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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
Date of Report: July 25, 2024
(Date of earliest event reported)
 
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
 
Washington000-2028891-1422237
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
 
1301 A Street
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2156
(address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
 
(253) 305-1900

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
TITLE OF EACH CLASSTRADING SYMBOLNAME OF EXCHANGE
Common Stock, No Par ValueCOLBThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company [ ]

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]






Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On July 25, 2024, Columbia Banking System, Inc. issued a press release announcing second quarter 2024 financial results. The release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information included in the press release is considered to be "furnished" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Columbia Banking System, Inc. will include final financial statements and additional analyses for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 as part of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q covering that period.
 
Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
Columbia Banking System, Inc. is filing an investor slide presentation that it intends to review in conjunction with its earnings release conference call on July 25, 2024. The slides are included as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)EXHIBITS
 
 
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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: July 25, 2024
By: /s/ Ronald L. Farnsworth 
      Ronald L. Farnsworth
      Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer



EXHIBIT 99.1


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COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
$120 million$140 million$0.57$0.67
Net incomeOperating net income 1Earnings per diluted common share
Operating earnings per diluted common share 1
0
CEO Commentary
"Our second quarter results reflect continued progress on our targeted actions to improve our financial performance and drive shareholder value,” said Clint Stein, President and CEO. "The successful execution of identified changes following enterprise-wide evaluations resulted in a lower recurring expense run rate and increased stabilization in the cost of customer deposits during the second quarter. While we are encouraged by the early success of our near-term initiatives, we have not diminished our laser focus on regaining Columbia's placement as a top-performing bank across financial metrics. Longer-term initiatives will further enhance our growth and profitability as we strive toward long-term, consistent, repeatable performance."
Clint Stein, President and CEO of Columbia Banking System, Inc.
2Q24 HIGHLIGHTS (COMPARED TO 1Q24)
Net Interest Income and NIM
Net interest income expanded by $4 million on a linked-quarter basis due to higher income earned on loans and investment securities, including increased accretion income, partially offset by higher deposit costs.
Net interest margin was 3.56%, up 4 basis points from the prior quarter as the increase in earning asset yields outpaced the increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities given targeted actions taken to stabilize the cost of customer deposits.
Non-Interest Income and Expense
Non-interest income decreased by $6 million due to the quarterly fluctuation in cumulative fair value accounting and hedges. Excluding these items, non-interest income was stable.
Non-interest expense decreased by $8 million due to lower compensation and CDI amortization, modest decreases in other categories, and the first quarter's larger FDIC special assessment. The effect was partially offset by restructuring expense.
Credit Quality
Net charge-offs were 0.32% of average loans and leases (annualized), compared to 0.47% in the prior quarter.
Provision expense of $32 million compares to $17 million in the prior quarter, which benefited from the recalibration of the commercial CECL model.
Non-performing assets to total assets was 0.30%, compared to 0.28% as of March 31, 2024.
Capital
Estimated total risk-based capital ratio of 12.1% and estimated common equity tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 9.9%.
Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share on May 13, 2024, which was paid June 10, 2024.
Notable Items
Substantially completed our announced near-term initiatives related to operational effectiveness.
Opened our first retail location in Phoenix, Arizona and our first Financial Hub in Southern California, replacing an existing branch.
2Q24 KEY FINANCIAL DATA
PERFORMANCE METRICS
2Q24
1Q24
2Q23
Return on average assets0.93%0.96%1.00%
Return on average common equity9.85%10.01%10.84%
Return on average tangible common equity 1
14.55%14.82%16.63%
Operating return on average assets 1
1.08%1.04%1.27%
Operating return on average common equity 1
11.47%10.89%13.77%
Operating return on average tangible common equity 1
16.96%16.12%21.13%
Net interest margin3.56%3.52%3.93%
Efficiency ratio59.02%60.57%62.60%
Operating efficiency ratio, as adjusted 1
53.56%56.97%54.04%
INCOME STATEMENT
($ in 000s, excl. per share data)
2Q24
1Q24
2Q23
Net interest income$427,449$423,362$483,975
Provision for credit losses$31,820$17,136$16,014
Non-interest income$44,703$50,357$39,678
Non-interest expense$279,244$287,516$328,559
Pre-provision net revenue 1
$192,908$186,203$195,094
Operating pre-provision net revenue 1
$219,390$200,683$243,114
Earnings per common share - diluted $0.57$0.59$0.64
Operating earnings per common share - diluted 1
$0.67$0.65$0.81
Dividends paid per share$0.36$0.36$0.36
BALANCE SHEET
2Q24
1Q24
2Q23
Total assets$52.0 B$52.2 B$53.6 B
Loans and leases$37.7 B$37.6 B$37.0 B
Deposits$41.5 B$41.7 B$40.8 B
Book value per common share$23.76$23.68$23.16
Tangible book value per share 1
$16.26$16.03$15.02

