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
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 22, 2001
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Commission File Number 0-21923
Illinois 36-3873352
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(State or other Jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
727 North Bank Lane
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(847) 615-4096
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
In February 2001, Wintrust Financial Corporation issued its letter to
shareholders related to the fourth quarter 2000, which is attached hereto as an
Exhibit. On January 22, 2001, Wintrust Financial Corporation announced earnings
for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2000. The Company's press
release related to this announcement is attached as part of the aforementioned
letter to shareholders.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1 - Letter to Shareholders including the earnings release dated
January 22, 2001.
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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.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: February 14, 2001 /s/ David A. Dykstra
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Executive Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer
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