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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-C
Report by issuer of securities quoted on
The NASDAQ Stock Market, filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Act of 1934 and
Rule 13a-17 or 15d-17 thereunder
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) MAY 15, 1996
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FIRSTFED BANCSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-20160 36-3820609
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of incorporation)
749 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 294-6500
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I - CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
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1. TITLE OF SECURITY..FirstFed Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock (FFDP)
2. NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING BEFORE THE CHANGE.........2,271,115
3. NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING AFTER THE CHANGE..........3,406,616
4. EFFECTIVE DATE OF CHANGE............................May 15, 1996
5. METHOD OF CHANGE.....................................Stock Split
(Common Stock was split 3 for 2, accomplished in the form of
a 1 for 2 stock dividend.)
Dated: May 21, 1996
FIRSTFED BANCSHARES, INC.
By: /s/ Paul A. Larsen
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Name: Paul A. Larsen
Title: Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
