WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION current report, 05 October 2009

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Western Alliance Bancorporation on October 5, 2009. The filing addresses corporate governance changes rather than periodic financial performance.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is not a financial statement filing.

Material Changes

The primary material change reported is the departure of a director:

  • Arthur Marshall notified the Company of his retirement from the Board of Directors of Western Alliance Bancorporation and its subsidiary, Bank of Nevada.
  • The retirement is effective October 31, 2009.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It solely announces the director's retirement and references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Verify the effective date of Arthur Marshall's retirement (October 31, 2009).
  • Confirm if a replacement director has been nominated or elected to fill the vacancy.
  • Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional context regarding the retirement.