SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2004 Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 0-23333 91-1863696 ---------------------------- -------------- -------------------- State or other jurisdiction Commission (I.R.S. Employer Of incorporation File Number Identification No.) 624 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam, Washington 98550 ----------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number (including area code) (360) 533-4747 Not Applicable -------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of Timberland Bancorp, Inc. dated July 27, 2004 Item 9. Results of Operations and Financial Condition ----------------------------------------------------- On July 27, 2004, Timberland Bancorp, Inc. issued its earnings release for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. A copy of the earnings release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference. SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. TIMBERLAND BANCORP,INC. DATE: July 27, 2004 By: /s/ Dean J. Brydon ----------------------- Dean J. Brydon Chief Financial Officer