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
August 29, 2003
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
TRUSTMARK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Mississippi 0-3683 64-0471500
(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
248 East Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive office)
(601) 208-5111
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
Trustmark Corporation announced that the purchase of Florida's Emerald Coast
branches of The Bank, a subsidiary of Birmingham, Alabama based The Banc
Corporation, by Trustmark National Bank was completed as of the close of
business Friday, August 29. Under the terms of the agreement signed June 18,
2003, Trustmark acquired seven Florida branches of The Bank, known as the
Emerald Coast Division, serving the markets from Destin to Panama City, for a
$46.8 million deposit premium. As of August 29, 2003, these branches reported
loans and deposits of approximately $223 million and $209 million, respectively.
Richard G. Hickson, Chairman and CEO of Trustmark, stated, "We are delighted to
expand Trustmark's franchise in the dynamic Destin and Panama City, Florida
markets and welcome our new customers, advisory directors and associates to the
Trustmark family. The associates and advisory directors of the Emerald Coast
operation are well respected and share our commitment to customer satisfaction.
The customers of these branches and the demographics of these markets represent
an outstanding opportunity for Trustmark. We look forward to continuing to build
upon our franchise in Florida, one of the fastest growing and most desirable
markets in the southeast."
John Sumrall, President of Trustmark's Emerald Coast operations commented, "We
are excited to be a part of the Trustmark organization and look forward to
providing our customers a comprehensive product offering that includes banking,
investment and risk management solutions. As a result of our affiliation with
Trustmark, we are positioned to strengthen customer relationships and build
market share in the Emerald Coast market."
Trustmark is a financial services company providing banking and financial
solutions through over 140 offices and 2,350 associates in Mississippi,
Tennessee and Florida. For additional information, visit Trustmark's web site at
www.trustmark.com
Trustmark's investor contacts are Zach Wasson, Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer (601-208-6816), and Joseph Rein, First Vice President
(601-208-6898). Trustmark's media contact is Gray Wiggers, Senior Vice President
(601-208-5942).
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.
TRUSTMARK CORPORATION
BY: /s/ Zach L. Wasson
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Zach L. Wasson
Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
DATE: September 2, 2003