FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 1998
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-15213 06-1187536
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Webster Plaza, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 753-2921
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5 Other Events
Amendment of Rights Agreement. Effective October 30, 1998, in
connection with the Rights Agreement, dated as of February 5, 1996, by and
between Webster Financial Corporation (the "Company") and American Stock
Transfer & Trust Company ("AST"), as successor Rights Agent (as amended on
November 4, 1996, the "Rights Agreement"), the Company and AST executed
Amendment No. 2 to the Rights Agreement, which is attached as an exhibit hereto,
and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
c. Exhibits
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Exhibit No. Description
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1. Amendment No. 2 to Rights Agreement
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.
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
/s/ James C. Smith
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James C. Smith
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date: October 30, 1998