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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2005
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Meta Financial Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
0-22140 (Commission File Number) |
42-1406262 (IRS Employer 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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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d- 2(b))
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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| On April 19, 2005, the Registrant issued the attached press release announcing the completion, by the plan’s Trustee, of the ESOP stock purchase announced August 24, 2004. |
| (c) Exhibits. |
| The following Exhibits are being furnished herewith: |
| 99.1 Registrant’s Press Release dated April 19, 2005 |
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.
By: |
META FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. /s/ Ronald J. Walters Ronald J. Walters Senior Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: April 19, 2005
| Exhibit Number 99.1 |
Description of Exhibit Registrant's Press Release dated April 19, 2005. |