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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 1996
St. Paul Bancorp, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 01-15580 36-3504665
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) No.)
6700 West North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60707
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(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (773) 622-5000
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 16, 1996 St. Paul Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") announced
that it has declared a five-for-four stock split on its outstanding shares of
common stock, par value $0.01 per share, in the form of a 25% stock dividend,
payable on January 14, 1997 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 1996.
In conjunction with the stock split, the Company has also announced its
intention, subject to final determination of its financial results for the
fourth quarter of 1996, to maintain its quarterly cash dividend rate at $0.12
per share.
A copy of the press release dated December 16, 1996 is attached as an
exhibit.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
ST. PAUL BANCORP, INC.
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(Registrant)
/s/ Patrick J. Agnew
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Patrick J. Agnew
President
Attest:
/s/ Clifford M. Sladnick
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Clifford M. Sladnick
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Corporate Secretary
Date: December 16, 1996
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