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
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
June 20, 2000
PROVIDIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12897 94-2933952
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(State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
201 Mission Street
San Francisco, California 94105
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(415) 543-0404
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On June 20, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release revising its
earnings guidance in light of recent legal developments. A copy of the press
release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is
incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
99 Registrant's press release dated June 20, 2000.
SIGNATURE
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.
PROVIDIAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: June 20, 2000 By: /s/ David J. Petrini
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David J. Petrini
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99 Registrant's press release dated June 20, 2000.
