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)
October 17, 2002
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Mercantile Bankshares Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 0-5127 52-0898572
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
Two Hopkins Plaza, P.O. Box 1477, Baltimore, MD 21203
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(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code, (410) 237-5900
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
This is an optional filing made to disclose the event reported below.
It is not a filing required by Regulation FD.
On October 17, 2002, the registrant issued a press release announcing
its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2002. A copy of the release is
attached as Exhibit 20 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
20 Press release dated October 17, 2002.
Signatures
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.
Mercantile Bankshares Corporation
(Registrant)
Date: October 17, 2002 By: /s/ Terry L. Troupe
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Terry L. Troupe
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer