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FORM 11-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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[X] ANNUAL REPORT OF EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE,
SAVINGS AND SIMILAR PLANS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2000
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-14659
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WILMINGTON TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 51-0328154
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(State or other (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation Number)
or organization)
RODNEY SQUARE NORTH
1100 NORTH MARKET STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19890-0001
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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(Full title of plan)
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1. The 1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan affords staff members the opportunity
to acquire shares of Wilmington Trust Corporation's stock.
2. a. The written consent of accountants with respect to the financial
statements for the 1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
b. The financial statements required to be filed for the 1996 Employee Stock
Purchase Plan are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the following individuals, who administer the 1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan,
have signed this Form 11-K as of August 26, 2000.
/s/ William J. Farrell, II (SEAL)
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William J. Farrell, II,
Chairman
/s/ Howard K. Cohen (SEAL)
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Howard K. Cohen
/s/ Catharine Z. Ford (SEAL)
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Catharine Z. Ford
/s/ Gerald F. Sopp (SEAL)
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Gerald F. Sopp
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number Exhibit Page Number
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99.1 Consent of independent auditors 4
99.2 Financial statements 7
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