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): November 20, 1996 First Financial Corporation --------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin 0-11889 39-1471963 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 1305 Main Street Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (715) 341-0400 -------------- Not applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. ------------ On November 20, 1996, First Financial Corporation (the "Company") announced a 25% stock dividend and an effective 25% increase in its quarterly dividend. A copy of the Company's announcement is attached at Exhibit 28 hereto and incorporated by reference herein. 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. FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION --------------------------- (Registrant) By /s/ John C. Seramur ------------------------ John C. Seramur President and Chief Executive Officer Dated: November 20, 1996 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- EXHIBIT - ------- 28 Press release re announcement of 25% stock dividend.