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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): February 17, 2004
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First Midwest Financial, 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) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Number Identification No.)
Fifth at Erie, Storm Lake, IA 50588
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (712) 732-4117
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5. Other Events
Item 7. Financial Statements and Other Exhibits
Item 11. Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Registrant's Employee Benefits
Plans
Signatures
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1
Item 5. Other Events
On February 17, 2004, First Midwest Financial, Inc. received a notice
regarding a blackout period from March 22, 2004 through May 9, 2004 for
transactions in the First Federal Savings Bank of the Midwest Profit Sharing
401(k) Plan during which period the plan will convert to a new Trustee and
Records Administrator.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 - Notice to Directors and Executive Officers dated
February 20, 2004.
Item 11. Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Registrant's Employee Benefits
Plans
On February 17, 2004, the Registrant received notice regarding a blackout
period, as defined in Rule 100 of Regulation BTR. The notice required by Rule
104 of Regulation BTR was provided to directors and executive officers by the
Company on February 20, 2004. A copy of such notice is filed herewith as Exhibit
99.1, and is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
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.
FIRST MIDWEST FINANCIAL, INC.
By: /s/ Ronald J. Walters
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Ronald J. Walters
Senior Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: February 20, 2004
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Notice to Directors and Executive Officers dated February 20, 2004.