CART / Maplebear Inc. - Pemfailan SEC, Laporan Tahunan, Penyata Proksi

Maplebear Inc.
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Statistik Asas
CIK 1676667
SEC Filings
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February 8, 2021 SC 13G/A

SCHEDULE 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2 )* Carolina Trust Bancshares Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whi

February 18, 2020 SC 13G/A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* Carolina Trust Bancshares Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whi

February 12, 2020 SC 13G/A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / Context BH Capital Management, LP - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 21, 2020 15-12G

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 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 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 Number: 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as spec

January 13, 2020 SC 13G/A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / Pratt Brian - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate bo

January 10, 2020 POS AM

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) POS AM - -

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2020 Registration No.

January 10, 2020 POS AM

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) POS AM - -

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2020 Registration No.

January 10, 2020 S-8 POS

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) S-8 POS - -

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2020 Registration No.

January 6, 2020 8-K

Changes in Control of Registrant, 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, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

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 31, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporat

December 18, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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 18, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporat

December 18, 2019 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Jerry L. Ocheltree (704) 735-1104

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Jerry L. Ocheltree (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares Announces Shareholder Approval for Merger with Carolina Financial Corporation LINCOLNTON, N.C., December 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (“Carolina Trust”) (NASDAQ: CART), the parent company of Carolina Trust Bank, announced today the r

December 9, 2019 SC 13G

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / Context BH Capital Management, LP - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* Carolina Trust Bancshares, Inc.

December 9, 2019 DEFA14A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

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

November 18, 2019 425

CARO / Carolina Financial Corp 425 - Merger 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) November 17, 2019 CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-10897 (Commission Fi

November 18, 2019 EX-99.1

United Bankshares, Inc. and Carolina Financial Corporation to Combine to Form Leading Community Bank in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

News Release For Immediate Release United Contact: W. Mark Tatterson November 18, 2019 Chief Financial Officer (800) 445-1347 ext.8716 Carolina Financial Contact: William A. Gehman, III Chief Financial Officer (843) 723-7700 United Bankshares, Inc. and Carolina Financial Corporation to Combine to Form Leading Community Bank in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic WASHINGTON, D.C. and CHARLESTON, WV — Un

November 18, 2019 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION Dated as of November 17, 2019 Table of Contents

Execution Version AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.

November 13, 2019 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 2019 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NORTH CAROLINA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

November 5, 2019 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter 2019 Results

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter 2019 Results ➢ $0.15 Net Income Per Diluted Share for the third quarter of 2019 as compared to $0.13 for the third quarter of 2018 ➢ Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share excluding merger expenses, accretion

November 5, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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): October 31, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

October 28, 2019 DEFM14A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) DEFM14A - -

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. ) þ Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2)) þ Defin

September 11, 2019 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): September 10, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

August 13, 2019 10-Q

Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED June 30, 2019 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NORTH CAROLINA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

August 13, 2019 EX-3.1

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC.

Exhibit 3.1 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. Pursuant to Section 55-10-06 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the undersigned corporation hereby submits these Articles of Amendment for the purpose of amending its Articles of Incorporation: 1. The name of the corporation is Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 2. Article II of the corporation’s Articles of Incorporation is he

July 30, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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 30, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

July 30, 2019 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2019 Results

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2019 Results ➢ $0.19 Net Income Per Diluted Share for the second quarter of 2019 as compared to $0.08 for the second quarter of 2018 ➢ Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share excluding merger expenses, accreti

July 18, 2019 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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 15, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

July 18, 2019 EX-99.1

Carolina Financial Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Enhancing its Carolinas Market Share

Exhibit 99.1 Carolina Financial Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Enhancing its Carolinas Market Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact: William A. Gehman, III, EVP and CFO, 843.723.7700 Charleston, S.C. & Lincolnton, N.C., July 15, 2019 - Carolina Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CARO) (“Carolina Financial”) and Carolina Trust BancShares,

July 18, 2019 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION By And Between CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of July 15, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION By And Between CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION and CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of July 15, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF EXHIBITS iv RECITALS 1 ARTICLE 1 TRANSACTIONS AND TERMS OF MERGER 1 1.1 Merger 1 1.2 Time and Place of Closing 2 1.3 Effective Time 2 1.4 Tax Treatment of the Merger. 2 1.5 Restructure of Transaction 2

July 18, 2019 425

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 425 - Merger Prospectus - 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): July 15, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

July 18, 2019 EX-99.1

Carolina Financial Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Enhancing its Carolinas Market Share

Exhibit 99.1 Carolina Financial Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Enhancing its Carolinas Market Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact: William A. Gehman, III, EVP and CFO, 843.723.7700 Charleston, S.C. & Lincolnton, N.C., July 15, 2019 - Carolina Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CARO) (“Carolina Financial”) and Carolina Trust BancShares,

July 18, 2019 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION By And Between CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of July 15, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION By And Between CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION and CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of July 15, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF EXHIBITS iv RECITALS 1 ARTICLE 1 TRANSACTIONS AND TERMS OF MERGER 1 1.1 Merger 1 1.2 Time and Place of Closing 2 1.3 Effective Time 2 1.4 Tax Treatment of the Merger. 2 1.5 Restructure of Transaction 2

July 18, 2019 425

CARO / Carolina Financial Corp 425 - Merger 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) July 15, 2019 CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-10897 (Commission File Number) 57-1039673 (I.

July 18, 2019 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION By And Between CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of July 15, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION By And Between CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION and CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. Dated as of July 15, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF EXHIBITS iv RECITALS 1 ARTICLE 1 TRANSACTIONS AND TERMS OF MERGER 1 1.1 Merger 1 1.2 Time and Place of Closing 2 1.3 Effective Time 2 1.4 Tax Treatment of the Merger 2 1.5 Restructure of Transaction 2

July 16, 2019 425

CARO / Carolina Financial Corp 425 - Merger Prospectus -

Filed by Carolina Financial Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc.

