k822614.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): February 26, 2014
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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Commission
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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)
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On February 26, 2014, First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the “Company”) amended its Bylaws to decrease the size of its Board of Directors from eight (8) to seven (7) members in connection with the previously announced resignation of Director Robert L. Anderson. The Bylaw amendment will be effective at the conclusion of the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders, tentatively scheduled to be held on June 25, 2014. A copy of the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.2.
Item 8.01 Other Events
On February 26, 2014, the Company announced that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company’s common stock. Shareholders of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on March 14, 2014 will be entitled to receive the cash dividend, which will be payable on March 28, 2014.
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
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is being furnished herewith and this list shall constitute the exhibit index:
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of First Financial Northwest, Inc.
99.1 Press Release dated February 28, 2014
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: February 28, 2014 |
By: /s/Joseph W. Kiley III |
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Joseph W. Kiley III
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President and Chief Financial Officer
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