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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
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): MAY 24, 2004
FREMONT GENERAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
NEVADA
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-8007 95-2815260
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2020 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD - SUITE 600 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(310) 315-5500
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changes Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 24, 2004, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on its
ratings on Fremont General Corporation ("Fremont") to positive from stable. The
ratings on Fremont were affirmed.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
FREMONT GENERAL CORPORATION
Date: May 26, 2004 BY: /s/ Patrick E. Lamb
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Patrick E. Lamb, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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