f8k1313.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
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Date of Report:
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January 3, 2013
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(Date of earliest event reported):
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January 3, 2013
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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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Pre-commencement to communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
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Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 3, 2013, Fulton Financial Corporation ("Fulton") announced that its board of directors approved a share repurchase program pursuant to which Fulton is authorized to repurchase up to eight million shares, or approximately 4.0% of Fulton’s outstanding shares, through June 30, 2013.
The January 3, 2013 press release announcing the share repurchase program is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The attached exhibit 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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Fulton Press Release dated January 3, 2013
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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: January 3, 2013
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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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