Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 8, 2013, Park Sterling Corporation ("Park Sterling") announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2012. A copy of the related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information included herein, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced herein, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 8, 2013, Park Sterling will hold an investor conference call to disclose its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2012. A copy of the slide package prepared for use by executive management for this presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2. All of the information in the presentation is presented as of February 8, 2013, and Park Sterling does not assume any obligation to update such information in the future.

The information included in the preceding paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.2 referenced therein, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in filings under the Securities Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 99.1 Press Release, dated February 8, 2013, with respect to Park Sterling's financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2012 99.2 Slide Package prepared for use in connection with Park Sterling's conference call to be held on February 8, 2013

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