UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): May 24, 2012
SOUTHWEST BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Oklahoma | | 001-34110 | | 73-1136584 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission file number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No) |
608 South Main Street, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (405) 372-2230
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 5.03. | Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws. |
On May 24, 2012, the Board of Directors of Southwest Bancorp, Inc., (the “Corporation”) unanimously authorized amendments to Section 1 of Article V of the Corporation’s Bylaws, effective immediately. The amended section follows. Changes are indicated by double underscores.
SECTION 1.Positions. The officers of the Corporation shall be a president and chief executive officer, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, one or more assistant secretaries, and a treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the board of directors. The board of directors may designate one or more vice presidents assenior executive vice president, executive vice president, or senior vice president. The board of directors may also elect or authorize the appointment of such other officerswith such other titles as the business of the Corporation may require. The officers shall have such authority and perform such duties as the board of directors may from time to time authorize or determine. In the absence of action by the board of directors, the officers shall have such powers and duties as generally pertain to their respective offices.
The Bylaws were not otherwise amended.
A copy of full text of the bylaws as amended is attached as Exhibit 3.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (a) | Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not applicable. |
| (b) | Pro forma financial information. Not applicable. |
| (c) | Exhibits. Exhibit 3.2 Bylaws of Southwest Bancorp, Inc. As Amended |
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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| SOUTHWEST BANCORP, INC. |
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| | By: | | /s/ Rick Green |
| | | | Rick Green |
| | | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Dated: May 30, 2012
