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Unassociated Document
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) October 20, 2011
FIRST SOUTH BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
VIRGINIA
0-22219
56-1999749
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission
(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)
File Number)
Identification No.)
1311 Carolina Avenue, Washington, North Carolina
27889
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(252) 946-4178
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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:
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 20, 2011, First South Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its unaudited operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011.  A copy of the press release dated October 20, 2011 is attached to this Report as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) and is furnished herewith.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)
Not applicable
(b)
Not applicable
(c)
Not applicable
(d)
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release dated October 20, 2011.
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
First South Bancorp, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: October 20, 2011
By:
/s/
William L. Wall
William L. Wall
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary