SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 21, 1998
(January 21, 1998)
COAST SAVINGS FINANCIAL, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-10264 95-4196764
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(State or Other (Commission (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
1000 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90017-2457
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (213) 362-2000
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Not Applicable
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(former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 21, 1998, Coast Savings Financial, Inc. ("Coast")
issued a press release announcing its earnings results for the
period October 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997 and the year ended
December 31, 1997. The press release issued by Coast on January
21, 1998 is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by Coast Savings Financial, Inc.
on January 21, 1998
SIGNATURES
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.
Date: January 21, 1998
COAST SAVINGS FINANCIAL, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Ray Martin
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Name: Ray Martin
Title: Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release issued by Coast Savings Financial, Inc.
on January 21, 1998.