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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: January 27, 1997
OLD KENT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
MICHIGAN 0-12216 38-1986608
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification no.)
incorporation)
ONE VANDENBERG CENTER
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49503
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code: (616) 771-5000
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 20, 1997, Old Kent Financial Corporation issued the
press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION, AND
EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
99 Press Release dated January 20, 1997.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 27, 1997 OLD KENT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /S/ B.P. SHERWOOD, III
B.P. Sherwood, III
Its Vice Chairman and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DOCUMENT
99 Press Release dated January 20, 1997.