8-K 1 0001.txt FORM 8-K 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, 2000 MARSHALL & ILSLEY CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin 1-15403 39-0968604 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.) of incorporation) 770 North Water Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 765-7801 Item 5. Other Events. An exhibit is filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333- 33814) of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation ("M&I") relating to the offering of up to an aggregate of $1,500,000,000 of Debt Securities. The Exhibit consists of a Distribution Agreement dated May 31, 2000 between M&I and the Agents named therein. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 1 Distribution Agreement dated May 31, 2000 between Marshall & Ilsley Corporation and the Agents named therein. 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. Dated: May 31, 2000 MARSHALL & ILSLEY CORPORATION By: /s/ M.A. Hatfield ---------------------------- M.A. Hatfield Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 1 Distribution Agreement dated as of May 31, 2000 between Marshall & Ilsley Corporation and the Agents named therein.