SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): November 15, 1996
MBLA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-21482 43-1637679
(State or other Jurisdiction (SEC File No.) (IRS Employer or
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
101 Vine Street, Macon, Missouri 63552
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (816) 385-2122
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last Report)
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MBLA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
Item 5. Other Information
On November 15, 1996, the Registrant issued the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 21 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 21 -- Press Release dated November 15, 1996.
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SIGNATURES
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.
MBLA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:/s/John T. Neer
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John T. Neer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: November 15, 1996
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For Further Information, Contact: John T. Neer
President & Chief Executive Officer
or
Clyde D. Smith
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Telephone (816) 385-2122
MBLA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND,
EXTENDS SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Macon, Missouri (November 15, 1996) -- MBLA Financial Corporation, the
parent holding company of Macon Building and Loan Association, F.A., announced
today the declaration of a cash dividend of 20 cents per outstanding common
share, payable to shareholders of record on December 6, 1996. The dividend
will be paid on January 3, 1997.
The Company also announced that it is extending its previously announced
common stock repurchase program. Under the extended program, the Company is
seeking to repurchase up to an additional 15% of its outstanding common
shares.
The Company had assets of $227.4 million, deposits of $86.0 million and
stockholders' equity of $28.0 million as of September 30, 1996.
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