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): JULY 17, 2003
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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ILLINOIS 36-3873352
(State or Other Jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
727 NORTH BANK LANE (847) 615-4096
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS 60045 (Registrant's Telephone Number,
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) Including Area Code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 17, 2003, Wintrust Financial Corporation (the "Company") announced
earnings for the second quarter of 2003. A copy of the press release relating to
the Company's earnings results is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7(C). EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 2nd Quarter 2003 Earnings Release dated July 17, 2003.
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
Certain supplemental information relating to non-GAAP financial measures
reported in the attached press release is included on page 9 of Exhibit 99.1.
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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.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: July 17, 2003 /s/ David L. Stoehr
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Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
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99.1 2nd Quarter 2003 Earnings Release dated July 17, 2003.
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