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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2001
PROVIDENT BANKSHARES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
MARYLAND 0-16421 52-1518642
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
114 East Lexington Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 277-7000
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 AND 9 NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 16, 2001, Provident Bankshares Corporation ("Provident")
issued a press release announcing that it has rescheduled the release of its
second quarter earnings. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PROVIDENT BANKSHARES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Peter M. Martin
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Peter M. Martin
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer
Date: July 16, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release dated July 16, 2001.
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