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UNITED

STATES

SECURITIES

AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON,

DC 20549

FORM

8-K

CURRENT

REPORT PURSUANT

TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)     January 20, 2026

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS

Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 22, 2026, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 5.03

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.

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. A copy of the Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws dated January 20, 2026 is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.

ITEM 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT

INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

3.1 Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws

99.1 Earnings Press Release for the period ended December 31, 2025.

99.2 Slide

Presentation.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ Christian J. Zych

Name: Christian J. Zych

Title: Chief Financial Officer

January 22, 2026

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UNITED

STATES

SECURITIES

AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON,

DC 20549

FORM

8-K

CURRENT

REPORT PURSUANT

TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)     October 28, 2025

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS

Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM

2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 28, 2025, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM

7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide

presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com,

under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT

INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Earnings Press Release for the period ended September 30, 2025.

99.2 Slide

Presentation.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ Christian J. Zych

Name: Christian J. Zych

Title: Chief Financial Officer

October 28, 2025

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UNITED

STATES

SECURITIES

AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON,

DC 20549

FORM

8-K

CURRENT

REPORT PURSUANT

TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)     July 22, 2025

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS

Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM

2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 22, 2025, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM

7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT

INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Earnings Press Release for the period ended June 30, 2025.

99.2 Slide

Presentation.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ Christian J. Zych

Name: Christian J. Zych

Title: Chief Financial Officer

July 22, 2025

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UNITED

STATES

SECURITIES

AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON,

DC 20549

FORM

8-K

CURRENT

REPORT PURSUANT

TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)     April 22, 2025

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS

Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM

2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 22, 2025, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM

7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT

INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Earnings Press Release for the period ended March 31, 2025.

99.2 Slide

Presentation.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ Christian J. Zych

Name: Christian J. Zych

Title: Chief Financial Officer

April 22, 2025

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UNITED

STATES

SECURITIES

AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON,

DC 20549

FORM

8-K

CURRENT

REPORT PURSUANT

TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)     January 28, 2025

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS

Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM

2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 28, 2025, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended December 31, 2024. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM

7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended December 31, 2024 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT

INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for the period ended December 31, 2024.

99.2

Slide

Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ Christian J. Zych

Name: Christian J. Zych

Title: Chief Financial Officer

January 28, 2025

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UNITED

STATES

SECURITIES

AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON,

DC 20549

FORM

8-K

CURRENT

REPORT PURSUANT

TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)     October 22, 2024

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS

Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM

2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 22, 2024, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended September 30, 2024.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form

8-K.

ITEM

7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended September 30, 2024 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM

9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT

INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended September 30, 2024.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ Christian J. Zych

Name: Christian J. Zych

Title: Chief Financial Officer

October 22, 2024

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) July 18, 2024

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719 58-2459561

(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 18, 2024, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended June 30, 2024.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended June 30, 2024 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended June 30, 2024.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ Christian J. Zych

Name: Christian J. Zych

Title: Chief Financial Officer

July 18, 2024

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)     April 18, 2024

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

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. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended March 31, 2024 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Earnings Press Release for period ended March 31, 2024.

99.2 Slide Presentation.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ R. Arthur Seaver, Jr.

Name: R. Arthur Seaver, Jr.

Title: Chief Executive Officer

April 18, 2024

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) January 18, 2024

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719 58-2459561

(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

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. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended December 31, 2023 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Earnings Press Release for period ended December 31, 2023.

99.2 Slide Presentation.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ D. Andrew Borrmann

Name: D. Andrew Borrmann

Title: Chief Financial Officer

January 18, 2024

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND

EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 19, 2023

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

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.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01   Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended September 30, 2023 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) ExhibitsThe following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended September 30, 2023.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ D. Andrew Borrmann

Name: D. Andrew Borrmann

Title: Chief Financial Officer

October 19, 2023

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND

EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) July 25, 2023

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 25, 2023, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended June 30, 2023.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01   Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended June 30, 2023 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) ExhibitsThe following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended June 30, 2023.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ D. Andrew Borrmann

Name: D. Andrew Borrmann

Title: Chief Financial Officer

July 25, 2023

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)             April 25, 2023

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 25, 2023, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended March 31, 2023. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended March 31, 2023 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended March 31, 2023.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ D. Andrew Borrmann

Name: D. Andrew Borrmann

Title: Chief Financial Officer

April 25, 2023

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) January 24, 2023

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719 58-2459561

(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

ITEM

2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 24, 2023, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended December 31, 2022.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended December 31, 2022 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1 Earnings Press Release for period ended December 31, 2022.

99.2 Slide Presentation.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By:     /s/ Michael D. Dowling

Name: Michael D. Dowling

Title: Chief Financial Officer

January 24, 2023

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE

COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC

20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF

THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF

1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)             October 25, 2022

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications

pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications

pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 25, 2022, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended September 30, 2022. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended September 30, 2022 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form

8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended September 30, 2022.

99.2

Slide

Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST

BANCSHARES, INC.

By:

/s/ Michael D. Dowling

Name:

Michael D. Dowling

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

October 25, 2022

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

July 26, 2022

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐

ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 26, 2022, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended June 30, 2022.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By:

/s/ Michael D. Dowling

Name:

Michael D. Dowling

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

July 26, 2022

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

April 26, 2022

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 26, 2022, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended March 31, 2022. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended March 31, 2022 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended March 31, 2022.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By:

/s/ Michael D. Dowling

Name:

Michael D. Dowling

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

April 26, 2022

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

January 25, 2022

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 25, 2022, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended December 31, 2021. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended December 31, 2021 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended December 31, 2021.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By:

/s/

Michael D. Dowling

Name:

Michael D. Dowling

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

January 25, 2022

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 26, 2021

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 26, 2021, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended September 30, 2021. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended September 30, 2021 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended September 30, 2021.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ Michael D. Dowling

Name:

Michael D. Dowling

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

October 26, 2021

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

July 27, 2021

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 27, 2021, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended June 30, 2021. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended June 30, 2021 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended June 30, 2021.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By:

/s/

Michael D. Dowling

Name:

Michael D. Dowling

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

July 27, 2021

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) April 27, 2021

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-27719

58-2459561

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 100, Greenville, SC

29607

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(864) 679-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 27, 2021, Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended March 31, 2021. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a slide presentation also highlighting Southern First Bancshares, Inc. financial results for the period ended March 31, 2021 is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The slide presentation also will be available on our website, www.southernfirst.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with the Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Press Release for period ended March 31, 2021.

99.2

Slide Presentation.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ Michael D. Dowling

Name: Michael D. Dowling

Title: Chief Financial Officer

April 27, 2021