On October 22, 2009, Washington Banking Company announced by press release its earnings for the third quarter ending September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibits shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (a) | Not applicable. | |
| (b) | Not applicable. | |
| (c) | Not applicable. | |
| (d) | Exhibits. | |
| 99.1 Press Release dated October 22, 2009 |
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.
| WASHINGTON BANKING COMPANY | |
| Dated: October 22, 2009 | By: /s/ Richard A. Shields |
| Richard A. Shields | |
| EVP and Chief Financial Officer | |