UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 21, 2007 (September 18, 2007)
BANCORPSOUTH, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| One Mississippi Plaza
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| 201 South Spring Street
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| Tupelo, Mississippi
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (662) 680-2000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2 below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Section 5 — Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 18, 2007, Michael L. Sappington notified BancorpSouth, Inc. (the
“Company”) of his intent to resign as Executive Vice President of the Company to pursue personal
interests. There is no disagreement between Mr. Sappington and the Company on any matter relating
to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Sappington has agreed to continue in his
position with the Company through December 31, 2007. The Company plans to begin a search for Mr.
Sappington’s replacement promptly.