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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

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CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

December 1, 2004

 

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ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

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Delaware		001-15373		43-1706259
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

150 N. Meramec, St. Louis, Missouri		63105
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(314) 725-5500

 

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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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:

 

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4© under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations

 

Item 1.01 – Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

Enterprise Financial Services Corp (the “Company”) entered into an Executive Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) effective on December 1, 2004, with Frank H. Sanfilippo for Mr. Sanfilippo to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Financial Officer. Under the Agreement, Mr. Sanfilippo will receive a base salary at the annualized rate of $155,000 and he is eligible to receive an annual bonus based upon meeting certain targeted financial and operating goals. The Agreement provides Mr. Sanfilippo with severance benefits in the event of his termination under certain circumstances. The Agreement also contains certain confidentiality and non-competition provisions.

 

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(a)

Not applicable

 

(b)

Not applicable

 

(c)

Exhibits

 

10.1

Employment Agreement between Enterprise Financial Services Corp and Frank H. Sanfilippo effective December 1, 2004.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: December 1, 2004

 

 

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