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August 16, 2017 SC 13D/A

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. / RMB Capital Management, LLC - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* HCSB Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40413R 107 (CUSIP Number) Lisa Tamburini Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer RMB Capital Management LLC 115 S. LaSalle, 3

August 15, 2017 SC 13G/A

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. / Strategic Value Investors LP - STRATEGIC VALUE INVESTORS LP Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 hcfba181417.htm STRATEGIC VALUE INVESTORS LP UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40413R107 (CUSIP Number) July 31, 2017 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this

August 7, 2017 15-12G

HCSB Financial FORM 15-12G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File No. 000-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified

August 2, 2017 S-8 POS

HCSB Financial POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO FORM S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2017 File No. 333-214470 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-214470 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 HCSB Financial Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina 57-

August 2, 2017 POS AM

HCSB Financial POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO FORM S-1

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2017 File No. 333-214467 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-214467 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina 57-

August 2, 2017 SC 13D/A

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. / Castle Creek Capital Partners VI, LP - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Voting Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40413R107 (CUSIP Number) Castle Creek Capital Partners VI, LP 6051 El Tordo P.O. Box 1329 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-756-8300 Cop

August 1, 2017 8-K

HCSB Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2017 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina No. 000-26995 No. 57-1079444 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission

July 27, 2017 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2017 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

July 25, 2017 SC 13D/A

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. / RMB Capital Management, LLC - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* HCSB Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40413R 107 (CUSIP Number) Lisa Tamburini Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer RMB Capital Management LLC 115 S. LaSalle, 3

May 5, 2017 10-Q

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2017 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995 HCSB FINAN

April 27, 2017 8-K

HCSB Financial (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2017 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

April 27, 2017 EX-99.1

HCSB Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

For Immediate Release HCSB Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results Loris, SC, April 27, 2017-HCSB Financial Corporation, (the ?Company?) (OTCQB: HCFB), the holding company for Horry County State Bank (the ?Bank?), announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

April 27, 2017 425

HCSB Financial (Prospectus)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2017 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

April 27, 2017 EX-99.1

HCSB Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

For Immediate Release HCSB Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results Loris, SC, April 27, 2017-HCSB Financial Corporation, (the ?Company?) (OTCQB: HCFB), the holding company for Horry County State Bank (the ?Bank?), announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

April 27, 2017 10-K/A

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. 10-K/A (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 OR o TRANSITIONAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 0-269

April 21, 2017 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. April 19, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION and UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. April 19, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I MERGER 1 1.1 The Merger 1 1.2 Merger Consideration 2 1.3 Delivery of the Merger Consideration 3 1.4 Closing 5 1.5 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Buyer 5 1.6 Officers and Directors of Buyer 5 1.7 Tax Free Reorg

April 21, 2017 425

United Community Banks FORM 8-K (Prospectus)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2017 UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Georgia No. 001-35095 No. 58-180-7304 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission Fi

April 21, 2017 EX-99.1

UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. AND HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK) ANNOUNCE MERGER AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1 For Immediate Release For more information: Jefferson Harralson Chief Financial Officer (864) 240-6208 [email protected] Jennifer Harris Chief Financial Officer (704) 968-1866 [email protected] UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. AND HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK) ANNOUNCE MERGER AGREEMENT ? Enhances franchise footprint in attractive Myrtle Beac

April 20, 2017 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. April 19, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION and UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC.

April 20, 2017 EX-99.1

UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. AND HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK) ANNOUNCE MERGER AGREEMENT

For Immediate Release For more information: Jefferson Harralson Chief Financial Officer (864) 240-6208 JeffersonHarralson@ucbi.

April 20, 2017 EX-10.2

AMENDMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.2 4 e17203ex10-2.htm Execution Version AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This amendment (the “Amendment”) is made by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the “Company”), Horry County State Bank (the “Bank”), a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the Company and the Bank collecti

April 20, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2017 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

April 20, 2017 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Execution Version AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This amendment (the ?Amendment?) is made by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the ?Company?), Horry County State Bank (the ?Bank?), a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the Company and the Bank collectively referred to herein as the ?Employer?), and Janet H.

April 20, 2017 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. April 19, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS

EX-2.1 2 e17203ex2-1.htm EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION and UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. April 19, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I MERGER 1 1.1 The Merger 1 1.2 Merger Consideration 2 1.3 Delivery of the Merger Consideration 3 1.4 Closing 5 1.5 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Buyer 5 1.6 Officers and Directors of Buyer 5 1.7 T

April 20, 2017 EX-99.1

UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. AND HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK) ANNOUNCE MERGER AGREEMENT

EX-99.1 5 e17203ex99-1.htm For Immediate Release For more information: Jefferson Harralson Chief Financial Officer (864) 240-6208 [email protected] Jennifer Harris Chief Financial Officer (704) 968-1866 [email protected] UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. AND HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK) ANNOUNCE MERGER AGREEMENT · Enhances franchise footprint in attracti

April 20, 2017 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Execution Version AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This amendment (the ?Amendment?) is made by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the ?Company?), Horry County State Bank (the ?Bank?), a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the Company and the Bank collectively referred to herein as the ?Employer?), and Janet H.

April 20, 2017 EX-10.2

AMENDMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Execution Version AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This amendment (the ?Amendment?) is made by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the ?Company?), Horry County State Bank (the ?Bank?), a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the Company and the Bank collectively referred to herein as the ?Employer?), and J.

