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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2000
PROVIDENT BANKSHARES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
MARYLAND 0-16421 52-1518642
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
114 EAST LEXINGTON STREET, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 277-7000
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEMS 1. THROUGH 4. NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 20, 2000, Provident Bankshares Corporation participated in a
telephone conference call relating to its July 19, 2000 earnings release. A
transcript of the conference call is attached as an Exhibit hereto.
ITEM 6. NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
a. Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not Applicable
b. Pro forma Financial Information.
Not Applicable
c. Exhibits: The following Exhibits are filed as part of this
report:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Transcript of July 20, 2000 telephone
conference call.
ITEM 8. NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 9. NOT APPLICABLE.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
PROVIDENT BANKSHARES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Peter M. Martin
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Peter M. Martin
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer
Date: July 24, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Transcript of July 20, 2000 telephone conference call.
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