8-K 1 d93802e8-k.txt FORM 8-K 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: January 25, 2002 METROPOLITAN MORTGAGE & SECURITIES CO., INC. -------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 1-15595 91-0609840 ------------------------------------- ---------------------- --------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)

601 W. 1st Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99201-5015 ------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (509) 838-3111 None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if change since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On January 25, 2002, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the listing of its Variable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E-7 on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "MPD.pr". The press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated January 25, 2002. 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. METROPOLITAN MORTGAGE & SECURITIES CO., INC. Date: January 25, 2002 By: /s/ Sterling Gallagher ----------------------------------------- Sterling Gallagher, Chief Financial Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS

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