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 7, 2005
Palmetto Bancshares, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
South Carolina | 0-26016 | 74-2235055 |
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State or other | Commission File Number | IRS Employer |
jurisdiction of incorporation or | Identification Number | |
organization |
301 Hillcrest Drive, Laurens, South Carolina, 29360
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Address of principal executive offices, including zip code
(864) 984-4551
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Registrant's telephone number
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 7, 2005, Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release which discloses the results of operations and financial condition of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2004.
For more information regarding this matter, see the shareholder earnings overview attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release issued January 7, 2005.
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.
PALMETTO BANCSHARES, INC.
By:
/s/ L. Leon Patterson
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L. Leon Patterson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Paul W. Stringer
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Paul W. Stringer
President and Chief Operating Officer
Date: January 10, 2005