UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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): January 27, 2004 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASCADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 000-25286 91-1661954 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State of other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 2828 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (425) 339-5500 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibit 99: Press Release dated January 27, 2004. ITEM 12. Results of Operation and Financial Condition On January 27, 2004, the Corporation released earnings information for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003 and year ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Report. 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 thereunto duly authorized. Dated: January 27, 2004 CASCADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Carol K. Nelson ---------------------- Carol K. Nelson Its: President and CEO