UNITED STATES | |||
Delaware | 0-10967 | 36-3161078 | |
300 Park Boulevard, Suite 405, Itasca, Illinois | 60143 | ||
(630) 875-7450 |
FIRST MIDWEST BANCORP, INC.
FORM 8-K
November 16, 2000
Item 5. Other Events
On November 16, 2000 First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing an 11% increase in the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock from $0.18 per share to $0.20 per share. The new quarterly cash dividend will be payable on January 23, 2001 to shareholders of record on December 29, 2000.
The increase in the quarterly dividend indicates a new annual rate of $0.80 per share and represents the ninth increase in cash dividends declared in the last eight years, with the increases averaging more than 12%. The increase is consistent with the Company's growth and confidence in its future prospects.
Additionally, the Company announced a change to its 2001 Annual Meeting date from April 19, 2001 to April 25, 2001.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Press Release contains "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent First Midwest's expectations and beliefs concerning future growth in earnings, and its ability to increase dividends.
First Midwest cautions that these statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward looking statements due to market, economic and other business-related risks and uncertainties effecting the realization of such statements.
Accordingly, results actually achieved may differ materially from expected results in these statements. First Midwest does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of such statements.
FIRST MIDWEST BANCORP, INC.
FORM 8-K
November 16, 2000
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits | |||
(a) and (b) not applicable | |||
(c) Exhibit Index: | |||
99 | Press Release issued by First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. dated November 16, 2000. | ||
The following Items are not applicable for this Form 8-K: | |||
Item 1. | Changes in Control of Registrant | ||
Item 2. | Acquisition or Disposition of Assets | ||
Item 3. | Bankruptcy or Receivership | ||
Item 4. | Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant | ||
Item 6. | Resignations of Registrant's Directors | ||
Item 8. | Change in Fiscal Year | ||
Item 9. | Sales of Equity Securities Pursuant to Regulation S |
FIRST MIDWEST BANCORP, INC.
FORM 8-K
November 16, 2000
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.
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. | ||
Date: November 21, 2000 | /s/ DONALD J. SWISTOWICZ |