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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): October 14, 2020
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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 or organization) | (Commission File Number) |  | (I.R.S. 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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Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 14, 2020, the Company announced by press release its earnings for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. A copy of the press release is attached to this filing as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the September 30, 2020 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 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 October 14, 2020
99.2 Fact Sheet as of September 30, 2020
99.3 Press r elease s uppl ement dated October 14, 2020
Important Cautionary Statements
The foregoing information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, notes and other information contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
This press release contains statements about the Company’s future that are not statements of historical fact. These statements are “forward looking statements” for purposes of applicable securities laws, and are based on current information and/or management's good faith belief as to future events. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” and similar expressions signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risk and uncertainties, which change over time; and actual performance, could differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking statements. In particular, any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting governmental and societal responses. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.

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.

October 14, 2020 |  |  |  | WASHINGTON FEDERAL, INC. |  |
|  |  |  | By: |  | /s/ VINCENT L. BEATTY
|  |  |  |  |  | Vincent L. Beatty
|  |  |  |  |  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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