UNITED STATES 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
AUGUST 18, 1997
AMCORE FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number 0-13393
NEVADA 36-3183870
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
501 Seventh Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104
(815) 968-2241
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 18, 1997, AMCORE Financial, Inc. (AMCORE) announced the
declaration of a three-for-two stock split and declared a quarterly cash
dividend of $.18 per share.
The cash dividend of $.18 per share will be paid to stockholders of
record on September 5, 1997 and is payable September 12, 1997 on the pre split
shares.
The stock split will be issued to stockholders of record on September 5,
1997 and will be distributed on September 17, 1997. Stockholders will receive
one new share of AMCORE stock for each two shares of AMCORE stock owned as of
the record date. Cash will be distributed to stockholders in lieu of
fractional shares.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 18, 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 hereunder duly authorized.
AMCORE FINANCIAL, INC.
By: /s/ John R. Hecht
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Name: John R. Hecht
Title: Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 22, 1997
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