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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): April 11, 2005
UMB FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Missouri 0-4887 43-0903811
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1010 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106
(Address of principal executive office)(Zip Code)
(816) 860-7889
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 11, 2005, subsidiaries of UMB Financial Corporation (the
"Company") entered into branch purchase and assumption agreements with four
parties for the disposition of certain deposits, assets and substantially all of
the liabilities at seven Company branches in the cities of Concordia and Glasco,
Kansas; and Albany, Camden Point, Maitland and Mound City, Missouri.
The Company's decision to sell these branch assets was driven by the
Company's strategic plan for growth. The Company continuously evaluates its
branch locations and may sell or acquire branches from time to time in
accordance with the Company's strategic plan. Management of the Company remains
committed to efficiently delivering its core products and services in the
Midwestern region.
Signature(s)
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.
UMB FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Peter J. deSilva
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Peter J. deSilva
President and Chief Operating Officer
Date: April 12, 2005.