FORM 12b-25

If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:

 

Part I - Registrant Information

Meta Financial Group, Inc. on behalf of the MetaBank Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan

Full Name of Registrant

 

Former Name if Applicable

5501 South Broadband Lane

Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57108

City, State and Zip Code

Part II - Rules 12b-25(b) and (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed.(Check box if appropriate.)

Part III - Narrative

State below in reasonable detail why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,10-D, N-SAR, N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period.

The form 11-K, which is the subject of this Form 12b-25 extension, is being filed in order to report the information required of the MetaBank Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”). We experienced unanticipated delays in the collection and compilation of certain information necessary for the completion of the financial statements of the Plan. As a result, the Plan is unable to file timely its Form 11-K within the prescribed time period without unreasonable effort or expense.

Part IV - Other Information

1. Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification

   Glen W. Herrick, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary	(712)	732-4117
   (Name)	(Area Code)	(Telephone Number)

2. Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed?

   Yes

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   No

   If answer is no, identify report(s).

    

3. Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?

   Yes

   No

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   If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.