SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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) July 9, 1996 DAMEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Delaware 0-26574 36-4029638 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification incorporation) Number) 200 West Higgins Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60195 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (708) 882-5320 ------------------ N/A - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events ------------ On July 9, 1996, the Registrant issued the attached press release announcing the repurchase of up to 5% of its outstanding shares in the open market. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits --------------------------------- (a) Exhibits 99 Press release, dated July 9, 1996. 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 thereunto duly authorized. DAMEN FINANCIAL CORPORATION Date: July 9, 1996 By: /s/ Gerald R. Gartner ----------------- ---------------------------------------- Gerald R. Gartner, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Index to Exhibits Sequentially Numbered Page Where Attached Exhibit Exhibits Number are Located - ------- -------------- 99 Press Release dated July 9, 1996 5