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
May 20, 2004
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
THE PEOPLES HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Mississippi |
1-13253 |
64-0676974 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
209 Troy Street, Tupelo, Mississippi 38802-0709
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number: (662)680-1001
ITEM 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
| (c) | The following exhibit is filed herewith: |
| 99.1 Press Release, dated May 20, 2004, issued by The Peoples Holding Company. |
ITEM 9: REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
| On May 20, 2004, The Peoples Holding Company issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.20 per share payable June 15, 2004, to its shareholders of record on July 1, 2004. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. |
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.
| THE PEOPLES HOLDING COMPANY |
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| Registrant | ||
| DATE: May 20, 2004 | /s/ E. Robinson McGraw |
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| E. Robinson McGraw | ||
| President & Chief Executive Officer |
| EXHIBIT INDEX | |
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| EXHIBIT NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 20, 2004, issued by The Peoples Holding Company. |