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 (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2005 (December 5, 2005)
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| BANCORPSOUTH, INC. |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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| Mississippi |
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1-12991 |
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64-0659571 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File
Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| One Mississippi Plaza |
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| 201 South Spring Street |
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| Tupelo, Mississippi |
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38804 |
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(Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (662) 680-2000
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 (see General
Instruction A.2 below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 5, 2005, BancorpSouth issued a press release announcing the expansion of its
Alabama and Arkansas franchises. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) |
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Not applicable. |
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(b) |
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Not applicable. |
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Not applicable. |
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(d) |
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Exhibits. |
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued on December 5, 2005 by BancorpSouth, Inc. |