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): February 17, 2009
FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Missouri | 000-22842 | 43-1654695 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 142 East First Street, Mountain Grove, Missouri | 65711 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (417) 926-5151
| 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. |
| [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 17, 2009, First Bancshares, Inc. issued a news release announcing earnings for the quarter December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein, by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of First Bancshares, Inc. February 17, 2009.
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.
FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
Date: February 17, 2009 /s/Ronald J. Walters
Ronald J. Walters
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)