The South Financial Group, Inc. (TSFG) is a financial holding company that operates principally through Carolina First Bank and Mercantile Bank (collectively, the Banks). TSFG's bank subsidiaries provide a range of financial services, including asset management, insurance, investments, mortgage and trust services, designed to meet the financial needs of its customers. The Banks conduct business through 76 locations in South Carolina, five locations in North Carolina and 34 locations in northern and central Florida. TSFG also has a number of non-bank subsidiaries. These are Blue Ridge Finance Company, Inc., CF Investment Company, Carolina First Mortgage Company, CF Technology Services Company,