UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): February 25, 2005
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Meta Financial Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 0-22140 (Commission File Number) | 42-1406262 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Fifth at Erie, Storm Lake, IA 50588
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (712) 732-4117
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
Signatures
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1
Section 8 – Other Events
| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
| On February 25, 2005, the Registrant issued the attached press release announcing declaration of a cash dividend for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2005. |
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. |
| (c) Exhibits. |
| The following Exhibits are being furnished herewith: |
| 99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated February 25, 2005. |
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.
By: | META FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. /s/ Ronald J. Walters Ronald J. Walters Senior Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: February 25, 2005
| Exhibit Number 99.1 | Description of Exhibit Registrant's Press Release dated February 25, 2005. |