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) | April 21, 2005 |
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MBNA Corporation |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Maryland | 1-10683 | 52-1713008 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. EmployerIdentification No.) |
Wilmington, Delaware | | 19884-0131 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant's telephone number, including area code | (800) 362-6255 |
(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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| [ ] | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| [ ] | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| [ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| [ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 21, 2005, MBNA Corporation announced its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005. A copy of the related press release and the MBNA Corporation Financial Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2005 is being included as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
The information under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99 but excluding the fourth and fifth paragraphs of the press release, shall be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 7.01.Regulation FD Disclosure.
The fourth and fifth paragraphs of the attached press release are being "furnished" to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation FD.
Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
Exhibit 99:Press Release, dated April 21, 2005, issued by MBNA Corporation, and MBNA Corporation Financial Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2005.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| | MBNA Corporation |
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| Date: April 21, 2005 | By: | /s/ | Kenneth A. Vecchione |
| | | Kenneth A. Vecchione |
| | | Chief Financial Officer |
