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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): January 28, 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) (IRS Employer
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
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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the following provisions:
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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal
Year
On Friday, January 28, 2005, the Registrant filed an amendment to
its Articles of Incorporation with the State of Delaware,
changing its name to Meta Financial Group, Inc. from First
Midwest Financial, Inc. The amendment was approved by the Board
of Directors, subject to shareholder approval, and announced in
June 2004. On Monday, January 24, 2004, the amendment was
approved by shareholders at the Company's annual meeting. The
amendment became effective as of the close of business on January
28, 2005. There were no other amendments to the Articles of
Incorporation.
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: February 3, 2005