Western Alliance Bancorporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, January 24^th, 2013. Chairman and CEO Robert Sarver, President and COO Ken Vecchione, and CFO Dale Gibbons will host a conference call at 12:00 PM ET on Friday, January 25^th, to discuss the Company's performance.

Participants may access the call by dialing 1-888-317-6003 using the pass code 7853474 or via live audio webcast using the website link: http://services.choruscall.com/links/wal130125.html. The webcast is also available through the Company’s website at www.westernalliancebancorp.com. Participants should log in at least 15 minutes early to receive instructions. The call will be recorded and made available for replay after 2:00 PM ET January 25^th through February 25^th at 9:00 AM ET by dialing 1-877-344-7529 using the conference number 10023314.

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a leading bank holding company in the Southwest with banking subsidiaries in Arizona, California and Nevada. The company provides services to businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, nonprofit organizations, and consumers seeking the robust product array of a national bank with the individual, personal attention of a community bank, delivered through a dedicated, local Relationship Manager.