GLACIER BANCORP, INC. — Earnings Release 2012

Apr 19, 2012

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 19, 2012

GLACIER BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Montana

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-18911	81-0519541
(Commission File Number)	IRS Employer Identification No.

49 Commons Loop

Kalispell, MT 59901

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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (406) 756-4200

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act of (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act of (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 2.02 Financial Statements and Exhibits

On April 19, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02 and the Exhibit attached hereto is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such document or filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial statements - not applicable.

(b) Pro forma financial information - not applicable.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated April 19, 2012, announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

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.

Dated: April 19, 2012

GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
By:	/s/ Michael J. Blodnick
	Michael J. Blodnick President and Chief Executive Officer

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