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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): July 8, 2002
DOWNEY FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 33-0633413
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification number)
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-13578
3501 JAMBOREE ROAD
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (949)854-0300
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 8, 2002, Downey Financial Corp. (the "Company") issued a news release
reporting the election of James H. Hunter to director of the boards of both the
Company and Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., its principal subsidiary.
The news release of the Company reporting this appointment is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 News release dated July 8, 2002, announcing new director.
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.
DOWNEY FINANCIAL CORP.
Date: July 8, 2002 By /s/ Thomas E. Prince
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Thomas E. Prince
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer