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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 20, 2005
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GOLDEN WEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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Commission file number 1-4629
Incorporated Pursuant to the Laws of Delaware State
IRS Employer Identification No. 95-2080059
1901 Harrison Street, Oakland, California 94612
(510) 446-3420
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The following information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of
Operations and Financial Condition).
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 Fourth Quarter 2004 Earnings Press Release
99.2 December 2004 Thirteen Month Statistical Data Press Release
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 thereunto duly authorized.
GOLDEN WEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Dated: January 20, 2005 /s/ Russell W. Kettell
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Russell W. Kettell
President and
Chief Financial Officer