Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 29, 2012, BancTrust Financial Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Form 8-K concerning such press release and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued October 29, 2012

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