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):
July 18, 2000
HANCOCK HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Mississippi 0-13089 64-0169065
(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
One Hancock Plaza
Gulfport, Mississippi 39501
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(228) 868-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
On July 18, 2000, Hancock Holding Company issued a press release announcing
a stock buy-back program.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99. Press Release issued by Hancock Holding
Company dated July 18, 2000, headed
"Hancock Holding Company Announces
Stock Buy-Back Program."
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.
Dated: July 19, 2000
HANCOCK HOLDING COMPANY
By: /s/ Carl J. Chaney
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Carl J. Chaney
Chief Financial Officer
