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): December 9, 2008
FEDERAL TRUST CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 000-23449 59-2935028
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(State or other jurisdiction Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
312 West First Street
Sanford, Florida 32771
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(address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(407) 323-1833
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(Registrant's telephone number, including areas code)
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This current report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified
by the use of words such as "estimate," "project," "believe," "intend,"
"anticipate," "plan," "seek," "expect" and words of similar meaning.
These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations
of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic
and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our
control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to
assumptions with respect to strategic objectives, anticipated financial results,
future business prospects and decisions that are subject to change.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ
materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the
forward-looking statements:
o general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas,
that are worse than expected;
o changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting
financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital
requirements;
o competition among depository and other financial institutions;
o inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our
margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
o adverse changes in the securities markets; and
o changes in our organization, compensation and benefit plans.
Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be
materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking
statements.
Item 8.01. Other Events
A special meeting of stockholders of Federal Trust Corporation (the
"Registrant") has been called for January 26, 2009. At the special meeting,
stockholders will consider the adoption and approval of the merger agreement
that the Registrant has entered into with The Hartford Financial Services Group,
Inc.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Not applicable.
SIGNATURE
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.
Date: December 11, 2008
Federal Trust Corporation
(Registrant)
By: \s\ Dennis T. Ward
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Dennis T. Ward
President and
Chief Executive Officer