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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 17, 2000
Old Kent Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification no.) |
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Grand Rapids, Michigan (Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code: (616) 771-5000
| Item 5. | Other Events. |
On February 11, 2000, Old Kent Financial Corporation ("Old Kent") completed its acquisition of Merchants Bancorp, Inc. ("Merchants"). On or about February 18, 2000, Old Kent will send certain instructions to the former stockholders of Merchants regarding the exchange of their certificates of Merchants common stock for Old Kent Financial Corporation common stock. These instructions include a brief discussion of OK Direct Invest, Old Kent's stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plan. The relevant portion of these instructions is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
This Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 hereto are incorporated by reference in
the Old Kent Form S-3 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-89237) to include
the information set forth in the attached instructions.
| Item 7. | Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information, and Exhibits. |
| (c) | Exhibits: | ||
| 99.1 | Exchange instructions to former stockholders of Merchants Bancorp, Inc. | ||
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.
| Dated: February 17, 2000 | OLD KENT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant) By: /s/ Mark F. Furlong Mark F. Furlong Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Document |
| 99.1 | Exchange instructions to former stockholders of Merchants Bancorp, Inc. |
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