FIRST BANK

The First Bancshares, Inc., headquartered in Hattiesburg, Miss., is the parent company of The First Bank. Founded in 1996 near Hattiesburg, Mississippi, The First has grown rapidly through Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia providing services competitive to those found at larger regional banks. The Company's stock is traded on Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol FBMS. Information is available on the Company's website www.TheFirstBank.com... The First, headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, began as a dream on a back porch in South Mississippi.

Also known as: First Bancshares