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 24, 2007
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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(I.R.S. Employer |
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Identification No.) |
111 North Wall Street, Spokane, Washington 99201
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(509) 458-3711
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On April 24, 2007, Sterling Financial Corporation (“Sterling”) issued a press release
announcing a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share of common stock payable to shareholders of
record as of June 29, 2007. The dividend is expected to be paid on July 11, 2007. The text of the
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) The following exhibit is being filed herewith:
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Exhibit Description |
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99.1
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Press release text of Sterling Financial Corporation dated April 24, 2007. |
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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(Registrant)
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/s/ Daniel G. Byrne
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Daniel G. Byrne |
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Executive Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and
Principal Financial Officer |
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