April 20, 2017 425

HCSB Financial (Prospectus)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2017 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

March 24, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 23, 2017 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

March 24, 2017 EX-10.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 2 e17153ex10-1.htm Exhibit 10.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of March 21, 2017, is made by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the “Company”), Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the

March 24, 2017 EX-10.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of March 21, 2017, is made by and between Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank (the “Bank” and the “Employer”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the “Company”), and J. Ri

March 24, 2017 EX-10.4

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.4 5 e17153ex10-4.htm Exhibit 10.4 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of March 21, 2017, is made by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the “Company”), Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the

March 24, 2017 EX-10.3

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.3 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) dated as of March 21, 2017, is made by and between Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank (the ?Bank? and the ?Employer?), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the ?Company?), and W. Ja

March 3, 2017 10-K

HCSB Financial (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 OR o TRANSITIONAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 0-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL

March 3, 2017 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

February 14, 2017 SC 13G/A

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. / EJF Capital LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 ja13ga1-hcsbejf.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) HCSB Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40413R107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the

January 26, 2017 EX-99.1

HCSB Financial Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Results

For Immediate Release HCSB Financial Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Results Loris, SC, January 26, 2017-HCSB Financial Corporation, (the ?Company?)(OTCQB: HCFB), the holding company for Horry County State Bank (the ?Bank?), announced today financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016.

January 26, 2017 8-K

HCSB Financial (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2017 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

January 19, 2017 424B3

359,468,443 Shares of Common Stock 90,531,557 Shares of Non-Voting Common Stock Up to 90,531,557 Shares of Common Stock Underlying the Non-Voting Common Stock

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-214467 Prospectus 359,468,443 Shares of Common Stock 90,531,557 Shares of Non-Voting Common Stock Up to 90,531,557 Shares of Common Stock Underlying the Non-Voting Common Stock This prospectus relates to the securities listed below that may be offered for sale from time to time by the persons identified under the heading ?Selling Shareholders?

January 17, 2017 CORRESP

HCSB Financial ESP

HCSB Financial Corporation 3640 Ralph Ellis Blvd. Loris, South Carolina 29569 January 17, 2017 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Michael Clampitt Senior Counsel Office of Financial Services Re: HCSB Financial Corporation (the “Registrant”) Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-214467) Ladies and

January 12, 2017 S-1/A

HCSB Financial A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 12, 2017. Registration No. 333-214467 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina (State or jurisdiction of incor

December 28, 2016 S-1/A

HCSB Financial A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 28, 2016. Registration No. 333-214467 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina (State or jurisdiction of inco

December 28, 2016 CORRESP

HCSB Financial ESP

Nelson Mullins Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Attorneys and Counselors at Law 104 South Main Street / Ninth Floor / Greenville, SC 29601 Tel: 864.

November 9, 2016 S-1/A

HCSB Financial A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2016. Registration No. 333-214467 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina (State or jurisdiction of incor

November 7, 2016 EX-4.8

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is entered into as of this day of , between HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the ?Company?), and (the ?Optionee?).

November 7, 2016 EX-4.9

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Restricted Stock Award Grant Notice

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Restricted Stock Award Grant Notice Participant Name: Company: HCSB Financial Corporation Notice: A summary of the terms of your grant of Restricted Shares is set out in this notice (the ?Grant Notice?) but subject always to the terms of the HCSB Financial Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the ?Plan?) and the Restricted Stock Award Agreement (the ?Award Agreement?).

November 7, 2016 EX-4.10

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Restricted Stock UNIT Award Grant Notice

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Restricted Stock UNIT Award Grant Notice Participant Name: Company: HCSB Financial Corporation Employer: Notice: A summary of the terms of your grant of Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Award is set out in this notice (the ?Grant Notice?) but subject always to the terms of the HCSB Financial Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the ?Plan?) and the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the ?Award Agreement?).

November 7, 2016 S-8

HCSB Financial

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 HCSB Financial Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 57-1079444 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.

November 7, 2016 EX-4.1

[HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION LOGO] HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Exhibit 4.1 Common Stock Shares No. of shares [HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION LOGO] HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA This certifies that is the owner of Shares of Capital Stock of HCSB Financial Corporation, transferable only on the books of the Corporation by the holder hereof in person or by Attorney upon surrender of this Certificate properly end

November 7, 2016 EX-4.2

[HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION LOGO] HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Exhibit 4.2 Non-Voting Common Stock Shares No. of shares [HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION LOGO] HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA This certifies that is the owner of Shares of Non-voting Capital Stock of HCSB Financial Corporation, transferable only on the books of the Corporation by the holder hereof in person or by Attorney upon surrender of this Ce

November 7, 2016 S-1

HCSB Financial

S-1 1 e00577hcsb-s1.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2016. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina (State or jurisdiction of incorporation or org

November 4, 2016 10-Q

HCSB Financial (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2016 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995 HCSB F

October 27, 2016 8-K

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

October 27, 2016 EX-99.1

HCSB Financial Corporation Announces Removal of Regulatory Consent Order and Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

For Immediate Release HCSB Financial Corporation Announces Removal of Regulatory Consent Order and Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results Loris, SC, October 27, 2016-HCSB Financial Corporation (the ?Company?), the holding company for Horry County State Bank (the ?Bank?), announced today that the Bank received notification on October 26, 2016 from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions (the ?Supervisory Authorities?) that the Consent Order previously entered into with the Bank on February 10, 2011 was terminated.

August 24, 2016 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 23, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

August 24, 2016 EX-3.1

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

EX-3.1 2 e00465ex3-1.htm Exhibit 3.1 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT Pursuant to Section 33-10-106 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned corporation adopts the following Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation: 1. The name of the Corporation is HCSB Financial Corporation. 2. Date of Incorporation: March 15, 1999. 3. Age

August 24, 2016 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 23, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

August 24, 2016 EX-3.1

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

EX-3.1 2 e00465ex3-1.htm Exhibit 3.1 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT Pursuant to Section 33-10-106 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned corporation adopts the following Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation: 1. The name of the Corporation is HCSB Financial Corporation. 2. Date of Incorporation: March 15, 1999. 3. Age

August 19, 2016 8-K

HCSB Financial (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 18, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

August 19, 2016 EX-10.1

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Restricted Stock Award Grant Notice

EX-10.1 2 e00460ex10-1.htm HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Restricted Stock Award Grant Notice Participant Name: [•] Company: HCSB Financial Corporation Notice: A summary of the terms of your grant of Restricted Shares is set out in this notice (the “Grant Notice”) but subject always to the terms of the HCSB Financial Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and th

August 16, 2016 POS AM

HCSB Financial AM

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 16, 2016 Registration No.

