Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Western Alliance Bancorporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 17, 2019
Reporting Period: Fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2019
This filing serves to announce the issuance of a press release and an earnings conference call presentation regarding the Company's third-quarter 2019 results. The detailed financial data is contained in the attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) rather than the body of this 8-K.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being available in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call Presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly detail material changes versus the prior comparable period within the text provided. Investors must refer to the attached exhibits for comparative analysis of the third quarter 2019 results against previous periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing notes that the attached Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call Presentation contains certain forward-looking information. However, the 8-K text itself does not summarize specific guidance, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The information in this report is "furnished" and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated October 17, 2019) for specific Q3 2019 financial results.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Earnings Conference Call Presentation) for forward-looking guidance and management commentary.
- Verify the Company's status as a non-emerging growth company as indicated in the filing.
- Confirm the trading symbols for Common Stock (WAL) and 6.25% Subordinated Debentures (WALA) on the New York Stock Exchange.