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CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Sep 7, 2005)

Filed September 7, 2005For Securities:COFCOF-PLCOF-PICOF-PKCOF-PNCOF-PJ

Summary

This 8-K filing by Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) reports a significant change in its board of directors. Effective September 1, 2005, Pierre E. Leroy was appointed to the Board of Directors and also joined the Audit and Risk Committee. This appointment is for a term expiring at the 2008 annual meeting of stockholders. While the filing itself is brief and focuses on this board change, it also indicates that a press release dated September 6, 2005, has been filed as an exhibit. Investors should refer to this press release for potentially more detailed information regarding Mr. Leroy's background, the strategic rationale behind his appointment, and any broader implications for the company's governance and risk oversight.

Key Highlights

  • 1Pierre E. Leroy appointed to Capital One's Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2005.
  • 2Mr. Leroy's term as director is set to expire at the 2008 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • 3Mr. Leroy has also been appointed to the Audit and Risk Committee, effective September 1, 2005.
  • 4The filing includes a press release dated September 6, 2005, as Exhibit 99.1, which likely provides further details.
  • 5This is a Current Report (8-K) filed on September 7, 2005, relating to events on or around August 31, 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce the appointment of a new director, Pierre E. Leroy, to Capital One Financial Corporation's Board of Directors and his subsequent appointment to the Audit and Risk Committee.

This filing states that Pierre E. Leroy has been appointed to the Board of Directors and the Audit and Risk Committee. Specific details about his background, expertise, and the strategic reasons for his appointment are not provided in the 8-K itself, but are expected to be in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The appointment of Pierre E. Leroy to the Board of Directors and the Audit and Risk Committee was effective as of September 1, 2005.

Investors can find more detailed information by reviewing Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated September 6, 2005, filed along with this 8-K report.