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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
Date of Report: January 18, 2001
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(Date of earliest event reported)
HELLER FINANCIAL, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-6157 36-1208070
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
500 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 441-7000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
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On January 18, 2001, Heller Financial, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press
release announcing its earnings for the quarter ending December 31, 2000. A copy
of the press release is attached.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99 Heller Financial, Inc. - Press Release
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 18, 2001
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HELLER FINANCIAL, INC.
By: /s/ LAURALEE E. MARTIN
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Lauralee E. Martin
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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Number
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99 Heller Financial, Inc. - Press Release
