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):  April 7, 2017

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's telephone number (including area code) (425) 255-4400

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Item 8.01      Other Events.

On April 7, 2017, First Financial Northwest Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of First Financial Northwest entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement ("Agreement") for the acquisition of deposits totaling approximately $102 million.  The acquisition includes the branch banking operations of a total of four branches.  The purchase of the branches is subject to regulatory approval and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.  A copy of the press release describing this transaction is attached to this filing as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The following exhibit is being furnished herewith and this list shall constitute the exhibit index:

 

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.

 

	FIRST FINANCIAL NORTHWEST, INC.
DATE: April 10, 2017	By:    /s/Richard P. Jacobson
	Richard P. Jacobson
	Executive Vice President and           Chief Financial Officer

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