What is the primary purpose of this amended 8-K filing?

This amended 8-K filing (Amendment No. 1) is to provide the required financial statement information for the acquisition of substantially all of the ING Direct business in the United States. It supplements the initial 8-K filed on February 17, 2012, by including specific financial statements of the acquired business and pro forma combined statements.

How does this filing help investors understand the ING Direct acquisition?

By providing the financial statements of the acquired entity (ING Bank, fsb) and pro forma combined statements, investors can better evaluate the size, financial health, and potential impact of the ING Direct acquisition on Capital One's overall financial position and future performance.

Are there any changes to Capital One's previously reported information?

According to the filing, 'Except as otherwise noted, all other information in the Initial Form 8-K remains unchanged.' This amendment specifically pertains to adding the financial statement information related to the ING Direct acquisition.

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 8-K SEC Disclosure

Q: What specific financial statements are included in this amendment?

The amendment includes the audited consolidated financial statements of ING Bank, fsb for the years ended December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010. It also includes unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements reflecting the acquisition as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Summary

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report, specifically addressing the financial information related to Capital One's acquisition of substantially all of the ING Direct business in the United States. The amendment provides the audited consolidated financial statements for ING Bank, fsb for the years ended December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010. It also includes unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements that reflect the acquisition as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011. This information is crucial for investors to understand the financial scale and impact of this significant strategic acquisition on Capital One's balance sheet and financial performance.

Key Highlights

1Amendment to a prior 8-K filing, providing supplementary financial details.
2Focuses on the acquisition of the ING Direct US business.
3Includes audited consolidated financial statements for ING Bank, fsb for 2011 and 2010.
4Presents unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for the ING Direct acquisition as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011.
5The disclosed financial statements are key to assessing the financial impact of the ING Direct acquisition.
6The filing aims to fulfill the financial statement disclosure requirements of the acquisition.

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Apr 27, 2012)

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