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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) DECEMBER 20, 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 File (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: DECEMBER 20, 2000 PACIFIC CENTURY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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/s/ MICHAEL E. O'NEILL
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Michael E. O'Neill
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
