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: January 8, 2001
THE SOUTH FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
South Carolina 0-15083 57-0824914
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(State of other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
102 South Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (864) 255-7900
The Exhibit Index appears on page 3 hereof.
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated January 8 2001
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
See press release of January 8, 2001 attached.
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.
CAROLINA FIRST CORPORATION
January 9, 2001 By: /s/ William S. Hummers III
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William S. Hummers III
Executive Vice President
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Exhibit Index
EXHIBIT
99.1 Press Release
