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): October 4, 2010
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Delaware | | 0-10967 | | 36-3161078 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number | | I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| One Pierce Place, Suite 1500, Itasca, Illinois | | 60143 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 875-7450
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On October 4, 2010, First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) reported that Thomas J. Schwartz, President and Chief Executive Officer of its First Midwest Bank subsidiary (the “Bank”), plans to retire in the first quarter of 2012. Mr. Schwartz will continue as President of the Bank through year end 2010, at which time he will assume market and business development responsibilities.
The Company has initiated a search to fill the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of the Bank. Michael L. Scudder, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Bank.
A press release relating to foregoing is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Press Release dated October 4, 2010.
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.
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| Date: October 4, 2010 | By: /s/ Cynthia A. Lance |
| | Cynthia A. Lance |
| | Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary |
