f8k91812.htm
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:
September 18, 2012
 
(Date of earliest event reported):
September 18, 2012
 
 
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Pennsylvania
0-10587
23-2195389
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 
P.O. Box 4887, One Penn Square
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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:    N/A
 
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Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
On September 18, 2012, Fulton Financial Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of eight cents per share on its common stock payable on October 15, 2012 to shareholders of record as of October 1, 2012. This amount is a one cent per share increase over the seven cents per share paid in July 2012.
 
 On September 18, 2012, Fulton Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing the cash dividend, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. It is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for any purpose.
 


Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release dated September 18, 2012
 
   
   

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURE

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.
 

Date: September 18, 2012
Fulton Financial Corporation
 
 
By:   /s/ Charles J. Nugent              
       Charles J. Nugent
       Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer