Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 29, 2012, State Bank Financial Corporation, holding company for State Bank and Trust Company, issued a press release announcing its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

A copy of the slide presentation that State Bank Financial Corporation will present during the earnings conference call starting at 11:00 Eastern Standard Time on October 29, 2012 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The slide presentation is also available on the company's website, www.statebt.com, under the "Investors" section.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 29, 2012 99.2 Slide Presentation dated October 29, 2012

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