SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC 8-K

What Happened

• Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) announced its financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025 in a press release dated January 22, 2026 (furnished as Exhibit 99.1). A slide presentation summarizing the results was also furnished (Exhibit 99.2) and will be available on the company’s Investor Relations website.
• On January 20, 2026, the company’s Board amended its Amended and Restated Bylaws to authorize the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee to determine compensation for Emeritus Directors (Amendment dated January 20, 2026; Exhibit 3.1).

Key Details

• Press release announcing results: furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K (filed Jan 22, 2026).
• Slide presentation summarizing results: furnished as Exhibit 99.2 and posted on www.southernfirst.com (Investor Relations).
• Bylaws amendment date: January 20, 2026 — gives the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee authority to set Emeritus Director compensation.
• Form 8-K items reported: Item 2.02 (results of operations), Item 5.03 (bylaws amendment), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD disclosure).

Why It Matters

• The press release and slide deck provide the company’s most recent earnings and financial condition update for investors and analysts; review them for revenue, net income, and other performance metrics that drive stock valuation and expectations.
• The bylaws change affects corporate governance and formalizes who sets pay for Emeritus Directors, which can influence governance transparency and director compensation practices going forward.
• All materials are filed with the SEC and available on the company website for investors to review the details before making investment decisions.