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) January 14, 2004
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Washington Federal, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 0-25454 91-161606
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
425 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington 98101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (206) 624-7930
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Not Applicable
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) The following exhibit is included with this Report:
Exhibit 99.1 Fact sheet as of December 31, 2003.
Exhibit 99.2 Press Release dated January 14, 2004.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
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A copy of the December 31, 2003 fact sheet which presents
certain detailed financial information about Washington Federal, Inc.
(the "Company") is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On January 14, 2004, the Company announced by press release its
earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. A copy of
the December 31, 2003 fact sheet which presents certain detailed
financial information about the Company is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
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.
WASHINGTON FEDERAL, INC.
Dated: January 16, 2004 By: /s/ Brent J. Beardall
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Brent J. Beardall
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer