8-K
UNITED STATES
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 5, 2016
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Illinois
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) | 001-35077
(Commission File Number) | 36-3873352
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
9700 West Higgins Road
Rosemont, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices) | | 60018
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 939-9000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last year)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.03. | | Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. |
On April 5, 2016, the Board of Directors of Wintrust Financial Corporation (the “Company”) amended the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws, effective following the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders to be held on May 26, 2016. The amendment decreases the size of the Board of Directors from fourteen (14) directors to twelve (12) directors. The Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws, as amended, are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.2 and are incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01. | | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
3.2 | | Amended and Restated By-Laws of Wintrust Financial Corporation |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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| By: | /s/ Kathleen M. Boege | |
| | Kathleen M. Boege
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | |
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Date: April 8, 2016
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
3.2 | | Amended and Restated By-Laws of Wintrust Financial Corporation |
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