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): February 22, 2000
GRAND PREMIER FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-20987 36-4077455
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. employer
of incorporation) identification no.)
486 West Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL 60084-2489
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone numbers, including area code: (847) 487-1818
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last year)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 22, 2000, Grand Premier Financial, Inc. issued the press release
included as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
c) Exhibits
99 Press release dated February 22, 2000.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Grand Premier Financial, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: February 22, 2000 By: /s/ David L. Murray
David L. Murray
Senior Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99 Press release dated February 22, 2000.
EXHIBIT 99
Grand Premier Financial, Inc.
486 West Liberty Street
Wauconda, Illinois 60084-2489
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22, 2000
Contact: David L. Murray, Sr. EVP/CFO - (847) 487-1818 Ext. 2150
SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE MERGER
Wauconda, Illinois - Grand Premier Financial, Inc. announced today that its
common stockholders have approved a merger between Grand Premier Financial,
Inc. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Kent Financial Corporation pursuant
to which Grand Premier will be acquired by Old Kent. The approval took place
at a special meeting of Grand Premier's stockholders held for that purpose on
February 22, 2000. The merger is subject to regulatory approvals and is
expected to be consummated in mid-April 2000.
