SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2005
MERCANTILE BANKSHARES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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52-0898572 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 16, 2005, Mercantile Bankshares Corporation, a Maryland corporation (“Mercantile”), announced that the merger with Community Bank of Northern Virginia (“CBNV”) had been approved by the Shareholders of Community Bank of Northern Virginia. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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99.1 |
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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: May 16, 2005 |
/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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