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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
December 1, 2016
Date of report (date of earliest event reported)
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Florida
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1-9109 | | 59-1517485 |
(Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
880 Carillon Parkway St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(727) 567-1000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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:
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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On December 1, 2016, the Raymond James Financial, Inc. Board of Directors announced that Executive Chairman Thomas A. James provided notice that he will be relinquishing his title as Chairman of the Board, effective as of the annual RJF shareholder meeting, February 16, 2017. James will become Chairman Emeritus, retaining a seat on the board, with CEO Paul Reilly adding the responsibilities of Chairman to his role. A copy of the related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
The information in this Current Report, including any exhibits hereto, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings (unless the Company specifically states that the information or exhibit in this particular report is incorporated by reference).
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
99.1 Press release, dated December 1, 2016, issued by Raymond James Financial, Inc.
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.
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| | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. |
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Date: | December 2, 2016 | By: | /s/ Jonathan N. Santelli |
| | | Jonathan N. Santelli |
| | | Executive Vice President, |
| | | General Counsel and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press release, dated December 1, 2016, issued by Raymond James Financial, Inc. |