SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: July 26, 2010
(Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2010
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 0-24724 | 42-1405748 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
| 1398 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa | 52001 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(563) 589-2100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition
On July 26, 2010, Heartland Financial USA, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
| (a) | Financial Statements of Business Acquired. |
None.
| (b) | Pro Forma Financial Information. |
None.
| (c) | Exhibits. |
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.
Date: July 26, 2010
| HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ John K. Schmidt |
| Executive Vice President, COO & CFO | |