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): January 18, 2012
The Charles Schwab Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 1-9700
| Delaware | 94-3025021 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
211 Main Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(415) 667-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On January 18, 2012, The Charles Schwab Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| (d) | Exhibits | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated January 18, 2012 (“Schwab Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results – Client Focus Drives Successful Growth – 2011 Revenues Rise 10% – December Net New Assets Exceed $10 Billion”) | |
Signature(s)
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.
| THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION | ||||||||
| Date: January 18, 2012 | By: | /s/ Joseph R. Martinetto
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| Joseph R. Martinetto Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No.
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Description
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| Ex 99.1 | Press Release dated January 18, 2012 (“Schwab Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results – Client Focus Drives Successful Growth – 2011 Revenues Rise 10% – December Net New Assets Exceed $10 Billion”) | |