What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Capital One Financial Corporation's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, and to provide investors with access to the related press release, financial supplement, and presentation slides.

Where can I find the detailed financial performance data for Q3 2011?

The detailed financial performance data for Q3 2011 can be found in Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Supplement) and Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release), which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

When and how could investors access the Q3 2011 earnings discussion?

Investors could access the discussion of Q3 2011 earnings via a live webcast on October 20, 2011, at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight time. A replay of the webcast was available on Capital One's investor relations website through November 3, 2011.

Is the information in Exhibit 99.3 (Earnings Release Slides) considered 'filed' for legal purposes?

No, the information furnished in Exhibit 99.3 pursuant to Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is provided for informational purposes but does not carry the same legal implications as filed information.

COF 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

Summary

Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) filed an 8-K on October 20, 2011, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. The filing primarily serves to provide investors with access to the company's earnings press release, a detailed financial supplement, and presentation slides. These documents, incorporated by reference, contain the key financial performance data and operational insights for the quarter. Investors interested in Capital One's performance should review these attached exhibits for details on revenue, profitability, credit quality, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided by the company.

Key Highlights

1Capital One Financial Corporation filed an 8-K on October 20, 2011, to report its Q3 2011 financial results.
2The filing includes the official earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
3A detailed financial supplement (Exhibit 99.2) is provided, offering in-depth financial data and potentially reconciliations to GAAP.
4Presentation slides (Exhibit 99.3) from the earnings release are also included for a visual overview of the results.
5The company announced an earnings conference call webcast on October 20, 2011, at 5:00 PM ET to discuss results.
6Webcast replay was available through November 3, 2011, on Capital One's investor relations website.
7The filing incorporates the attached exhibits by reference, making them integral parts of the report for investor review.

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 20, 2011)

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