UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2006
MERCANTILE BANKSHARES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland |
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0-5127 |
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52-0898572 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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of incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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Identification No.) |
Two Hopkins Plaza, P.O. Box 1477, Baltimore, Maryland 21203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(410) 237-5900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 25, 2006, the Registrant issued a press release and held a conference call relating to its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. This information is furnished under Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release
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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.
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Mercantile Bankshares Corporation |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: July 25, 2006 |
/s/ Terry L. Troupe |
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Terry L. Troupe |
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Chief Financial Officer and |
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Executive Vice President |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release |
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