FORM 4
[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).         
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
                                                                                  
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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
                      

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *

Ludwig Jeffrey G.
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. [ MSBI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)

_____ Director                      _____ 10% Owner
__ X __ Officer (give title below)      _____ Other (specify below)
EVP & CFO
(Last)          (First)          (Middle)

1201 NETWORK CENTRE DR.
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YYYY)

12/10/2017
(Street)

EFFINGHAM, IL 62401
(City)        (State)        (Zip)
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YYYY)

 
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

_ X _ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Trans. Date 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 3. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)
4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4)
6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock   12/10/2017     F    256   D $31.82   133821.4520   D    
Common Stock                  11569   (1) I   JQ Properties  

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned ( e.g. , puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Trans. Date 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 4. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)
5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 3 and 4)
8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5)
9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Option (right to buy)   $18.16                      (2) 12/6/2020   Common Stock   16790     16790   D    
Option (right to buy)   $16                      (3) 12/13/2022   Common Stock   8075     8075   D    
Option (right to buy)   $23                      (4) 11/3/2025   Common Stock   16800     16800   D    
Option (right to buy)   $16.59                      (5) 12/10/2023   Common Stock   9482     9482   D    
Option (right to buy)   $15.20                      (6) 12/31/2019   Common Stock   15000     15000   D    
Option (right to buy)   $21                      (7) 12/2/2024   Common Stock   12753     12753   D    
Option (right to buy)   $11.75                      (8) 6/22/2019   Common Stock   18190     18190   D    
Option (right to buy)   $14.70                      (9) 5/5/2018   Common Stock   7000     7000   D    
Option (right to buy)   $14.75                      (10) 12/16/2021   Common Stock   8356     8356   D    
Option (right to buy)   $18                      (11) 8/5/2024   Common Stock   60000     60000   D    
Option (right to buy)   $28.59                      (12) 11/16/2026   Common Stock   8383     8383   D    

Explanation of Responses:
(1)  The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose
(2)  These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the 12/06/2010 date of grant.
(3)  These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the 12/13/2012 date of grant.
(4)  These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the 11/03/2015 date of grant.
(5)  These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the 12/10/2013 date of grant.
(6)  These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the 12/31/2009 date of grant.
(7)  These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the 12/02/2014 date of grant.
(8)  These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the 06/22/2009 date of grant.
(9)  These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the 05/05/2008 date of grant.
(10)  These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the 12/16/2011 date of grant.
(11)  Such options will vest on 12/31/2017 if specific performance metrics are satisfied, as determined by the Board of Directors.
(12)  These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the 11/16/2016 date of grant.

Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director 10% Owner Officer Other
Ludwig Jeffrey G.
1201 NETWORK CENTRE DR.
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401


EVP & CFO

Signatures
/s/ Ludwig Jeffrey G 12/12/2017
** Signature of Reporting Person Date

/s/ Douglas J. Tucker, attorney-in-fact 12/12/2017
** Signature of Reporting Person Date


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