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 17, 2002
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Commission File Number 0-21923
Illinois 36-3873352
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(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
727 North Bank Lane
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(847) 615-4096
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
In November 2002, Wintrust Financial Corporation issued its letter to
shareholders related to the third quarter 2002, which is attached hereto as an
Exhibit. On October 17, 2002, Wintrust Financial Corporation announced earnings
for the third quarter of 2002. The Company's press release related to this
announcement is attached as part of the aforementioned letter to shareholders.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1 - Letter to Shareholders including the earnings release dated
October 17, 2002.
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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.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: November 12, 2002 /s/ David A. Dykstra
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Senior Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer
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