July 15, 2019 425

CARO / Carolina Financial Corp 425 - Merger Prospectus -

Filed by Carolina Financial Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc.

July 15, 2019 EX-99.1

Carolina Financial Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Enhancing its Carolinas Market Share

Carolina Financial Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc.

July 15, 2019 425

CARO / Carolina Financial Corp 425 - Merger 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) July 15, 2019 CAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-10897 (Commission File Number) 57-1039673 (I.

June 4, 2019 SC 13G/A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / Pratt Brian - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate bo

June 4, 2019 SC 13G/A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / Pratt Brian - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) March 31, 2019 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box t

May 24, 2019 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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): May 21, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

May 14, 2019 EX-99.1

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation prepared by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. holding company for: Investor Presentation NASDAQ: CARTMay 2019 Exhibit 99.1 Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation prepared by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those identified by the words “may,” “will,” “

May 14, 2019 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): May 14, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

May 14, 2019 10-Q

Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2019 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NORTH CAROLINA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or

May 14, 2019 EX-10.1

SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 2014 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT JERRY L. OCHELTREE January 22, 2019

Exhibit 10.1 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 2014 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT FOR JERRY L. OCHELTREE January 22, 2019 WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2014, Carolina Trust Bank (the “Bank”), a North Carolina banking corporation entered into a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Jerry L. Ocheltree (the “Executive”); and WHEREAS, on August 31, 2018, the

May 3, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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): May 3, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (

May 3, 2019 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter 2019 Results

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter 2019 Results ➢ $0.04 Net Income Per Diluted Share for the first quarter of 2019 as compared to $0.12 for the first quarter of 2018 ➢ Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share excluding merger expenses, accretion

April 11, 2019 DEF 14A

Schedule 14A

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ 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

March 28, 2019 EX-31.02

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) I, Edwin E. Laws certify that: (1) I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc., a North Carolina company (the “registrant”); (2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary t

March 28, 2019 10-K

Form 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 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 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARE

March 28, 2019 EX-21.01

Subsidiary of Registrant

Exhibit 21.01 Subsidiary of Registrant State of Incorporation Name Under Which Subsidiary Does Business Carolina Trust Bank North Carolina Carolina Trust Bank In addition the subsidiary Carolina Trust Bank has a subsidiary, Western Carolina Holdings, LLC, that is incorporated in North Carolina and does business under the name of Western Carolina Holdings, LLC.

March 28, 2019 EX-23.01

Consent Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 23.01 Consent Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Board of Directors Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-213203) and Form S-1 (File No. 333-224178), of our report dated March 27, 2019, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. as of D

March 28, 2019 EX-32.01

Section 1350 Certifications

Exhibit 32.01 Section 1350 Certifications Each of the undersigned hereby certifies that, to his knowledge, (i) the Form 10-K (the “Report’) filed by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Issuer”) for the year ended December 31, 2018, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (ii) the information contained in the Report fairly present

March 28, 2019 EX-13.01

Carolina Trust BancShares Inc. 2018 Annual Report

Exhibit 13.01 Carolina Trust BancShares Inc. 2018 Annual Report Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements 1 Report of Management 2 Selected Financial and Other Data 4 Management’s Discussion and Analysis 5 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 28 Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets 29 Consolidate

March 28, 2019 EX-31.01

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) I, Jerry L. Ocheltree, certify that: (1) I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc., a North Carolina company (the “registrant”); (2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact neces

March 22, 2019 PRE 14A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) PRE 14A

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

March 22, 2019 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

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): March 18, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

March 19, 2019 EX-99.2

Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiary Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements As of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2017

Exhibit 99.2 Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiary Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements As of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2017 Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiary Contents Page Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2017 1 Consolidated Statements

March 19, 2019 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A Amendment No. 1 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 1, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdicti

March 19, 2019 EX-99.3

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. and Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheets As of September 30, 2018 ($ in thousands, except share and per share data)

Exhibit 99.3 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. and Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheets As of September 30, 2018 ($ in thousands, except share and per share data) Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. Pro Forma Before Adjustments Pro Forma Purchase Accounting Adjustments Adjustments for Merger and Transactional Costs Pro

February 14, 2019 SC 13G/A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / Pratt Brian - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box

February 13, 2019 SC 13G

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Carolina Trust Bancshares Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate

January 30, 2019 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 30, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

January 30, 2019 EX-99.1

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation prepared by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. holding company for: Investor PresentationFIG Partners CEO Forum – Scottsdale, AZ NASDAQ: CARTJanuary 2019 Exhibit 99.1 Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation prepared by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including tho

January 30, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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 29, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

January 30, 2019 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 4th Quarter 2018 Results

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 4th Quarter 2018 Results Ø $0.13 Net Income Per Diluted Share for the fourth quarter of 2018 as compared to ($0.08) Net Loss Per Diluted Share in the fourth quarter of 2017 Ø Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share exclud

January 23, 2019 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, 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 22, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

January 23, 2019 EX-10.1

SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 2014 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT JERRY L. OCHELTREE JANUARY 22, 2019

Exhibit 10.1 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 2014 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT FOR JERRY L. OCHELTREE JANUARY 22, 2019 WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2014, Carolina Trust Bank (the “Bank”), a North Carolina banking corporation entered into a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Jerry L. Ocheltree (the “Executive”); and WHEREAS, on August 31, 2018, the

January 7, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Other Events

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 1, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

January 7, 2019 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Jerry L. Ocheltree (704) 735-1104

