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) February 22, 2006
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The First Bancshares, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Mississippi 33-94288 64-0862173
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
6480 U.S. Hwy 98 West, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (601) 268-8998
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events
On February 22, 2006, The First Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release
announcing that its Board of Directors has approved a two for one stock split of
the Company's common stock effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. The
record date for shareholders entitled to receive additional shares is March 1,
2006, for distribution on March 15, 2006.
On February 23, 2006, The First Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release
announcing that it has filed an application to list its common stock on the
NASDAQ Capital Market.
Item 9.01 Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated February 22, 2006
99.2 Press Release dated February 23, 2006
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
The First Bancshares, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: February 23, 2006
/s/ David E. Johnson
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Name: David E. Johnson
Title: Chairman of the Board and CEO