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): December 19, 2004
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CASCADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 000-25286 91-1661954
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(State of other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2828 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
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(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (425) 339-5500
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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On December 15, 2004, Cascade Financial Corporation (the "Company"),
parent company of Cascade Bank, declared a $.08 quarterly cash dividend. The
dividend will be paid on January 27, 2004 to shareholders of record on January
13, 2004. The Press Release announcing the declaration of dividend is attached
as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibit
99 Press Release dated December 15, 2004.
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: December 15, 2004
CASCADE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By:/s/ Carol K. Nelson
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Carol K. Nelson
President and CEO
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