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): July 20, 2009
East West Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 95-4703316 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. employer identification number) |
Commission file number: 000-24939
135 N. Los Robles Ave., 7th Floor, Pasadena, California 91101
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (626) 768-6000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ¨ | 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 8.01 Other Events.
On July 20, 2009, East West Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release announcing the commencement of a public offering of its common stock. A copy of the press release is filed herewith and is incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Not Applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
| | 99.1 | Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated July 20, 2009, issued by East West Bancorp, Inc. announcing commencement of a public offering of common stock. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | EAST WEST BANCORP, INC. |
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| Dated: July 20, 2009 | | | | By: | | /s/ Thomas J. Tolda |
| | | | Name: | | Thomas J. Tolda |
| | | | Title: | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated July 20, 2009, issued by East West Bancorp, Inc. announcing commencement of a public offering of common stock. |
