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
May 13, 2010
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
TRUSTMARK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Mississippi
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000-03683
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64-0471500
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(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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248 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi
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39201
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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(601) 208-5111
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
In connection with his planned retirement as CEO, on December 31, 2010, and Chairman, on May 12, 2011, Richard G. Hickson, Chairman and CEO of Trustmark Corporation, has indicated that he intends to sell a portion of his holdings in Trustmark Corporation in order to diversify his holdings for estate and retirement planning purposes. Depending on market and other conditions, Mr. Hickson plans to sell up to 100,000 shares of Trustmark Corporation common stock in periodic open-market transactions over the next 15 months.
Mr. Hickson has indicated that his decision to sell is based solely upon his need to diversify his concentration of assets in Trustmark Corporation common stock and that he continues to have full confidence in the organization and its current and future performance.
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
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BY:
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/s/ Louis E. Greer
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Louis E. Greer
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Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
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DATE:
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May 13, 2010
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