Columbia Banking System executive reports tax-related share disposition
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. executive officer Kumi Yamamoto Baruffi, EVP General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, reported a tax-withholding disposition of 1,799 shares of common stock at $28.45 per share. After this tax-related transaction, she directly holds 52,271 shares of Columbia Banking System common stock.
Columbia Banking System executive Drew K. Anderson reported a tax-related share disposition under a Form 4. On the transaction date, 1,808 shares of common stock were delivered at $28.45 per share to satisfy a tax obligation, leaving 20,678 common shares held directly after the transaction.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. files its Annual Report describing a transformed 2025 after completing its acquisition of Pacific Premier on August 31, 2025 and unifying operations under the Columbia Bank brand. The bank now serves customers across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
The company reports 6,005 employees as of December 31, 2025, a 27% workforce increase largely tied to the deal. Market data in the report show an aggregate market value of non‑affiliate common stock of $3.63 billion based on a June 30, 2025 share price of $23.38, with 295,550,687 shares outstanding as of January 31, 2026.
The filing highlights a “community banking at scale” strategy, expanded Southern California presence, broad commercial and consumer product offerings, and detailed sustainability, community investment, and human‑capital initiatives. Columbia and its bank subsidiary report being well‑capitalized, with CET1 ratios of 11.80% and 12.32% and total capital ratios of 13.63% and 13.26% as of year‑end 2025.
Stein Clint reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Columbia Banking System director and CEO Clint Stein received a grant of 56,017 restricted stock units on 02/18/2026 at a reference price of $31.24 per unit. These RSUs vest in equal installments of 33.33% per year over three years. After this award, Stein directly holds 185,155 restricted stock units in total.
Columbia Banking System reported an equity compensation grant to its EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Ivan A. Seda. He acquired 12,804 restricted stock units at a reference price of $31.24 per unit as a grant or award, increasing his direct holdings of this derivative security to 12,804 units.
According to the terms, the restricted stock units granted on February 18, 2026 will vest in three equal annual installments of 33.33% per year over three years, aligning a portion of the CFO’s compensation with the company’s future performance and share value over that period.
OGNALL ANDREW H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Columbia Banking System EVP Chief Risk Officer Andrew H. Ognall received a grant of 8,002 restricted stock units on February 18, 2026. The award is scheduled to vest in roughly equal installments of 33.33% per year over three years, aligning part of his compensation with future company performance.
Nixon Torran B reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. Senior Executive VP Torran B. Nixon received a grant of 16,645 restricted stock units on 02/18/2026. These units were valued at $31.24 each at grant, and will vest 33.33% per year over three years. Following this award, Nixon holds 54,065 restricted stock units directly.
Namdar Frank reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Columbia Banking System EVP and Chief Credit Officer Frank Namdar reported an equity award and updated deferred compensation holdings. He received a grant of 8,002 restricted stock units at a reference price of $31.24 per unit, increasing his directly held restricted stock units to 16,460.
The restricted stock units were granted on February 18, 2026 and will vest 33.33% per year over three years, providing time-based incentive compensation. Namdar also reported 2,917 units of deferred compensation phantom stock under the company’s deferred compensation plan, which will be settled in cash after his employment ends.
Moore Devine David reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Columbia Banking System EVP and Chief Marketing Officer David Moore Devine received a grant of 2,800 restricted stock units on 02/18/2026. The units were valued at $31.24 per unit on the grant date and represent equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.
The grant will vest in three equal installments of 33.33% per year over three years, encouraging longer-term retention. Following this award, Moore Devine holds a total of 5,619 restricted stock units directly.
Merrywell Christopher reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. Senior Executive VP Christopher Merrywell reported an equity compensation grant of 16,645 restricted stock units on 02/18/2026 at $31.24 per unit. After this award, he directly holds 56,304 units. The grant will vest 33.33% per year over three years.