COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2006--The Board of
Directors of SCBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SCBT) the holding
company for South Carolina Bank and Trust, N.A. and South Carolina
Bank and Trust of the Piedmont, N.A. announces a quarterly cash
dividend payable on its common stock of $.17 per share. This per-share
amount is equal to the dividend paid in the immediately preceding
quarter and will be payable on May 26, 2006 to shareholders of record
as of May 12, 2006.
SCBT Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company whose
principal subsidiaries are South Carolina Bank and Trust, N.A. and
South Carolina Bank and Trust of the Piedmont, N.A. The Mortgage Banc,
Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of South Carolina Bank and Trust,
N.A. Through these subsidiaries, SCBT Financial Corporation operates
43 financial centers in 16 South Carolina counties, and has served
South Carolinians for over 70 years. The Company offers a full range
of retail and commercial banking services, mortgage lending services,
trust and investment services, and consumer finance loans. SCBT
Financial Corporation's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock
Market under the symbol "SCBT". More information is available at
www.SCBandT.com.
CONTACT: SCBT Financial CorporationRichard C. Mathis, 803-765-4618
Fax: 803-765-1966
SOURCE: SCBT Financial Corporation