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) | November 27, 2013 |
The First Bancshares, Inc. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Mississippi | 33-94288 | 64-0862173 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
6480 U.S. Hwy 98 West, Hattiesburg, MS | 39402 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (601) 268-8998 |
N/A |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On November 27, 2013, The First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) received notice from Michael W. Chancellor announcing his resignation from the Company’s board of directors due to the growth of his business and requirements of the bank, effective December 1, 2013. The Board wishes to express its appreciation for Mr. Chancellor’s service and wishes him well in his future endeavors. The Board does not expect to fill Mr. Chancellor’s seat on the Board at this time.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
The First Bancshares, Inc. | ||||
| (Registrant) | ||||
Date: | December 2, 2013 | |||
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| /s/ Dee Dee Lowery | ||
Name: Dee Dee Lowery | ||||
Title: EVP and CFO | ||||