1 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): December 21, 2000 GLACIER BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-18911 81-0519541 - ------------------------ ------------------------------- (Commission File Number) IRS Employer Identification No. 49 Commons Loop Kalispell, MT 59901 (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 406-756-4234 2 ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS On December 21, 2000, Glacier Bancorp, Inc. a Delaware corporation ("Company"), announced that it plans to issue trust preferred securities in the aggregate amount of $35 million through Glacier Capital Trust I, a trust affiliate formed for the purpose of the offering. The securities will be sold in an underwritten public offering that will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Net proceeds to Glacier Bancorp will be used for general corporate purposes and will enhance Glacier's capital position in anticipation of pending transactions. ITEM 7 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) Financial statements - not applicable. (b) Pro forma financial information - not applicable. (c) Exhibits: (99) Press Release issued by the Company dated December 21, 2000 2 3 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. Dated: December 20, 2000 GLACIER BANCORP, INC. By: /s/ Michael J. Blodnick -------------------------------------- Michael J. Blodnick President and Chief Executive Officer 3