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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
AUGUST 31, 2000
STILWELL FINANCIAL INC.
(Exact name of company as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 001-15253 43-1804048
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS Employer
of incorporation) number) Identification Number)
920 MAIN STREET, 21ST FLOOR, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64105
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
COMPANY'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:
(816) 218 - 2400
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Stilwell Financial Inc. ("Stilwell") reported that assets under management by
its subsidiaries Janus Capital Corporation, Berger LLC and Nelson Money Managers
Plc totaled approximately $337 billion as of August 31, 2000.
The primary entities comprising Stilwell are Janus Capital Corporation, an
approximately 81.5% owned subsidiary; Berger LLC, of which Stilwell owns 100% of
the preferred limited liability company interests and approximately 88% of the
regular limited liability company interests; Nelson Money Managers Plc, an 80%
owned subsidiary; DST Systems, Inc., an equity investment in which Stilwell
holds an approximately 32% interest; and miscellaneous other subsidiaries and
equity investments.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company
has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
Stilwell Financial Inc.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 BY: /S/ DOUGLAS E. NICKERSON
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Douglas E. Nickerson
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
