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): January 29, 2016
 
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin
1-34095
39-1576570
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

401 Charmany Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53719
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(608) 238-8008
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release on February 1, 2016 announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on January 29, 2016. The dividend is payable on February 26, 2016 to shareholders of record on February 12, 2016. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)    Not applicable

(b)    Not applicable

(c)    Not applicable

(d)    Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:


(99.1)   Press Release of First Business Financial Services, Inc., dated February 1, 2016.






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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
 
 
 
Date: February 1, 2016
By:
/s/ Edward G. Sloane, Jr.
 
 
Edward G. Sloane, Jr.
 
 
Chief Financial Officer





FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K
 
Exhibit Number
 
 
99.1
 
Press Release of First Business Financial Services, Inc., dated February 1, 2016.












Press Release
Contact:
Edward G. Sloane, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
608-232-5970
esloane@firstbusiness.com
 
First Business Increases Quarterly Dividend

MADISON, Wis., February 1, 2016 - On January 29, 2016, the Board of Directors of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company” or “First Business”) (NASDAQ: FBIZ) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.12 per share, an increase of 9% from the regular quarterly dividends declared in 2015. The 2016 annualized dividend amount is $0.48 per share, or a payout ratio of 25% based on full year 2015 earnings. This regular cash dividend is payable on February 26, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 12, 2016.

“We are pleased to enhance shareholder return through an increase in our quarterly dividend rate to $0.12 per share,” said Corey Chambas, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Earnings growth and strong capital provide the basis for our optimistic outlook. This announcement is consistent with our commitment to provide a meaningful return to shareholders while retaining the appropriate level of capital to support our strategic growth objectives.”

 
About First Business Financial Services, Inc.
First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBIZ) is a Wisconsin-based bank holding company focused on the unique needs of businesses, business executives, and high net worth individuals. First Business offers commercial banking, specialty finance, and private wealth management solutions, and because of its niche focus, is able to provide its clients with unmatched expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call 608-238-8008.

This press release includes “forward-looking” statements related to First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”) that can generally be identified as describing the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about the factors that could affect the Company’s future results, please see the Company’s 2014 annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The First Business Financial Services, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=25434
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