8-K/AExhibits & Filings

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Jul 16, 2012)

Filed July 16, 2012For Securities:COFCOF-PLCOF-PICOF-PKCOF-PNCOF-PJ

Summary

This filing is an Amendment No. 1 to Capital One Financial Corporation's (COF) Form 8-K, originally filed on May 1, 2012. The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide crucial financial statement information related to the previously announced acquisition of HSBC's U.S. credit card and private label credit card business. Investors are provided with the financial statements of the acquired HSBC business for the years ending December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, as well as unaudited pro forma combined financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2011. These newly provided financial details allow investors to better assess the financial impact and integration of the HSBC acquisition on Capital One's overall financial position and performance. The filing allows for a more complete understanding of the acquired entity's historical performance and how it is expected to be reflected in Capital One's consolidated results post-acquisition, a key factor for evaluating the strategic growth and financial health of the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to a prior Form 8-K filing, specifically addressing Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 2Provides financial statements for the acquired HSBC Card and Retail Services business for the years ended December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010.
  • 3Includes unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, reflecting the HSBC Acquisition.
  • 4The financial statements for the acquired business are incorporated by reference from a previous filing (Exhibit 99.3 of the March 14, 2012 8-K).
  • 5This filing enhances transparency regarding the financial performance of the acquired assets, aiding investor analysis.
  • 6The amendment clarifies the financial implications of the significant HSBC credit card business acquisition.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to a previous Form 8-K. Its main purpose is to provide the required financial statements and pro forma financial information related to Capital One's acquisition of HSBC's U.S. credit card and private label credit card business.

The filing provides the financial statements for the HSBC Card and Retail Services business for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010. It also includes unaudited pro forma combined financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011, which show the combined financial impact of the acquisition.

The financial statements for the HSBC Card and Retail Services business (Exhibit 99.1) are incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.3 of Capital One's Form 8-K filing dated March 14, 2012. The pro forma financial statements (Exhibit 99.2) are attached to this amendment.

No, this filing is specifically an amendment to provide financial statement information related to the HSBC acquisition. It does not appear to contain any new operational updates or management changes; the original 8-K would need to be reviewed for those details.