Our Companies
The South Financial Group focuses on fast-growing banking markets in the Southeast and operates Carolina First Bank, which conducts
operations as: Carolina First Bank (NC and SC), Mercantile Bank (FL), and Bank CaroLine (Internet only).
Founded in 1986, The South Financial Group uses a super-community bank strategy, serving the needs of small business, middle market
companies, and retail consumers by offering a full range of financial services, including deposits and loans, treasury management and
merchant processing; full service brokerage and investments; business and personal insurance; trust and investment management; and
wealth management and private banking. As a super-community bank, we offer customers personalized service and local decision-making,
backed by products and services normally found at larger regional institutions.

> Operates in North Carolina and South Carolina
> 106 banking offices (12/31/07)
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> Operates in Florida
> 66 banking offices (12/31/07)
> A division of Carolina First Bank
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> Operates on the Internet
> A division of Carolina First Bank
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