UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): May 23, 2005
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Meta Financial Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 0-22140 42-1406262
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRSEmployer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
121 East Fifth Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (712) 732-4117
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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CFR 230.425)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
Signatures
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1
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Section 8 - Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 23, 2005, the Registrant issued the attached press release
announcing declaration of a cash dividend for the third quarter
of its fiscal year 2005.
Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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The following Exhibits are being furnished herewith:
99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated May 23, 2005.
SIGNATURE
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.
META FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Ronald J. Walters
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Ronald J. Walters
Senior Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: May 23, 2005
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated May 23, 2005.