Investor Contact
Jacquelynne "Jacque" Bohlen, SVP/Investor Relations Director, 503-727-4117, jacquebohlen@umpquabank.com
1 "Non-GAAP" financial measure. See GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation for additional information.




Columbia Banking System, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
July 25, 2024
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Organizational Update
Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia," the "Company," "we," or "our") completed an enterprise-wide evaluation of our operations during the first quarter of 2024. The full-scale review resulted in consolidated positions, simplified reporting and organizational structures, and an improved profitability outlook. Through June 30, 2024, 91% of the identified cost savings have been realized, and we expect to carry out the remaining actions during the third quarter of 2024. Please refer to the Q2 2024 Earnings Presentation for additional details.

Columbia's primary subsidiary, Umpqua Bank ("Umpqua"), opened its first retail location in Phoenix, Arizona and its first Financial Hub in Southern California, replacing an existing branch. Umpqua has closed four branches on a net basis during 2024 as strategic consolidations offset new locations in targeted growth markets.

On February 28, 2023, Columbia completed its merger with Umpqua Holdings Corporation ("UHC"), combining the two premier banks in the Northwest to create one of the largest banks headquartered in the West (the "merger"). Columbia's financial results for any periods ended prior to February 28, 2023 reflect UHC results only on a standalone basis. In addition, Columbia's reported financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2023 reflect UHC financial results only until the closing of the merger after the close of business on February 28, 2023. As a result of these two factors, Columbia's financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024 may not be directly comparable to prior reported periods. Under the reverse acquisition method of accounting, the assets and liabilities of Columbia as of February 28, 2023 ("historical Columbia") were recorded at their respective fair values.

Net Interest Income
Net interest income was $427 million for the second quarter of 2024, up $4 million from the prior quarter. The increase reflects higher income earned on loans and investment securities, including accretion income, and lower borrowing costs. The favorable change was only partially offset by higher deposit costs as targeted pricing actions limited the increase in Columbia's cost of interest-bearing deposits.

Columbia's net interest margin was 3.56% for the second quarter of 2024, up 4 basis points from 3.52% for the first quarter of 2024. The expansion was driven by higher yields on loans and investment securities, including the benefit of accretion income, which offset a modest increase in the cost of interest-bearing deposits following a comprehensive review undertaken during the first quarter of 2024 related to how Columbia evaluates and approves deposit pricing. The cost of interest-bearing deposits increased 9 basis points on a linked-quarter basis, and was 2.97% for both the three months ended June 30, 2024 and as of June 30, 2024, which compares to 3.00% for the month of June. "Actions taken during the first quarter resulted in enhanced pricing visibility, which contributed to stability in interest-bearing core deposit rates during the second quarter," commented Chris Merrywell, President of Umpqua Bank. "Our teams have done an exceptional job leading with service, not price, as they meet with current and prospective customers."

Columbia's cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 6 basis points on a linked-quarter basis, and was 3.31% for both the three months ended June 30, 2024 and as of June 30, 2024, which compares to 3.34% for the month of June. Please refer to the Q2 2024 Earnings Presentation for additional net interest margin change details and interest rate sensitivity information as well as to our non-GAAP disclosures in this press release for the impact of purchase accounting accretion and amortization on individual line items.

