Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Western Alliance Bancorporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 23, 2020
Reporting Period: Fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019
This filing serves to announce the issuance of a press release and an earnings conference call presentation regarding the Company's fourth-quarter 2019 results. The detailed financial data is contained in the attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) and is furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain 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 conference call presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the quarter ended December 31, 2019, have been reported.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing notes that the attached Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call Presentation contains certain forward-looking information. No specific guidance, risks, contingencies, or unusual items are detailed within the text of this 8-K form itself.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated January 23, 2020) for specific Q4 2019 financial results.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Earnings Conference Call Presentation) for forward-looking guidance and management commentary.
- Verify the distinction that the information in this report is "furnished" and not "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the trading symbols for Common Stock (WAL) and 6.25% Subordinated Debentures (WALA) on the New York Stock Exchange.