August 16, 2016 POS AM

HCSB Financial AM

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 16, 2016 Registration No.

August 5, 2016 10-Q

HCSB Financial (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2016 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995 HCSB FINANC

August 3, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know by all these present, that the undersigned, James Nesbitt, having a business address of 3640 Ralph Ellis Boulevard, Loris, South Carolina 29569 and a business telephone number of (843) 756-6333, hereby constitutes and appoints Jennifer Harris and Denise Floyd, as representatives of HCSB Financial Corporation (the ?Company?), as the undersigned?s true and lawful attorney-in-f

July 29, 2016 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

July 29, 2016 EX-99.1

HCSB Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

For Immediate Release HCSB Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results Loris, SC, July 29, 2016-HCSB Financial Corporation (OTC Pink: HCFB), the holding company for Horry County State Bank, announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.

July 1, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 1, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

July 1, 2016 EX-10.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) dated as of July 1, 2016, is made by and between HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the ?Company?), Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the ?Bank? and, together with the Company, the ?Employer?), and Jennifer W. Harr

July 1, 2016 EX-99.1

Jennifer W. Harris Joins Horry County State Bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1 HCSB Financial Corporation Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2016 Contact: Jan H. Hollar Chief Executive Officer HCSB Financial Corporation/Horry County State Bank (843) 716-6117 Jennifer W. Harris Joins Horry County State Bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Loris, South Carolina ? Horry County State Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer

June 22, 2016 EX-10.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 2 e00378ex10-1.htm Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of June 16, 2016, is made by and between Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank (the “Bank” and the “Employer”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the “Company”), and W. Jack McElveen, Jr.

June 22, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

June 20, 2016 DEF 14A

HCSB Financial 14A

DEF 14A 1 e00375hcsb-def14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e) (2

June 8, 2016 SC 13G

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. / Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P. - STIEVEN CAPITAL ADVISORS, L.P. Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* HCSB Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40413R107 (CUSIP Number) April 11, 2016 (Date of event which requires filing of this statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant t

June 7, 2016 PRE 14A

HCSB Financial 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e) (2)) Definitive Proxy Statement

June 1, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 26, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

June 1, 2016 EX-3.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Amended and Restated on May 26, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Amended and Restated on May 26, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 OFFICES 1 Section 1: Registered Office and Agent 1 Section 2: Other Offices 1 ARTICLE 2 SHAREHOLDERS 1 Section 1: Place of Meetings 1 Section 2: Annual Meetings 1 Section 3: Special Meetings 1 Section 4: Notice 2 Section 5: Quorum 2 Section 6: Majori

June 1, 2016 EX-10.1

NONCOMPETE AGREEMENT

Execution Copy NONCOMPETE AGREEMENT THIS NONCOMPETE AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) dated as of May 26, 2016, is made by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the ?Company?), Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the ?Bank? and collectively with the Company, the ?Employer?), and Janet H.

June 1, 2016 424B3

23,384,301 Shares of Common Stock

424B3 1 e00344hcsb-424b3.htm Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-210804 PROSPECTUS 23,384,301 Shares of Common Stock HCSB Financial Corporation (the “Company”) is the holding company for Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state bank organized under the laws of the state of South Carolina and headquartered in Loris, South Carolina (the “Bank”). We are offering up to 23,384,

May 27, 2016 S-1/A

HCSB Financial A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2016 Registration No.

May 27, 2016 CORRESP

HCSB Financial ESP

HCSB Financial Corporation 3640 Ralph Ellis Blvd. Loris, South Carolina 29569 May 27, 2016 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Christian Windsor Special Counsel Office of Financial Services Re: HCSB Financial Corporation (the ?Registrant?) Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-210804) Ladies and Ge

May 26, 2016 CORRESP

HCSB Financial ESP

HCSB Financial Corporation 3640 Ralph Ellis Blvd. Loris, South Carolina 29569 May 26, 2016 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Christian Windsor Special Counsel Office of Financial Services Re: HCSB Financial Corporation (the ?Registrant?) Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-210804) Ladies and Ge

May 25, 2016 S-1/A

HCSB Financial A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 25, 2016 Registration No.

May 25, 2016 CORRESP

HCSB Financial ESP

HCSB Financial Corporation 3640 Ralph Ellis Blvd. Loris, South Carolina 29569 May 26, 2016 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Christian Windsor Special Counsel Office of Financial Services Re: HCSB Financial Corporation (the ?Registrant?) Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-210804) Ladies and Ge

May 18, 2016 S-1/A

HCSB Financial A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 18, 2016 Registration No.

May 18, 2016 CORRESP

HCSB Financial ESP

Nelson Mullins Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Attorneys and Counselors at Law 104 South Main Street / Ninth Floor / Greenville, SC 29601 Tel: 864.

May 13, 2016 EX-10.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED CONSULTING AGREEMENT

Execution Version AMENDED AND RESTATED CONSULTING AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) dated as of May 13, 2016, is made by and between Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank (the ?Bank?), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the HCSB Financial Corporation (the ?Company?), and James R.

May 13, 2016 EX-99.1

J. Rick Patterson Joins Horry County State Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Horry County State Bank Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2016 Contact: Jan H.

