Washington Federal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) to Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell

What: Washington Federal, Inc. (Nasdaq:WAFD), parent company of Washington Federal, National Association will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square in celebration of its 100 year anniversary.

In honor of the occasion, Brent Beardall, President and Chief Executive Officer, will ring the Opening Bell. 

Where:Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:Monday, April 24, 2017 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET        

Media Contacts:Brad Goode, Washington Federal206-626-8178  [e-mail]

Stephanie Celenza, LANE PR [e-mail]

Nasdaq MarketSite:Emily Pan(646) [e-mail]

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Webcast: A live stream of the Nasdaq Opening Bell will be available at: https://new.livestream.com/nasdaq/live or http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx

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About Washington FederalWashington Federal, a national bank with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, has 236 branches in eight western states. To find out more about Washington Federal, please visit our website www.washingtonfederal.com. Washington Federal uses its website to distribute financial and other material information about the Company.

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