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 12, 2011
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| New Jersey | 001-16707 | 22-3703799 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | Number) | Identification No.) |
751 Broad Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(973) 802-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits are filed herewith in connection with the issuance by Prudential Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), on May 12, 2011, of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.000% Medium-Term Notes, Series D, due May 12, 2016 and $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Medium-Term Notes, Series D, due May 12, 2041, pursuant to the Company’s automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-157848) (the “Registration Statement”).
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement as exhibits thereto and are filed as part of this Current Report:
| 5.1 | Opinion of Brian J. Morris. | |
| 23.1 | Consent of Brian J. Morris (included in Exhibit 5.1). | |
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.
Date: May 12, 2011
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ John M. Cafiero | |
| Name: John M. Cafiero | ||
| Title: Vice President and Assistant Secretary | ||
Exhibit Index
| 5.1 | Opinion of Brian J. Morris. | |
| 23.1 | Consent of Brian J. Morris (included in Exhibit 5.1). | |