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Jerry L. Ocheltree (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares Completes Acquisition of Clover Community Bankshares and Announces Cash/Stock Election Deadline LINCOLNTON, N.C., January 2, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (“Carolina Trust”) (NASDAQ: CART), the parent company of Carolina Trust Bank, annou

January 7, 2019 425

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 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): January 1, 2019 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio

January 7, 2019 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Jerry L. Ocheltree (704) 735-1104

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Jerry L. Ocheltree (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares Completes Acquisition of Clover Community Bankshares and Announces Cash/Stock Election Deadline LINCOLNTON, N.C., January 2, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (“Carolina Trust”) (NASDAQ: CART), the parent company of Carolina Trust Bank, annou

December 13, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Jerry L. Ocheltree (704) 735-1104

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Jerry L. Ocheltree (704) 735-1104 Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. Gwen Thompson (803) 222-7660 Carolina Trust BancShares and Clover Community Announce Shareholder Approvals for Merger LINCOLNTON, N.C. AND CLOVER, S.C., December 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (“Carolina Trust”) (NASDAQ: CART)

December 13, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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 12, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporat

December 13, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Jerry L. Ocheltree (704) 735-1104

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Jerry L. Ocheltree (704) 735-1104 Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. Gwen Thompson (803) 222-7660 Carolina Trust BancShares and Clover Community Announce Shareholder Approvals for Merger LINCOLNTON, N.C. AND CLOVER, S.C., December 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (“Carolina Trust”) (NASDAQ: CART)

December 13, 2018 425

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 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): December 12, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporat

November 26, 2018 8-K

Other Events

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): November 21, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

November 26, 2018 425

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 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): November 21, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

November 20, 2018 DEFA14A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) DEFA14A

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

November 13, 2018 EX-99.1

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation prepared by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. holding company for: Investor Presentation NASDAQ: CARTNovember 2018 Exhibit 99.1 Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation prepared by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those identified by the words “may,” “wil

November 13, 2018 425

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 425 (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): November 13, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

November 13, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): November 13, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

November 13, 2018 EX-99.1

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation prepared by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those

EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. holding company for: Investor Presentation NASDAQ: CARTNovember 2018 Exhibit 99.1 Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation prepared by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those id

November 9, 2018 10-Q

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 2018 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NORTH CAROLINA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

October 31, 2018 424B3

MERGER PROPOSED — YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT

TABLE OF CONTENTS Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-227302 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. CLOVER COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC.     MERGER PROPOSED — YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT The boards of directors of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc., or Carolina Trust, and Clover Community Bankshares, Inc., or Clover, have each approved a merger (which we refer to herein as the “merger”), of C

October 31, 2018 425

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 425 (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): October 26, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

October 31, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter 2018 Results

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter 2018 Results ➢ $0.13 Net Income Per Diluted Share for the third quarter of 2018 as compared to $0.07 Net Income Per Diluted Share in the third quarter of 2017 LINCOLNTON, N.C., October 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWI

October 31, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter 2018 Results

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter 2018 Results ➢ $0.13 Net Income Per Diluted Share for the third quarter of 2018 as compared to $0.07 Net Income Per Diluted Share in the third quarter of 2017 LINCOLNTON, N.C., October 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWI

October 31, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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): October 26, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

October 24, 2018 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

October 24, 2018 S-4/A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) S-4/A

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 24, 2018 Registration No.

October 24, 2018 EX-99.2

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

October 24, 2018 EX-99.5

EX-99.5

Exhibit 99.5

October 24, 2018 CORRESP

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CORRESP

901 East Main Street Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 October 24, 2018 VIA EDGAR U.

September 12, 2018 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. and the several undersigned officers and directors thereof whose signatures appear below, hereby makes, constitutes and appoints Jerry L. Ocheltree and Edwin E. Laws, and each of them acting individually, its and his true and lawful attorneys with power to act without any other and with

September 12, 2018 S-4

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) S-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2018 Registration No.

September 12, 2018 EX-99.3

Consent of FIG Partners, LLC

Exhibit 99.3 Consent of FIG Partners, LLC We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the board of directors of Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. as an Annex to the Registration Statement as dated the date hereof, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed merger of Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. with Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. described in the Car

September 12, 2018 EX-99.4

Consent of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. September 12, 2018

Exhibit 99.4 Consent of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. September 12, 2018 We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the board of directors of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. as Appendix D to, and the description and summarization of the opinion letter in, the joint proxy statement/prospectus which forms a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Carolina Trust BancShar

September 4, 2018 EX-10.3

2018 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.3 Execution Version 2018 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT This 2018 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of this 31st day of August 2018, by and between Carolina Trust Bank (the “Bank”), a North Carolina banking corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Carolina Trust Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), and Richard M. Rage

September 4, 2018 EX-10.1

2018 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version 2018 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT This 2018 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of this 31st day of August 2018, by and between Carolina Trust Bank (the “Bank”), a North Carolina banking corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Carolina Trust Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), and Edwin E. Laws,

September 4, 2018 EX-10.4

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 2014 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT JERRY L. OCHELTREE August 31, 2018

Exhibit 10.4 Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 2014 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT FOR JERRY L. OCHELTREE August 31, 2018 WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2014, Carolina Trust Bank (the “Bank”), a North Carolina banking corporation entered into a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Jerry L. Ocheltree (the “Executive”); and WHEREAS, pursuant

September 4, 2018 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, 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 31, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (

September 4, 2018 EX-10.2

2018 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version 2018 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT This 2018 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of this 31st day of August 2018, by and between Carolina Trust Bank (the “Bank”), a North Carolina banking corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Carolina Trust Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), and Jerry L. Ochelt

August 10, 2018 10-Q

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED June 30, 2018 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NORTH CAROLINA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

August 1, 2018 425

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 425 (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): July 26, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

