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
December 7, 1998
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(Date of earliest event reported)
Capital One Financial Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13300 54-1719854
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(State of incorporation (Commission File (IRS Employer
or organization) Number) Identification No.)
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Suite 1300
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 205-1000
Item 5. Other Events.
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See attached press release.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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99.1. Press Release of the Company dated December 7, 1998.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Dated: December 8, 1998 By: /s/ John G. Finneran, Jr.
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John G. Finneran, Jr.
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel & Corporate Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release of the Company dated December 7, 1998.