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: November 2, 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
(State of other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
102 South Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (864) 255-7900
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 29, 2002, The South Financial Group, Inc. ("TSFG") consummated
the sale of $22 million of "trust preferred" securities (before deducting
offering expenses of approximately $680,000). These securities were issued by a
Delaware business trust formed by TSFG. The purpose of the offering, which was
made solely to institutional investors, was to raise capital for TSFG. This sale
of securities was not registered under the Securities Act, but was consummated
pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of securities laws.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements of the Businesses Acquired. Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits. Not Applicable.
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.
November 2, 2002 By: /s/ William S. Hummers III
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William S. Hummers III
Executive Vice President