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): July 26, 2017
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)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 27, 2017, Park Sterling Corporation (“Park Sterling”) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. A copy of the related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information included herein, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced herein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On July 26, 2017, Park Sterling issued a press release announcing that its board of directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend to its common shareholders of $0.04 per common share, payable on August 25, 2017 to all common shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 9, 2017. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 |
| Press Release, dated July 27, 2017, with respect to Park Sterling’s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 |
99.2 | Press Release, dated July 26, 2017, with respect to declaration of dividend |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date:July 27, 2017
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| By: | /s/ Donald K. Truslow |
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| Donald K. Truslow |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated July 27, 2017, with respect to Park Sterling’s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 | ||||
| 99.2 | Press Release, dated July 26, 2017, with respect to declaration of dividend |
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