UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): February 1, 2010
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Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Georgia 0-24172 58-2005097
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
3530 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (706) 738-6990
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 1, 2010 Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation (the "Company")
issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended
December 31, 2009. The Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K.
A letter to Shareholders dated February 1, 2010 is attached as Exhibit
99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached
hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the
liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in
any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of
any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated February 1, 2010
99.2 Letter to Shareholder, dated February 1, 2010
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
SOUTHEASTERN BANK FINANCIAL
CORPORATION
By:
Dated: February 1, 2010
/s/ Ronald L. Thigpen
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Name: Ronald L. Thigpen
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Title: Executive Vice President
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and Chief Operating Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated February 1, 2010.
99.2 Shareholder Letter, dated February 1, 2010.
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