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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 (Date of earliest event reported): October 17, 2000
AXA FINANCIAL, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-11166 13-3623351
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number)
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10104
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(212) 554-1234
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(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 18, 2000 the registrant issued a press release announcing
that it had reached an agreement with AXA Group providing for AXA Group to
acquire approximately 40% of registrant's outstanding common shares that AXA
Group does not already own.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99 Press release, dated October 18, 2000, announcing an
approval by the AXA Financial Board of Directors of
an agreement with AXA Group providing for AXA Group
to acquire approximately 40% of registrant's
outstanding common shares that AXA Group does not
already own.
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SIGNATURE
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.
AXA FINANCIAL, INC.
Date: October 18, 2000 By: /s/ Kevin R. Byrne
Name: Kevin R. Byrne
Title: Senior Vice President and
Treasurer
(Duly Authorized Officer)
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Press release, dated October 18, 2000, announcing an approval by the
AXA Financial Board of Directors of an agreement with AXA Group
providing for AXA Group to acquire approximately 40% of registrant's
outstanding common shares that AXA Group doers not already own.
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