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): March 15, 2002 Southwest Bancorp, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Oklahoma 0-23064 73-1136584 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS Employer of incorporation) number) Identification Number) 608 South Main Street, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (405) 372-2230 Item 5. Other Events. 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders Southwest Bancorp, Inc. is distributing its Proxy Statement for the 2002 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders on or about March 15, 2002. The 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders is included as Exhibit 20 to this Form 8-K. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (a) Financial Statements. Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibit 20--Southwest Bancorp, Inc. 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders (d) Exhibit 23--Consent of Independent Auditors 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. Southwest Bancorp, Inc. By: /s/ Rick J. Green --------------------------------- Rick J. Green, Chief Executive Officer Dated: March 15, 2002