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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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):
August 23, 2018
Commission File No. 0-19341
BOK FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Oklahoma | | 73-1373454 |
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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Bank of Oklahoma Tower | | |
Boston Avenue at Second Street | | |
Tulsa, Oklahoma | | 74192 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(918) 588-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
¨ Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 08.01. Other Events.
On August 23, 2018, BOK Financial Corporation (“BOK Financial”) announced that all necessary regulatory approvals required to complete the previously announced acquisition of CoBiz Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: COBZ) have been received. A copy of the press release announcing this transaction is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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.
BOK FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Steven E. Nell
Steven E. Nell
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 23, 2018