August 1, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2018 Results

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2018 Results Ø $0.08 Net Income Per Diluted Share for the second quarter of 2018 as compared to $0.04 Net Income Per Diluted Share in the second quarter of 2017 LINCOLNTON, N.C., July 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIR

August 1, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2018 Results

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2018 Results Ø $0.08 Net Income Per Diluted Share for the second quarter of 2018 as compared to $0.04 Net Income Per Diluted Share in the second quarter of 2017 LINCOLNTON, N.C., July 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIR

August 1, 2018 FWP

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 26, 2018

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 26, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

August 1, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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 26, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

August 1, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2018 Results

EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2018 Results Ø $0.08 Net Income Per Diluted Share for the second quarter of 2018 as compared to $0.04 Net Income Per Diluted Share in the second quarter of 2017 LINCOLNTON, N

June 20, 2018 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): June 14, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

June 20, 2018 EX-99.2.01

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. CLOVER COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC. Dated as of June 14, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 2.01 [Execution Version] AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. and CLOVER COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC. Dated as of June 14, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF EXHIBITS IV AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION 1 ARTICLE 1 MERGER AND REORGANIZATION 2 1.1 Merger. 2 1.2 Time and Place of Closing. 2 1.3 Effective Time. 2 1.4 Rest

June 20, 2018 EX-99.2.01

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. CLOVER COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC. Dated as of June 14, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 2.01 [Execution Version] AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. and CLOVER COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, INC. Dated as of June 14, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF EXHIBITS IV AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION 1 ARTICLE 1 MERGER AND REORGANIZATION 2 1.1 Merger. 2 1.2 Time and Place of Closing. 2 1.3 Effective Time. 2 1.4 Rest

June 20, 2018 425

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 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): June 14, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

June 15, 2018 EX-99.01

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. to Acquire Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. and its subsidiary bank

Exhibit 99.01 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. to Acquire Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. and its subsidiary bank Company Release - 06/15/2018 08:00 LINCOLNTON, NC and CLOVER, SC, June 15 /PRNewswire/ - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (“Carolina Trust”) (NASDAQ: CART), the parent company of Carolina Trust Bank, and Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. (“Clover”), parent company of Clover Community B

June 15, 2018 EX-99.02

Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information Certain statements in this presentation contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to future

EX-99.02 3 ex9902.htm EXHIBIT 99.02 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. holding company for: Investor Presentation NASDAQ: CARTAcquisition Announcement of Clover Community Bankshares, Inc.June 15, 2018 Exhibit 99.02 Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information Certain statements in this presentation contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigat

June 15, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): June 15, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

June 15, 2018 EX-99.01

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. to Acquire Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. and its subsidiary bank

Exhibit 99.01 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. to Acquire Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. and its subsidiary bank Company Release - 06/15/2018 08:00 LINCOLNTON, NC and CLOVER, SC, June 15 /PRNewswire/ - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (“Carolina Trust”) (NASDAQ: CART), the parent company of Carolina Trust Bank, and Clover Community Bankshares, Inc. (“Clover”), parent company of Clover Community B

June 15, 2018 EX-99.02

Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information Certain statements in this presentation contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to future

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. holding company for: Investor Presentation NASDAQ: CARTAcquisition Announcement of Clover Community Bankshares, Inc.June 15, 2018 Exhibit 99.02 Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information Certain statements in this presentation contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as stat

June 15, 2018 425

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 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): June 15, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

June 6, 2018 EX-10.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.02 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into effective as of May 31, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANK, a North Carolina banking corporation (the “Bank”) and RICHARD M. RAGER, an individual resident of North Carolina (the “Officer”). The Bank and Officer are sometimes herein re

June 6, 2018 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, 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): May 31, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

June 6, 2018 EX-10.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.01 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into effective as of May 31, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANK, a North Carolina banking corporation (the “Bank”) and EDWIN E. LAWS, an individual resident of North Carolina (the “Officer”). The Bank and Officer are sometimes herein refer

May 14, 2018 EX-99.01

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Exercise of Underwriters’ Option

Exhibit 99.01 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Exercise of Underwriters’ Option Company Release - 5/14/2018 LINCOLNTON, N.C., May 14, 2018 - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CART), today announced that the underwriters of its previously announced follow-on public offering have exercised in part their option to purchase additional shares of the Company’s common stoc

May 14, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 s002271x18k.htm FORM 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): May 14, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Juri

May 14, 2018 10-Q

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2018 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NORTH CAROLINA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or

May 4, 2018 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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): May 2, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

May 2, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): May 2, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

May 2, 2018 EX-99.1

CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. HOLDING COMPANY FOR: Shareholder Meeting Presentation NASDAQ: CART Annual Shareholder Meeting May 2, 2018 CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the me

Exhibit 99.1 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. HOLDING COMPANY FOR: Shareholder Meeting Presentation NASDAQ: CART Annual Shareholder Meeting May 2, 2018 CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including thoseidentified by the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “

April 30, 2018 EX-5.01

April 30, 2018

Exhibit 5.01 Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27607 PO Drawer 17803, Raleigh, NC 27619 P: 919.781.4000 F: 919.781.4865 www.wyrick.com April 30, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 901 East Main Street Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 Re: Registration Statement on Form S-1 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Carolina Tru

April 30, 2018 POS EX

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2018 Registration No.

