UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2002
WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Iowa | | 2-80466 | | 42-1186565 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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206 Eighth Street, Des Moines, Iowa | | 50309 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (515) 243-2131
Item 5. Other Events.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is a copy of a Press Release issued on October 15, 2002 pertaining to the consolidated financial results of Wells Fargo Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries for the nine months ended September 30, 2002.
Item 7. Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release issued on October 15, 2002 pertaining to the consolidated financial results of Wells Fargo Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries for the nine months ended September 30, 2002.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL, INC. |
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Date: October 15, 2002 | By: | /s/ Eric T. Torkelson |
| | Eric T. Torkelson |
| | Senior Vice President and Controller |
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