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): April 30, 2019

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

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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

               On April 30, 2018, Timberland Bancorp, Inc. issued its earnings release for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.  The release also announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share and a special cash dividend of $0.10 per common share.  A copy of the earnings release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits


The following exhibit is being furnished herewith and this list shall constitute the exhibit index:

99.1    Press Release of Timberland Bancorp, Inc. dated April 30, 2019








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:  April 30, 2019
By:  /s/  Dean J. Brydon                         
 
        Dean J. Brydon
        Chief Financial Officer