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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May 2, 2008 |
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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 |
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events |
On May 2, 2008, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that it had acquired a majority ownership position in 1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC, an Illinois-based reverse mortgage company. 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 May 2, 2008 |
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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: May 5, 2008 |
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/s/ Stephen A. Fowle |
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Stephen A. Fowle Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |