8-K

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)

May 31, 2018

CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Maryland	001-34814	27-2631712
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

700 South Kansas Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66603

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(785) 235-1341

N/A

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

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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

The Registrant's press release dated May 31, 2018, announcing a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on outstanding Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. common stock payable on June 29, 2018, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2018, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99 - Press release dated May 31, 2018

SIGNATURES

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.

	CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL, INC.
Date: May 31, 2018	By: /s/ Kent G. Townsend
	Kent G. Townsend, Executive Vice-President,
	Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer

EX-99

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 31, 2018

CAPITOL FEDERAL^® FINANCIAL, INC.

ANNOUNCES TRUE BLUE^® CAPITOL DIVIDEND

Topeka, KS - Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFFN) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a True Blue Capitol dividend of $0.25 per share on outstanding CFFN common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on June 29, 2018 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2018. The True Blue Capitol dividend is the result of the Board of Directors’ continued commitment to return value to our stockholders.

The Board of Directors of Capitol Federal Savings Bank (the "Bank") also announced today that it has voted to make a capital distribution to CFFN in the amount of $36.0 million, which will be paid prior to June 30, 2018. This additional capital distribution will allow CFFN to pay the $0.25 per share True Blue Capitol dividend.

For fiscal year 2018, it is the intent of the Board of Directors and management to continue the payout of 100% of the Company’s earnings to its stockholders. The payout is expected to be in the form of regular quarterly cash dividends and a cash true-up dividend equal to fiscal year 2018 earnings in excess of the amount paid as regular quarterly cash dividends during fiscal year 2018. It is anticipated that the fiscal year 2018 cash true-up dividend will be paid in December 2018. Dividend payments depend upon a number of factors including the Company's financial condition and results of operations, regulatory capital requirements, regulatory limitations on the Bank's ability to make capital distributions to the Company, and the amount of cash at the holding company.

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. is the holding company for the Bank. The Bank has 47 branch locations in Kansas and Missouri, and is one of the largest residential lenders in the State of Kansas. News and other information about the Company can be found on the Internet at the Bank's website, http://www.capfed.com.

Except for the historical information contained in this press release, the matters discussed may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions. The words "may," "could," "should," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including changes in economic conditions in the Company's market area, changes in policies or the application or interpretation of laws and regulations by regulatory agencies and tax authorities, other governmental initiatives affecting the financial services industry, changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, fluctuations in interest rates, demand for loans in the Company's market area, the future earnings and capital levels of the Bank, which would affect the ability of the Company to pay dividends in accordance with its dividend policies, competition, and other risks detailed from time to time in documents filed or furnished by the Company with the SEC. Actual results may differ materially from those currently expected. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

For further information contact:
Kent Townsend	Investor Relations
Executive Vice President,	700 S Kansas Ave
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer	Topeka, KS 66603
700 S Kansas Ave	(785) 270-6055
Topeka, KS 66603	investorrelations@capfed.com
(785) 231-6360
ktownsend@capfed.com