Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Western Alliance Bancorporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 24, 2013
Reporting Period: Fiscal quarter and year-to-date ended December 31, 2012
This filing serves to announce the issuance of a press release and an earnings conference call presentation regarding the Company's fourth quarter 2012 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 Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call Presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
Material Changes
No specific material changes or comparative financial data versus prior periods are detailed within the text of this 8-K. The filing indicates that historical and forward-looking information is contained in the attached exhibits.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Outlook: The attached Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call Presentation contains forward-looking information.
- Legal Status: The information furnished in this report and its exhibits is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section.
- Incorporation by Reference: The content is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly set forth by specific reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated January 24, 2013) for specific Q4 2012 revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Earnings Conference Call Presentation) for management commentary, forward-looking guidance, and detailed liquidity metrics.
- Verify the specific definitions of "forward-looking information" provided in the exhibits to understand associated risks.