UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): May 2, 2006
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-32525 |
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13-3180631 |
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(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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55 Ameriprise Financial Center |
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Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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55474 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (612) 671-3131
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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 8.01 Other Events.
On May 2, 2006, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its subsidiary Ameriprise Trust Company (collectively, “Ameriprise”) entered into an agreement with Wachovia Bank, N.A. (“Wachovia”) providing for the sale to Wachovia of Ameriprise’s defined contribution plan recordkeeping business. Consummation of the transaction is subject to certain conditions, including clearance by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
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AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. |
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(REGISTRANT) |
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DATE: May 3, 2006 |
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/s/ John C. Junek |
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John C. Junek |
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Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
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