Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2008

Washington Federal, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Washington   0-25454   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)

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):

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 


Item 5.02. Appointment of Director.

On February 22, 2008, Washington Federal, Inc. appointed Mr. James J. Doud, Jr. as a member of its Board of Directors effective March 1, 2008.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (a) Not applicable.
  (b) Not applicable
  (c) Not applicable
  (d) Exhibits

 

99.1    James Doud Press Release

 

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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: February 22, 2008     WASHINGTON FEDERAL, INC.
      By:   /s/ BRENT J. BEARDALL
        Brent J. Beardall
       

Executive Vice President

and Chief Financial Officer

 

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