May 13, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

May 13, 2016 EX-10.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Execution Version EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) dated as of March 13, 2016, is made by and between Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank (the ?Bank? and the ?Employer?), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the ?Company?), and J.

May 12, 2016 10-Q

HCSB Financial (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2016 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995 HCSB FINAN

May 4, 2016 8-K

HCSB Financial (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

May 4, 2016 EX-99.1

HCSB Financial Corporation Announces Follow-On Offering of Common Stock

HCSB Financial Corporation Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2016 Contact: Jan H.

April 20, 2016 SC 13D

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. / RMB Capital Management, LLC - SC 13D Activist Investment

SC 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* HCSB Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40413R 107 (CUSIP Number) Lisa Tamburini Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer RMB Asset Management 115 S. LaSalle, 34th Floor C

April 18, 2016 EX-99.1

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION 3640 Ralph Ellis Boulevard Loris, SOUTH CAROLINA 29569 SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION 3640 Ralph Ellis Boulevard Loris, SOUTH CAROLINA 29569 SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT TO: HCSB Financial Corporation Attn: Edward S.

April 18, 2016 EX-99.3

[FORM OF NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS ACTING AS NOMINEES] HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS WHO ARE ACTING AS NOMINEES Up to 23,384,301 Shares of Common Stock at $0.10 per Share

Exhibit 99.3 [FORM OF NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS ACTING AS NOMINEES] HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS WHO ARE ACTING AS NOMINEES Up to 23,384,301 Shares of Common Stock at $0.10 per Share This letter is being distributed to broker-dealers, trust companies, banks and other nominees in connection with the offering by HCSB Financial Corporation (the ?Company?) of up to 23,384,301 shares

April 18, 2016 S-1

HCSB Financial

S-1 1 e00239hcsb-s1.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on [], 2016 Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

April 18, 2016 EX-99.2

[FORM OF NOTICE TO RECORD SHAREHOLDERS OTHER THAN NOMINEES] HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS WHO ARE RECORD HOLDERS Up to 23,384,301 Shares of Common Stock at $0.10 per Share

Exhibit 99.2 [FORM OF NOTICE TO RECORD SHAREHOLDERS OTHER THAN NOMINEES] HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS WHO ARE RECORD HOLDERS Up to 23,384,301 Shares of Common Stock at $0.10 per Share Enclosed for your consideration is a prospectus, dated [?], 2016 (the ?Prospectus?), relating to the offering by HCSB Financial Corporation (the ?Company?) of up to 23,384,301 shares of its commo

April 15, 2016 SC 13G

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. / EJF Capital LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 HCSB Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40413R107 (CUSIP Number) April 11, 2016 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to wh

April 13, 2016 EX-1

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Exhibit 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that this Schedule 13D, dated April 12, 2016, with respect to the common stock, par value $0.

April 13, 2016 EX-4

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Exhibit 4 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of April 11, 2016, by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the “Company”), and the purchaser(s) signatory hereto (each a “Registration Rights Purchaser” and collectively, the “Registration Rights Purchasers”).

April 13, 2016 SC 13D

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. / Castle Creek Capital Partners VI, LP - SC 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40413R107 (CUSIP Number) Castle Creek Capital Partners VI, LP 6051 El Tordo Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-756-8300 Copy to: John M. Eggemeye

April 13, 2016 EX-3

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Exhibit 3 Execution Copy Castle Creek Side Letter HCSB Financial Corporation 5009 Broad Street Loris, SC 29569 April 11, 2016 Castle Creek Capital Partners VI, L.

April 11, 2016 EX-99.1

HCSB Financial Corporation Completes $45 Million Capital Raise and Recapitalization of Horry County State Bank

HCSB Financial Corporation Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2016 Contact: Jan H.

April 11, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 e00229hscb-8k.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 11, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 00

April 7, 2016 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 1, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

April 7, 2016 EX-3.1

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Exhibit 3.1 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION In accordance with Sections 33-6-102 and 33-10-106 of the South Carolina Business Corporation Act of 1988 (the ?Code?), HCSB Financial Corporation (the ?Corporation?), a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the Code, does hereby certify: 1. The name of the Corporation is HCSB Finan

April 1, 2016 EX-99.1

Certification

Exhibit 99.1 Certification I, James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO)

April 1, 2016 10-K/A

HCSB Financial /A (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 OR o TRANSITIONAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 0-2

April 1, 2016 EX-99.2

Certification

Exhibit 99.2 Certification I, Edward L. Loehr, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO) compensati

March 30, 2016 EX-3.5

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

Exhibit 3.5 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT Pursuant to Section 33-10-106 of the 1976 South Carolina Code, as amended, the undersigned corporation adopts the following Articles of Amendment to its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation: 1. The name of the corporation is HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION. 2. Date of Incorporation: MARCH 15, 1999. 3. Agent’s Name an

March 30, 2016 EX-99.2

Certification

Exhibit 99.2 Certification I, Edward L. Loehr, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (“HCSB”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO) compensati

March 30, 2016 10-K

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. 10-K - Annual Report -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 OR o TRANSITIONAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 0-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL

March 30, 2016 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

March 30, 2016 EX-99.1

Certification

EX-99.1 7 e00196ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 Certification I, James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (“HCSB”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, sen

March 18, 2016 8-K

Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 15, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

March 9, 2016 8-K/A

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K/Amendment No.

March 9, 2016 EX-10.1

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated March 2, 2016 by and among HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION The purchasers identified on the signature pages hereto

Exhibit 10.1 STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated March 2, 2016 by and among HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION and The purchasers identified on the signature pages hereto Exhibit 10.1 STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Stock Purchase Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is dated as of March 2, 2016, by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the ?Company?), and each purchaser identified on the s

March 3, 2016 EX-10.4

CONSULTING AND NONCOMPETE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.4 CONSULTING AND NONCOMPETE AGREEMENT THIS CONSULTING AND NONCOMPETE AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) dated as of February 29, 2016, is made by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the ?Company?), Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the ?Bank? and collectively, with the C

March 3, 2016 EX-99.1

HCSB Financial Corporation Announces $45 Million Capital Raise and Recapitalization of Horry County State Bank

HCSB Financial Corporation Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael S.

