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 15, 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
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Item 5. Other Events:
On November 15, 2002, the Corporation announced plans to open 15 to 19 new
branches over the next two to three years in three of its main markets:
Denver, Omaha and Des Moines. The Corporation plans to open 10 to 12 new
branches in the Denver area, three to four new branches in Omaha and two to
three new branches in Des Moines. Also included in the plan is the addition
of 15 to 20 new freestanding automated teller machines located in high
traffic areas. During 2003, the Corporation plans to build five new
branches in the Denver area and two new branches in Omaha. The plan also
includes the relocation of four branches - two in Denver and one each in
Iowa and Oklahoma.
Information regarding this announcement is set forth in the press release
dated November 15, 2002, attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits:
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit 99 Press release dated November 15, 2002
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
COMMERCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: November 18, 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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