Dividends


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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) February 24, 2006


WesBanco, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


West Virginia
0-8467
55-0571723
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
  
Identification No.)


1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV
26003
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

 
 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (304) 234-9000

Former name or former address, if changed since last report Not Applicable


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ITEM 8.01 OTHER INFORMATION

On February 24, 2006, WesBanco, Inc. announced an increase in the quarterly cash dividend to be paid to its shareholders to $0.265 per common share from $0.26 per common share. The increased dividend would be payable on April 1, 2006 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2006.


ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c)  Exhibit 99.1 --  Press release dated February 24, 2006 announcing an increase in common stock dividends
payable to Shareholders of WesBanco, Inc.

 
 

SIGNATURE
 
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.


 
WesBanco, Inc.
 
(Registrant)
   
February 24, 2006
/s/ Robert H. Young
Date
Robert H. Young
 
Executive Vice President & Chief
 
Financial Officer