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
June 27, 2012
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
TRUSTMARK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Mississippi | 000-03683 | 64-0471500 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 248 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi | 39201 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (601) 208-5111 |
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 June 27, 2012, Trustmark Corporation, a Mississippi corporation, issued a joint press release with Federated Investors, Inc. (“Federated”) announcing the execution of a definitive agreement between Federated, Trustmark Investment Advisors, Inc. and Trustmark National Bank. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibits | |||
| 99.1 | Joint Press Release of Trustmark Corporation and Federated Investors, Inc., dated June 27, 2012. | |||
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.
TRUSTMARK CORPORATION
| BY: | /s/ Louis E. Greer |
| Louis E. Greer | |
| Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer | |
| DATE: | June 27, 2012 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibits | |||
| 99.1 | Joint Press Release of Trustmark Corporation and Federated Investors, Inc., dated June 27, 2012. | |||