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CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report (May 14, 2003)

Filed May 14, 2003For Securities:COFCOF-PLCOF-PICOF-PKCOF-PNCOF-PJ

Summary

Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) filed an 8-K on May 14, 2003, primarily to disclose compliance with new Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) reporting requirements. This filing specifically relates to the certifications provided by the CEO, Richard D. Fairbank, and CFO, David R. Lawson, for the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2003. These certifications, required under Section 906 and Section 302 of SOX, attest to the accuracy and completeness of the financial disclosures in the Form 10-Q. While this 8-K does not contain new financial results or operational updates, it is significant for investors as it demonstrates the company's commitment to adhering to enhanced corporate governance and financial reporting standards mandated by SOX, which was enacted in response to major accounting scandals.

Key Highlights

  • 1Capital One filed an 8-K on May 14, 2003, related to its Q1 2003 Form 10-Q.
  • 2The filing primarily concerns Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance.
  • 3CEO Richard D. Fairbank and CFO David R. Lawson provided SOX certifications.
  • 4Certifications were made under Section 906 of SOX (related to financial statement accuracy).
  • 5Certifications were also made under Section 302 of SOX (related to internal controls over financial reporting).
  • 6The certifications apply to the Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2003.
  • 7Information furnished under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is not deemed 'filed' for certain liabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on Capital One's compliance with new Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements, specifically the certifications by the CEO and CFO regarding the accuracy of the Q1 2003 financial statements and internal controls.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial results or specific operational updates. It solely serves to report on the SOX-related certifications accompanying the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003.

SOX certifications are important for investors because they represent a formal assurance from senior management that the financial statements are accurate and that appropriate internal controls are in place to prevent fraud and ensure reliable financial reporting. This enhances investor confidence in the company's disclosures.

May 14, 2003, is the date Capital One filed this 8-K report with the SEC. It also corresponds to the date the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2003, was filed, and on which the SOX certifications were provided.