March 3, 2016 EX-10.1

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT by and between THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Dated as of February 29, 2016

Exhibit 10.1 SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT by and between THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY and HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Dated as of February 29, 2016 Exhibit 10.1 Table of Contents Page I DEFINITIONS. 1 1.01. Definitions of Certain Terms 1 1.02. Interpretation 3 II THE SECURITIES PURCHASE. 4 2.01. Purchase and Sale of the Shares and the Warrant 4 2.02. Closing of the Securities Purch

March 3, 2016 EX-10.2

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT Dated as of February 29, 2016 between ALESCO PREFERRED FUNDING VI LTD as Seller and HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION as Purchaser

Exhibit 10.2 SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT Dated as of February 29, 2016 between ALESCO PREFERRED FUNDING VI LTD as Seller and HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION as Purchaser Exhibit 10.2 Contents Clause Page 1. Definitions and Interpretation 1 2. Sale of the Purchased Securities 2 3. Purchase Price 2 4. Conditions Precedent 3 5. Right of Termination 3 6. Representations 4 7. Taxes 6 8. Limited Recourse;

March 3, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 26, 2016 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

March 3, 2016 EX-10.3

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.3 4 e00098ex10-3.htm Exhibit 10.3 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of February 29, 2016, is made by and among HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation (the “Company”), Horry County State Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Bank” and collectively, with the Comp

January 7, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 2015 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

November 23, 2015 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 17, 2015 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

November 13, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2015 OR o TRANSITION R

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2015 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995 HCSB F

September 22, 2015 EX-10.1

CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF HORRY ) FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Jan W. Snyder, Acey H. Livingston, and Mark Josephs, Individually, and as Class Representatives, Plaintiffs, vs. HCSB Financial Corporation, a South Carolina corporation, Horry County State Bank, James R. Clarkson, Glenn Raymond Bullard, Ron Lee Paige, Sr., and Edward Lewis Loehr, Jr.

September 22, 2015 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2015 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

August 13, 2015 CORRESP

HCSB Financial ESP

HCSB Financial Corporation 5009 Broad Street Loris, South Carolina 29569 August 12, 2015 Via Edgar Mr.

August 13, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2015 OR o TRANSITION REPORT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2015 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995 HCSB FINANC

May 22, 2015 8-K

HCSB Financial (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2015 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

May 19, 2015 DEF 14A

HCSB Financial 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e) (2)) x Definitive Proxy Stat

May 14, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2015 OR o TRANSITION REPOR

10-Q 1 e00230hcsb-10q.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2015 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File N

March 31, 2015 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 OR o TRANSITIONAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 0-2

March 31, 2015 EX-99.1

Certification

Exhibit 99.1 Certification I, James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO)

March 31, 2015 EX-99.2

Certification

Exhibit 99.2 Certification I, Edward L. Loehr, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO) compensati

March 30, 2015 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

March 30, 2015 EX-99.1

Certification

Exhibit 99.1 Certification I, James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO)

March 30, 2015 EX-99.2

Certification

Exhibit 99.2 Certification I, Edward L. Loehr, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO) compensati

March 30, 2015 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 OR o TRANSITIONAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 0-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL

March 30, 2015 EX-10.10

PURCHASE AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT dated as of March 24, 2015 HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK as Seller SANDHILLS BANK as Purchaser

EXECUTION COPY EXHIBIT 10.10 PURCHASE AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT dated as of March 24, 2015 Between HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK as Seller and SANDHILLS BANK as Purchaser EXECUTION COPY This PURCHASE AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT, dated as of March 24, 2015 (this ?Agreement?), between Horry County State Bank, a state-chartered banking corporation organized under the laws of South Carolina with its principal o

February 27, 2015 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K 1 e00096hcsb-8k.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 26, 2015 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

February 17, 2015 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2015 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

November 17, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2014 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995 HCSB F

November 14, 2014 NT 10-Q

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. NT 10-Q - -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 SEC File Number: 000-26995 Cusip Number: 40413R107 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One): o Form 10-K o Form 20-F o Form 11-K x Form 10-Q o Form N-SAR For Period Ended: September 30, 2014 o Transition Report on Form 10-K o Transition Report on Form 20-F o Transition Report on Form 11-K o Transition Report on Form

August 12, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2014 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995 HCSB FINANC

July 28, 2014 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2014 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-26995 57-1079444 (Commission File Number) (I.

July 3, 2014 DEF 14A

HCFB / HCSB Financial Corp. DEF 14A - -

DEF 14A 1 e00238hcsb-def14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6

May 20, 2014 EX-99.2

Certification

Exhibit 99.2 Certification I, Edward L. Loehr, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO) compensati

May 20, 2014 EX-99.1

Certification

Exhibit 99.1 Certification I, James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO)

May 20, 2014 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 OR o TRANSITIONAL REPORT P

10-K 1 e00177hcsb-10k.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 OR o TRANSITIONAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Numb

May 20, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) S QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2014 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995 HCSB FINAN

May 20, 2014 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

May 20, 2014 EX-99.2

Certification

Exhibit 99.2 Certification I, Edward L. Loehr, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO) compensati

May 20, 2014 EX-99.1

Certification

Exhibit 99.1 Certification I, James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO)

May 20, 2014 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013 OR o TRANSITIONAL REPORT PURSUANT T

