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SEC FILE NUMBER
0-23333
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CUSIP NUMBER
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One): [ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-K [x] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR [ ] Form
N-CSR
For Period Ended: March 31, 2005
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended: _____________________________
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READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET BEFORE PREPARING FORM. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.
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If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the item(s) to which the notification relates:
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PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Timberland Bancorp, Inc.
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Full Name of Registrant
N/A
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Former name if applicable
624 Simpson Avenue
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Hoquiam, Washington 98550
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City, State and Zip Code
PART II - RULES 12b-25 (b) AND (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate.)
(a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
Form 10-K, 20-F, 1-K, Form N-SAR or Form N-CSR, or portion thereof
will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the
prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition
report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof will be filed on or before
the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
(c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
PART III - NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail why the Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q, N-SAR,
N-CSR or the transition report portion thereof could not be filed within the
prescribed time period.
The registrant, as an accelerated filer, did not realize that it was
required to file its Form 10-Q within 40 days after the end of the
quarter, instead of 45 days.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
Dean J. Brydon (360) 533-4747
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company
Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that
the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the
answer is no, identify report(s). [ ] Yes [X] No (Form 10-Q for
12/31/04)
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(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations
from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected
by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion
thereof?
[ ] Yes [X] No
If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and
quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
estimate of the results cannot be made.
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TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 10, 2005 By: /s/ Dean J. Brydon
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Dean J. Brydon, Chief Financial Officer
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