SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OR (G) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): MARCH 31, 2003
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FIRST CITIZENS BANCORPORATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
SOUTH CAROLINA 0-11172 57-0738665
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1230 MAIN STREET
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29201
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (803) 733-2659
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On March 31, 2003, Registrant announced that First-Citizens Bank and Trust
Company of South Carolina and First Banks, Inc., a two-bank holding company with
banking headquarters in Carnesville and Toccoa, Georgia have consummated their
merger effective April 1, 2003. A copy of the Registrant's press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(C) EXHIBITS. The following exhibits are included with this Report:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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99.1 Copy of press release dated March 31, 2003
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCORPORATION
OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
(Registrant)
DATE: March 31, 2003 BY: /s/ Craig L. Nix
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Craig L. Nix
Chief Financial Officer
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