8-KRegulation FD

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 30, 2013)

Filed May 30, 2013For Securities:COFCOF-PLCOF-PICOF-PKCOF-PNCOF-PJ

Summary

This 8-K filing from Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) on May 30, 2013, primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, announcing the company's participation in the Sanford C. Bernstein Twenty-Ninth Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. Investors were informed of the presentation date, time (May 30, 2013, 4:00 p.m. EST), and the availability of a live audio webcast through the company's investor relations website. The filing also notes that a replay of the presentation would be archived online for a limited period, through June 13, 2013. While this filing does not contain material financial results or strategic updates typically found in other 8-K items, it directs investors to an upcoming event where such information might be discussed. It's important to note that information furnished under Item 7.01 is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Highlights

  • 1Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) announced its participation in the Sanford C. Bernstein Twenty-Ninth Annual Strategic Decisions Conference.
  • 2The presentation was scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
  • 3A live audio webcast of the presentation was made available on the company's investor relations website.
  • 4A replay of the presentation was to be archived on the company's website through June 13, 2013.
  • 5This filing is a Regulation FD disclosure, intended to inform the public about the upcoming conference participation.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to serve as a Regulation FD disclosure, informing investors and the public that Capital One Financial Corporation would be presenting at the Sanford C. Bernstein Twenty-Ninth Annual Strategic Decisions Conference and providing details on how to access the presentation via webcast.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain detailed financial results or specific strategic decisions. It is primarily an announcement of participation in an investor conference where such information might be discussed. Investors would need to refer to the presentation itself or subsequent filings for financial or strategic updates.

The filing states that a live audio webcast was available via Capital One's home page, accessible by choosing 'Investors' to reach the Investor Center. A replay was also archived on the company's website through June 13, 2013.

This statement means that the information provided in this specific section (Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure) is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which deals with false or misleading statements in filed documents. It also clarifies that furnishing this information does not mean Capital One considers it 'filed' for legal purposes like an annual or quarterly report.