UNITED
STATES
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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
August 12, 2008 |
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-32525 |
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13-3180631 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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File Number) |
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Identification No.) |
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1099
Ameriprise Financial Center |
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55474 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code |
(612) 671-3131 |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 12, 2008, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. issued a press release to announce that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HRB Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries, including H&R Block Financial Advisors, Inc., from an affiliate of H&R Block, Inc. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is furnished herewith.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 12, 2008, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HRB Financial Corporation.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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Exhibit 99.1 |
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Press Release dated August 12, 2008 |
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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.
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AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: August 13, 2008 |
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/s/ Walter S. Berman |
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Walter S. Berman |
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Executive Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
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