Current Report Filing (8-k)

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): May 4, 2015

 

First Business Financial Services, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	1-34095	39-1576570
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

401 Charmany Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53719

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

[phone]

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-(b))

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release on May 4, 2015 announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share. The dividend is payable on May 29, 2015 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2015. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)Not applicable

(b)Not applicable

(c)Not applicable

(d)Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

(99.1)   Press Release of First Business Financial Services, Inc., dated May 4, 2015.

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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.

 

	FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Date: May 4, 2015	By:	/s/ James F. Ropella
		James F. Ropella
		Chief Financial Officer

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FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K

 

Exhibit Number
99.1		Press Release of First Business Financial Services, Inc., dated May 4, 2015.

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EX-99.1

Press Release

Contact:

James F. Ropella

Senior Vice President and CFO

First Business Financial Services, Inc.

608-232-5970

[e-mail]

 

First Business Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.22

MADISON, WI - May 4, 2015 - First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) announced its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.22 per share. The 2015 annualized dividend amount is $0.88 per share. This regular cash dividend is payable on May 29, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2015.

Corey Chambas, President & CEO, stated, “We are pleased to maintain the dividend rate of $0.22 per share for the second quarter in a row, a five percent increase from the regular dividends declared last year. We believe our earnings and capital position give us the ability to support both this increased dividend level and our strategic growth objectives.” 

 

About First Business Financial Services, Inc.

First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) is a Wisconsin-based bank holding company, focused on the unique needs of businesses, business executives, and high net worth individuals. First Business offers commercial banking, specialty finance, and private wealth management solutions, and because of its niche focus, is able to provide its clients with unmatched expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 608-238-8008.

This press release includes “forward-looking” statements related to First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”) that can generally be identified as describing the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about the factors that could affect the Company’s future results, please see the Company’s 2014 annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The First Business Financial Services, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=25434

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