8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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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 10, 2016

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Meta Financial Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	0-22140	42-1406262
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	Number)	Identification No.)

5501 South Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57108

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (605) 782-1767

	Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 10, 2016, MetaBank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant, issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a new multi-year agreement with Blackhawk Network, Inc. whereby Blackhawk will continue to provide marketing, servicing, and processing services for a broad range of consumer and corporate financial products issued by MetaBank.

A copy of the press release announcing MetaBank’s entry into the new agreement with Blackhawk Network, Inc. is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release dated May 10, 2016.

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.

	META FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
By:	/s/ Glen W. Herrick
	Glen W. Herrick
	Executive Vice President,
	Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Date: May 10, 2016

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

MetaBank^® and Blackhawk Network Extend Relationship

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (05/10/2016) – MetaBank is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new multi-year agreement with Blackhawk Network, Inc. . Under this agreement, Blackhawk will continue to provide marketing, servicing, and processing services for a broad range of consumer and corporate financial products issued by MetaBank.

“We are proud of the fact that Blackhawk has chosen MetaBank as the preferred issuer of network branded prepaid programs distributed through their network,” said Brad Hanson, President of MetaBank and Meta Payment Systems. “It is a pleasure to work with a quality team who continually demonstrates their position as leaders in their industry. This new extended agreement offers the opportunity to further grow our existing business while investing even more in the expansion of additional financial products and services together.”

“MetaBank has proven to be an outstanding business partner,” said Talbott Roche, Chief Executive Officer. “Extending this agreement ensures continuity with an experienced bank who is willing to collaborate on creative financial solutions to support our business.”

About Blackhawk Network

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAWK) is a leading prepaid and payments global company, which supports the program management and distribution of gift cards, prepaid telecom products and financial service products in a number of different retail, digital and incentive channels. Blackhawk’s digital platform supports prepaid across a network of digital distribution partners including retailers, financial service providers, and mobile wallets. For more information, please visit www.blackhawknetwork.com and www.giftcardmall.com.

About MetaBank®

MetaBank, through its Meta Payment Systems^® (MPS) division, delivers innovative financial products that change the way people use, borrow and manage money. Based in Sioux Falls, S.D., MPS is a recognized leader in the prepaid card industry and provides innovative payment solutions delivered nationally in collaboration with market-leading partners. MPS focuses on offering specific product solutions in the following areas: prepaid cards, credit products, electronic funds transfer and ATM sponsorship. Meta Financial Group, Inc.^® (NASDAQ Global Market^®: CASH), is the holding company for federally chartered savings bank MetaBank, Member FDIC. For more information, visit metapay.com.

Media Contact:

Katie LeBrun

Corporate Communications Director

5501 S. Broadband Lane

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

605.362.5140

klebrun@metabank.com