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) : April 23, 2009
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 001-32550 | 88-0365922 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2700 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada | 89102 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (702) 248-4200
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 23, 2009, Western Alliance Bancorporation issued a press release describing its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated April 23, 2009. |
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.
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION | ||
(Registrant) | ||
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| /s/ Dale Gibbons |
Dale Gibbons | ||
Executive Vice President and | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: | April 23, 2009 |