The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports Results for Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2023; Increases Quarterly Dividend 4%

HATTIESBURG, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The First Bancshares, Inc. (“FBMS” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank, (www.thefirstbank.com) reported today financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Highlights for the quarter: Net income available to common shareholders totaled $11.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, representing a decrease of 54.7% when compared to $24.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Several one-time it