kcashdividend51513.htm
UNITED STATES
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 15, 2013
First Financial Northwest, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Washington
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001-3365
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26-0610707
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State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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201 Wells Avenue South, Renton, Washington
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98057
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number (including area code) (425) 255-4400
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing 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 8.01 Other Events
On May 20, 2013, First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the company’s common stock. Shareholders of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on May 31, 2013 will be entitled to receive the cash dividend, which will be payable on June 14, 2013.
The Company also announced that the Board of Directors has also authorized the repurchase of up to 1,880,517 shares of the Company’s common stock, or 10% of the Company’s outstanding shares.
The news release announcing the quarterly cash dividend and stock repurchase is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibit is being furnished herewith and this list shall constitute the exhibit index:
99.1 Press Release of First Financial Northwest, Inc. dated May 20, 2013
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.
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FIRST FINANCIAL NORTHWEST, INC.
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| DATE: May 20, 2013 |
By: /s/Kari A. Stenslie |
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Kari A. Stenslie |
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Chief Financial Officer |