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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
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FORM
8-K
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CURRENT
REPORT
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Pursuant
to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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October
27, 2009
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MidSouth
Bancorp, Inc.
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(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Louisiana
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1-11826
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72-1020809
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(State
or other jurisdiction
of
incorporation)
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(Commission
File
Number)
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
No.)
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102
Versailles Boulevard, Lafayette, Louisiana
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70501
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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(Zip
Code)
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Registrant’s
telephone number, including area
code 337-237-8343
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(Former
name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Check
the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any
of the following provisions:
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
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Item
2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On
October 27, 2009, MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release
regarding the Company’s earnings for the quarter ended September 30,
2009. The Company’s earnings release, including financial highlights,
is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The
preceding information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Form
8-K. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be
deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such
filing.
Item
5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS
Karen L.
Hail, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the
Company, has requested a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act
from the Company and its subsidiary, MidSouth Bank, N.A., effective October 23,
2009.
It is
currently expected that Ms. Hail’s leave of absence will continue through
December 31, 2009. During her leave of absence, Ms. Hail’s
responsibilities will be assumed by other members of the Company’s and the
bank’s senior management team.
Item
9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press
Release dated October 27, 2009.
Signature
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.
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MIDSOUTH
BANCORP, INC.
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Registrant
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By:
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/s/
James R. McLemore
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James
R. McLemore
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CFO
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Date:
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October
27, 2009
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