FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC — Regulatory Filings 2012

Sep 6, 2012

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): September 6, 2012

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Montana	001-34653	81-0331430
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

401 North 31 st Street, Billings, MT 59101

(Address of principal executive offices)

(406) 255-5390

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(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:

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

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 6, 2012, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its Chief Financial Officer, Terrill R. Moore, notified the Company of his intention to retire no earlier than June 2013, and no later than June 2014. The possible extension of Mr. Moore’s retirement date to June 2014 is to ensure smooth transition for his replacement. The Company is currently reviewing the experience and competencies required of its chief financial officer and identifying potential successors to Mr. Moore.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and 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.

Dated: September 6, 2012

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC.
By:	/s/ ED GARDING
	Ed Garding
	President and Chief Executive Officer