k8102009.htm
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): October 20, 2009
 
 
Banner Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
   
 
Washington
    0-26584
  91-1691604  
 
     State or other jurisdiction
 Commission
(I.R.S. Employer
 
                 of incorporation
 File Number
Identification No.)
   
 
10 S. First Avenue, Walla Walla, Washington
  99362
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant's telephone number (including area code)  (509) 527-3636
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 20, 2009, Banner Corporation issued its earnings release for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  A copy of the earnings release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)             Exhibits

99.1           Press Release of Banner Corporation dated October 20, 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.

 
BANNER CORPORATION
   
   
   
Date: October 20, 2009
By: /s/D. Michael Jones                                     
 
      D. Michael Jones
 
      President and Chief Executive Officer