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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
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Date of Report:
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December 22, 2011
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(Date of earliest event reported):
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December 20, 2011
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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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Pennsylvania
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0-10587
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23-2195389
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification Number)
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P.O. Box 4887, One Penn Square
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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17604
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 717-291-2411
Former name or former address, if changed since last Report: N/A
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
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Pre-commencement to communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
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Item 8.01- Other Events
On December 20, 2011, Fulton Financial Corporation announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of six cents per share on its common stock on January 13, 2012 to shareholders of record as of January 2, 2012. This six-cent per share amount is a one cent per share increase over the five cents per share paid in October 2011.
On December 20, 2011, Fulton Financial Corporation released the press release, attached hereto at Exhibit 99.1, which is 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.
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(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated December 20, 2011
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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.
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Date: December 22, 2011
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Fulton Financial Corporation
By: /s/ Charles J. Nugent
Charles J. Nugent
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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