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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 (Date of earliest event reported) January 8, 2001
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FIRST SOUTHERN BANCSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-25478 63-1133624
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(State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
102 South Court Street, Florence, Alabama 35630
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(256) 764-7131
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 AND 9. NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On January 8, 2001, First Southern Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release
providing guidance as to anticipated operating results for the fourth quarter
and fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 and announcing the discontinuation of
quarterly dividends beginning with the dividend for the quarter ended December
31, 2000. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated herein by reference.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
FIRST SOUTHERN BANCSHARES, INC.
Dated: January 10, 2001 By: /s/ Charles L. Frederick, Jr.
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Charles L. Frederick, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release dated January 8, 2001.
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