May 20, 2014 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

May 16, 2014 NT 10-Q

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NT 10-Q 1 e00194hscb-12b25.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 SEC File Number: 000-26995 Cusip Number: 40413R107 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One): o Form 10-K o Form 20-F o Form 11-K x Form 10-Q o Form N-SAR For Period Ended: March 31, 2014 £ Transition Report on Form 10-K £ Transition Report on Form 20-F £ Transition Report on Form 11-K

April 1, 2014 NT 10-K

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 SEC File Number: 000-26995 Cusip Number: 40413R107 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One): x Form 10-K o Form 20-F o Form 11-K o Form 10-Q o Form N-SAR For Period Ended: December 31, 2013 o Transition Report on Form 10-K o Transition Report on Form 20-F o Transition Report on Form 11-K o Transition Report on Form

November 15, 2013 NT 10-Q

- NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING SEC File Number: 000-26995 Cusip Number: 40413R107 (Check one): o Form 10-K o Form 20-F o Form 11-K x Form 10-Q o Form 10-D o Form N-SAR o Form N-CSR For Period Ended: September 30, 2013 o Transition Report on Form 10-K o Transition Report on Form 20-F o Transition Report on Form 11-K o

August 15, 2013 NT 10-Q

- NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING SEC File Number: 000-26995 Cusip Number: 40413R107 (Check one): o Form 10-K o Form 20-F o Form 11-K x Form 10-Q o Form 10-D o Form N-SAR o Form N-CSR For Period Ended: June 30, 2013 o Transition Report on Form 10-K o Transition Report on Form 20-F o Transition Report on Form 11-K o Trans

May 16, 2013 NT 10-Q

- NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING SEC File Number: 000-26995 Cusip Number: 40413R107 (Check one): o Form 10-K o Form 20-F o Form 11-K x Form 10-Q o Form 10-D o Form N-SAR o Form N-CSR For Period Ended: March 31, 2013 o Transition Report on Form 10-K o Transition Report on Form 20-F o Transition Report on Form 11-K o Tran

April 2, 2013 NT 10-K

- NT 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 SEC File Number: 000-26995 Cusip Number: 40413R107 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check one): x Form 10-K o Form 20-F o Form 11-K o Form 10-Q o Form 10-D o Form N-SAR o Form N-CSR For Period Ended: December 31, 2012 o Transition Report on Form 10-K o Transition Report on Form 20-F o Transition Report on Form 11-K o T

November 28, 2012 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2012 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-

November 15, 2012 NT 10-Q

- NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING SEC File Number: 000-26995 Cusip Number: 40413R107 (Check one): o Form 10-K o Form 20-F o Form 11-K x Form 10-Q o Form 10-D o Form N-SAR o Form N-CSR For Period Ended: September 30, 2012 o Transition Report on Form 10-K o Transition Report on Form 20-F o Transition Report on Form 11-K o

August 13, 2012 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2012 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995

May 14, 2012 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2012 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-2699

May 8, 2012 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2012 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.

May 2, 2012 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2012 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.

April 17, 2012 8-K

Current Report

8-K 1 a12-965218k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2012 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commissio

April 17, 2012 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 HCSB Financial Corporation News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James R. Clarkson President and CEO HCSB Financial Corporation/Horry County State Bank (843) 716-6400 HCSB shows significant improvement in first quarter 2012 Bank fundamentals drive gains in net interest margin and reduction of interest expense; net charge-offs and 30-to-89 day past dues also improve LORIS, S.C./A

March 27, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 a12-16761def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as

March 23, 2012 EX-99.2

Certification

Exhibit 99.2 Certification I, Edward L. Loehr, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO) compensati

March 23, 2012 EX-3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of HCSB Financial Corporation December 30, 2010

Exhibit 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of HCSB Financial Corporation December 30, 2010 Exhibit 3.2 BYLAWS OF HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Amended and Restated December 30, 2010 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 OFFICES 1 Section 1: Registered Office and Agent 1 Section 2: Other Offices 1 ARTICLE 2 SHAREHOLDERS 1 Section 1: Place of Meetings 1 Section 2: Annual Meetings 1 Sectio

March 23, 2012 EX-13

2011 Annual Report of HCSB Financial Corporation.

Exhibit 13 2011 Annual Report of HCSB Financial Corporation. Exhibit 13 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Loris, South Carolina Annual Report 2011 www.hcsbaccess.com HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY Contents Page Message to Shareholders 2 Ten Year History 4 Selected Financial Data 5 Description of Company?s Business 6 Market for Common Shares and Dividends 7-8 Management?s Discussion and Analysi

March 23, 2012 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Company

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Company Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

March 23, 2012 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 - For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 Commission File Number: 000-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Name of small business Issuer in its charter) South Carolina (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiza

March 23, 2012 EX-99.1

Certification

Exhibit 99.1 Certification I, James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO)

March 9, 2012 PRE 14A

- PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

December 16, 2011 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): December 14, 2011 HCSB FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): December 14, 2011 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer ju

November 8, 2011 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2011 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-

November 7, 2011 CORRESP

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HCSB Financial Corporation 5201 Broad Street Loris, South Carolina 29569 (843) 756-6333 November 7, 2011 VIA EDGAR AND FACSIMILE United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, N.

November 7, 2011 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 2)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 2) (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 Commission File Number: 000-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Name of small business Issuer in its charter) South Carolina (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

August 31, 2011 CORRESP

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HCSB Financial Corporation 5201 Broad Street Loris, South Carolina 29569 (843) 756-6333 August 31, 2011 VIA EDGAR AND FACSIMILE United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, N.

August 31, 2011 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 - For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 Commission File Number: 000-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Name of small business Issuer in its charter) South Carolina 57-1079444 (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employe

August 17, 2011 CORRESP

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HCSB Financial Corporation 5201 Broad Street Loris, South Carolina 29569 (843) 756-6333 August 17, 2011 VIA EDGAR Mr.

