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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): September 18, 2000
MARSHALL & ILSLEY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 1-15403 39-0968604
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
770 North Water Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 765-7801
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On September 18, 2000, Marshall & Ilsley Corporation ("M&I") announced
the retirement of Gordon H. Gunnlaugsson as Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer and as a Director of M&I effective December 31, 2000.
M&I's Press Release issued September 18, 2000 is attached as an exhibit to
this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated September 18, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
Dated: September 25, 2000 MARSHALL & ILSLEY CORPORATION
By: /s/ Dennis J. Kuester
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Dennis J. Kuester
President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated September 18, 2000.
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