Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 15, 2013, Washington Federal, Inc. (the "Company") announced by press release its earnings
for the quarter ended December 31, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached to this
filing as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the December 31, 2012, Fact Sheet, which presents certain detailed
financial information about the Company, is attached as Exhibit 99.2. This information is being furnished
under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) of Form 8-K.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

A copy of the December 31, 2012, Fact Sheet, which presents certain detailed financial information about
the Company, is attached as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:

99.1 Press release dated January 15, 2013
99.2 Fact Sheet as of December 31, 2012

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