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) January 26, 2000
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CSB Financial Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-26650 37-1336338
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(Commission File (IRS Employer
Number) Identification No.)
200 South Poplar Street
Centralia, Illinois 62801
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (618) 532-1918
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Item 5. Other Events
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On January 26, 2000, the Registrant and Midland States
Bancorp, Inc. jointly announced that they had signed a definitive
Merger Agreement providing for Midland States Bancorp's acquisition of
the Registrant by means of the merger of a wholly owned subsidiary of
Midland States Bancorp with and into the Registrant. Upon the
effectiveness of the proposed merger, holders of shares of the
Registrant's common stock will have the right to receive cash in the
amount of $16 per share, subject to downward adjustment under certain
circumstances. The completion of the proposed acquisition is subject
to, among other things, the obtaining of requisite regulatory
approvals and the approval of stockholders of the Registrant, and is
expected to be completed during the second calendar quarter of 2000.
Additional information concerning the foregoing can be found in the
Registrant's press release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 January 26, 2000 Press Release
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.
CSB FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
By: K. Gary Reynolds
/s/ K. Gary Reynolds
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K. Gary Reynolds
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: January 26, 2000
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description
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99.1 January 26, 2000 Press Release