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): February 28, 2002
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COMMERCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEBRASKA 1-11515 47-0658852
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(State or other jurisdiction Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
13220 CALIFORNIA STREET, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68154
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (402) 554-9200
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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COMMERCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Item 5. Other Events:
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On February 28, 2002, the Board of Directors of Commercial Federal
Corporation (the "Corporation") authorized an additional common stock
repurchase of up to 500,000 shares. This repurchase of the Corporation's
outstanding common stock is to be completed not later than December 31,
2003. These repurchases can be made at any time and in any amount,
depending upon market conditions and various other factors. Any
repurchase generally will be on the open-market, although privately
negotiated transactions are also possible. In compliance with Nebraska
law, all repurchased shares will be cancelled.
Information regarding this announcement is set forth in the press
release dated March 1, 2002, attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits:
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(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit 99. Press release dated March 1, 2002.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
COMMERCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: March 7, 2002 /s/ David S. Fisher
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David S. Fisher
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer)
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