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): October 22, 2014
Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
South Carolina | | 0-26016 | | 74-2235055 |
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation | Commission File Number | IRS Employer I.D. number |
306 East North Street, Greenville, South Carolina | 29601 |
Address of principal executive offices | Zip Code |
800.725.2265 |
Registrant's telephone number |
N/A |
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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SECTION2–FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 22, 2014, Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. issued a news release announcing its results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. The news release also announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on November 17, 2014 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 3, 2014. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
SECTION9–FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Item | Exhibit |
99.1 | News release dated October 22, 2014 announcing results of operations for Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. |
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.
PALMETTO BANCSHARES, INC.
By:
/s/Roy D. Jones
Roy D. Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 22, 2014