April 27, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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 26, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (C

April 27, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter 2018 Results

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter 2018 Results Ø $0.12 Net Income Per Diluted Share for the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $0.04 Net Income Per Diluted Share in the first quarter of 2017 LINCOLNTON, N.C., April 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE

April 27, 2018 RW

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) RW

CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. 901 East Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 (704) 735-1104 April 27, 2018 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Ms. Erin Purnell, Staff Attorney Re: Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Request for Withdrawal of Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 Filed on April 19, 2018 File

April 27, 2018 SC 13G

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / Southside Capital, Llc Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) Scott Carmel; 437 Madison Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY; 917-810-2574 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receiv

April 24, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 form8k.htm 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): April 23, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction

April 24, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Closing of Common Stock Offering

Exhibit 99.01 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Closing of Common Stock Offering Company Release - 4/24/2018 LINCOLNTON, N.C., April 24, 2018 - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CART), today announced the closing of its underwritten follow-on public offering of 2,310,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $8.00 per share for aggregate gross procee

April 19, 2018 EX-99.01

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering

Exhibit 99.01 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering Company Release - 4/19/2018 LINCOLNTON, N.C., April 19, 2018 - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CART), today announced that it has priced an underwritten follow-on public offering of 2,310,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $8.00 per share. The Company has also granted the und

April 19, 2018 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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 18, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (C

April 19, 2018 EX-1.01

2,310,000 Shares Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc.

Exhibit 1.01 Execution Version 2,310,000 Shares Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Common Stock $2.50 par value per share Underwriting Agreement April 18, 2018 Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. as Representative of the Underwriters named in Schedule I hereto 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor New York, New York 10020 Ladies and Gentlemen: In this Underwriting Agreement (this “Agreement”), Carolina

April 19, 2018 424B4

2,310,000 Shares Common Stock

TABLE OF CONTENTS Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) Registration No. 333-224178 PROSPECTUS 2,310,000 Shares   Common Stock We are offering 2,310,000 shares of our common stock. Our common stock is currently listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “CART.” On April 18, 2018, the last reported sale price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market was $8.55 per share. Investing in ou

April 19, 2018 POS AM

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) POS AM

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2018 Registration No.

April 19, 2018 EX-5.01

April 19, 2018

Exhibit 5.01 Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27607 PO Drawer 17803, Raleigh, NC 27619 P: 919.781.4000 F: 919.781.4865 www.wyrick.com April 19, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 901 East Main Street Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 Re: Registration Statement on Form S-1 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Carolina Tru

April 18, 2018 EX-23.01

Consent Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 23.01 Consent Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Board of Directors and Shareholders Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. We consent to the incorporation by reference in Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-224178) of our report dated March 27, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. as of De

April 18, 2018 S-1/A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) S-1/A

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2018 Registration No.

April 16, 2018 8-K

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) FORM 8-K (Current Report)

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 16, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (C

April 16, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Commencement of Common Stock Offering

Exhibit 99.1 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Commencement of Common Stock Offering Company Release - 4/16/2018 LINCOLNTON, N.C., April 16, 2018 - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CART), parent company of Carolina Trust Bank, announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 2,200,000 shares of its common stock. The Company expects to grant t

April 16, 2018 FWP

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. holding company for: Investor Presentation NASDAQ: CARTCommon Stock OfferingSpring 2018 Issuer Free Writing ProspectusDated April 16, 2018Filed Pursuant to Rule 433Registration Statement No. 333-224178 Disclaimer This

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. holding company for: Investor Presentation NASDAQ: CARTCommon Stock OfferingSpring 2018 Issuer Free Writing ProspectusDated April 16, 2018Filed Pursuant to Rule 433Registration Statement No. 333-224178 Disclaimer This presentation has been prepared by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. solely for informational purposes. This presentation has been prepared to assist int

April 16, 2018 S-1/A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) FORM S1A

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2018 Registration No.

April 16, 2018 EX-1.01

[•] Shares

Exhibit 1.01 [•] Shares Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Common Stock $2.50 par value per share Underwriting Agreement [•], 2018 Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. as Representative of the Underwriters named in Schedule I hereto 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor New York, New York 10020 Ladies and Gentlemen: In this Underwriting Agreement (this “Agreement”), Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc., a No

April 16, 2018 EX-23.01

Consent Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 23.01 Consent Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Board of Directors and Shareholders Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. We consent to the incorporation by reference in Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-224178) of our report dated March 27, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. as of De

April 16, 2018 EX-5.01

April 16, 2018

Exhibit 5.01 Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27607 PO Drawer 17803, Raleigh, NC 27619 P: 919.781.4000 F: 919.781.4865 www.wyrick.com April 16, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 901 East Main Street Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 Re: Registration Statement on Form S-1 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Carolina Tru

April 16, 2018 CORRESP

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CORRESP

CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. 901 East Main Street Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 April 16, 2018 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Era Anagnosti, Acting Assistant Director Re: Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 Filed April 6, 2018; Amended April 16, 2018 File No. 333-22417

April 16, 2018 CORRESP

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CORRESP

SANDLER O’NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P. 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor New York, New York 10020 April 16, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Request for Acceleration of Effectiveness of Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-224178) Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 46

April 6, 2018 EX-24.01

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24.01 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc., and the several undersigned officers and directors thereof whose signatures appear below, hereby makes, constitutes and appoints Jerry L. Ocheltree and Edwin E. Laws, and each of them acting individually, its, his and her true and lawful attorneys with power to act without any other an

April 6, 2018 S-1

Form S-1

S-1 1 s002177x1s1.htm S-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2018 Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina 6022 81-2019652 (State or

April 6, 2018 EX-23.01

Consent Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 23.01 Consent Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Board of Directors and Shareholders Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our report dated March 27, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and for each of

April 3, 2018 8-K

Other Events

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): March 29, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (C

March 29, 2018 DEF 14A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) DEF 14A

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ 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

March 28, 2018 8-K

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) FORM 8-K (Current Report)

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): March 22, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (C

March 28, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Revises 4th Quarter 2017 Earnings Lower by $158,000 for Correction to Income Tax Charge

