SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 14, 2000
Allstate Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 0-17832 54-1208450
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
or incorporation)
2700 South Quincy Street; Arlington, Virginia 22206
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (703) 931-2274
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Audit Committee and the approval of the
Board of Directors of Allstate Financial Corporation, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
has been engaged as our independent auditors, effective March 14, 2000.
Allstate Financial Corporation has never engaged or received any services from
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP prior to this date.
Form 8-K filed May 17, 1999 is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 7. Financial Information, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) 16.1 Exhibits
Not applicable
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: March 14, 2000 ALLSTATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Charles G. Johnson
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Charles G. Johnson
President and Chief Executive Officer
