UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): May 10, 2016
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Meta Financial Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
0-22140
42-1406262
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
Number)
Identification No.)

5501 South Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57108
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (605) 782-1767

 
Not Applicable
 
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 10, 2016, MetaBank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant, issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a new multi-year agreement with Blackhawk Network, Inc. whereby Blackhawk will continue to provide marketing, servicing, and processing services for a broad range of consumer and corporate financial products issued by MetaBank.

A copy of the press release announcing MetaBank’s entry into the new agreement with Blackhawk Network, Inc. is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release dated May 10, 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.

   
META FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
     
 
By:
/s/ Glen W. Herrick
   
Glen W. Herrick
   
Executive Vice President,
   
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Date: May 10, 2016