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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
OCTOBER 30, 2000
DAIN RAUSCHER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 1-8186 41-1228350
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
incorporation of organization)
DAIN RAUSCHER PLAZA, 60 SOUTH SIXTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402-4422
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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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
Dain Rauscher Corporation has received notification that its
preliminary proxy statement, filed on October 18 pursuant to the
company's agreement to be acquired by the Royal Bank of Canada, is
being reviewed by the Securities & Exchange Commission.
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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: October 30, 2000 By: Daniel J. Collins
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Daniel J. Collins
Senior Vice President and Controller
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