Non-interest Income
Non-interest income was $45 million for the second quarter of 2024, down $6 million from the prior quarter. The decline was driven by quarterly fluctuations in fair value adjustments and mortgage servicing rights ("MSR") hedging activity, which collectively resulted in a net fair value loss of $10 million in the second quarter compared to a net fair value loss of $4 million in the first quarter, as detailed in our non-GAAP disclosures. Excluding these items, non-interest income was stable between periods, with favorable trends in card activity, financial services and trust revenue, and mortgage banking.

Non-interest Expense
Non-interest expense was $279 million for the second quarter of 2024, down $8 million from the prior quarter level. Excluding merger and restructuring expense, exit and disposal costs, and accruals for the FDIC special assessment, non-interest expense was $263 million2, down $14 million from the prior quarter due to ongoing strategic actions taken to reduce our non-interest expense run rate, lower CDI amortization following the one-year anniversary of the merger, and a $7.7 million reversal of prior compensation-related accruals. Please refer to the Q2 2024 Earnings Presentation for additional expense details.
2 "Non-GAAP" financial measure. See GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation for additional information.



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July 25, 2024
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Balance Sheet
Total consolidated assets were $52.0 billion as of June 30, 2024, down slightly from $52.2 billion as of March 31, 2024. Cash and cash equivalents were $2.1 billion as of June 30, 2024, also down slightly from $2.2 billion as of March 31, 2024. Including secured off-balance sheet lines of credit, total available liquidity was $19.1 billion as of June 30, 2024, representing 37% of total assets, 46% of total deposits, and 140% of uninsured deposits. Available-for-sale securities, which are held on balance sheet at fair value, were $8.5 billion as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of $114 million relative to March 31, 2024, due to paydowns and a decline in the fair value of the portfolio. Please refer to the Q2 2024 Earnings Presentation for additional details related to our securities portfolio and liquidity position.

Gross loans and leases were $37.7 billion as of June 30, 2024, an increase of $68 million relative to March 31, 2024. Columbia sold loans with a book balance of $95 million during the second quarter of 2024, including $80 million in residential mortgage loans held on the balance sheet at fair value. Excluding these actions, the loan portfolio increased by 2% on an annualized basis during the quarter due primarily to commercial line utilization and construction project activity. Please refer to the Q2 2024 Earnings Presentation for additional details related to our loan portfolio, which include underwriting characteristics, the composition of our commercial portfolios, and disclosure related to our office portfolio.

Total deposits were $41.5 billion as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of $183 million relative to March 31, 2024. Customer deposits drove the quarter's decrease due in part to anticipated customer tax payments, partially offset by targeted campaigns run by our branch network. "Our teams wrapped up a successful small business account campaign in April, generating nearly 6,000 accounts and $345 million in new deposits to the bank, 27% of which were non-interest-bearing balances," stated Mr. Merrywell. "We use a collaborative approach to find needs-based solutions for our customers—and these campaigns do not include promotional pricing." Please refer to the Q2 2024 Earnings Presentation for additional details related to deposit characteristics and flows.

Credit Quality
The allowance for credit losses was $439 million, or 1.16% of loans and leases, essentially unchanged from March 31, 2024. The provision for credit losses was $32 million for the second quarter of 2024, and it reflects credit migration trends and changes in the economic forecasts used in credit models.

Net charge-offs were 0.32% of average loans and leases (annualized) for the second quarter of 2024, compared to 0.47% for the first quarter of 2024. Net charge-offs in the FinPac portfolio were $25 million in the second quarter, largely unchanged from the first quarter. Net charge-offs excluding the FinPac portfolio were only $6 million in the second quarter. As of June 30, 2024, non-accrual loans were $93 million compared to $99 million as of March 31, 2024, due to lower balances in commercial portfolios. Non-performing assets were $156 million, or 0.30% of total assets, as of June 30, 2024, compared to $144 million, or 0.28% of total assets, as of March 31, 2024. The quarter's increase in loans and leases past due 90+ days and accruing, which accounted for the increase in nonperforming assets, was driven in part by the expiration of COVID-related designations within the residential mortgage portfolio. After accounting for government guarantees, non-performing assets declined by $9 million during the second quarter due primarily to lower balances in the FinPac portfolio. Please refer to the Q2 2024 Earnings Presentation for additional details related to the allowance for credit losses and other credit trends.

