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) April 17, 1997 EAST TEXAS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Delaware 0-24848 75-2559089 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification Number) incorporation 1200 South Beckham Avenue, Tyler, Texas 75701-3319 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (903) 593-1767 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events On April 17, 1997, the Registrant issued for publication the press release attached as Exhibit "99" announcing earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, declaration of cash dividends and stock repurchase program. 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. -2- 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: April 17, 1997 By: /s/ GERALD W. FREE ------------------ Gerald W. Free President and Chief Executive Officer -3- Exhibit Sequential Number Description Page No. - ------ ----------- -------- 99 Press release, published on April 17, 1997. 6 -4-