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ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL INC
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SECURITY BROKERS, DEALERS & FLOTATION COMPANIES [6211]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		CITY:			OVERLAND PARK
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