UNITED STATES

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): January 23, 2018

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WesBanco, Inc. issued a press release today announcing earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

WesBanco, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter of 2017 on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Interested parties can access the live webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.wesbanco.com. Participants can also listen to the conference call by dialing 888-347-6607, 855-669-9657 for Canadian callers, or 412-902-4290 for international callers, and asking to be joined into the WesBanco call. Please log in or dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the start time to ensure a connection.

A replay of the conference call will be available by dialing 877-344-7529, 855-669-9658 for Canadian callers, or 412-317-0088 for international callers, and providing the access code of 10115491. The replay will begin at approximately 12:00 p.m. ET on January 24, and end at 12 a.m. ET on February 7. An archive of the webcast will be available for one year on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website (www.wesbanco.com).

d)	Exhibits – 99.1 -  Press release dated January 23, 2018 announcing earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017

 

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.