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
July 18, 2012
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file number 000-24939
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
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(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
135 N Los Robles Ave., 7th Floor, Pasadena, California 91101
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(626) 768-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 (See General Instruction A.2.):
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East West Bancorp, Inc.
Current Report of Form 8-K
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 18, 2012, East West Bancorp, Inc. announced, via press release, its preliminary results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated July 18, 2012, issued by East West Bancorp, Inc.
SIGNATURE
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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/s/ Irene H. Oh |
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Irene H. Oh | |
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Executive Vice President and | |
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Chief Financial Officer | |