The South Financial Group

The South Financial Group is a bank holding company focused on serving small businesses, middle market companies, and retail customers in the Carolinas and Florida. At December 31, 2009, it had approximately $11.9 billion in total assets and 177 branch offices. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, TSFG operates Carolina First Bank, which conducts banking operations in North Carolina and South Carolina (as Carolina First Bank) and in Florida (as Mercantile Bank). Founded in 1986, TSFG’s fundamental focus is to establish strong relationships with its customers by providing a broad range of financial products, solutions, and services and by helping customers achieve financial success. TSFG provides commercial, retail, and private banking, as well as insurance and investment services, with an emphasis on personalized services, local decision-making, and community involvement.