COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Board of Directors of SCBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SCBT)
announces a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per share payable on its
common stock. This per share amount is equal to the dividend paid in the
immediately preceding quarter and will be payable on May 28, 2010 to
shareholders of record as of May 14, 2010.
SCBT Financial Corporation, Columbia, South Carolina is a registered
bank holding company incorporated under the laws of South Carolina. The
Company consists of SCBT, N.A., the third largest bank headquartered in
South Carolina; SCBT of the Piedmont, a Division of SCBT, N.A.; NCBT, a
Division of SCBT, N.A.; and Community Bank & Trust, a Division of SCBT,
N.A. Providing financial services for over 75 years, SCBT Financial
Corporation operates 86 locations in 17 South Carolina counties, 10
northeast Georgia counties, and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.
SCBT Financial Corporation has assets of approximately $3.6 billion and
its stock is traded under the symbol SCBT in the NASDAQ Global Select
Market. More information can be found at www.SCBTonline.com.
Source: SCBT Financial Corporation
Contact: SCBT Financial Corporation
Media Contact: Donna Pullen, 803-765-4558
Analyst Contact: John C. Pollok, 803-765-4628