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| EX-99.1 - HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | hbhcex9913-1-16.htm |
UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2016
HANCOCK HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Mississippi
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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001-36872
(Commission
File Number)
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64-0693170
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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One Hancock Plaza
2510 14th Street
Gulfport, Mississippi (Address of principal executive offices)
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39501
(Zip Code)
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(228) 868-4000
(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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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| Item 8.01 | Other Matters. |
On March 1, 2016, Hancock Holding Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Board of Director's decision to nominate Sonya C. Little to stand for election at the Company's 2016 annual meeting of shareholders and that long-time Board member Anthony J. Topazi will not stand for re-election. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number
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99.1
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Press Release dated March 1, 2016.
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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.
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March 1, 2016
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By:
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/s/ Michael M. Achary | |
| Michael M. Achary | |||
| Chief Financial Officer | |||