Form 8-K


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): February 27, 2006
 
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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)
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

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:

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

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

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

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Item 8.01  Other Events.
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
 
Signatures
 
Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit 99.1
 

 

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Section 8 - Other Events
 
Other Events.
   
 
On February 27, 2006, the Registrant issued the attached press release announcing declaration of a cash dividend for the second quarter of its Fiscal Year 2006.
   
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
   
(c)     Exhibits.
   
 
The following Exhibits are being furnished herewith:
   
 
 
 




 
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/ Jonathan M. Gaiser
 
   
Jonathan M. Gaiser
 
   
Senior Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
and Chief Financial Officer
 

Dated: February 27, 2006
 


Exhibit Index
 

Exhibit
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
     
Registrant’s Press Release dated February 27, 2006..