August 15, 2011 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2011 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995

May 12, 2011 EX-10.2

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON, D.C. Written Agreement by and between HCSB FINANCIALCORPORATION Loris, South Carolina and Docket No. 11-034 -WA/RB-HC FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF RICHMOND Ri

Exhibit 10.2 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON, D.C. Written Agreement by and between HCSB FINANCIALCORPORATION Loris, South Carolina and Docket No. 11-034 -WA/RB-HC FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF RICHMOND Richmond, Virginia WHEREAS, HCSB Financial Corporation, Loris, South Carolina (?HCSB?), a registered bank holding company, owns and control

May 12, 2011 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2011 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-2699

May 4, 2011 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2011 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2011 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.

March 30, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

March 30, 2011 EX-99.2

Certification

Exhibit 99.2 Certification I, Edward L. Loehr, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (“HCSB”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO) compensati

March 30, 2011 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 - For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 Commission File Number: 000-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Name of small business Issuer in its charter) South Carolina (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiza

March 30, 2011 EX-99.1

Certification

Exhibit 99.1 Certification I, James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period, senior executive officer (SEO)

March 30, 2011 EX-13

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Loris, South Carolina Annual Report

Table of Contents EXHIBIT 13 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Loris, South Carolina Annual Report 2010 www.

March 30, 2011 EX-21

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Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Company Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I 1

February 16, 2011 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2011 HCSB FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2011 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer ju

February 16, 2011 EX-10.1

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION WASHINGTON, D.C. ) In the Matter of ) ) HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK ) CONSENT ORDER LORIS, SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) FDIC-10-822b (Insured State Nonmember Bank) ) ) )

Exhibit 10.1 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION WASHINGTON, D.C. ) In the Matter of ) ) HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK ) CONSENT ORDER LORIS, SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) FDIC-10-822b (Insured State Nonmember Bank) ) ) ) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) is the appropriate Federal banking agency for Horry County State Bank, Loris, South Carolina (“Bank”), under 12 U.S.C. § 1813(q). The Bank, by

January 28, 2011 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2011 HCSB FINANCIAL C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2011 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer jur

November 15, 2010 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2010 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-

August 16, 2010 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2010 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995

August 5, 2010 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2010 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2010 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.

May 17, 2010 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (Mark One) For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2010 For the Transition Period from to HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2010 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-2699

April 28, 2010 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2010 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2010 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.

April 23, 2010 EX-10.2

SUBORDINATED NOTE DUE 2020 $[ ] [INSERT APPLICABLE CLOSING DATE], 2010

Exhibit 10.2 THIS NOTE AND THE SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT REFERENCED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT: SC CODE ANN. ?15-48-10 ET SEQ. AND THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT 9 U.S.C. 1 ET SEQ. The issuance of this Subordinated Note has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or applicable state laws, and this No

April 23, 2010 EX-10.1

SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 29, 2010 BY AND AMONG HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION THE PURCHASERS NAMED HEREIN

EX-10.1 2 a10-86121ex10d1.htm EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT: SC CODE ANN. §15-48-10 ET SEQ. AND THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT 9 U.S.C. 1 ET SEQ. SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 29, 2010 BY AND AMONG HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND THE PURCHASERS NAMED HEREIN TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF EXH

April 23, 2010 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2010 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2010 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.

March 25, 2010 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 - For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 Commission File Number: 000-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Name of small business Issuer in its charter) South Carolina (State or other jurisdiction of incor

March 22, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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March 18, 2010 EX-99.1

Certification

Exhibit 99.1 Certification I, James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during the period beginning on June 15, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009 (the ?applicable period?), the senior e

March 18, 2010 EX-99.2

Certification

Exhibit 99.2 Certification I, Edward L. Loehr, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of HCSB Financial Corporation (?HCSB?) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during the period beginning on June 15, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009 (the ?applicable period?), the senior executive of

March 18, 2010 EX-13

Contents Headquarters Market for Common Share and Dividends MANAGEMENT?S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION INTRODUCTION ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND SHAREHOLDERS? EQUITY DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND

Exhibit 13 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK Loris, South Carolina Annual Report 2009 www.

March 18, 2010 EX-21

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Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Company Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I 1

March 18, 2010 10-K

PART I General Overview

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 - For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 Commission File Number: 000-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Name of small business Issuer in its charter) South Carolina (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiza

November 16, 2009 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 10-Q (Mark One) HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Table of Contents SIGNATURE

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2009 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-

August 14, 2009 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (Mark One) For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2009 For the Transition Period from to HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Table of Contents Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Table of Contents SIGNATU

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2009 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995

May 15, 2009 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 10-Q (Mark One) For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2009 For the Transition Period from to HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2009 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-2699

March 27, 2009 EX-13

HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

EXHIBIT 13 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK Loris, South Carolina Annual Report 2008 www.

March 27, 2009 10-K

PART I General Overview

10-K 1 a09-1632110k.htm 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 Commission File Number: 000-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Name of small business Issuer in its charter) South Carolina (State or other jurisdiction o

March 27, 2009 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Company

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Company Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

March 27, 2009 EX-10.10

Amendment No. 1 to the HCSB Financial Corporation Omnibus Stock Ownership and Long Term Incentive Plan adopted October 16, 2008.

