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 and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 22, 2005
Date of earliest event reported: March 21, 2005
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Pennsylvania | | 0-10587 | | 23-2195389 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | Commission File No. | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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| One Penn Square, P.O. Box 4887, Lancaster, PA | | 17604 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (717) 291-2411
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01. Other Events
Fulton Financial issued a press release, dated March 21, 2005, regarding a subordinated notes offering to be made by the company. See the press release, attached at Exhibit 99.1, for more information.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c)Exhibits
| | 99.1 | Press Release, dated March 21, 2005 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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| By: | | /s/ Charles J. Nugent
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| | | Charles J. Nugent |
| | | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief |
| | | Financial Officer |
Date:March 22, 2005
