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 21, 2004

 

 

MB FINANCIAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

801 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (773) 645-7866

 

 

 

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On April 21, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its 2004 first quarter earnings. A copy of the press release, including unaudited financial information released as a part thereof, is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, MB Financial, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 21st day of April 2004.

MB FINANCIAL, INC. By: /s/ Jill E. York —————————————— Jill E. York Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

	Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibits
	99		Registrant's April 21, 2004 press release announcing its 2004 first quarter earnings

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