The First Bancshares, Inc. - Common Stock (FBMS)

Renasant Corporation (NYSE: RNST) (“Renasant”) and The First Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: FBMS) (“The First”) jointly announced today that they have received all necessary regulatory approvals to complete the proposed merger of The First with and into Renasant, and the related merger of The First’s wholly owned subsidiary, The First Bank, with and into Renasant Bank, Renasant’s wholly owned subsidiary. Renasant and The First previously announced that their respective shareholders approved the proposed merger at special shareholder meetings on October 22, 2024.

The First Bancshares, Inc. (“FBMS” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank (“the Bank”), (www.thefirstbank.com) reported today financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

The First Bancshares, Inc. (“FBMS” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank, (www.thefirstbank.com) reported today financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

The First Bancshares, Inc. (“The First”) (NYSE: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank, (www.thefirstbank.com), announced today that the previously announced merger between The First and Renasant Corporation (“Renasant”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 29, 2024, (the “Merger Agreement”), has been approved by its shareholders. Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals.

NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: FBMS) to Renasant Corporation (NYSE: RNST). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of First will receive 1.00 share of Renasant for each share of First that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

NEW YORK, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: FBMS) to Renasant Corporation for 1.00 share of Renasant common stock for each share of First Bancshares common stock is fair to First Bancshares shareholders.

BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (jbrodsky@brodskysmith.com) or Marc Ackerman (mackerman@brodskysmith.com) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.

NEW YORK, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: FBMS) to Renasant Corporation (NYSE: RNST). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of First will receive 1.00 share of Renasant for each share of First that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

BALA CYNWYD, Pa., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (jbrodsky@brodskysmith.com) or Marc Ackerman (mackerman@brodskysmith.com) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: FBMS) to Renasant Corporation for 1.00 share of Renasant common stock for each share of First Bancshares common stock is fair to First Bancshares shareholders.

Renasant Corporation (NYSE: RNST) (“Renasant”) and The First Bancshares, Inc. (“The First”) (NYSE: FBMS) jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger, pursuant to which The First will merge with and into Renasant (the “Merger”) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.2 billion, based on Renasant’s closing stock price as of July 26, 2024. The Merger has been approved unanimously by each company’s board of directors and is expected to close in the first half of 2025. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the approval of Renasant and The First shareholders.

The First Bancshares, Inc. (“FBMS” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank, (www.thefirstbank.com) reported today financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

The First Bancshares, Inc. (“FBMS” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank, (www.thefirstbank.com) will announce 2024 second quarter results following the NYSE’s closing on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The Company will hold executive management’s quarterly conference call on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (10:00 AM Central Time).