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)
August 28, 1997
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OTTAWA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-24118 38-3172166
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File No.) Identification
incorporation) Number)
245 Central Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 393-7000
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last Report)
Item 5. Other Events
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On August 28, 1997, the Registrant issued the attached press
release announcing the declaration of (i) its regular quarterly
cash dividend of $.10 per share payable on September 30, 1997 to
shareholders of record on September 10, 1997 and (ii) a 10% stock
dividend payable on September 30, 1997 to shareholders of record on
September 12, 1997.
The foregoing information does not purport to be complete and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Exhibit to this
Report.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibit:
Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated August 28, 1997.
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.
OTTAWA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Date: 9/2/97 By: /s/ Jon W. Swets
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Jon W. Swets
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release dated August 28, 1997