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): August 19, 2015
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Wisconsin | | 1-34095 | | 39-1576570 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
401 Charmany Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53719
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(608) 238-8008
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 21, 2015, First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Michael J. Murphy, age 36, to serve as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer effective September 14, 2015.
Mr. Murphy was previously employed by BMO Harris Bank as its Midwest Regional Controller for the Commercial and Personal Banking Group from June 2015 to August 2015. From November 2011 to April 2015 Mr. Murphy held the position of Vice President and Assistant Controller with Banco Popular North America. He was employed by KPMG LLP from September 2003 to November 2011 in a several capacities, most recently serving as Senior Manager from August 2010 to November 2011.
Mr. Murphy will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Annual Incentive Bonus Program, the Company’s 401(k) Plan and the Company’s 2012 Equity Incentive Plan.
There have been no transactions and there are no currently proposed transactions to which the Company was or is a participant and in which Mr. Murphy had or is to have a direct or indirect material interest that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Further, Mr. Murphy is not related to any member of the Board or any executive officer of the Company.
A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Murphy is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) | Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith: |
(99.1) Press release of First Business Financial Services, Inc. dated August 21, 2015.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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August 21, 2015 | | | | FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. |
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| | | | By: | | /s/ Barbara M. Conley |
| | | | Name: | | Barbara M. Conley |
| | | | Title: | | General Counsel |
FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K
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99.1 | | Press release of First Business Financial Services, Inc., dated August 21, 2015. |
Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
CONTACT:
Barbara M. Conley
General Counsel
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
608-232-5902
bconley@firstbusiness.com
Michael J. Murphy, CPA to Join First Business as Chief Accounting Officer
MADISON, WI - August 21, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FBIZ) announced today the appointment of Michael J. Murphy, CPA as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer effective September 14, 2015.
Murphy brings to First Business more than 12 years of public accounting and financial services experience with leading commercial banking and accounting firms including KPMG, LLC, Banco Popular North America, and BMO Harris Bank. Murphy holds a CPA designation.
Murphy was the Midwest Regional Controller working with the Commercial and Personal Banking Group at BMO Harris Bank in Chicago prior to joining First Business.
Prior to that, he was the Vice President - Assistant Controller at Banco Popular, managing all aspects of the bank’s financial reporting, financial analysis, general accounting, accounts payable, fixed assets, and regulatory reporting functions.
Previously he held multiple positions with KPMG’s Assurance Services division, including Senior Manager for a variety of large financial services clients, including commercial and retail banks, mutual funds, broker/dealers, as well as the financing subsidiary of a Fortune 500 Company.
Murphy received his Master of Accountancy, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance, from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
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.
The First Business Financial Services, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=25434
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