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) September 23, 2009
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-34073
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31-0724920 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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Huntington Center
41 South High Street
Columbus, Ohio
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43287 |
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(Address of principal executive
Office)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (614) 480-8300
Not Applicable
(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 (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
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 September 18, 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.
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| Exhibit No. |
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Description |
| Exhibit 5.1
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Opinion of Venable LLP, regarding validity of the securities to be issued. |
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| Exhibit 23.1
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Consent of Venable LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1). |
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