Pathward Financial (CASH) 8-K Meta Financial Group Declares Cash Dividend

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):   November 28, 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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Section 8  – Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 28, 2005, the Registrant issued the attached press release announcing declaration of a cash dividend for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2006.

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 November 28, 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: November 29, 2005

Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number

99.1
                        Description of Exhibit

Registrant's Press Release dated November 28, 2005.