UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): December 11, 2014
Southside Bancshares, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Texas | 0-12247 | 75-1848732 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1201 S. Beckham, Tyler, Texas | 75701 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (903) 531-7111
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| Not Applicable |
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ITEM 8.01 Other Events
On December 11, 2014, Southside Bancshares, Inc. (“Southside”) and OmniAmerican Bancorp, Inc. (“OmniAmerican”) issued a joint press release announcing that they had received all regulatory approvals required to complete their merger. Southside and OmniAmerican currently expect to complete the merger on or about December 17, 2014, subject to customary closing conditions.
The press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press release dated December 11, 2014
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | Southside Bancshares, Inc. |
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| Date: December 11, 2014 | By: | /s/ Lee R. Gibson |
| | | Lee R. Gibson |
| | | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
