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U N I T E D S T A T E S
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) November 3, 2000
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PACIFIC CENTURY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-6887 99-0148992
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
130 Merchant Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code) (888) 643-3888
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Item 5. Other Events
(a) Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 3, 2000 PACIFIC CENTURY FINANCIAL
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/s/ RICHARD J. DAHL
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(Signature)
Richard J. Dahl
President and Chief Operating Officer
