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Ticker · COLB ISIN · US1972361026 LEI · 254900CTRJTQZ3BJ2V17 US Financial and insurance activities
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Latest filing 2012-10-29 Board/Management Inform…
Country US United States of America
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About COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.

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Columbia Banking System, Inc. is a financial holding company and the parent of Columbia Bank, a regional bank operating in the Western United States. As one of the largest banks headquartered in the West, it has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services for consumers and businesses, including retail and commercial banking, Small Business Administration (SBA) lending, institutional and corporate banking, and equipment leasing. Through its Columbia Wealth Management division, customers also have access to investment, wealth management, healthcare, and private banking solutions.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
8-K Filing
Board/Management Information Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K current report filed with the SEC, dated October 23, 2012. The content focuses on the departure and appointment of certain officers, specifically the renewal and new Change in Control Agreements for two executives. There are no financial statements or earnings data presented. The primary subject is changes in senior management and related agreements. According to the filing definitions, announcements about changes in the company's board of directors or senior management fall under Board/Management Information (MANG). The document length is 3635 characters, which is short but contains substantive information about management changes, not just an announcement of a report. Therefore, the correct classification is MANG with high confidence.
2012-10-29 English
425 Filing
Call Transcript Classification · 100% confidence The document is filed pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, indicating it is related to merger communications. It includes portions of a transcript of an earnings call held on October 25, 2012, discussing merger-related topics such as merger expenses, integration plans, and shareholder approval. The presence of a Q&A session with company executives further confirms this is a conference call transcript. The document is not a full earnings release but a transcript of the call, which fits the definition of a Call Transcript (CT).
2012-10-26 English
8-K Filing
Earnings Release Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce major events. It includes a press release reporting financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, and a quarterly cash dividend. The document itself is short (2952 characters) and primarily references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the financial results and dividend announcement. This matches the characteristics of an Earnings Release (ER) since it reports quarterly financial results and dividend information. The Form 8-K is used to announce these results promptly. Therefore, the filing type is Earnings Release (ER).
2012-10-25 English
8-K Filing
M&A Activity Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a Current Report used to announce major events that shareholders should know about. The content describes a material definitive agreement regarding a merger between Columbia Banking System, Inc. and West Coast Bancorp. It details the terms of the merger agreement, shareholder voting agreements, and regulatory approvals required. There is no financial statement or detailed financial performance data presented, but rather an announcement of a significant corporate transaction. The document also references future filings such as a Registration Statement on Form S-4 and a Joint Proxy Statement, which will provide more detailed merger-related information. Given the nature of the document as an announcement of a merger agreement and related agreements, it fits best under the category of M&A Activity (TAR). The document is not a full merger proxy statement or tender offer filing (MA), but an initial announcement of the merger agreement and related material definitive agreement, which is typical for a Form 8-K under Item 1.01.
2012-10-01 English
425 Filing
M&A Activity Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a Current Report used to announce major events that shareholders should know about. The content describes a material definitive agreement regarding a merger between Columbia Banking System, Inc. and West Coast Bancorp. It details the terms of the merger agreement, shareholder voting agreements, and regulatory approvals required. The document also references the forthcoming filing of a Registration Statement on Form S-4 and a Joint Proxy Statement related to the merger. This type of filing is a regulatory announcement of a significant corporate transaction, specifically a merger, and is not a full merger proxy statement or merger communication form itself. Therefore, it fits best under the category of M&A Activity (TAR), which covers announcements and documents related to merger proposals or takeover bids. The document is substantive and detailed, not a brief announcement or a proxy solicitation, so it is not PSI or RPA. Confidence is high given the clear identification of merger agreement details and SEC Form 8-K context.
2012-10-01 English
425 Filing
Call Transcript Classification · 100% confidence The document is a transcript of a joint investor conference call between Columbia Banking System, Inc. and West Coast Bancorp discussing their merger. It includes detailed remarks from executives, financial highlights, transaction terms, and Q&A instructions. The text explicitly states it is a transcript of a conference call held on September 26, 2012, and includes management discussion sections and participant lists typical of earnings or merger-related calls. The presence of detailed spoken remarks and Q&A format confirms this is a call transcript rather than a press release or proxy statement. The mention of Rule 425 filing under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 supports that this is a merger-related communication but the content is a transcript of the call, not the merger proxy or registration statement itself. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Call Transcript (CT).
2012-09-27 English

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