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Revises 4th Quarter 2017 Earnings Lower by $158,000 for Correction to Income Tax Charge Ø The income tax charge was related to the revaluation of deferred tax assets when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“tax reform”) was signed into

March 27, 2018 EX-32.02

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) I, Edwin E. Laws certify that: (1) I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc., a North Carolina company (the “registrant”); (2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary t

March 27, 2018 EX-23.01

Consent Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 23.01 Consent Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Board of Directors and Shareholders Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-213203), of our report dated March 27, 2018, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. as of December 31, 2017 and 2016

March 27, 2018 EX-31.01

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) I, Jerry L. Ocheltree, certify that: (1) I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc., a North Carolina company (the “registrant”); (2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact neces

March 27, 2018 EX-32.01

Section 1350 Certifications

Exhibit 32.01 Section 1350 Certifications Each of the undersigned hereby certifies that, to his knowledge, (i) the Form 10-K (the “Report’) filed by Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the "Issuer") for the year ended December 31, 2017, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (ii) the information contained in the Report fairly present

March 27, 2018 10-K

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 10-K (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 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 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARE

March 27, 2018 EX-13

Carolina Trust BancShares Inc. 2017 Annual Report

Exhibit 13 Carolina Trust BancShares Inc. 2017 Annual Report Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements 1 Report of Management 2 Selected Financial and Other Data 5 Management’s Discussion and Analysis 6 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 27 Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets 28 Consolidated S

March 27, 2018 EX-21.01

Subsidiary of Registrant

Exhibit 21.01 Subsidiary of Registrant State of Incorporation Name Under Which Subsidiary Does Business Carolina Trust Bank North Carolina Carolina Trust Bank In addition the subsidiary Carolina Trust Bank has a subsidiary, Western Carolina Holdings, LLC, that is incorporated in North Carolina and does business under the name of Western Carolina Holdings, LLC.

March 27, 2018 EX-4.01

EX-4.01

Exhibit 4.01

February 28, 2018 SC 13G

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / Pratt Brian - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) February 20, 2018 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to

February 8, 2018 SC 13G/A

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / Wellington Management Group LLP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the approp

February 2, 2018 8-K

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 8-K (Current Report)

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 1, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

February 2, 2018 EX-3.1

BYLAWS CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. ARTICLE I

Exhibit 3.1 BYLAWS OF CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. BYLAWS OF CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. Index ARTICLE I Offices Section 1. Principal Office Section 2. Registered Office Section 3. Other Offices ARTICLE II Meetings of Shareholders Section 1. Annual Meeting Section 2. Substitute Annual Meeting Section 3. Special Meetings Section 4. Place of Meetings Section 5. Notice of Meetings Section 6. W

January 30, 2018 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 4 th Quarter 2017 Results

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact : Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports 4 th Quarter 2017 Results Ø $0.04 Net Loss Per Diluted Share (as reported under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)) Ø $0.12 1 Net Income per Diluted Share, excluding a $0.16 per Share Charge Related to the

January 30, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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 26, 2018 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

November 13, 2017 10-Q

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) FORM 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NORTH CAROLINA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

October 31, 2017 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2017 Earnings of $0.07 per Share

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact : Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2017 Earnings of $0.07 per Share LINCOLNTON, N.C., October 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ - CART) announced today its financial results for the third q

October 31, 2017 8-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) 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): October 27, 2017 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

September 7, 2017 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm PRESENTATION MATERIALS Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. HOLDING COMPANY FOR: Investor Presentation September 2017 Exhibit 99.1 2 DISCLAIMER This presentation includes forward - looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 , including those identified by the words “may,” “will,” “sh

September 7, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 cart-8k090717.htm CURRENT REPORT 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): September 7, 2017 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State

August 11, 2017 10-Q

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) QUARTERLY REPORT (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NORTH CAROLINA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

July 28, 2017 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Earnings of $0.04 per Share

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Earnings of $0.04 per Share LINCOLNTON, N.C., July 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ - CART) announced today its financial res

July 28, 2017 8-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CURRENT REPORT (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 26, 2017 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

May 12, 2017 10-Q

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) QUARTERLY REPORT (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NORTH CAROLINA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or

May 5, 2017 8-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CURRENT REPORT (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): May 2, 2017 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

April 28, 2017 8-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CURRENT REPORT (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): April 26, 2017 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (C

April 28, 2017 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2017 Earnings of $0.04 per Share

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust Bank (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2017 Earnings of $0.04 per Share LINCOLNTON, N.C., April 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the ?Company?) (NASDAQ - CART) announced today its financial re

March 31, 2017 DEF 14A

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

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

March 24, 2017 EX-13

Annual Report to Security Holders

Carolina Trust Bancshares, Inc. - 10-K Exhibit 13 Carolina Trust BancShares Inc. 2016 Annual Report Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements 1 Report of Management 2 Selected Financial and Other Data 4 Management?s Discussion and Analysis 5 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 26 Consolidated Financial Statements Consol

March 24, 2017 10-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) ANNUAL REPORT (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? 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 ? 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 000-55683 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARE

March 8, 2017 PRE 14A

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

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

February 9, 2017 SC 13G

CART / Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) / Wellington Management Group LLP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 14422P105 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2016 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whi

February 1, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

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, 2017 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

February 1, 2017 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2016 Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.07

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 News Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2016 Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.07 LINCOLNTON, N.C., January 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ - CART) announced today its financial results for the f

December 22, 2016 8-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CURRENT REPORT (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): November 15, 2016 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

December 16, 2016 8-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CURRENT REPORT (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): December 16, 2016 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

December 16, 2016 EX-99.1

Subsidiary Bank of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Redeemed Preferred Stock on December 12, 2016

