2019 Nasdaq listing





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



Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)  March 6, 2019  



FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Pennsylvania                                  0-12126                        25-1440803

(State or other jurisdiction             (Commission                      (IRS Employer

of incorporation)                     File Number)                      Indent. No.)



20 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA                                        17201

          (Address of principal executive office)                                       (Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code                     (717) 264-6116



N/A

(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)



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Item 8.01  Other Events.



The Board of Directors of Franklin Financial Services Corporation today announced its common stock has been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market.



Trading on the Nasdaq is currently expected to commence on or about May 1, 2019 under the trading symbol FRAF.

Currently, Franklin Financial Services Corporation stock is listed on the OTCQX market, which is operated by the OTC (Over-the-Counter) Markets Group.



“Our listing on the Nasdaq is a major milestone for the company and a true indicator of our growth. We believe that listing on the Nasdaq will enhance our visibility in the marketplace, increase the liquidity of our stock, broaden our shareholder base by attracting new investors and ultimately, build long-term shareholder value,” said Timothy G. Henry, President and CEO of Franklin Financial Services Corporation and F&M Trust.



Franklin Financial is the largest independent, locally owned and operated bank holding company headquartered in Franklin County with assets of more than $1.2 billion. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, F&M Trust, has twenty-two community banking locations in Franklin, Cumberland, Fulton and Huntingdon Counties. Please visit our website for more information, www.franklinfin.com.







                                                        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.



FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION                                                         



By: /s/ Timothy G. Henry

Timothy G. Henry, President and Chief Executive Officer                                                                                    



Dated: March 6, 2019