COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
First Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCBT) will announce third quarter
financial results in a news release prior to the market opening on
October 29, 2013 followed by a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern Time
where management will review earnings and performance trends.
First Financial Holdings plans to make the news release and related
financial information available on the Investor Relations section of www.SCBTonline.com
by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 29, 2013.
Conference Call Information:
Callers wishing to participate may call toll-free by dialing (888)
317-6016. The number for international participants is (412) 317-6016.
The conference ID number is 10034564. To expedite access, please state
your name and your company name when you reach an operator.
Participants can also listen to the live audio webcast through the
Investor Relations section of www.SCBTonline.com.
A replay will be available from 2 p.m. Eastern Time on October 29 until
9 a.m. on November 15. To listen to the replay, dial (877) 344-7529 or
(412) 317-0088. The passcode is 10034564. The event will also be
archived and available beginning October 30, 2013 by midnight Eastern
Time in the Investor Relations section of www.SCBTonline.com.
First Financial Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCBT) Columbia, South Carolina
is a registered bank holding company incorporated under the laws of
South Carolina. The Company consists of SCBT, the Bank and the following
divisions: NCBT, Community Bank & Trust, The Savannah Bank, and First
Federal. The Bank also operates Minis & Co., Inc. and First Southeast
401k Fiduciaries, both registered investment advisors; and First
Southeast Investor Services, a wholly owned broker dealer. Providing
financial services for over 79 years, First Financial Holdings, Inc.
operates 146 locations in 19 South Carolina counties, 12 Georgia
counties and 4 North Carolina counties. First Financial Holdings, Inc.
has assets of approximately $8.0 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.

First Financial Holdings, Inc.
Analyst Contact
John
Pollok, 1-803-765-4628
or
Media Contact
Donna
Pullen, 1-803-765-4558
Source: First Financial Holdings, Inc.