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): June 17, 2010
Banner Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Washington | 0-26584 | 91-1691604 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File | (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | Number) | Identification No.) |
10 S. First Avenue
Walla Walla, Washington 99362
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(509) 527-3636
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On June 17, 2010, Banner Corporation (the “Company”) announced that it commenced an underwritten public offering of its common stock to raise gross proceeds of up to $150.0 million. The Company intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase shares representing gross proceeds of up to an additional $22.5 million to cover over-allotments, if any.
A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the commencement of the offering is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Banner Corporation dated June 17, 2010
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.
| | BANNER CORPORATION |
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| Date: June 17, 2010 | By: /s/ Lloyd W. Baker |
| | Lloyd W. Baker |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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