Washington Banking Company (WBCO)

Slower than anticipated growth from new branches, service offerings or acquisitions could result in reduced net income

Financial performance and profitability will depend on the Company’s ability to manage recent growth and potential future growth. In addition, any future acquisitions and continued growth may present operating and other problems that could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to execute it’s growth strategy or maintain the level of profitability that it has achieved in the past.

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Slower than anticipated growth from new branches, service offerings or acquisitions could result in reduced net income

Financial performance and profitability will depend on the Company’s ability to manage recent growth and potential future growth. In addition, any future acquisitions and continued growth may present operating and other problems that could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to execute it’s growth strategy or maintain the level of profitability that it has achieved in the past.

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