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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): MARCH 1, 2000
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M&T BANK CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-9861 16-0968385
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One M&T Plaza, Buffalo, New York 14203
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 842-5445
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(NOT APPLICABLE)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
M&T Bank Corporation announced on March 1, 2000 that Manufacturers and
Traders Trust Company ("M&T Bank"), its principal bank subsidiary, had
consummated the acquisition of Matthews, Bartlett & Dedecker, Inc., a property
and casualty insurance agency based in Buffalo, New York. The insurance agency
will operate as a subsidiary of M&T Bank.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
M&T BANK CORPORATION
Date: March 1, 2000 By: /s/ Michael P. Pinto
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Michael P. Pinto
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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