8-K 1 e18057_8k.txt 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 (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