Item 8.01. Other Events.

On October 28, 2009, BankFinancial Corporation (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.07 per common share. The dividend will be payable on December 4, 2009 to stockholders of record on November 11, 2009.

In addition, the Board of Directors announced that it has extended the expiration date of the Company's current share repurchase authorization from November 16, 2009 until May 17, 2010. As of October 27, 2009, the Company had repurchased 3,882,723 shares of its common stock out of the 5,047,423 shares that had been previously authorized for repurchase.

As previously disclosed, the authorization permits shares to be repurchased in open market or negotiated transactions, and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The authorization will be utilized at management's discretion, subject to the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements, and to price and other internal limitations established by the Board. The authorization may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time prior to May 17, 2010 for any reason, including, without limitation, market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, liquidity, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors will also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases.

A copy of the press release announcing these items is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not Applicable.

(b) Not Applicable.

(c) Not Applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated October 28, 2009

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