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) October 19, 2016
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.
On October 13, 2016, the Board of Directors of Franklin Financial Services Corporation, declared a $.21 per share regular cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2016. This compares to a $.19 per share regular cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2015, representing a 10.5% increase. Total cash dividends paid in 2016 will be $.82 per share compared to $.74 per share in 2015, an increase of 10.8%. The regular quarterly cash dividend will be paid on November 23, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 4, 2016.
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: October 19, 2016