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): October 25, 2017

Park Sterling Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

North Carolina	001-35032	27-4107242
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	Number)	Identification No.)

1043 E. Morehead Street, Suite 201, Charlotte, NC		28204
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 716-2134

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 26, 2017, Park Sterling Corporation (“Park Sterling”) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. A copy of the related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information included herein, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced herein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On October 25, 2017, Park Sterling issued a press release announcing that its board of directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend to its common shareholders of $0.04 per common share, payable on November 24, 2017 to all common shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 8, 2017. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description

99.1		Press Release, dated October 26, 2017, with respect to Park Sterling’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017

99.2		Press Release, dated October 25, 2017, with respect to declaration of dividend

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 26, 2017

	PARK STERLING CORPORATION


	By:	/s/ Donald K. Truslow
		Donald K. Truslow Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.				Exhibit Description

99.1				Press Release, dated October 26, 2017, with respect to Park Sterling’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017

99.2				Press Release, dated October 25, 2017, with respect to declaration of dividend

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