8-K

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 - February 17, 2004

HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Pennsylvania	23-2210237
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

483 Main Street

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

(Address of principal executive office and zip code)

(215) 256-8851

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5 Other Events .

Item 5 (c) Exhibits:

Exhibit 99 - Press Release of Registrant, dated February 17, 2004 of Harleysville National Corporation

 (furnished pursuant to Item 5 hereof).

Item 9 Regulation FD Disclosure .

(Information is being provided under Item 12 as well as under Item 9, in accordance with SEC Release No.  33-8216.)

On February 17, 2004, Harleysville National Corporation issued a press release announcing a regular cash dividend for the first quarter of 2004 on outstanding shares of common stock. This press release is furnished in this report, pursuant to Item 5 hereof, as Exhibit 99.

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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.

HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION

/s/ Walter E. Daller, Jr.

Walter E. Daller, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal executive officer)

Dated: February 17, 2004

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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Exhibit 99 Press Release dated February 17, 2004, of Harleysville National Corporation	4
(furnished pursuant to Item 5 hereof).

EX-99

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:   Walter E. Daller Jr., Chairman, President and CEO

PHONE:         1-800-423-3945

Parent Company of Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company

Security National Bank and

Citizens National Bank

HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION INCREASES DIVIDEND

HARLEYSVILLE, PA (February 17, 2004) - The Board of Directors of Harleysville National Corporation (HNC) (NASDAQ:HNBC) declared a regular cash dividend for the first quarter of 2004 of $.17 per share on 23,922,903 shares of outstanding common stock. The dividend, which represents an 11.8% increase over the regular dividend paid in the same period last year, is payable March 15, 2004, to shareholders of record February 27, 2004.

“We are pleased with this great start in 2004,” said Walter E. Daller Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. “As our economy and Harleysville National Corporation continue to grow and change, we look forward to 2004 with optimism,” he said.

Providing Real Life Financial Solutions , Harleysville National Corporation (HNC) has assets in excess of $2.5 billion and operates 41 banking offices in 10 counties throughout Eastern Pennsylvania through its three subsidiary banks - Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company, Citizens National Bank and Security National Bank. Investment Management and Trust Services are provided throughout the company by Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company. HNC continues its fine performance with 28 years of record earnings and 29 years of increased dividends. Harleysville National Corporation’s s tock is traded under the symbol “HNBC” and commonly quoted under Nasdaq National Market Issues. For more information, visit the HNC Web site at www.hncbank.com.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results and trends could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors. Such factors include the possibility that increased demand or prices for the Company’s financial services and products may not occur, changing economic and competitive conditions, technological developments, and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.