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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):

September 28, 2007

A.G. EDWARDS, INC.

Delaware	001-08527	43-1288229
(State or Other	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
Jurisdiction)		Identification Number)

One North Jefferson
St. Louis, Missouri	63103
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 955-3000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

x Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 425 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c)

Item 8.01 Other Events

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a press release issued by A.G. Edwards, Inc. on September 28, 2007 regarding the stockholders’ approval of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 30, 2007, among Wachovia Corporation (“Wachovia”), White Bird Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wachovia, and A. G. Edwards, Inc.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated September 28, 2007.

Signature

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.

			A.G. Edwards, Inc.
			Registrant
Date:	September 28, 2007	By:	/s/ Douglas L. Kelly
			Douglas L. Kelly
			Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated September 28, 2007.

EX-99

For further information contact:

Media Relations: Investor Relations:

Byron Goodrich • 314/955-3235 Justin Gioia • 314/955-2379

byron.goodrich@agedwards.com jjgioia@agedwards.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A.G. Edwards, Inc. Announces Stockholder Approval

of Merger with Wachovia Corporation

ST. LOUIS, September 28, 2007 – A.G. Edwards, Inc., (NYSE: AGE) announced today that the company’s stockholders have approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger among Wachovia Corporation, White Bird Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wachovia, and A.G. Edwards, Inc.

“We are very pleased to have received such strong support from our stockholders on our merger with Wachovia Corporation,” said Robert L. Bagby, chairman and chief executive officer at A.G. Edwards. “We look forward to our next steps toward completing this merger and demonstrating the value our firm brings to Wachovia for the benefit of clients, employees and stockholders alike.”

A.G. Edwards and Wachovia announced their intention to merge in May 2007. The transaction is expected to close on or about October 1, 2007.

ABOUT A.G. EDWARDS, INC.

A.G. Edwards, Inc. is a financial services holding company whose primary subsidiary is the national investment firm of A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Founded in 1887, A.G. Edwards and its affiliates employ approximately 6,300 financial consultants in 739 offices nationwide and two European locations in London and Geneva. More information can be found on agedwards.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This material may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Actual results are subject to risks and uncertainties, including both those specific to A.G. Edwards and those to the industry, which could cause results to differ materially from those contemplated. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, completion of the merger with Wachovia Corporation.

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