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): July 20, 2017

E*TRADE Financial Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
1-11921
94-2844166
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
1271 Avenue of the Americas, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10020
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(646) 521-4300
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
______________________________
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ITEM 2.02.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On July 20, 2017, the Company announced its second quarter earnings for fiscal year 2017. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

The information furnished shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or incorporated by reference into any filing thereunder or under the Securities Act of 1933 unless expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
 
ITEM 7.01.
REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Additionally, the Company published an updated version of its investor presentation with data for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The presentation is available on the Company’s corporate website, about.etrade.com.
Investors should note that the Company announces material financial information in SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls. Based on guidance from the SEC, the Company may also use the Investor Relations section of its corporate website, about.etrade.com, to communicate with investors about the Company. It is possible that the financial and other information posted there could be deemed to be material information. The information on the Company’s corporate website is not part of this document.
 

ITEM 8.01.
OTHER EVENTS
On July 20, 2017, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $1 billion of shares of the Company’s common stock. The timing and exact amount of any common stock repurchases will depend on various factors, including market conditions and the Company’s capital position. The Company’s share repurchase program does not include specific price targets, may be executed through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, may utilize Rule 10b5-1 programs, and may be suspended or terminated at any time. As of June 30, 2017, the Company had approximately 275 million shares outstanding.
 

ITEM 9.01.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
   
(d)
Exhibits
   
 99.1    
Earnings Press Release, dated July 20, 2017
 

 
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.

Dated: July 20, 2017

 
E*TRADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
   
By:
/s/ Lori S. Sher
   
Lori S. Sher
Corporate Secretary