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) : May 12, 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 8.01. Other Events.
On May 12, 2009, Western Alliance Bancorporation issued a press release announcing that the Company expects to offer and sell approximately $150 million of common stock in an underwritten public offering. The 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 May 12, 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: | May 12, 2009 |