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): October 24, 2008 (October 23, 2008)
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 | | 91-1725825 |
| (Commission File Number) | | (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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 23, 2008, Washington Banking Company announced by press release its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibits 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.
Item 8.01. Other Events
On October 23, 2008, Washington Banking Company announced by press release a cash dividend. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 23, 2008
Exhibit 99.2 Press Release dated October 23, 2008
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
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| Date: October 24, 2008 | By: | /s/ Richard A. Shields | |
| | | Richard A. Shields | |
| | | Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer | |
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