tarp8k110308.htm
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)
 
November 5, 2008
 
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CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL
 
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
 
United States                                                                000-25391                                                              48-1212142
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)                   (Commission File Number)                   (IRS Employer Identification Number)
 
 
700 Kansas Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66603
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(785) 235-1341
 
N/A
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(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 Registrant's press release dated November 3, 2008, announcing its decision not to participate in the Treasury Department’s Capital Purchase Program which is part of the broader Troubled Asset Relief Program initiative is attached hereto as Exhibit 99, and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated November 3, 2008
 
 

 
SIGNATURES 
 
 
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.
 
CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
 
 
Date: November 5, 2008                              By: /s/ Kent G. Townsend
 
 
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                                    Kent G. Townsend, Executive Vice-President
                        and Chief Financial Officer