================================================================================ 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): July 13, 2006 CASCADE BANCORP (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Oregon 0-23322 93-1034484 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.) 1100 NW Wall Street Bend, Oregon 97701 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (541) 385-6205 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K file is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated July 13, 2006. ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On July 13, 2006, Cascade Bancorp announced by press release its financial results for the second quarter of 2006, including certain forward looking statements. All of the information in the press release, appearing in Exhibit 99.1, is not filed but is furnished pursuant to Regulation FD. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired Not applicable. (b) Prof Forma Financial Information Not applicable. (c) Shell Company Transactions Not applicable. (d) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated July 13, 2006. 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, thereto duly authorized. CASCADE BANCORP By: /s/ Gregory D. Newton --------------------------------- Gregory D. Newton Executive Vice President/ Chief Financial Officer/Secretary Date: July 13, 2006