8-K 1 wafd8-k.htm WAFD 8-K_JAN 17 2013

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 15, 2013
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Washington Federal, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Washington |  | 001-34654 |  | 91-1661606
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |  | (Commission File Number) |  | (IRS Employer Identification No.)

425 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington 98101
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (206) 624-7930
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o |  | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o |  | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o |  | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o |  | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 15, 2013, Washington Federal, Inc. (the "Company") announced by press release its earnings
for the quarter ended December 31, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached to this
filing as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the December 31, 2012, Fact Sheet, which presents certain detailed
financial information about the Company, is attached as Exhibit 99.2. This information is being furnished
under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) of Form 8-K.

Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure

A copy of the December 31, 2012, Fact Sheet, which presents certain detailed financial information about
the Company, is attached as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:
99.1 Press release dated January 15, 2013
99.2 Fact Sheet as of December 31, 2012
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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 thereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 17, 2013 |  |  |  | WASHINGTON FEDERAL, INC.
|  |  |  | By: |  | /s/ BRENT J. BEARDALL
|  |  |  |  |  | Brent J. Beardall
|  |  |  |  |  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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