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 Subsidiary Bank of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Redeemed Preferred Stock on December 12, 2016 Company Release - 12/16/2016 LINCOLNTON, N.C., December 16, 2016 - Carolina Trust Bank (the ?Bank?), the banking subsidiary of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (the ?Company?) (NASDAQ: CART), announced today that it redeemed all 2,600 shares of its outsta

November 2, 2016 8-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CURRENT REPORT (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): October 27, 2016 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

November 2, 2016 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2016 Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.01

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 News Release Contact: Jerry L. Ocheltree President and CEO Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (704) 735-1104 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2016 Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.01 LINCOLNTON, N.C., October 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ - CART) announced today its financial results for the th

October 19, 2016 EX-10.1

SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 10.1 SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This SUBORDINATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of October 13, 2016, and is made by and among Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc., a North Carolina corporation (“Company”), and the several purchasers of the Subordinated Notes identified on the signature pages hereto (each a “Purchaser” and co

October 19, 2016 8-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CURRENT REPORT (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): October 13, 2016 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

October 19, 2016 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Completes Private Placement of Subordinated Notes

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Completes Private Placement of Subordinated Notes LINCOLNTON, N.C., Oct. 13, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CART), parent company of Carolina Trust Bank, announced today the completion of a private placement of $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subor

October 19, 2016 EX-4.1

Form of 6.900% Fixed-to-Floating Subordinated Note due 2026

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 4.1 SUBORDINATED NOTE CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. 6.900% FIXED TO FLOATING Subordinated Note due 2026 THE INDEBTEDNESS EVIDENCED BY THIS SUBORDINATED NOTE IS SUBORDINATED AND JUNIOR IN RIGHT OF PAYMENT TO SENIOR INDEBTEDNESS (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3 OF THIS SUBORDINATED NOTE) OF CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC., A NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION (THE “COMP

August 19, 2016 S-8

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 19, 2016 Registration No.

August 19, 2016 S-8

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 19, 2016 Registration No.

August 19, 2016 EX-24.1

Power of Attorney (filed herewith)

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. S-8 Exhibit 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc., and the several undersigned Officers and Directors thereof whose signatures appear below hereby makes, constitutes and appoints Jerry L. Ocheltree and Edwin E. Laws, or either of them, its and his true and lawful attorneys, with full power of substitution to

August 19, 2016 EX-24.1

Power of Attorney (filed herewith)

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. S-8 Exhibit 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc., and the several undersigned Officers and Directors thereof whose signatures appear below hereby makes, constitutes and appoints Jerry L. Ocheltree and Edwin E. Laws, or either of them, its and his true and lawful attorneys, with full power of substitution to

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 8-K12G3

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K (Rule 12g-3(a)) 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 16, 2016 CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) North Carolina To be assigned* 81-2019652 (State or other jurisd

August 16, 2016 8-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CURRENT REPORT (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): August 16, 2016 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (

August 16, 2016 EX-10.10

SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.10 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN THIS PLAN is adopted as of the 1st day of August, 2007, by Carolina Trust Bank a banking corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as the ?Plan Sponsor?. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the Board that the Participant?s services to the Plan Spon

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-10.01

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), effective as of January 2, 2014 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Carolina Trust Bank, a North Carolina banking association (the “Bank”) with its principal location in Lincolnton, North Carolina, and Jerry L. Ocheltree (the “Executive”), collectively (the “Parties”).

August 16, 2016 EX-3.02

Bylaws of the Registrant

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 3.02 BYLAWS OF CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. BYLAWS OF CAROLINA TRUST BANCSHARES, INC. Index ARTICLE I Offices Section 1. Principal Office Section 2. Registered Office Section 3. Other Offices ARTICLE II Meetings of Shareholders Section 1. Annual Meeting Section 2. Substitute Annual Meeting Section 3. Special Meetings Section 4. Place of Meetings Section 5. No

August 16, 2016 EX-10.11

Carolina Trust Bank 2001 Incentive Stock Option Plan

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.11 CAROLINA TRUST BANK 2001 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN Carolina Trust Bank, a North Carolina corporation (the “Corporation”), does herein set forth the terms of the its 2001 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) which was adopted by the Corporation’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) subject to approval by the Corporation’s shareholders, as provided in Par

August 16, 2016 EX-10.12

Carolina Trust Bank 2005 Incentive Stock Option Plan

August 16, 2016 EX-10.11

Carolina Trust Bank 2001 Incentive Stock Option Plan

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.11 CAROLINA TRUST BANK 2001 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN Carolina Trust Bank, a North Carolina corporation (the “Corporation”), does herein set forth the terms of the its 2001 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) which was adopted by the Corporation’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) subject to approval by the Corporation’s shareholders, as provided in Par

August 16, 2016 EX-10.08

AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.08 AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment Number Three is made as of March 1, 2014, to the Employment Agreement dated as of June 6, 2006 (the ?Agreement?), by and between Carolina Trust Bank (the ?Bank?) and Richard Rager (?Officer?). All capitalized terms shall have the same meaning as in the Agreement. 1. Paragraph 5 of the Agreement

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND SHARE EXCHANGE

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 2.01 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND SHARE EXCHANGE THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND SHARE EXCHANGE (this ?Agreement?), is made and entered into as of March 30, 2016, by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANK, a banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina and having its principal place of business in Lincolnton,

August 16, 2016 EX-10.12

Carolina Trust Bank 2005 Incentive Stock Option Plan

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-10.02

AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.02 AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment Number One is made as of August 1, 2014, to the Employment Agreement dated January 2, 2014 (the “Agreement”), by and between Carolina Trust Bank (the “Bank”) and Jerry L. Ocheltree (“Executive”). All capitalized terms shall have the same meaning as in the Agreement. 1. Section 2 of the Agreement i

