Summary
Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) filed an 8-K on August 21, 2006, to disclose the filing of unaudited consolidated financial statements for North Fork Bancorporation, Inc. (North Fork) as of and for periods ending on or before June 30, 2006. These financials are relevant to Capital One's previously announced proposed merger with North Fork. The filing emphasizes that these financial statements are being incorporated by reference into Capital One's Registration Statement on Form S-3. Investors interested in the North Fork acquisition should refer to the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC on Form S-4 for comprehensive details about the transaction, including important information about the merger agreement and the parties involved. Free copies of these materials are available on the SEC's website and through Capital One's and North Fork's investor relations portals.
Key Highlights
- 1Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) filed an 8-K on August 21, 2006.
- 2The filing primarily concerns the unaudited consolidated financial statements of North Fork Bancorporation, Inc.
- 3These financial statements are for periods ending on or before June 30, 2006.
- 4The North Fork financials are being incorporated by reference into Capital One's Form S-3 Registration Statement.
- 5The filing references a proposed merger between Capital One and North Fork.
- 6Investors are directed to the joint proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 for detailed information on the merger.
- 7The filing indicates that proxy soliciting materials may be filed under Rule 425 of the Securities Act.