FORM 11-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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[X] ANNUAL REPORT OF EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE, SAVINGS AND SIMILAR
PLANS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2003
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-14659
WILMINGTON TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 51-0328154
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(State or other (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation Number)
or organization)
RODNEY SQUARE NORTH
1100 NORTH MARKET STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19890-0001
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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(Full title of plan)
1. The 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan affords staff members the
opportunity to acquire shares of Wilmington Trust Corporation's stock.
2. a. The written consent of accountants with respect to the
financial statements for the 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
b. The financial statements required to be filed for the 2000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan are attached hereto as Exhibit
99.2.
c. The certification required by Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the following individuals, who administer the 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan,
have signed this Form 11-K as of August 26, 2003.
/s/ William J. Farrell, II (SEAL)
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William J. Farrell, II,
Chairman
/s/ Howard K. Cohen (SEAL)
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Howard K. Cohen
/s/ I. Gail Howard (SEAL)
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I. Gail Howard
/s/ Catharine Z. Ford (SEAL)
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Catharine Z. Ford
/s/ Gerald F. Sopp (SEAL)
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Gerald F. Sopp
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Exhibit Page Number
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99.1 Consent of independent auditors 5
99.2 Financial statements 7
99.3 Section 906 Certification 13