UNITED 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) January 19, 1999
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 11:35
A.M. Central Standard Time on January 19, 1999:
For Release: Tuesday, January 19, 1999
SIMMONS FIRST COMPLETES ACQUISITION IN NORTHWEST 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 Lincoln Bankshares, Inc. into Simmons First National
Corporation. As a part of the transaction, SFNC acquires Bank of Lincoln, which
has branches in Lincoln and Prairie Grove.
Commenting on the 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
Northwest Arkansas."
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
J. Thomas May
Chairman, President and 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: January 19, 1999 /s/ J. Thomas May
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J. Thomas May, Chairman, President &
Chief Executive Officer
