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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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June 27, 2011
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(Date of earliest event reported):
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June 21, 2011
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Commission File No. 0-10587
FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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Pennsylvania
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23-2195389
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(IRS Employer Identification Number)
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One Penn Square
P.O. Box 4887
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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Item 8.01- Other Events
On June 21, 2011, Fulton Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FULT) announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of five cents per share on its common stock on July 15, 2011 to shareholders of record as of July 5, 2011. This five-cent per share amount is a one cent per share increase over the four cents per share paid in April 2011.
On June 21, 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 June 21, 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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: June 27, 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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