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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): May 19, 2017
First Financial Northwest, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Washington
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001-33652
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26-0610707
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State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation
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Commission
File Number
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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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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company [ ]
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 22, 2017, First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the "Company") announced that the Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 1,100,000 shares of the Company's common stock, or 10.0% of the Company's outstanding shares. The stock repurchase plan is effective May 30, 2017 and expires on November 30, 2017. In connection with the new stock repurchase plan, the Board adopted a pre-arranged stock trading plan in accordance with guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Repurchases under the Company's 10b5-1 plan will be administered through an independent broker. The plan will cover the repurchase of shares commencing no earlier than May 30, 2017 and expiring no later than November 30, 2017. Repurchases are subject to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as certain price, market volume and timing constraints specified in the plan. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is 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:
99.1 Press Release dated May 22, 2017
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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| DATE: May 22, 2017 |
By: /s/Richard P. Jacobson
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Richard P. Jacobson
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Executive Vice President and
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Chief Financial Officer
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