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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): October 28, 2020
GREAT WESTERN BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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001-36688
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47-1308512
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
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225 South Main Avenue
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57104
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Sioux Falls,
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South Dakota
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(605) 334-2548
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
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GWB
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New York Stock Exchange
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 28, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a dividend of $0.01 per common share payable on November 27, 2020 to stockholders of record as of close of business on November 12, 2020. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing this dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release of the registrant dated October 28, 2020, announcing dividend declaration.
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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be filed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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GREAT WESTERN BANCORP, INC.
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Date: October 28, 2020
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By: /s/ Peter Chapman
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Name: Peter Chapman
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Title: Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Press release of the registrant dated October 28, 2020, announcing dividend declaration.
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Great Western Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Sioux Falls, SD - October 28, 2020 - The Board of Directors of Great Western Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GWB) today announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend to its stockholders.
A quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per common share will be paid on November 27, 2020, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 12, 2020. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.
About Great Western Bancorp, Inc.
Great Western Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Great Western Bank, a full-service regional bank focused on relationship-based business and agribusiness banking. Great Western Bank offers small and mid-sized businesses a focused suite of financial products and a range of deposit and loan products to retail customers through several channels, including the branch network, online banking system, mobile banking applications and customer care centers. The bank services its customers through more than 170 branches in nine states: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. To learn more about Great Western Bank visit www.greatwesternbank.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The materials posted may contain forward-looking statements, including guidance, involving significant risks and uncertainties, which will be identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "should," "is likely," "will," "going forward" and other expressions that indicate future events and trends and may be followed by or reference cautionary statements. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information. These factors are outlined in our most recent earnings press release and in more detail in our most current 10-Q and 10-K filings. Great Western Bancorp, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements that are made from time to time to reflect future events or developments or changes in expectations.
GREAT WESTERN BANCORP, INC.
Media Contact:
Lexie Feterl, 605.978.5829
alexis.feterl@greatwesternbank.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Seth Artz, 605.988.9523
seth.artz@greatwesternbank.com