August 16, 2016 EX-10.07

AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.07 AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment Number Two is made as of December 1, 2008, to the Employment Agreement dated as of June 6, 2006 (the ?Agreement?), by and between Carolina Trust Bank and Richard Rager (?Officer?). This Amendment is being made solely to conform the provisions of the Agreement to the requirements of Section 409A an

August 16, 2016 EX-10.09

SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.09 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1st day of January, 2014, by and between Carolina Trust Bank, a bank organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the ?Bank?), and Jerry L. Ocheltree, an Executive of the Bank (hereinafter referred to as the ?Execu

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Completion of the Reorganization of Carolina Trust Bank into a Bank Holding Company

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Completion of the Reorganization of Carolina Trust Bank into a Bank Holding Company LINCOLNTON, N.C., August 16, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ - CART) announced that, effective today, it has consummated the statutory share exchange pursuant to which it has become the parent

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 8-K

Carolina Trust Bank (Lincolnton NC) CURRENT REPORT (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): August 16, 2016 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) North Carolina 000-55683 81-2019652 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (

August 16, 2016 EX-10.05

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.5 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of June 6, 2006, by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANK, a North Carolina banking corporation (hereinafter referred to as the ?Bank?) and RICHARD M. RAGER, an individual resident of North Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the ?Officer?). For and in consideration of their mutual promises, covenants and co

August 16, 2016 EX-10.06

AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.06 AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment Number One is made as of November 1, 2007, to the Employment Agreement dated as of June 6, 2006 (the ?Agreement?), by and between Carolina Trust Bank (the ?Bank?) and Richard Rager. This Amendment is being made solely to conform the provisions of the Agreement with the requirements of Section 409A

August 16, 2016 EX-99.1

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Completion of the Reorganization of Carolina Trust Bank into a Bank Holding Company

Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. Announces Completion of the Reorganization of Carolina Trust Bank into a Bank Holding Company LINCOLNTON, N.C., August 16, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ - CART) announced that, effective today, it has consummated the statutory share exchange pursuant to which it has become the parent

August 16, 2016 EX-4.01

WARRANT to purchase up to 86,957 Shares of Common Stock of Carolina Trust Bank

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 4.01 WARRANT to purchase up to 86,957 Shares of Common Stock of Carolina Trust Bank 1. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, when used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated. “Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with, such other Pers

August 16, 2016 EX-10.10

SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.10 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN THIS PLAN is adopted as of the 1st day of August, 2007, by Carolina Trust Bank a banking corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as the ?Plan Sponsor?. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the Board that the Participant?s services to the Plan Spon

August 16, 2016 EX-10.09

SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.09 SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1st day of January, 2014, by and between Carolina Trust Bank, a bank organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the ?Bank?), and Jerry L. Ocheltree, an Executive of the Bank (hereinafter referred to as the ?Execu

August 16, 2016 EX-10.04

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.4 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of May 25, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANK, a North Carolina banking corporation (the “Bank”) and EDWIN E. LAWS, an individual resident of North Carolina (the “Officer”). The Bank and Officer are sometimes herein referred to each as a “Party”

August 16, 2016 EX-3.01

Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 3.01 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF Carolina trust bancshares, INC. The undersigned hereby makes and acknowledges these Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of forming a business corporation under and by virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolina as contained in Chapter 55 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, entitled “North Carolina Business Cor

August 16, 2016 EX-10.07

AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.07 AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment Number Two is made as of December 1, 2008, to the Employment Agreement dated as of June 6, 2006 (the ?Agreement?), by and between Carolina Trust Bank and Richard Rager (?Officer?). This Amendment is being made solely to conform the provisions of the Agreement to the requirements of Section 409A an

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-10.02

AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.02 AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment Number One is made as of August 1, 2014, to the Employment Agreement dated January 2, 2014 (the “Agreement”), by and between Carolina Trust Bank (the “Bank”) and Jerry L. Ocheltree (“Executive”). All capitalized terms shall have the same meaning as in the Agreement. 1. Section 2 of the Agreement i

August 16, 2016 EX-10.03

AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.03 AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment Number Two is made as of August 1, 2014, to the Employment Agreement dated January 2, 2014 (the ?Agreement?), by and between Carolina Trust Bank (the ?Bank?) and Jerry L. Ocheltree (?Executive?). All capitalized terms shall have the same meaning as in the Agreement. 1. Section 13(c) of the Agreeme

August 16, 2016 EX-10.06

AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.06 AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment Number One is made as of November 1, 2007, to the Employment Agreement dated as of June 6, 2006 (the ?Agreement?), by and between Carolina Trust Bank (the ?Bank?) and Richard Rager. This Amendment is being made solely to conform the provisions of the Agreement with the requirements of Section 409A

August 16, 2016 EX-10.04

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.4 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of May 25, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANK, a North Carolina banking corporation (the “Bank”) and EDWIN E. LAWS, an individual resident of North Carolina (the “Officer”). The Bank and Officer are sometimes herein referred to each as a “Party”

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Sue S.

August 16, 2016 EX-10.05

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.5 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of June 6, 2006, by and between CAROLINA TRUST BANK, a North Carolina banking corporation (hereinafter referred to as the ?Bank?) and RICHARD M. RAGER, an individual resident of North Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the ?Officer?). For and in consideration of their mutual promises, covenants and co

August 16, 2016 EX-10.08

AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Carolina Trust Bank 8-K12G3 Exhibit 10.08 AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment Number Three is made as of March 1, 2014, to the Employment Agreement dated as of June 6, 2006 (the ?Agreement?), by and between Carolina Trust Bank (the ?Bank?) and Richard Rager (?Officer?). All capitalized terms shall have the same meaning as in the Agreement. 1. Paragraph 5 of the Agreement

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