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) October 27, 2003
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Washington Federal, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 0-25454 91-161606
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
425 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington 98101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (206) 624-7930
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Not Applicable
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) The following exhibit is included with this Report:
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 27, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
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On October 27, 2003, Washington Federal, Inc. announced by press release
the promotion of Linda S. Brower to Executive Vice President and
Brent J. Beardall to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
The information contained in this Report on Form 8-K is furnished
pursuant to Item 12.
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: October 27, 2003 By: /s/ Roy M. Whitehead
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Roy M. Whitehead
President and
Chief Executive Officer