP (ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement). It does expand existing disclosure requirements for fair value measurements and eliminates unnecessary wording differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of this guidance on its financial statement disclosures.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” This guidance (ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income) revises the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. It requires entities to report components in either a continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The items that must be reported in other comprehensive income do not change. ASU 2011-05 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of this guidance on its financial statements.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

There are no material changes in the Company’s risk factors since December 31, 2010. Please refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of The First Bancshares, Inc., filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2011.

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITY AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not Applicable

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not Applicable

ITEM 4.

REMOVED AND RESERVED

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

Not Applicable

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

(a)

Exhibits

Exhibit No.

31.1		Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2		Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1		Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2		Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(b)

The Company filed four reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended June 30, 2011

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.

		THE FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
		(Registrant)

		/s/ M. RAY (HOPPY)COLE, JR.
8-11-11		M. Ray (Hoppy) Cole, Jr.
(Date)		Chief Executive Officer

		/s/ DEEDEE LOWERY
8-11-11		DeeDee Lowery, Executive
(Date)		Vice President and Chief
		Financial Officer