UNITED STATES

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): July 19, 2018

CoBiz Financial Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number 001-15955


Colorado		84-0826324

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1401 Lawrence St., Ste. 1200 Denver, Colorado		80202

(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(303) 312 - 3400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01. Other Events

On July 19, 2018, the Board of Directors of CoBiz Financial Inc. declared a $0.10 cash dividend on its common stock for the third quarter of 2018. This dividend will be paid on August 6, 2018 to shareholders of record on July 30, 2018.

SIGNATURE

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.

		CoBiz Financial Inc.
		(Registrant)
Date: July 19, 2018
		/s/ Lyne Andrich
		Lyne Andrich
		EVP, CFO & COO

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