1 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 June 24, 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Texas 0-28312 71-0785261 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 200 West Stephenson, Harrison, Arkansas 72602 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (501) 741-7641 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On June 24, 1996, First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (the "Company") reported that Dr. Ross E. Fowler submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors of both the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Federal Bank of Arkansas, FA. Dr. Fowler resigned from such positions for health reasons. The press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS The following exhibit is included herewith: Exhibit Number Description -------------- ------------------- 99 Press Release dated June 24, 1996 2 3 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. FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. Date: July 3, 1996 By: /s/ Tommy W. Richardson ----------------------- Tommy W. Richardson Senior Vice President 3