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)

October 19, 2004

ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

(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)

¨ 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(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 19, 2004

ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 19, 2004, Registrant issued a press release announcing financial information for its third quarter ended September 30, 2004. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished to, but not filed with, the Commission.

SIGNATURE

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, thereto duly authorized.

Date: October 19, 2004

ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP

/s/ Kevin C. Eichner

Kevin C. Eichner

Chief Executive Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 19, 2004*

* This exhibit is furnished to, but not filed with, the Commission by inclusion herein.