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): December 8, 2005
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 8.01. Other Event.
On December 8, 2005, Wintrust Financial Corporation (the “Company”) announced its intention to
organize a de novo bank in the south suburbs of Chicago. A copy of the press release relating to
the Company’s announcement of this new bank is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated December 8, 2005.
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