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): January 3, 2014
Park Sterling Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina | 001-35032 | 27-4107242 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File | (IRS Employer | ||
of incorporation) | Number) | Identification No.) |
1043 E. Morehead Street, Suite 201, Charlotte, NC | 28204 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(704) 716-2134
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:
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On January 3, 2014, Park Sterling Corporation (the “Registrant”), the holding company for Park Sterling Bank, issued a press release announcing it is entering the Virginia market with the hiring of two line of business executives and a seasoned commercial banking team based in the Greater Richmond region. Initial activities will be conducted through a loan production office while the company seeks the necessary facilities and regulatory approval to provide full banking services.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No. |
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99.1 | Press Release dated January 3, 2014. |
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 3, 2014
| PARK STERLING CORPORATION
By:/s/ David L. Gaines David L. Gaines Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
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99.1 | Press Release dated January 3, 2014. | |
