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): January 31, 2001 AXA FINANCIAL, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-11166 13-3623351 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10104 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (212) 554-1234 -------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number) ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99 Press release, dated January 31, 2001, announcing a fourth quarter non-recurring net gain of $1.74 billion and completion of the sale of shares of Credit Suisse Group. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On January 31, 2001 the registrant issued a press release announcing a fourth quarter non-recurring net gain of $1.74 billion and completion of the sale of shares of Credit Suisse Group. 2 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. AXA FINANCIAL, INC. Date: January 31, 2001 By: /s/ Kevin R. Byrne --------------------------- Name: Kevin R. Byrne Title: Senior Vice President and Treasurer (Duly Authorized Officer) 3 Exhibit Index Exhibit Exhibit Number Description - ------ ----------- 99 Press release dated January 31, 2001 announcing a fourth quarter non-recurring net gain of $1.74 billion and completion of the sale of shares of Credit Suisse Group. 4