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)
February 7, 2000
EAST TEXAS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-24848 75-2559089
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation Number)
1200 South Beckham Avenue, Tyler, Texas 75701-3319
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (903) 593-1767
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On February 7, 2000, the Registrant issued for publication the press
release attached as Exhibit "99" announcing earnings for the quarter ended
December 31, 1999 and the declaration of cash dividend.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The Exhibit referred to in Item 5 of this Report and listed on the
accompanying Exhibit Index is filed as part of this Report and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Press release, published on February 7, 2000.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
EAST TEXAS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Date: February 7, 2000 By: /s/ GERALD W. FREE
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Gerald W. Free
Vice Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer