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Bryan Kennedy was appointed as director at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“Effective June 1, 2026, the Boards of Directors of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and Southern First Bank (the “Bank”) approved the appointment of Mr. Bryan Kennedy as a director.”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Elliott Davis, LLC as independent public accountant for the year ending December 31, 2026. at the 2026-05-19 meeting.
“3. the ratification of the appointment of Elliott Davis, LLC as our independent public accountant for the year ending December 31, 2026. The following is a summary of the voting results for each matter presented to the shareholders: 1. Election of Directors Director’s Name Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non- Votes Andrew B. Cajka 6,525,002 101,372 883,789 Jennifer S. Cluverius 6,612,256 14,118 883,789 Mark A. Cothran 6,601,342 25,032 883,789 Leighton M. Cubbage 6,538,966 87,408 883,789 Anne S. Ellefson 6,533,250 93,124 883,789 David G. Ellison 6,601,342 25,032 883,789 Darrin Goss, Sr. 6,612,228 14,146 883,789 Terry Grayson-Caprio 6,466,009 160,365 883,789 Tecumseh Hooper, Jr. 6,526,317 100,057 883,789 Rudolph G. Johnstone, III, M.D. 6,537,101 89,273 883,789 Ray A. Lattimore 5,771,553 854,821 883,789 Anna T. Locke 6,617,146 9,228 883,789 William A. Maner, IV 6,612,206 14,168 883,789 Billy McClatchey 6,612,667 13,707 883,789 James B. Orders, III 6,495,875 130,499 883,789 R. Arthur Seave”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Non-binding resolution on executive compensation policies and procedures. at the 2026-05-19 meeting.
“2. the non-binding resolution on our executive compensation policies and procedures; and 3. the ratification of the appointment of Elliott Davis, LLC as our independent public accountant for the year ending December 31, 2026. The following is a summary of the voting results for each matter presented to the shareholders: 1. Election of Directors Director’s Name Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non- Votes Andrew B. Cajka 6,525,002 101,372 883,789 Jennifer S. Cluverius 6,612,256 14,118 883,789 Mark A. Cothran 6,601,342 25,032 883,789 Leighton M. Cubbage 6,538,966 87,408 883,789 Anne S. Ellefson 6,533,250 93,124 883,789 David G. Ellison 6,601,342 25,032 883,789 Darrin Goss, Sr. 6,612,228 14,146 883,789 Terry Grayson-Caprio 6,466,009 160,365 883,789 Tecumseh Hooper, Jr. 6,526,317 100,057 883,789 Rudolph G. Johnstone, III, M.D. 6,537,101 89,273 883,789 Ray A. Lattimore 5,771,553 854,821 883,789 Anna T. Locke 6,617,146 9,228 883,789 William A. Maner, IV 6,612,206 14,168 883,789 Billy McClatche”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Election of 16 members to the board of directors to serve a one-year term. at the 2026-05-19 meeting.
“1. the election of 16 members to our board of directors to serve a one-year term; 2. the non-binding resolution on our executive compensation policies and procedures; and 3. the ratification of the appointment of Elliott Davis, LLC as our independent public accountant for the year ending December 31, 2026. The following is a summary of the voting results for each matter presented to the shareholders: 1. Election of Directors Director’s Name Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non- Votes Andrew B. Cajka 6,525,002 101,372 883,789 Jennifer S. Cluverius 6,612,256 14,118 883,789 Mark A. Cothran 6,601,342 25,032 883,789 Leighton M. Cubbage 6,538,966 87,408 883,789 Anne S. Ellefson 6,533,250 93,124 883,789 David G. Ellison 6,601,342 25,032 883,789 Darrin Goss, Sr. 6,612,228 14,146 883,789 Terry Grayson-Caprio 6,466,009 160,365 883,789 Tecumseh Hooper, Jr. 6,526,317 100,057 883,789 Rudolph G. Johnstone, III, M.D. 6,537,101 89,273 883,789 Ray A. Lattimore 5,771,553 854,821 883,789 Anna T. Locke 6,6”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC reported the three months ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $33.8 million, net income $9.9 million, EPS $1.19.
“by $0.01 from the fourth quarter of 2025 ● Net income improved to $9.9 million, a $4.6 million increase, or 88%, compared to the first quarter of 2025 ● Total revenue was $33.8 million, an increase of $7.3 million, or 28%, year-over-year and $2.0 million on a linked quarter basis ● Net interest income improved by $6.9 million, or 29% year-over-year, driven”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC entered into Underwriting Agreement with Piper Sandler & Co., as representative of the several underwriters named therein valued at approximately $53.2 million (effective 2026-04-15).
“On April 15, 2026, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Southern First Bank, a South Carolina state bank (the “Bank”), entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Piper Sandler & Co., as representative of the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), including Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., relating to the offer and sale of 1,050,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), at a public offering price of $54.00 per share in an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”).”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC reported preliminary financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
“The Preliminary Prospectus Supplement contains preliminary estimated unaudited financial results of the Company as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026.”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC amended Modification Agreement with TIB, National Association valued at up to an aggregate principal amount of $15.0 million (effective 2026-03-05).
“On March 5, 2026, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Modification of Loan (the “Modification Agreement”) amending both the Loan Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) and the Promissory Note (the “Promissory Note”), each dated as of December 28, 2023, by and between the Company and TIB, National Association (the “Lender”).”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC amended revolving credit of up to an aggregate principal amount of $15.0 million with TIB, National Association maturing March 5, 2027.
