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: January 11, 2001
GOLDEN WEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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Delaware 1-4529 95-2080059
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation or Number) Identification No.)
Organization)
1901 Harrison Street, Oakland, California 94612
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (510) 446-3420
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 31, 2000, Golden West Financial Corporation (the Company)
merged two of its principal, wholly owned subsidiaries, World Savings and Loan
Association and World Savings Bank, FSB. The name of the new consolidated entity
is World Savings Bank, FSB.
The merger is not expected to have a significant effect on the
operations or financial results of the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and 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 11, 2001 /s/ Russell W. Kettell
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Russell W. Kettell
President and
Chief Financial Officer
/s/ William C. Nunan
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William C. Nunan
Chief Accounting Officer
