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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) news covers developments at a western U.S. regional bank holding company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. As the parent of Columbia Bank, the largest bank headquartered in the Northwest with locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington, Columbia generates frequent updates of interest to investors, customers and analysts following the commercial banking sector.
News about COLB often includes announcements of quarterly and annual financial results, where Columbia discusses net interest income, net interest margin, non‑interest income and expenses, credit quality, capital ratios and balance sheet trends. These earnings releases are typically accompanied by conference call details and investor presentations that provide additional context on performance and strategy.
Columbia’s news flow also features corporate actions and strategic milestones. Recent examples include the completion of its all‑stock acquisition of Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc., which expanded its western footprint and increased its presence in Southern California, and communications about the unification of its Columbia Bank brand following the renaming of Umpqua Bank. Updates on capital management, such as quarterly cash dividend declarations and authorization of a common stock repurchase program, are disclosed through press releases and related SEC filings.
Governance and leadership changes are another important news category, including announcements of executive appointments, such as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer roles, and board‑level developments tied to the Pacific Premier transaction. In addition, third‑party communications, such as presentations released by institutional shareholders, can appear in the news stream when they reference Columbia Banking System.
By following the COLB news page, readers can review a chronological record of these items, from earnings dates and conference appearances to merger integration updates and capital actions, all drawn from company press releases and related public disclosures.
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results with net income $215 million and operating net income $243 million; diluted EPS was $0.72 and operating diluted EPS was $0.82. Net interest income rose to $627 million (+$122 million QoQ) and net interest margin improved to 4.06% (+22 bps). Non-interest income was $90 million and non-interest expense was $412 million. Total assets were $66.8 billion, loans $47.8 billion, and deposits $54.2 billion. Estimated total risk-based capital was 13.6% and CET1 11.8%. The company completed its first full quarter including Pacific Premier and repurchased common stock under its plan.
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) announced that Clint Stein, President and CEO since 2020, was elected Chair of the Board effective January 22, 2026. Maria Pope was named Lead Independent Director effective the same date and will serve until Columbia's 2026 annual meeting. After the annual meeting, Luis Machuca will succeed Pope as Lead Independent Director. The board said the changes aim to support continuity, alignment between board and management, and continued independent oversight.
Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) announced it will release fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, January 22, 2026 after market close.
The company will host a conference call for investors and analysts the same day at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss results and recent activities, followed by a live Q&A. Participants may register to receive dial-in details and unique PINs or register for a listen-only audiocast. It is recommended to join 10 minutes before the start time. A replay will be available on Columbia Banking System's investor relations page under "News & Market Data - Event Calendar."
Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per share, a 3% increase from its most recent dividend. The dividend is payable Dec 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of Nov 28, 2025. The company reiterated a focus on organic growth and balance sheet optimization and cited a recently announced $700 million share repurchase program as a complementary capital-return measure. Management said they expect strong profitability and meaningful capital generation in coming quarters to support long-term shareholder value.
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) received a presentation from HoldCo Asset Management dated Nov 6, 2025. HoldCo, which manages approximately $2.6 billion in regulatory assets under management, disclosed it owns common stock of Columbia and has an economic interest in the shares.
HoldCo said it does not intend to pursue a proxy contest at the 2026 Annual Meeting after recent concessions by the board and management, but will remain long-term shareholders and actively monitor capital allocation. HoldCo warned it may pursue a proxy contest or advocate for a sale if the board takes actions deemed inconsistent with shareholder interests.
HoldCo Asset Management released a presentation to Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) on Nov 6, 2025. HoldCo said it manages approximately $2.6 billion in regulatory assets under management and disclosed it owns common stock of Columbia, giving it an economic interest in COLB shares. The presentation link provided is https://holdcoam.co/COLB_Nov6.
HoldCo said it does not intend to pursue a proxy contest at the 2026 Annual Meeting following recent concessions by the Board and management, and that it expects to remain a long-term shareholder while actively monitoring capital allocation. HoldCo also warned it could pursue a proxy contest or advocate for a sale if the Board acts against shareholder interests.
Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) announced a CFO transition effective December 31, 2025: Ronald Farnsworth will step down as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and will serve as an advisor through June 1, 2026 to support the handover.
Ivan Seda, currently Deputy Chief Financial Officer, will succeed Farnsworth as CFO on December 31, 2025. Seda joined Columbia in August 2025 and previously held senior finance roles including CFO at Union Bank, FP&A and corporate finance roles at MUFG, and Deputy CFO at BECU. The announcement follows the close of the Pacific Premier acquisition and the company also released Q3 2025 financial results with an investor conference call scheduled for today at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) reported 3Q25 results reflecting its August 31, 2025 acquisition of Pacific Premier and a new $700 million share repurchase authorization.
Key metrics: Net income $96 million, Operating net income $204 million, EPS $0.40, Operating EPS $0.85, Net interest income $505 million, NIM 3.84%, Total assets $67.5B, Loans $48.5B, Deposits $55.8B, Provision $70 million, and Non-interest expense $393 million.
Management said integration is on track for systems in 1Q26, customer deposit growth was strong, and the board authorized repurchases through November 30, 2026.
HoldCo Asset Management released a follow-up presentation to the Board of Directors of Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) on Oct 29, 2025. HoldCo, which manages approximately $2.6 billion in regulatory assets under management, attached the presentation that was previously provided to the board on Sept 14, 2025 titled "Failed Gambles Borne Solely By Owners – Protective Covenants Needed."
The presentation is publicly available at https://holdcoam.co/COLB. HoldCo disclosed it owns common stock of Columbia Banking System and therefore has an economic interest in COLB share price.
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) has completed its acquisition of Pacific Premier Bancorp (NASDAQ: PPBI), significantly expanding its presence in Southern California. The merger creates a substantial western U.S. financial institution with $70 billion in assets, $50 billion in loans, and $56 billion in deposits.
The combined entity will operate over 350 locations across eight western states. Former Pacific Premier CEO Steve Gardner and two directors have joined Columbia's Board. The transaction involved a 0.9150 share exchange ratio, with Pacific Premier stockholders now representing approximately 30% of Columbia's shareholders. Systems integration is expected to complete in Q1 2026.
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