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) January 30, 2007
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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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Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On January 30, 2007, The First Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release
announcing its preliminary results of operations for the quarter and year ended
December 31, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.1. In accordance with general instruction B.2
of Form 8-K, this information is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed
for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 30, 2007, The First Bancshares, Inc. announced its declaration
of a $.30 per share cash dividend. The public announcement was made by means of
a news release, the text of which is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated January 30, 2007.
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: January 30, 2007
/s/ David E. Johnson
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Name: David E. Johnson
Title: Chairman of the Board and CEO