Exhibit 10.10 Amendment No. 1 to the HCSB Financial Corporation Omnibus Stock Ownership and Long Term Incentive Plan adopted October 16, 2008. ?Fair Market Value? on any date shall mean: (i) if the Stock is readily tradable on an established securities market (as defined in Treasury Regulation ? 1.897-1(m)), the closing sales price of the Stock on the trading day immediately preceding such date on

March 20, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the app

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March 10, 2009 EX-10.1

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20220

EXHIBIT 10.1 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20220 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: The company set forth on the signature page hereto (the ?Company?) intends to issue in a private placement the number of shares of a series of its preferred stock set forth on Schedule A hereto (the ?Preferred Shares?) and a warrant to purchase the number of shares o

March 10, 2009 EX-10.2

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 March 6, 2009

Exhibit 10.2 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 March 6, 2009 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to that certain Letter Agreement incorporating the Securities Purchase Agreement ? Standard Terms dated of as of the date of this letter agreement (the ?Securities Purchase Agreement?) between United States Department of Treasury (?Investor

March 10, 2009 EX-3.1

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Exhibit 3.1 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION In accordance with Sections 33-6-102 and 33-10-106 of the South Carolina Business Corporation Act of 1988 (the “Code”), HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the Code, DOES HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. The name of the Company is: HCSB Financial Corpor

March 10, 2009 EX-4.2

Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series T, par value $0.01 per share (?Shares?) HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION A Corporation organized under the laws of the state of South Carolina

EXHIBIT 4.2 ST - 1 12,895 Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series T, par value $0.01 per share (?Shares?) Of HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION A Corporation organized under the laws of the state of South Carolina This certifies that The United States Department of the Treasury is the owner of Twelve thousand eight hundred ninety five (12,895) fully paid and non-assessable Shares of the ab

March 10, 2009 EX-4.1

WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

Exhibit 4.1 UST Sequence No. 328 WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT WHILE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING THERETO IS IN EFFECT UNDER SUCH ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR

March 10, 2009 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 6, 2009 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 6, 2009 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.

March 10, 2009 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the app

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March 10, 2009 EX-10.4

March 6, 2009

Exhibit 10.4 March 6, 2009 [Name of Senior Executive Officer] HCSB Financial Corporation 5201 Broad Street Loris, South Carolina 29569 Dear [Name of Officer], HCSB Financial Corporation (the ?Company?) anticipates entering into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the ?Participation Agreement?) with the United States Department of Treasury (the ?Treasury?) that provides, among other things, for the pu

March 10, 2009 EX-10.3

WAIVER

Exhibit 10.3 WAIVER In consideration for the benefits I will receive as a result of my employer?s participation in the United States Department of the Treasury?s TARP Capital Purchase Program, I hereby voluntarily waive any claim against the United States or any state or territory thereof or my employer or any of its directors, officers, employees and agents for any changes to my compensation or b

March 6, 2009 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2009 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2009 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.

March 6, 2009 EX-3.1

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Exhibit 3.1 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Pursuant to Section 33-10-106 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, (the ?Code?), HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (the ?Corporation?), a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the Code, DOES HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. The name of the Corporation is: HCSB Financial Corporation. 2. Date

February 4, 2009 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2009 HCSB FINANCIAL C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2009 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer jur

February 4, 2009 EX-99.1

HCSB Financial Corporation Declares Stock Dividend

Exhibit 99.1 Contact: James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer 843.839.6270 Edward L. Loehr Jr., Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 843.839.6263 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HCSB Financial Corporation Declares Stock Dividend Loris, SC, January, 2009 – On January 22, 2009 the Board of Directors of HCSB Financial Corporation voted to approve a 3% stock dividend payable on Feb

January 22, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registran

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December 31, 2008 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registran

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November 14, 2008 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 10-Q (Mark One) For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2008 For the Transition Period from to Table of Contents HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets PART I -

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2008 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-

August 13, 2008 10-Q

SIGNATURE

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2008 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995

August 11, 2008 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2008 HCSB FINANCIAL CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2008 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer juri

August 11, 2008 EX-99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Exhibit 99.1 News Release Contact: James R. Clarkson, President and Chief Executive Officer 843.839.6270 Edward L. Loehr Jr., Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 843.839.6263 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HCSB Financial Corporation’s Earnings Grow 14.57 % For Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Loris, SC, August 11, 2008 – HCSB Financial (HCSB.OB) has announced that its earnings for the second quarter

May 15, 2008 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 10-Q For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2008 For the Transition Period from to HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2008 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 000-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL C

April 9, 2008 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 4, 2008 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer jurisd

April 9, 2008 EX-10.1

6.1 Plan Administrator Duties. The Plan Administrator shall administer this Agreement according to its express terms and shall also have the discretion and authority to (i) make, amend, interpret and enforce all appropriate rules and regulations for

Exhibit 10.1 HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT THIS SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is adopted this day of , 2008, by and between Horry County State Bank, a state-chartered commercial bank located in Loris, South Carolina (the “Bank”), and (the “Executive”). The purpose of this Agreement is to provide specified benefits to the Executive, a member of a select gr

March 27, 2008 10KSB

PART I General Overview

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-KSB (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 or o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-26995 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATI

March 27, 2008 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Company

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Company Horry County State Bank HCSB Financial Trust I

March 27, 2008 EX-13

Contents Headquarters Market for Common Share and Dividends MANAGEMENT?S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION INTRODUCTION ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND SHAREHOLDERS? EQUITY DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES, A

Exhibit 13 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK Loris, South Carolina Annual Report 2007 www.

March 17, 2008 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy State

January 28, 2008 EX-99

NEWS RELEASE

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE DATE: January 23, 2008 BANK CONTACT: James R. Clarkson, President & CEO [email protected] 843-839-6270 ANNOUNCEMENT: HCSB DECLARES STOCK DIVIDEND The Board of Directors of HCSB Financial Corporation has declared a 3% stock dividend payable on February 15, 2008 to shareholders of record on February 5, 2008. HCSB Financial Corporation is the parent company

January 28, 2008 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 2, 2008 HCSB FINANCIAL CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 2, 2008 HCSB FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 000-26995 57-1079444 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer juri

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