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 9, 2003
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-15213 06-1187536
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
WEBSTER PLAZA, WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT 06702
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 578-2476
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release dated January 9, 2003.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
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On January 9, 2003, Webster Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Webster
Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing an underwritten
offering of $200 million of subordinated notes. That press release is
filed as Exhibit 99 to this report.
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.
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
/s/ William J. Healy
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William J. Healy
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 10, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release dated January 9, 2003.