UNTIED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 9, 1998
SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Arkansas 0-6253 71-0407808
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) file number) identification No.)
501 Main Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(870) 541-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
The following is the text of a press release issued by the registrant at
10:00 A.M. Central Standard Time on December 9, 1998:
FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, December 9, 1998
SIMMONS FIRST COMPLETES ACQUISITION IN WEST ARKANSAS
Pine Bluff, AR - J. Thomas May, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive
Officer of Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) announced today the
completion of the merger of American Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. into Simmons
First National Corporation. As a part of the transaction, SFNC acquires
American State Bank of Charleston, which has branches in Ft. Smith, Altus, and
Ozark.
Commenting on the proposed merger, Mr. May stated, "We are excited about
our affiliation with this outstanding institution and look forward to
offering financial services of the Simmons First family of banks to our new
customers in West Arkansas."
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
J. Thomas May
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Simmons First National Corporation
(870) 541-1103
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: December 9, 1998 /s/ J. Thomas May
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J. Thomas May, Chairman, President &
Chief Executive Officer
