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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 EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED
SEPTEMBER 27, 2000
DAIN RAUSCHER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-8186 41-1228350
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation of organization) file number) Identification Number)
DAIN RAUSCHER PLAZA, 60 SOUTH SIXTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402-4422
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (612) 371-2711
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Reference is made to Exhibit 99.1 filed herewith.
Reference is made to Exhibit 99.2 filed herewith.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit 99.1 Press release announcing settled arbitration case
with Stockwalk.com.
Exhibit 99.2 Press release announcing acquisition of registrant
by Royal Bank of Canada.
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SIGNATURES
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, hereunto duly authorized.
DAIN RAUSCHER CORPORATION
Registrant
Date: September 28, 2000 By: Daniel J. Collins
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Daniel J. Collins
Senior Vice President and Controller
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DAIN RAUSCHER CORPORATION
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.
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99.1 Press release announcing settled arbitration case with
Stockwalk.com.
99.2 Press release announcing acquisition of registrant by Royal Bank of
Canada.
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