Item 8.01 Other Events

On June 3, 2009, Cardinal Financial Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the closing of an additional capital raise resulting from the exercise of an underwriters' option to purchase additional shares in connection with the Company's public offering previously announced on May 20, 2009.

A copy of the press release is included as exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 above.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated June 3, 2009

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