1 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) May 9, 1996 ----------- COMMISSION FILE NO.: 0-25722 HF BANCORP, INC. ---------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 33-0576146 - ----------------------------------------------- ------------------ (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation (IRS Employer or organization) Identification No.) 445 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet, California 92543 - ----------------------------------------------- ----------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 909-658-4411 ----------------- 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On May 9, 1996, HF Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement") with Palm Spring Savings Bank, FSB, a federally chartered savings bank (the "Bank"), whereby the Company will acquire the Bank. The consummation of the transaction is subject to approval of the Office of Thrift Supervision. Attached is a copy of the Agreement and the press release announcing the Agreement. 3 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. By: /s/ J. Robert Eichinger -------------------------------- Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Dated: May 10, 1996 -------------- 4 LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit 2. Agreement and Plan of Merger Exhibit 99. Press Release