“On March 5, 2026, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Modification of Loan (the “Modification Agreement”) amending both the Loan Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) and the Promissory Note”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC: Amended Bylaws to authorize the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee to determine compensation of Emeritus Directors (effective 2026-01-20).
“On January 20, 2026, the Board of Directors of Southern First Bancshares (the “Company”) amended the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) to authorize the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Company to determine the compensation of Emeritus Directors.”
William M. McClatchey, Jr. was appointed as Director at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“Effective June 1, 2025, the joint Board of Directors of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), and Southern First Bank (the “Bank”), voted to approve the appointment of three new directors, Ms. Jennifer S. Cluverius, Mr. Darrin Goss, Sr., and Mr. William M. McClatchey, Jr.”
Darrin Goss, Sr. was appointed as Director at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“Effective June 1, 2025, the joint Board of Directors of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), and Southern First Bank (the “Bank”), voted to approve the appointment of three new directors, Ms. Jennifer S. Cluverius, Mr. Darrin Goss, Sr., and Mr. William M. McClatchey, Jr.”
Jennifer S. Cluverius was appointed as Director at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“Effective June 1, 2025, the joint Board of Directors of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), and Southern First Bank (the “Bank”), voted to approve the appointment of three new directors, Ms. Jennifer S. Cluverius, Mr. Darrin Goss, Sr., and Mr. William M. McClatchey, Jr.”
William M. Aiken, III resigned as Chief Risk Officer at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“On March 10, 2025, William M. Aiken, III, Chief Risk Officer of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and Southern First Bank (the “Bank” and together with the Company, the “Employer”), notified the Employer that he is resigning from his roles with the Employer, effective March 31, 2025.”
Christian Zych changed role as Chief Financial Officer at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“In connection with Ms. Fairchild’s appointment, the Company and the Bank’s current Chief Financial Officer, Christian Zych, has stepped down from the role of principal accounting officer.”
Julie A. Fairchild was named as Chief Accounting Officer at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“On October 13, 2024, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), announced that Julie A. Fairchild, 50, has been named Chief Accounting Officer of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Southern First Bank (the “Bank”) effective immediately.”
Christian Zych was named as Chief Financial Officer at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“On May 6, 2024, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), announced that Christian Zych, 53, has been named Chief Financial Officer of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Southern First Bank (the “Bank”).”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC reported the three-month period ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $2.5 million, EPS $0.31.
“On April 18, 2024, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended March 31, 2024.”
D. Andrew Borrmann departed as Chief Financial Officer at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“On February 26, 2024, D. Andrew Borrmann, Chief Financial Officer of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and Southern First Bank (the “Bank” and together with the Company, the “Employer”), notified the Employer that he is resigning from his roles with the Employer , effective March 29, 2024 .”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC reported the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 results: net income Net income was $4.2 million, EPS $0.51 per diluted share.
“On January 18, 2024, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended December 31, 2023.”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC incurred revolving credit of $15,000,000 with TIB, National Association at The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 0.25% per annum maturing 14 months from the closing date.
“On December 28, 2023, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with TIB, National Association (the "Lender") providing for a revolving multiple advances loan of up to an aggregate principal amount of $15,000,000.”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC entered into Loan Agreement with TIB, National Association valued at $15,000,000 (effective 2023-12-28).
“On December 28, 2023, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with TIB, National Association (the "Lender") providing for a revolving multiple advances loan of up to an aggregate principal amount of $15,000,000.”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC reported three-month period ended September 30, 2023 results: net income Net income was $4.1 million, EPS diluted earnings per common share were $0.51 for Q3 2023.
“On October 19, 2023, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended September 30, 2023.”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Elliott Davis, LLC as our independent public accountant at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“4. the ratification of the appointment of Elliott Davis, LLC as our independent public accountant.”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Non-binding resolution on our executive compensation policies and procedures at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“3. the non-binding resolution on our executive compensation policies and procedures;”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to phase out the classified board of directors structure at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“2. the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to phase out the classified board of directors structure;”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Election of five directors at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“1. the election of five members to our board of directors;”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC reported first quarter of 2023 results: revenue 22,468, net income $2.7 million, EPS $0.33 per diluted share.
“per share data) : Net income available to common shareholders $ 2,703 5,492 8,413 7,240 7,970 Earnings per common share, diluted 0.33 0.68 1.05 0.90 0.98 Total revenue (1) 22,468 25,826 28,134 27,149 26,091 Net interest margin (tax-equivalent) (2) 2.36% 2.88% 3.19% 3.35% 3.37% Return on average assets (3) 0.30% 0.63% 1.00% 0.92% 1.10% Return on average”
D. Andrew Borrmann was named as Chief Financial Officer at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“On April 3, 2023, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), announced that D. Andrew Borrmann, 52, has been named Chief Financial Officer of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Southern First Bank (the “Bank”).”
Michael D. Dowling departed as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“On January 25, 2023, Michael D. Dowling, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and Southern First Bank (the “Bank” and together with the Company, the “Employer”), notified the Employer that he is resigning from his roles with the Employer, effective February 15, 2023.”
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC reported Quarter Ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue 25,826, net income $ 5,492, EPS 0.68.
“Net income available to common shareholders $ 5,492 8,413 7,240 7,970 12,005 Earnings per common share, diluted 0.68 1.04 0.90 0.98 1.49 Total revenue (1) 25,826 28,134 27,149 26,091 26,194”
Calvin C. Hurst was appointed as President of the Company and the Bank at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.
“Effective August 18, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), holding company for Southern First Bank (the “Bank”), appointed Calvin C. Hurst to serve as President of the Company and the Bank.”
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