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) April 29, 1999
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MFN Financial Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-10176 36-3627010
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(State of other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
100 Field Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 295-8600
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n/a
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
(b) On April 29, 1999, MFN Financial Corporation, formerly known as
Mercury Finance Company (the "Registrant") engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its new
independent accountants to audit the Registrant's financial statements. During
the two most recent fiscal years and through the interim period ended April 29,
1999, the Registrant has not consulted with Grant Thornton LLP regarding any of
the matters described in Item 304(a)(2) of Regulation S-K.
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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.
MFN Financial Corporation
Date: May 4, 1999 By: /s/ Jeffrey B. Weeden
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Its: Executive Vice President & CFO
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