First Bancshares

First Bancshares, Inc. (Mississippi) operates as a bank holding company. It provides banking services such as personal and business which include checking, savings, and loans, cards, and others. It operates through the following segments: Commercial/Retail Bank, Mortgage Banking, and Holding Company. The Commercial/Retail Bank segment provides a full range of commercial banking services to corporations and other business customers. Loans are provided for a variety of general corporate purposes, including financing for commercial and industrial projects, income producing commercial real estate, owner-occupied real estate and construction and land development. The Mortgage Banking segment provides residential mortgage banking services, including construction financing, for conventional and government insured home loans to be sold in the secondary market. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hattiesburg, MS.

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First Bancshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding company which engages in banking services such as personal and business, which include checking, savings, and loans, cards, and others. It operates through the following segments: Commercial/Retail Bank, Mortgage Banking, and Holding Company. The Commercial/Retail Bank segment provides a full range of commercial banking services to corporations and other business customers. The Mortgage Banking segment offers residential mortgage banking services, including construction financing, for conventional and government insured home loans to be sold in the secondary market. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hattiesburg, MS.

First Bancshares (FBMS) announces a $50-million share repurchase plan. This, along with dividend hikes and capital strength, will continue to enhance shareholders' value.

First Bancshares (FBMS) Announces $50M Share Repurchase Plan

HATTIESBURG, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) (“First Bancshares” or the “Company”), the holding company for The First Bank, announced today that the Company's board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program for the 2023 calendar year. Under the program, the Company may, but is not required to, from time to time repurchase up to $50 million of shares of its common stock in any manner determined appropriate by the Company's management.

The First Bancshares, Inc. Announces New Share Repurchase Plan

First Bancshares has languished due to weaker asset sensitivity than many peers and a resumption of aggressive M&A plans. Expanding into Georgia strikes me as aggressive given the intense competition in this market, and there are other "backfill" options in the core footprint that could have built value.

First Bancshares Has To Prove It Can Leverage Recent M&A, But Valuation Isn't Demanding

HATTIESBURG, Miss.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank, (www.thefirstbank.com) will participate in the Janney West Coast Bank CEO Forum which is being held February 1st – 3rd, 2023 at The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona, and will have one-on-one meetings with certain bank stock analysts and investors.

The First Bancshares to Participate in the Janney West Coast Bank CEO Forum

HATTIESBURG, Miss.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The First Bancshares, Inc. (“FBMS” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank, (www.thefirstbank.com) reported today financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports Results for Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2022; Increases Quarterly Dividend 5%

HATTIESBURG, Miss.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) (“First Bancshares” or the “Company”), the holding company for The First Bank, announced today that it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. (“HSBI”) effective January 1, 2023. Following completion of the acquisition, HSBI's subsidiary bank, Heritage Southeast Bank was merged with The First Bank, with The First Bank as the surviving bank.

The First Bancshares, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. & ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) (“First Bancshares” or the “Company”), the holding company for The First Bank, and Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. (OTC: HSBI) (“HSBI”), the holding company for Heritage Southeast Bank, announced today that the previously announced merger between First Bancshares and HSBI, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 27, 2022 (the “Merger Agreement”), has been approved by the shareholders of each of First Bancshares and HSBI.

The First Bancshares, Inc. and Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. Announce Receipt of Shareholder Approvals for Merger

HATTIESBURG, Miss. & ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) (“First Bancshares” or “the Company”), parent company of The First Bank (“The First”) and Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. (OTCQX: HSBI) (“HSBI”), parent company of Heritage Southeast Bank, announced today that First Bancshares has received regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to complete its previously announced merger with Heritage pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 27, 2022, by and between First Bancshares and Heritage. First Bancshares has also received a non-objection letter from the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance in connection with the transaction.

The First Bancshares, Inc. and Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. Announce Receipt of Regulatory Approvals for Merger

Good things could be on the horizon when a stock experiences a golden cross event. How should investors react?

The First Bancshares (FBMS) Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You Buy?

The First Bancshares to Participate in 2022 Hovde Group Financial Services Conference and East Coast Financial Services Conference

The First Bancshares (FBMS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 8.97% and 1.52%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The First Bancshares (FBMS) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter ended September 30, 2022; Increases Quarterly Dividend 5%

The First Bancshares (FBMS) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

The First Bancshares (FBMS) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does The First Bancshares (FBMS) have what it takes?

The First Bancshares (FBMS) Could Be a Great Choice

HATTIESBURG, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank, (www.thefirstbank.com) will participate in the VirtualBankConference.com online conference for bank investors, bank managements, and industry professionals which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. eastern time. The presentation prepared for use during these meetings will be available at the company's website www.thefirstbank.com under Investor

The First Bancshares to Participate in VirtualBankConference.com Online Conference for Bank Investors

Why The First Bancshares (FBMS) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Why The First Bancshares (FBMS) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. (OTC: HSBI) to The First Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGM: FBMS). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Heritage will receive 0.965 shares of First Bancshares for each share of Heritage that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideratio

HERITAGE SOUTHEAST BANCORPORATION INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. - HSBI

HATTIESBURG, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) (“First Bancshares” or the “Company”), the holding company for The First Bank, announced today that M. Ray “Hoppy” Cole, Jr., the Chief Executive Officer of First Bancshares, assumed the additional position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of each of First Bancshares and The First Bank, effective August 18, 2022. E. Ricky Gibson, the former Chairman of the Board of First Bancshares, will continue to serve as a m

The First Bancshares, Inc. Appoints M. Ray “Hoppy” Cole, Jr. as Chairman of the Board of Directors

The First Bancshares (FBMS) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?

HATTIESBURG, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank, (www.thefirstbank.com) will participate in the 2022 KBW Community Bank Investor Conference, which is being held August 1, 2022 through August 3, 2022 at the Hilton Midtown – NYC, New York, and will have one-on-one meetings with certain bank stock analysts and investors. The presentation prepared for use during these meetings will be available at the company's website www.thefirstb

The First Bancshares to Participate in 2022 KBW Community Bank Investor Conference

HATTIESBURG, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) (“First Bancshares” or the “Company”), the holding company for The First Bank (“The First”), announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Beach Bancorp, Inc. (“BBI”). Following completion of the acquisition, BBI's subsidiary bank, Beach Bank was merged with The First, with The First as the surviving bank. This transaction has furthered the Company's regional expansion plan by adding market share in Northw

The First Bancshares, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Beach Bancorp, Inc.

Wilmington, Delaware--(Newsfile Corp. - July 29, 2022) - Rigrodsky Law, P.A. is investigating The First Bancshares, Inc. ("First Bancshares") (NASDAQ: FBMS) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to First Bancshares' agreement to merge with Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc ("Heritage") (OTC: HSBC).To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rl-legal.com/cases-the-first-bancshares-inc.To contact Seth D. Rigrodsky or Gina M. Serra cost free, call or text (302) 295-5310 or email info@rl-legal.com.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Is Investigating The First Bancshares, Inc. Merger

NEW YORK , July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. ("Heritage" or the "Company") (OTC: HSBI), in connection with the Company's proposed acquisition by The First Bancshares, Inc. ("First Bancshares") (NASDAQ: FBMS). Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive 0.965 shares of First Bancshares common stock for each Heritage share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $29.59 based upon First Bancshares's July 27, 2022 closing price of $30.66.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Weiss Law Investigates Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the merger of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) and Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. is fair to First Bancshares shareholders. Subject to the terms of the definitive merger agreement, Heritage shareholders would receive 0.965 shares of First Bancshares common stock for each share of Heritage common stock upon the closing of the transaction. Halper Sadeh encourages First Bancshares s

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