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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): April 17, 1998
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THE BANK OF KENTUCKY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
KENTUCKY 0-25960 61-1256535
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer I.D. No.)
incorporation)
1065 Burlington Pike, Florence, Kentucky 41042
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (606) 371-2340
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On April 17, 1998, the Board of Directors of The Bank of Kentucky
Financial Corporation, a Kentucky corporation ("BKFC"), declared a stock
dividend on its common stock. For each share of BKFC common stock held on April
30, 1998, the stockholder will receive an additional share of BKFC common stock.
The dividend will be paid on May 8, 1998.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE BANK OF KENTUCKY FINANCIAL
CORPORATION
By: /s/ Robert W. Zapp
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Robert W. Zapp
President
Date: April 21, 1998
