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 26, 2001
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FIRST MIDWEST FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-22140 42-1406262
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
Fifth at Erie, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (712) 732-4117
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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 26, 2001, the Registrant issued the attached press release
announcing the declaration of a cash dividend to shareholders and the
authorization for the purchase of shares by the Trustee of the Company's
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
1. Press release dated February 26, 2001.
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.
FIRST MIDWEST FINANCIAL, INC.
Date: February 26, 2001 By: /s/ Donald J. Winchell
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Donald J. Winchell, Senior Vice President,
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer