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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): December 12, 2001
FINANCIAL SECURITY ASSURANCE HOLDINGS LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK 1-12644 13-3261323
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
350 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10022
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(212) 826-0100
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Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
This current report on Form 8-K is being filed to incorporate by
reference into Registration Statement No. 333-92985 on Form S-3, the
documents included as Exhibits hereto, relating to $100,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of 6 7/8% Quarterly Interest Bond Securities due 2101 of
Financial Security Assurance Holdings Ltd. (the "Company").
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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1. Underwriting Agreement dated December 12, 2001
between the Underwriters listed on Schedule I thereto
and the Company
2. Form of 6 7/8% Quarterly Interest Bond Securities due
2101
3. Officers' Certificate Pursuant to Section 2.01 and
2.03 of the Indenture
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FINANCIAL SECURITY ASSURANCE
HOLDINGS LTD.,
Date: December 18, 2001 By: /s/ Bruce E. Stern
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Bruce E. Stern, Managing Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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1. Underwriting Agreement dated December 12, 2001 between
the Underwriters listed on Schedule I thereto and the
Company
2. Form of 6 7/8% Quarterly Interest Bond Securities
due 2101
3. Officers' Certificate Pursuant to Section 2.01 and 2.03
of the Indenture