UNITED STATES
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
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January 13, 2009 |
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
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WSFS Financial Corporation |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
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0-16668 |
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22-2866913 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(SEC Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware |
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19801 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (302) 792-6000
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Not Applicable |
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(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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act |
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
Section 8 – Other Events
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events. |
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On January 13, 2009 WSFS Financial Corporation (the Registrant”) issued a press release announcing that it had received preliminary approval to participate in the United States Department of the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program. Under this voluntary program, the Registrant applied for and was approved by the U.S. Treasury for the maximum $78.9 million in capital; however, it expects to issue approximately $53.0 million in shares of WSFS Financial Corporation senior preferred stock. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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(d) Exhibits: |
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99 |
Press Release Dated January 13, 2009 |
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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.
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WSFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION | |
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Date: January 21, 2009 |
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By: |
/s/ Stephen A. Fowle |
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Stephen A. Fowle Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |