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) July 21, 1997 STATEFED FINANCIAL CORPORATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Delaware 0-22790 42-1410788 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission File No. (IRS Identification No.) jurisdiction of incorporation) 519 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2473 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (515) 282-0236 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events - --------------------- On July 21, 1997, the Registrant issued the attached press release. Items 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits - ------------------------------------------- (a) Exhibit 1. Press release, dated July 21, 1997 2. 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. STATEFED FINANCIAL CORPORATION Date: July 21, 1997 By: -------------------------------- John F. Golden Chief Executive Officer 3.