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 21, 2003
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 | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Identification Number) |
| of Incorporation) |
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.
| (a) | The following exhibit is filed herewith: |
| 99.1 Press Release, dated October 21, 2003, issued by The Peoples Holding Company |
ITEM 9: REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
| On October 21, 2003, The Peoples Holding Company issued a press release that announced a 3 for 2 split payable on December 1, 2003, to shareholders of record on November 7, 2003. The press release announcing the common stock split is attached as Exhibit 99.1. |
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: October 21, 2003 | /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 October 21, 2003, issued by The Peoples Holding Company. |