8-K
UNITED STATES
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 28, 2015
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CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL, INC. |
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) |
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Maryland | 001-34814 | 27-2631712 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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700 Kansas Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66603 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(785) 235-1341
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N/A |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The Board of Directors of the Registrant has approved a new stock repurchase program. Under the plan, the Company intends to repurchase up to $70.0 million of stock from time-to-time, depending on market conditions, at prevailing market prices in the open-market and other transactions. The authorized stock repurchases represent approximately 5% of Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.’s capital and are in conformance with Federal Reserve Bank guidelines for stock repurchases.
Previously, the Company announced the approval of a $175.0 million stock repurchase program. The previous repurchase plan was completed in September 2015.
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.
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| CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL, INC. |
Date: October 28, 2015 | By: /s/ Kent G. Townsend | |
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| Kent G. Townsend, Executive Vice-President, | |
| Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer | |