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): April 28, 2010

TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 001-10253 | | 41-1591444 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
incorporation) | | | | |
200 Lake Street East, Mail Code EX0-03-A, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391-1693
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(952) 745-2760
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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:
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On April 28, 2010, the Annual Meeting of the stockholders of TCF Financial Corporation was held. The following is a brief description of each matter voted on at the meeting, and the number of votes cast for, against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes, as to each matter.
| | Vote | |
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| | For | | Withheld | | Abstain | | Non-votes | |
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1. The following directors were elected, each to serve a one-year term expiring at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified: | | | | | | | | | |
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Peter Bell | | 101,071,998 | | 7,848,749 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
William F. Bieber | | 61,795,030 | | 47,125,717 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
Theodore J. Bigos | | 62,112,067 | | 46,808,680 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
William A. Cooper | | 101,490,852 | | 7,429,895 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
Thomas A. Cusick | | 101,227,109 | | 7,693,638 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
Luella G. Goldberg | | 62,008,424 | | 46,912,323 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
George G. Johnson | | 102,680,501 | | 6,240,246 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
Vance K. Opperman | | 64,095,162 | | 44,825,585 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
Gregory J. Pulles | | 102,440,773 | | 6,479,974 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
Gerald A. Schwalbach | | 63,874,237 | | 45,046,510 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
Douglas A. Scovanner | | 102,905,818 | | 6,014,929 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
Ralph Strangis | | 49,782,372 | | 59,138,375 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
Barry N. Winslow | | 102,399,663 | | 6,521,084 | | — | | 19,052,397 | |
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2. A stockholder proposal regarding a simple majority voting standard on matters currently requiring more than a simple majority vote was approved by the stockholders. | | 77,647,742 | | 30,965,181 | | 307,824 | | 19,052,397 | |
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3. An advisory vote on the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accountants of TCF Financial Corporation for fiscal year ending December 31, 2010 was approved by the stockholders. | | 122,240,292 | | 5,485,551 | | 247,301 | | — | |
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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.
| TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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| /s/ William A. Cooper |
| William A. Cooper, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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| /s/ Thomas F. Jasper |
| Thomas F. Jasper, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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| /s/ David M. Stautz |
| David M. Stautz, Senior Vice President, Controller and Assistant Treasurer (Principal Accounting Officer) |
Dated: April 30, 2010
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