Form 8-K FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL For: Oct 31

November 3, 2014 8:33 AM EST


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 31, 2014
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
(Registrants 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 November 3, 2014 announcing that the Companys Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share. The dividend is payable on November 24, 2014 to shareholders of record on November 13, 2014. 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 November 3, 2014.


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: November 3, 2014
By:
/s/ David R. Papritz
David R. Papritz
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 November 3, 2014.












Press Release
Contact:
David R. Papritz
Chief Financial Officer
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
608-232-5970
First Business Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.21
MADISON, WI  November 3, 2014  First Business Financial Services, Inc. (First Business) (NASDAQ: FBIZ) announced its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.21 per share. The 2014 annualized dividend amount is $0.84 per share. This regular cash dividend is payable on November 24, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 13, 2014.

Corey Chambas, President & Chief Executive Officer, stated, With our acquisition of Alterra Bank we begin the next chapter of First Business. We are pleased to maintain the dividend rate of $0.21 per share which will be paid to all shareholders including our newest shareholders who received First Business shares as partial consideration in the Alterra transaction. We believe our earnings and capital position give us the ability to support this dividend level going forward even as we continue our strategic growth initiatives with the goal of increasing shareholder value.�
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 Companys 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 Companys future results, please see the Companys 2013 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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