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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): August 18, 1998
St. Paul Bancorp, Inc.
(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
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 August 18, 1998 St. Paul Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") announced a
$9 million cost-reduction plan and a related pre-tax charge to earnings of
$19 million to $23 million.
A copy of the press release dated August 18, 1998 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: August 18, 1998
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