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) December 9, 2003
STERLING FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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0-20800 |
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91-1572822 |
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111 North Wall Street, Spokane, Washington 99201 |
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(509) 458-3711 |
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Not Applicable |
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5. Other Events.
On December 9, 2003, Sterling Financial Corporation announced that its acquisition of Klamath First Bancorp, Inc. and the merger of Klamath First Federal Savings and Loan Association with and into Sterling Savings Bank had been approved by the Office of Thrift Supervision subject to satisfactory compliance with certain conditions, including receipt of shareholder approval. On December 11, 2003, Sterling Financial Corporation and Klamath First Bancorp, Inc. will each hold a special meeting of shareholders to vote on the merger proposal.
Item 7. Exhibits.
(c) The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:
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Press release text of Sterling Financial Corporation dated December 9, 2003. |
S I G N A T U R E
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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STERLING FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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December 9, 2003 |
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/s/ William R. Basom |
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William R. Basom |
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Vice President, Treasurer,
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