Form 8-K October 18, 2006

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

October 18, 2006
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 
TRUSTMARK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Mississippi
0-3683
64-0471500
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

248 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi
39201
 (Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
   
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(601) 208-5111

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Item 8.01 Other Events

Trustmark Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors increased its regular quarterly dividend 4.8% to $0.22 per share from $0.21 per share. The Board declared the dividend payable on December 15, 2006 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2006. This action raises the indicated annual dividend rate to $0.88 per share from $0.84 per share.

Richard G. Hickson, Chairman and CEO, stated, “This marks the 24th consecutive increase in Trustmark Corporation’s annual dividend and reflects the continuing financial strength of Trustmark.”

Trustmark is a financial services company providing banking and financial solutions through over 150 offices and 2,700 associates in Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. For additional information, visit our website at www.trustmark.com.
 
Trustmark Contacts:
 
 Investors:   Zach Wasson    Joseph Rein  
   Executive Vice President and CFO    First Vice President  
   601-208-6816    601-208-6898  
         
 Media:  Gray Wiggers      
   Senior Vice President      
   601-208-5942      

 
 

 

 
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.

TRUSTMARK CORPORATION


BY:
/s/ Richard G. Hickson 
BY:
/s/ Zach L. Wasson 
 
Richard G. Hickson
 
Zach L. Wasson
 
Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer
 
Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
       
DATE:
October 18, 2006
DATE:
October 18, 2006