8-K 1 d684040d8k.htm FORM 8-K

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): January 18, 2019

CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware |  | 001-36636 |  | 05-0412693
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation ) |  | (Commission File No.) |  | (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Citizens Plaza Providence, RI |  | 02903
(Address of principal executive offices) |  | (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (401) 456-7000

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 January 18, 2019, Citizens Financial Group, Inc. issued a press release reporting fourth quarter and full year 2018 earnings and posted on its website the press release, an earnings release presentation, and a financial supplement. Copies of the press release, earnings release presentation, and financial supplement are being furnished as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3, respectively.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

|  | Exhibit Number |  | Description
(d) |  | Exhibit 99.1 |  | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. press release dated January 18, 2019
|  | Exhibit 99.2 |  | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. earnings release presentation issued January 18, 2019
|  | Exhibit 99.3 |  | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. financial supplement for fourth quarter and full year 2018

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.

CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
By: |  | /s/ John F. Woods
|  | John F. Woods
|  | Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 18, 2019