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
January 22, 1997
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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
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On January 22, 1997, Capital One Financial Corporation (the "Company")
issued a news release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended December 31,
1996. The news release and financial information that is included herewith as
Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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99.1 Earnings news release and financial information of the Company, dated
January 22, 1997.
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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: January 27, 1997 By: /s/ John G. Finneran, Jr.
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John G. Finneran, Jr.
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Earnings news release and financial information of the Company, dated
January 22, 1997.
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