8-K 1 homelend8k.txt INITIAL FILING 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): March 1, 2002 ------------- HOMESIDE LENDING, INC. ---------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida 1-12979 59-2725415 ------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 7301 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 ------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (904) 281-3000 -------------- Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. On March 1, 2002, the sale of certain assets of HomeSide Lending, Inc. (the "Company") and certain of its subsidiaries to Washington Mutual Bank, FA ("WaMu") as contemplated by the Asset Purchase/Liability Assumption Agreement dated as of December 11, 2001 (the "Asset Purchase Agreement") among National Australia Bank Limited (ABN 12 004 044 937) (the "Company's Parent"), the Company, HomeSide International, Inc. and WaMu, was consummated. In consideration, WaMu paid an amount equal to the net book value of the acquired assets, plus a premium of $25 million. The preceding is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Asset Purchase Agreement and a press release, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 2.1 and 99.1, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (b) Pro Forma Financial Information The Pro Forma financial information required by Item 7 (b) will be filed at a later date. (c) Exhibits The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated by reference to a prior filing: 2.1 Asset Purchase/Liability Assumption Agreement, dated as of December 11, 2001, among National Australia Bank Limited (ABN 12 004 044 937), HomeSide Lending, Inc., HomeSide International, Inc. and Washington Mutual Bank, FA (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.89 to HomeSide Lending, Inc.'s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2001). 99.1 Press Release issued March 2, 2002 by the Company's Parent. 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. HomeSide Lending, Inc. By: /s/ Joseph J. Whiteside ------------------------------------ Name: Joseph J. Whiteside Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Date: March 7, 2002

Florida	1-12979	59-2725415
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (904) 281-3000

Item 5. Other Events

Attached are copies of two press releases issued by National Australia Bank, HomeSide Lending's parent, regarding the execution and delivery of an agreement between HomeSide and Washington Mutual Bank, FA for the acquisition of HomeSide's operating assets by Washington Mutual. In addition, pursuant to an additional agreement between the parties, Washington Mutual will subservice HomeSide's mortgage servicing portfolio.

Item 7. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

99.1 Joint Press Release of National Australia Bank and Washington Mutual, Inc. dated December 11, 2001 with respect to the foregoing.

99.2 Press Release of National Australia Bank dated December 12, 2001 with respect to the foregoing.

99.3 At-A-Glance summary sheet of the financial terms of the transactions between the parties.

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.

HomeSide Lending, Inc. By: Name: Title: Joseph J. Whiteside Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Date: December 11, 2001

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