Fulton Financial: Loan growth is expected to be low single digit range for year

Says ‘encouraged’ by ‘strong start’ of the year. Says continues to produce positive operating leverage and maintain a strong balance sheet. Says maintained ‘historically strong’ liquidity. Says remains focused on creating long-term value for customers, community and shareholders. Says continues to execute on strategic transformation. Says remains focused on relationship lending. Says remains ‘cautious’ in outlook for credit quality. Comments taken from Q1 earnings conference call.