May 3, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th Street Northwest
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
Attention: Filing Desk, Stop 1-4
Dear Sirs:
Pursuant to regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, submitted
herewith for filing on behalf of UMB Financial Corporation (the Company), is the
Company's Report on Form 8-K.
The Board of Directors of UMB Financial Corporation has authorized the purchase
of one million shares of the Company's common stock. The authorization allows
for the purchase of approximately 5 percent of the Company's common stock during
the next 12 months.
Shares purchased under this program will be used for general corporate purposes
and may be available for re-issuance in connection with the Company's stock
option plan, dividend reinvestment plan and stock dividend program. The purchase
will be made in both open market and privately negotiated transactions.
This filing is being effected by direct transmission to the Commission's Edgar
System.
Yours truly,
Timothy M. Connealy
Chief Financial Officer
