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PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Employee Benefit Plans (Mar 10, 2008)

Filed March 10, 2008For Securities:PNC

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC) on March 10, 2008, announces a temporary "blackout period" for its employee benefit plans, specifically the PNC Incentive Savings Plan (PNC ISP) and the PFPC Retirement Savings Plan (PFPC RSP). This period is scheduled to commence on April 3, 2008, and conclude on April 21, 2008. The primary reason for this temporary suspension of trading is to facilitate the transition of the administration of these plans to a new service provider. During the blackout period, participants will be restricted from engaging in certain transactions, including withdrawals, loans, hardship distributions, and investment direction or diversification. Additionally, PNC has notified its directors and executive officers about this blackout period and the prohibition on engaging in non-exempt transactions involving PNC's equity securities during this time, which also includes a regular quarterly trading restriction.

Key Highlights

  • 1PNC is implementing a blackout period for its Incentive Savings Plan (ISP) and PFPC Retirement Savings Plan (RSP).
  • 2The blackout period is scheduled to run from April 3, 2008, to April 21, 2008.
  • 3The purpose of the blackout is to transition the administration of the plans to a new service provider.
  • 4During the blackout, participants cannot make certain transactions like loans, distributions, or investment changes.
  • 5Directors and executive officers are also subject to trading restrictions on PNC's equity securities during this period.
  • 6These trading restrictions for insiders are in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
  • 7Participants can obtain information about the blackout period by phone, email, or mail.

Frequently Asked Questions

The blackout period is being implemented to allow for a transition in the administration of PNC's employee benefit plans (PNC ISP and PFPC RSP) to a new service provider. This ensures a smooth operational shift during the transition.

During the blackout period (April 3 to April 21, 2008), participants will not be able to make certain transactions. This includes taking loans or distributions from their accounts, making hardship withdrawals, or directing or diversifying their investments within the plans.

Yes, PNC's directors and executive officers have been notified of the blackout period and are prohibited from engaging in any non-exempt transactions involving PNC's equity securities during this time. This prohibition also extends to their regular quarterly trading restrictions.

Participants can obtain information regarding the blackout period, including its actual end date, by calling 1-800-PNC-PLAN (option 2), emailing [email protected], or sending mail to Plan Manager, ISP Plan Administration, Two PNC Plaza, 21st Floor, 620 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.