UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): April 20, 2006
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Illinois
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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0-21923
(Commission File Number)
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36-3873352
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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727 North Bank Lane
Lake Forest, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)
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60045
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (847) 615-4096
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last year)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 20, 2006, Wintrust Financial Corporation (the “Company”) announced earnings for the
first quarter of 2006. A copy of the press release relating to the Company’s earnings results is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated herein by reference. Certain supplemental
information relating to non-GAAP financial measures reported in the attached press release is
included on page 11 of Exhibit 99.1.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
The information provided in Item 2.02 is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Description |
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99.1 |
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First Quarter 2006 Earnings Release dated April 20, 2006. |
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