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): August 14, 2006 (August 10, 2006)
Washington Banking Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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000-24503 (Commission File Number) | | 91-1725825 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
450 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 8.01. Other Events
On August 10, 2006, Washington Banking Company announced by press release a 5-for-4 stock split. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated August 10, 2006
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.
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| WASHINGTON BANKING COMPANY | |
Date: August 14, 2006 | By: | /s/ Michal D. Cann | |
| | Michal D. Cann | |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer | |
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