Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 20, 2009, The South Financial Group, Inc. ("TSFG") issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the Press Release, Quarterly Financial Data Supplement and Investor Presentation are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits .

Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated October 20, 2009 99.2 Quarterly Financial Data Supplement, Third Quarter 2009 99.3 Investor Presentation, Third Quarter 2009

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