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: August 26, 2002
The South Financial Group, Inc.
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(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
Item 5. Other Events
See attached press release and Letter of Intent.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of the Businesses Acquired. Not Applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
99.1 Press Release
99.2 Letter of Intent
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.
The South Financial Group, Inc.
August 26, 2002 By: /s/ William S. Hummers III
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William S. Hummers III
Executive Vice President