Capital
Columbia's book value per common share was $23.76 as of June 30, 2024, compared to $23.68 as of March 31, 2024. The linked-quarter change reflects organic net capital generation, partially offset by a change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income ("AOCI") to $(456) million at June 30, 2024, compared to $(426) million at the prior quarter-end. The change in AOCI is due primarily to an increase in the tax-effected net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities to $442 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $413 million as of March 31, 2024. Tangible book value per common share3 was $16.26 as of June 30, 2024, compared to $16.03 as of March 31, 2024.

Columbia's estimated total risk-based capital ratio was 12.1% and its estimated common equity tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 9.9% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 12.0% and 9.8%, respectively, as of March 31, 2024. Columbia remains above current “well-capitalized” regulatory minimums. The regulatory capital ratios as of June 30, 2024 are estimates, pending completion and filing of Columbia's regulatory reports.

3 "Non-GAAP" financial measure. See GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation for additional information.



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July 25, 2024
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Earnings Presentation and Conference Call Information
Columbia's Q2 2024 Earnings Presentation provides additional disclosure. A copy will be available on our investor relations page: www.columbiabankingsystem.com.

Columbia will host its second quarter 2024 earnings conference call on July 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET). During the call, Columbia's management will provide an update on recent activities and discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results. Participants may register for the call using the below link to receive dial-in details and their own unique PINs or join the audiocast. It is recommended you join 10 minutes prior to the start time.

Register for the call: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIdb1fd24ce3994192abaccb701c2ce451
Join the audiocast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/tog4rq49/
Access the replay through Columbia's investor relations page: www.columbiabankingsystem.com

About Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Columbia (Nasdaq: COLB) is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington and is the parent company of Umpqua Bank, an award-winning western U.S. regional bank based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Umpqua Bank is the largest bank headquartered in the Northwest and one of the largest banks headquartered in the West with locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. With over $50 billion of assets, Umpqua 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. Umpqua Bank customers also have access to comprehensive investment and wealth management expertise as well as healthcare and private banking through Columbia Wealth Advisors and Columbia Trust Company, a division of Umpqua Bank. Learn more at www.columbiabankingsystem.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "Safe-Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which management believes are a benefit to shareholders. These statements are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty and actual results could differ materially due to various risk factors, including those set forth from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and we undertake no obligation to update any such statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "seeks," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "target," "projects," "outlook," "forecast," "will," "may," "could," "should," "can" and similar references to future periods. In this press release we make forward-looking statements about strategic and growth initiatives and the result of such activity. Risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ from forward-looking statements we make include, without limitation: current and future economic and market conditions, including the effects of declines in housing and commercial real estate prices, high unemployment rates, continued inflation and any recession or slowdown in economic growth particularly in the western United States; economic forecast variables that are either materially worse or better than end of quarter projections and deterioration in the economy that could result in increased loan and lease losses, especially those risks associated with concentrations in real estate related loans; our ability to effectively manage problem credits; the impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks on general investor sentiment regarding the liquidity and stability of banks; changes in interest rates that could significantly reduce net interest income and negatively affect asset yields and valuations and funding sources; changes in the scope and cost of FDIC insurance and other coverage; our ability to successfully implement efficiency and operational excellence initiatives; our ability to successfully develop and market new products and technology; changes in laws or regulations; any failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger when expected or at all; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the completion of the merger and integration of the companies; the effect of geopolitical instability, including wars, conflicts and terrorist attacks; and natural disasters and other similar unexpected events outside of our control. We also caution that the amount and timing of any future common stock dividends or repurchases will depend on the earnings, cash requirements and financial condition of Columbia, market conditions, capital requirements, applicable law and regulations (including federal securities laws and federal banking regulations), and other factors deemed relevant by Columbia's Board of Directors, and may be subject to regulatory approval or conditions.






