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): February 3, 2010
Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia | | 1-16581 | | 23-2453088 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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75 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts | | 02109 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(617) 346-7200
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On February 3, 2010, the registrant filed Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission in order to change its name from “Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.” to “Santander Holdings USA, Inc.” A copy of the Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | | Description |
3.1 | | Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. |
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Date: February 5, 2010. | | | | By: | | /s/ Christopher K. Pfirrman |
| | | | Name: | | Christopher K. Pfirrman |
| | | | Title: | | Assistant Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Description |
3.1 | | Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation |
