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): September 14, 1998
Argo Bancorp, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-19829 36-3620612
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(State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation) No.)
7600 West 63rd Street, Summit, Illinois 60501
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(Address of Principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (708) 496-6010
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On September 14, 1998, Argo Bancorp, Inc. issued 592,681 shares of a
new class of securities, "$0.005 Goodwill Preferred Stock of Argo Bancorp, Inc."
to holders of common shares and common shares equivalents of record as of August
24, 1998. A Certificate of Designation for such preferred stock is attached as
Exhibit 3 hereto.
Item 7. Final Statements, Pro Forma Final Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 3. Certificate of Designation of the "$0.005 Goodwill
Preferred Stock of Argo Bancorp, Inc."
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 7, 1999 Argo Bancorp, Inc.
By: /s/ Frances M. Pitts
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Frances M. Pitts
Executive Vice President and
Corporate Counsel