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): May 5, 2009
The South Financial Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| South Carolina | 0-15083 | 57-0824914 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification Number) |
102 South Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (864) 255-7900
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 (see General Instruction A.2.below):
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The South Financial Group, Inc. ("TSFG") held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 5, 2009. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, is the slide presentation utilized at the Annual Meeting and the voting results associated with the items detailed in TSFG's Proxy Statement dated March 25, 2009. All directors nominated by TSFG received the affirmative vote of over a majority of the votes cast, and all other matters presented before the meeting were approved by the requisite vote reflecting a majority of over a votes cast. This includes a substantial majority of votes cast in favor of TSFG's executive compensation, as set forth in its 'Say on Pay' item.
On May 5, 2009, the Board of Directors adopted a reduced compensation schedule attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | The following exhibits are being filed herewith: |
Exhibit 99.1: | 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Slide Presentation |
Exhibit 99.2 | 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Voting Results |
Exhibit 99.3 | TSFG Board of Directors Compensation Schedule |
Signature
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.
THE SOUTH FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
May 5, 2009 | By: | /s/ William P. Crawford, Jr. |
William P. Crawford, Jr.
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
