SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 1999 HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) WASHINGTON 0-29480 91-1857900 - ---------------------------- ------------ ------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No. 205 Fifth Avenue S.W. Olympia WA 98501 ----------------------------------------- ------------ (Address of principal executive officers: (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (360) 943-1500 -------------- ITEM 5 OTHER EVENTS On April 29, 1999, Heritage Financial Corporation ("Heritage") completed its previously announced open market share repurchase that began on April 27, 1999. Heritage purchased 100,000 shares through block purchases. The news release regarding the completion of the repurchase is attached to this filing. ITEM 7 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) Financial statements not applicable (b) Pro forma financial information not applicable (c) Exhibits: 99 News Release issued by Heritage, dated April 30, 1999 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: May 6, 1999 HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Donald V. Rhodes -------------------- Donald V. Rhodes Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer