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    ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001521951
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
    		IRS NUMBER:				391576570
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WI
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    	BUSINESS ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		401 CHARMANY DRIVE
    		CITY:			MADISON
    		STATE:			WI
    		ZIP:			53719
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		608-238-8008

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    		STREET 2:		PO BOX 44961
    		CITY:			MADISON
    		STATE:			WI
    		ZIP:			53744

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