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

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Ohio		0-850		34-6542451
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		Commission File Number		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio		44114-1306
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 689-6300

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Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On January 22, 2008, KeyCorp issued a press release announcing its earnings results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2007 (the “Press Release”). This Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference herein. KeyCorp also held a conference call/webcast on January 22, 2008, to discuss its earnings results. The slide presentation reviewed by KeyCorp in the conference call/webcast (the “Conference Call/Webcast Slide Presentation”) is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and incorporated by reference herein.

     The information in the preceding paragraph, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

     KeyCorp’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Income (the “Financial Statements”) included as part of the Press Release, are attached as Exhibit 99.3 to this report and are incorporated by reference herein. Exhibit 99.3 is “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and, therefore, may be incorporated by reference in filings under the Securities Act.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

Exhibits

99.1		KeyCorp’s Press Release, dated January 22, 2008 (solely “furnished” and not filed for purposes of Item 2.02).
99.2		KeyCorp’s Conference Call/Webcast Slide Presentation (solely “furnished” and not filed for purposes of Item 2.02).
99.3		KeyCorp’s Financial Statements (“filed” for purposes of Item 2.02).

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     Forward-Looking Statements. This release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about our financial condition, results of operations, earnings outlook, asset quality trends and profitability. Forward-looking statements express management’s current expectations or forecasts of future events and, by their nature, are subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations and forecasts reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially due to a variety of factors including: (1) changes in interest rates; (2) changes in trade, monetary or fiscal policy; (3) changes in general economic conditions, or in the condition of the local economies or industries in which we have significant operations or assets, which could, among other things, materially impact credit quality trends and our ability to generate loans; (4) increased competitive pressure among financial services companies; (5) the inability to successfully execute strategic initiatives designed to grow revenues and/or manage expenses; (6) consummation of significant business combinations or divestitures; (7) operational or risk management failures due to technological or other factors; (8) heightened regulatory practices, requirements or expectations; (9) new legal obligations or liabilities or unfavorable resolution of litigation; (10) adverse capital markets conditions; (11) continued disruption in the fixed income markets; (12) disruption in the economy and general business climate as a result of terrorist activities or military actions; and (13) changes in accounting or tax practices or requirements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and should not be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

		KEYCORP   (Registrant)