$0.37 dividend: Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) sets payout
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Columbia Banking System, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2026 to shareholders who are on record as of May 29, 2026. This regular cash distribution reflects the company’s ongoing practice of returning capital to common shareholders while operating as the parent company of Columbia Bank, a regional bank serving multiple Western states.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
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Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend per share: $0.37 per common share
Dividend payment date: June 15, 2026
Dividend record date: May 29, 2026
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Quarterly dividend per share
$0.37 per common share
Approved by Board of Directors
Dividend payment date
June 15, 2026
Cash dividend payable date
Dividend record date
May 29, 2026
Shareholders of record eligible for dividend
Form type
Form 8-K
Item 8.01 Other Events disclosure
Key Terms
quarterly cash dividend, shareholders of record, forward-looking statements, Annual Report on Form 10-K
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quarterly cash dividend financial
"announced its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.37 per common share"
A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Annual Report on Form 10-K regulatory
"its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2025"
An annual report on Form 10‑K is a required, comprehensive filing that publicly traded companies give to regulators and investors summarizing their business, results of operations, detailed financial statements reviewed by independent auditors, material risks, legal issues and management’s discussion of performance. Investors use it like a company’s year‑end report card and medical checkup: it reveals how the business made money, where it is vulnerable, and the facts needed to compare value, judge risk and make informed investment decisions.
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report: May 15, 2026
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 15, 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc., parent company of Columbia Bank, announced its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.37 per common share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||||
| (d) | Exhibits. | ||||
99.1 Press Release Announcing Quarterly Cash Dividend | |||||
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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.
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. (Registrant) | |||||
| Dated: May 15, 2026 | By: /s/ Kumi Yamamoto Baruffi | ||||
Kumi Yamamoto Baruffi | |||||
Executive Vice President, General Counsel | |||||
Columbia Banking System Announces $0.37 Per Common Share Dividend
TACOMA, Wash., May 15, 2026 – Columbia Banking System, Inc. (“Columbia” Nasdaq: COLB), parent company of Columbia Bank, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.37 per common share, payable June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
About Columbia
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB) is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington and is the parent company of Columbia Bank, an award-winning preeminent regional bank with offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Columbia Bank combines the resources, sophistication, and expertise of a national bank with a commitment to deliver superior, personalized service. The bank supports consumers and businesses through a full suite of services, including retail and commercial banking, Small Business Administration lending, institutional and corporate banking, and equipment leasing. Columbia Bank customers also have access to comprehensive investment and wealth management expertise as well as healthcare and private banking through Columbia Wealth Management. Learn more at www.columbiabankingsystem.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Jacquelynne “Jacque” Bohlen
ir@columbiabank.com
(503) 727-4100
Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which can be identified by words such as "may," "expected," "anticipate," "continue," or other comparable words. In addition, all statements other than statements of historical facts that address activities that Columbia expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Readers are encouraged to read the SEC reports of Columbia, particularly its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2025 for meaningful cautionary language discussing why actual results may vary materially from those anticipated by management.
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FAQ
What dividend did Columbia Banking System (COLB) announce?
Columbia Banking System declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. This dividend applies to all outstanding common stock and represents cash paid directly to shareholders as part of the company’s ongoing capital return policies.
When will Columbia Banking System (COLB) pay the $0.37 dividend?
The $0.37 per share dividend will be paid on June 15, 2026. Shareholders who are eligible and properly recorded by the company’s transfer agent will receive the cash distribution on that payment date.
What is the record date for Columbia Banking System’s $0.37 dividend?
Shareholders of record on May 29, 2026 will be entitled to receive Columbia Banking System’s quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. Only investors officially on the shareholder list at market close that day qualify.
What type of distribution did Columbia Banking System (COLB) approve?
Columbia Banking System approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. A cash dividend is a direct payment from the company to shareholders, typically funded from earnings or available capital resources.
Where can investors learn more about Columbia Banking System’s outlook?
Investors are directed to Columbia Banking System’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. That filing contains detailed financial information and cautionary language about forward-looking statements and potential risks.