UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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 1, 2007
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.
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Delaware |
1-9305 |
43-1273600 |
One Financial Plaza
501 North Broadway
St. Louis, Missouri 63102-2102
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(314) 342-2000
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 1, 2007, Stifel Financial Corp. will give an investor presentation to BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc., its largest shareholder.
The information in this Item 7.01 and the exhibit attached hereto will not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor will such information or exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit hereto contain comments and information that constitute "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). The forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the following possibilities: the ability of the companies to obtain the required shareholder or regulatory approvals for the Ryan Beck transaction; the ability to successfully integrate the companies; a material adverse change in the financial condition, results of operations; the risk of borrower, depositor and other customer attrition; a change in general business and economic conditions; changes in the interest rate environment, deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values, and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation and regulation; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, geopolitical, and technological factors affecting the companies' operations, pricing, and services; and other risk factors referred to from time to time in filings made by Stifel Financial Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made. Stifel Financial Corp. does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Stifel Financial Corp. disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Items 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibit:
Exhibit 99.1: Stifel Financial Corp.'s Investor Presentation.
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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.
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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. (Registrant) |
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Date: May 1, 2007 |
By: /s/ Ronald J. Kruszewski Name: Ronald J. Kruszewski |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
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Stifel Financial Corp.'s Investor Presentation. |
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