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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: January 8, 2001
METROPOLITAN MORTGAGE & SECURITIES CO., INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Washington 0-22041 91-0609840
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification Number)
601 W. 1st Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99201-5015
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (509) 838-3111
None
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Change Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 8, 2001, Metropolitan Mortgage & Securities Co., Inc. (the
"Registrant") issued a press release announcing new developments. The press
release is attached hereto and referenced as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated January 8, 2001
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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.
METROPOLITAN MORTGAGE & SECURITIES CO., INC.
Date: January 9, 2001 By: /s/ William D. Snider
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William D. Snider
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated January 8, 2001
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