UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or l5 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2011
Washington Banking Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-24503 (Commission File Number) | | 91-1725825 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
450 SW Bayshore Drive
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(360) 679-3121
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 2.02. | | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On July 28, 2011, Washington Banking Company announced by press release its earnings for the second quarter ending June 30, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On July 28, 2011, Washington Banking Company announced the declaration of a cash dividendof $0.05 per common share, payable August 22, 2011 to shareholders of record on August 8, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
| Item 9.01. | | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| | WASHINGTON BANKING COMPANY |
| Dated: July 28, 2011 | By:/s/ Richard A. Shields Richard A. Shields EVP and Chief Financial Officer |
