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) May 20, 2003 ------------------------------ Washington Federal, Inc. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 0-25454 91-161606 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 425 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington 98101 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (206) 624-7930 ---------------------------- Not Applicable - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events ------------- On May 20, 2003, Washington Federal, Inc. announced by press release the signing of a merger agreement with United Savings and Loan Bank. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits ------------- (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) The following exhibit is included with this Report: Exhibit 99 Press Release dated May 20, 2003. 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 thereunto duly authorized. WASHINGTON FEDERAL, INC. Dated: May 20, 2003 By: /s/ Brent J. Beardall --------------------- Brent J. Beardall Vice President Finance and Controller