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): March 18, 2005
AMERICANWEST BANCORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Washington | | 0-18561 | | 91-1259511 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
41 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 400
Spokane, Washington 99201
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(509) 467-6993
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 18, 2005, AmericanWest Bancorporation issued a press release announcing the appointment of Nicole Sherman as Executive Vice President/Director of Retail Banking. A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated March 18, 2005, titled “AmericanWest Appoints New Executive Vice President of Retail Banking.” |
SIGNATURE
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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| | | AMERICANWEST BANCORPORATION, |
| | | a Washington Corporation |
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Dated: March 18, 2005 | | /s/ C. Tim Cassels
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| | | C. Tim Cassels, |
| | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
