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 (or Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 28, 2004
MIDSOUTH BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Louisiana 1-11826 72-1020809
(State or jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
102 Versailles Boulevard, Lafayette, Louisiana 70502
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zipcode)
(337) 237-8343
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On May 28, 2004, MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. ("MidSouth") issued a press
release announcing it had entered into a definitive agreement to merge with
Lamar Bancshares, located in Beaumont, Texas. The purpose of this Current Report
on Form 8-K is to file as Exhibit 99.1 a copy of MidSouth's press release dated
May 28, 2004 announcing such event.
SIGNATURE
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, thereunto authorized.
Dated: May 28, 2004
MIDSOUTH BANCORP, INC.
By: /s/ C. R. Cloutier
----------------------
President & CEO
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
----------- -----------
99.1 Press Release dated May 28, 2004