UNITED STATES
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CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION


 
         
            CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
            1680 CAPITAL ONE DR.
            MCLEAN, VA 22102-3491
 
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: March 13, 2012
Date: May 08, 2012     Time: 10:00 AM EDT
Location:  Corporate Headquarters
  1680 Capital One Drive
  McLean, VA 22102
 
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Voting items
 
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:
 
1.        Election of Directors
     
    Nominees
     
01   Richard D. Fairbank
     
02   Peter E. Raskind
     
03   Bradford H. Warner
     
     
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3 and 4.
 
2   Ratification of selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors of Capital One for 2012.
     
3   Advisory, non-binding approval of Capital One's 2011 Named Executive Officer compensation.
     
4   Approval and adoption of Capital One's Amended and Restated Associate Stock Purchase Plan.
     
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.