<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001420506-24-002350.txt : 20241113
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001420506-24-002350
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SCHEDULE 13G/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20241113

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001090009
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	02 Finance
		IRS NUMBER:				582459561
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			SC
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SCHEDULE 13G/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	005-57133
		FILM NUMBER:		241452720

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6 VERDAE BOULEVARD
		CITY:			GREENVILLE
		STATE:			SC
		ZIP:			29607
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8646799000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6 VERDAE BOULEVARD
		CITY:			GREENVILLE
		STATE:			SC
		ZIP:			29607

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	GREENVILLE FIRST BANCSHARES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990707

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FJ Capital Management LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001599170
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		IRS NUMBER:				261588525
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SCHEDULE 13G/A

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7901 JONES BRANCH DR.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 210
		CITY:			MCLEAN
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22102
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(703) 875-8378

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7901 JONES BRANCH DR.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 210
		CITY:			MCLEAN
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22102
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		<amendmentNo>2</amendmentNo>
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      <eventDateRequiresFilingThisStatement>09/30/2024</eventDateRequiresFilingThisStatement>
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        <issuerName>Southern First Bancshares, Inc (SFST)</issuerName>
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      <comments>Relating to items 6,8 and 9 of this page: Consists of 807,223 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC which FJ Capital Management LLC is the managing member; as such, the Reporting Person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of reported shares but as to which the Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership.  </comments>
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      <reportingPersonName>Financial Opportunity Fund LLC</reportingPersonName>
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      <comments>Relating to items 6,8 and 9 of this page: Consists of 807,223 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC.</comments>
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      <reportingPersonName>Martin Friedman</reportingPersonName>
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      <comments>Relating to items 6,8 and 9 of this page: Consists of 807,223 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC, of which FJ Capital Management LLC is the managing member. Martin Friedman is the Managing Member of FJ Capital Management LLC; as such, Mr. Friedman may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of reported shares but as to which Mr. Friedman disclaims beneficial ownership. </comments>
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        <issuerName>Southern First Bancshares, Inc (SFST)</issuerName>
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Financial Opportunity Fund LLC
Martin Friedman
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7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 210
McLean, VA  22102

Financial Opportunity Fund LLC
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 210
McLean, VA 22102

Martin Friedman
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 210
McLean, VA 22102
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Martin Friedman - United States citizen
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Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 807,223 shares
Martin Friedman - 807,223 shares
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Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 9.90%
Martin Friedman - 9.90%
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Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 807,223 shares
Martin Friedman - 807,223 shares
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Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 807,223 shares
Martin Friedman - 807,223 shares
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        <certifications>By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.</certifications>
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