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: March 18, 1999
CAROLINA FIRST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
South Carolina 0-15083 57-0824914
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(State of other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
102 South Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (864) 255-7900
The Exhibit Index appears on page 4 hereof.
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On March 18, 1999, Carolina First Corporation entered into a
Reorganization Agreement providing for the acquisition of Citrus Bank by
Carolina First Corporation.
See attached Press Release.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE BUSINESSES ACQUIRED. Not Applicable
(b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION. Not Applicable
(c) EXHIBITS.
2.1 Reorganization Agreement
99.1 Press Release
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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.
CAROLINA FIRST CORPORATION
March 18, 1999 By: /s/ William S. Hummers III
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William S. Hummers III
Executive Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
2.1 Reorganization Agreement
99.1 Press Release
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