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) June 9, 2009
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Maryland   1-34073   31-0724920
 
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)
     
Huntington Center    
41 South High Street    
Columbus, Ohio   43287
 
(Address of principal executive   (Zip Code)
offices)    
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (614) 480-8300
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
     The Opinion and Consent of Venable LLP as to the validity of the shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated offered pursuant to the Prospectus Supplement dated June 3, 2009 are each filed herewith and are each incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR (File No. 333-156700).
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     (d) Exhibits.
         
Exhibit No.   Description
       
 
  5.1    
Opinion of Venable LLP, regarding validity of the securities to be issued.
       
 
  23.1    
Consent of Venable LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).

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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.
         
  HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
 		  
Date: June 9, 2009  By:   /s/ Richard A. Cheap   
    Name:   Richard A. Cheap   
    Title:   General Counsel and Secretary   

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit No.   Description
       
 
  5.1    
Opinion of Venable LLP, regarding validity of the securities to be issued.
       
 
  23.1    
Consent of Venable LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).

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