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
November 2, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
TRUSTMARK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Mississippi 0-3683 64-0471500
(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
248 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (601) 208-5111
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 8.01 Other Events
Richard G. Hickson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trustmark
Corporation (NASDAQ:TRMK), and Gil Bennett, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Fisher-Brown, Inc., today announced the signing of an agreement in
which Fisher-Brown would become a wholly owned subsidiary of Trustmark National
Bank. Founded in 1911, Fisher-Brown is the leading general lines insurance
agency in Northwest Florida providing a broad spectrum of risk management
products to businesses and individuals. With annual revenues of approximately
$16 million and a staff of 125 associates, Fisher-Brown is headquartered in
Pensacola and has offices in Milton, Mary Esther, Destin and Panama City,
Florida. The transaction, which is subject to due diligence, is expected to
close in the fourth quarter of 2004.
Trustmark Chairman and CEO Richard G. Hickson, stated "We are delighted to join
forces with Fisher-Brown, a well-respected agency delivering comprehensive and
effective solutions to meet their clients' risk management needs. Fisher-Brown
will operate as a separate subsidiary of Trustmark National Bank and will
complement our existing insurance services provided by The Bottrell Insurance
Agency, Inc. This transaction represents another strategic step for Trustmark in
becoming a more diversified financial services organization. It also complements
our growing banking presence in Florida's vibrant Gulf Coast."
Fisher-Brown President and CEO Gil Bennett, stated "Trustmark shares our
commitment to client satisfaction and is a strong financial partner that will
enhance our ability to grow and serve the dynamic Florida panhandle
marketplace."
Trustmark National Bank is a subsidiary of Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQ:TRMK),
a financial services company providing banking and financial solutions through
over 145 offices and 2,450 associates in Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee and
Texas. For additional information, visit Trustmark's web site at
www.trustmark.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of and
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. A forward-looking statement in this press release
encompasses any estimate, prediction, expectation, projection, opinion,
anticipation, outlook or statement of belief included therein, as well as the
management assumptions underlying those forward-looking statements. Factors that
might cause future results to differ from such forward-looking statements are
described in Trustmark's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Trustmark undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of this information,
whether as the result of new information, future events or developments, or
otherwise.
Trustmark Contacts
Investors: Zach Wasson Joseph Rein
Executive Vice President and CFO First Vice President
601-208-6816 601-208-6898
Media: Gray Wiggers
Senior Vice President
601-208-5942
Fisher-Brown Contact Kirk Ball
Senior Vice President
850-444-7600
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
BY: /s/ Zach L. Wasson
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Zach L. Wasson
Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
DATE: November 2, 2004