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 October 15, 2002 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) TRUSTMARK CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Mississippi 0-3683 64-0471500 (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation) 248 East Capitol Street Jackson, MS 39201 (Address, including zip code, of principal executive office) (601) 354-5111 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events On October 15, 2002, Trustmark Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended September 30, 2002. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) The following exhibit is filed as part of this Form 8-K. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release announcing financial results for the period ended September 30, 2002 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. TRUSTMARK CORPORATION BY: /s/ Richard G. Hickson BY: /s/ Zach L. Wasson ---------------------- ------------------ Richard G. Hickson Zach L. Wasson Chairman of the Board, President Treasurer (Principal & Chief Executive Officer Financial Officer) DATE: October 15, 2002 DATE: October 15, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press release announcing financial results for the period ended September 30, 2002.