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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 29, 2007
A.G. EDWARDS, INC.
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Delaware |
001-08527 |
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Identification Number) |
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One North Jefferson |
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St. Louis, Missouri |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 955-3000 |
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:
x Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 425 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 8.01 Other Events
Filed herewith is A.G. Edwards, Inc.’s announcement regarding a special meeting of stockholders on September 28, 2007, to vote on the proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 30, 2007, by and among Wachovia Corporation (“Wachovia”), White Bird Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wachovia, and A. G. Edwards, Inc. and an approval to adjourn the special meeting, including, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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A.G. Edwards, Inc.’s press release regarding the announcement of the special meeting of stockholders on September 28, 2007. |
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, hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: |
August 29, 2007 |
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/s/ Douglas L. Kelly |
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Douglas L. Kelly |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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A.G. Edwards, Inc.’s press release regarding the announcement of the special meeting of stockholders on September 28, 2007.
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