-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): February 23, 2004 ---------------- First Midwest Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) --------------- Delaware 0-22140 2-1406262 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File) (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Number Identification No.) Fifth at Erie, Storm Lake, IA 50588 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (712) 732-4117 ------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS Item 5. Other Events. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. Signatures Exhibit Index Exhibit 99.1 Item 5. Other Events. On February 23, 2004, the Registrant issued the attached press release announcing the declaration of a cash dividend for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2004. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. -------- The following Exhibits are being furnished herewith: 99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated February 23, 2004. 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. FIRST MIDWEST FINANCIAL, INC. By: /s/ Ronald J. Walters ------------------------------------------- Ronald J. Walters Senior Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Dated: February 26, 2004 Exhibit Index ------------- Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit ------ ---------------------- 99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated February 23, 2004.