Southern First Bancshares Finalizes $56.7M Public Offering at $54.00/Share

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Southern First Bancshares finalized the terms of its public offering, pricing 1,050,000 shares of common stock at $54.00 per share, aiming to raise approximately $56.7 million in gross proceeds.

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• Offering Finalized and Priced

  Southern First Bancshares finalized its public offering, pricing 1,050,000 shares of common stock at $54.00 per share.

• Substantial Capital Raise

  The offering is expected to generate approximately $56.7 million in gross proceeds, potentially increasing to $65.2 million if the underwriters' option is fully exercised.

• Strategic Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds will be allocated to general corporate purposes, including organic growth initiatives, strengthening the bank subsidiary's capital, and potentially redeeming outstanding indebtedness.

• Insider Lock-up Agreements

  Directors and certain executive officers have agreed to customary 90-day lock-up restrictions on their shares.

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This 8-K filing finalizes the terms and pricing of Southern First Bancshares' public offering, which was initiated with preliminary filings on April 15, 2026. The company has entered into a definitive underwriting agreement to sell 1,050,000 shares of common stock at $54.00 per share, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 157,500 shares. This significant capital raise, expected to generate approximately $56.7 million in gross proceeds (up to $65.2 million with full option exercise), provides substantial financial flexibility. While the offering is dilutive, the proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, including supporting organic growth, bolstering the bank subsidiary's capital, and potentially redeeming outstanding debt, which are constructive uses that strengthen the company's financial position. The pricing at a modest discount to the current market price indicates a successful capital raise.