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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 (date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2004
FEDERAL TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 000-23449 59-2935028
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(State or other jurisdiction Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer
Of incorporation) Identification No.)
312 West First Street
Sanford, Florida 32771
(address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (407) 323-1833
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ITEM 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 28, 2004, Federal Trust Corporation issued a press release announcing
a $0.02 per share cash dividend to shareholders of record on February 9, 2004,
to be paid on February 25, 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished as
Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
ITEM 12. Results of Operation and Financial Condition
On January 28, 2004, Federal Trust Corporation issued a press release announcing
its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the
press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Date: January 29, 2004
Federal Trust Corporation
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(Registrant)
By:/s/ Gregory E. Smith
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Gregory E. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
(407) 323-1833