0000315849-18-000006.txt : 20180228 0000315849-18-000006.hdr.sgml : 20180228 20180228172939 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000315849-18-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20180228 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20180228 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20180228 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FINANCIAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000315849 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 581392259 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12053 FILM NUMBER: 18652988 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 201 FIRST ST SE STREET 2: P O BOX 3488 CITY: MOULTRIE STATE: GA ZIP: 31768 BUSINESS PHONE: 2299851120 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 201 FIRST STREET SE CITY: MOULTRIE STATE: GA ZIP: 31768 8-K 1 sgfc8k22818.htm FORM 8-K

 

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 28, 2018

 

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Georgia   001-12053   58-1392259
(State or other Jurisdiction of   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization)       Identification No.)

 

201 First Street, S.E.    
Moultrie, Georgia   31768
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (229) 985-1120

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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:

 

[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act.
[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act.
[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act.
[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.

 

 

 
 

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

 

On February 28, 2018, Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation announced that its Board of Directors at its meeting declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per common share. The dividend is payable March 22, 2018, to shareholders of record on March 12, 2018. Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation or its predecessor, Southwest Georgia Bank, has paid cash dividends for 90 consecutive years.

 

A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

 

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

(c) Exhibits:

 

The following exhibit is furnished with this report.

 

Exhibit 99.1: Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation’s press release dated February 28, 2018.

 

 

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
     

 Date: February 28, 2018

 BY:    /s/Karen T. Boyd
    KAREN T. BOYD
    SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
   

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 Exhibit No.   Description
     
     99.1                            Press Release dated February 28, 2018

 EX-99.1 2 divrelease22818.htm EX-99.1

News Release

CONTACTS:

Company: Investor Relations:
Karen T. Boyd Deborah K. Pawlowski
Senior Vice President and Treasurer Kei Advisors LLC
Phone: (229) 873-3837 Phone:  (716) 843-3908
investorinfo@sgfc.com dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com

 

 

For Immediate Release

 

Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

MOULTRIE, GA, February 28, 2018 -- Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation (NYSE American: SGB), a full-service community bank holding company, announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per common share. The dividend is payable March 22, 2018 to shareholders of record on March 12, 2018. The Company has approximately 2.5 million shares of common stock outstanding.

Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation or its predecessor, Southwest Georgia Bank, has paid cash dividends for 90 consecutive years.

About Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation

Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation is a state-chartered bank holding company with approximately $489 million in assets headquartered in Moultrie, Georgia. Its primary subsidiary, Southwest Georgia Bank, offers comprehensive financial services to consumer, business, and government customers. The current banking facilities include the main office located in Colquitt County, branch offices located in Baker County, Worth County and Lowndes County, and a loan production office located in Tift County. In addition to conventional banking services, the Company provides investment planning and management, trust management, and commercial and individual insurance products. Insurance products and advice are provided by Southwest Georgia Insurance Services, which is located in Colquitt County. The Company routinely posts news and other important information on its website.

More information on Southwest Georgia Financial Corp. and Southwest Georgia Bank can be found at: www.sgfc.com.

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