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Columbia Banking System, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
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Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 Quarter Ended% Change
($ in thousands, except per share data)Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Seq.
Quarter
Year over Year
Interest income:     
Loans and leases$583,874 $575,044 $577,741 $569,670 $552,679 %%
Interest and dividends on investments: 
Taxable78,828 75,017 78,010 80,066 79,036 %— %
Exempt from federal income tax6,904 6,904 6,966 6,929 6,817 — %%
Dividends2,895 3,707 4,862 4,941 2,581 (22)%12 %
Temporary investments and interest bearing deposits23,035 23,553 24,055 34,407 34,616 (2)%(33)%
Total interest income695,536 684,225 691,634 696,013 675,729 %%
Interest expense:     
Deposits207,307 198,435 170,659 126,974 100,408 %106 %
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase and federal funds purchased1,515 1,266 1,226 1,220 1,071 20 %41 %
Borrowings49,418 51,275 56,066 77,080 81,004 (4)%(39)%
Junior and other subordinated debentures9,847 9,887 10,060 9,864 9,271 — %%
Total interest expense268,087 260,863 238,011 215,138 191,754 %40 %
Net interest income427,449 423,362 453,623 480,875 483,975 %(12)%
Provision for credit losses31,820 17,136 54,909 36,737 16,014 86 %99 %
Non-interest income:     
Service charges on deposits18,503 16,064 17,349 17,410 16,454 15 %12 %
Card-based fees14,681 13,183 14,593 15,674 13,435 11 %%
Financial services and trust revenue5,396 4,464 3,011 4,651 4,512 21 %20 %
Residential mortgage banking revenue (loss), net5,848 4,634 4,212 7,103 (2,342)26 %nm
(Loss) gain on sale of debt securities, net(1)12 — (108)%nm
Gain (loss) on equity securities, net325 (1,565)2,636 (2,055)(697)nmnm
(Loss) gain on loan and lease sales, net(1,516)221 1,161 1,871 442 nm(443)%
BOLI income4,705 4,639 4,331 4,440 4,063 %16 %
Other (loss) income(3,238)8,705 18,231 (5,117)3,811 (137)%(185)%
Total non-interest income44,703 50,357 65,533 43,981 39,678 (11)%13 %
Non-interest expense:     
Salaries and employee benefits145,066 154,538 157,572 159,041 163,398 (6)%(11)%
Occupancy and equipment, net45,147 45,291 48,160 43,070 50,550 — %(11)%
Intangible amortization29,230 32,091 33,204 29,879 35,553 (9)%(18)%
FDIC assessments9,664 14,460 42,510 11,200 11,579 (33)%(17)%
Merger and restructuring expense14,641 4,478 7,174 18,938 29,649 227 %(51)%
Other expenses35,496 36,658 48,556 42,019 37,830 (3)%(6)%
Total non-interest expense279,244 287,516 337,176 304,147 328,559 (3)%(15)%
Income before provision for income taxes161,088 169,067 127,071 183,972 179,080 (5)%(10)%
Provision for income taxes40,944 44,987 33,540 48,127 45,703 (9)%(10)%
Net income$120,144 $124,080 $93,531 $135,845 $133,377 (3)%(10)%
Weighted average basic shares outstanding208,498 208,260 208,083 208,070 207,977 — %— %
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding209,011 208,956 208,739 208,645 208,545 — %— %
Earnings per common share – basic$0.58 $0.60 $0.45 $0.65 $0.64 (3)%(9)%
Earnings per common share – diluted$0.57 $0.59 $0.45 $0.65 $0.64 (3)%(11)%
nm = Percentage changes greater than +/-500% are considered not meaningful and are presented as "nm."





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Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 Six Months Ended% Change
($ in thousands, except per share data)Jun 30, 2024Jun 30, 2023Year over Year
Interest income:   
Loans and leases$1,158,918 $966,204 20 %
Interest and dividends on investments:
Taxable153,845 118,765 30 %
Exempt from federal income tax13,808 10,214 35 %
Dividends6,602 3,300 100 %
Temporary investments and interest bearing deposits46,588 53,197 (12)%
Total interest income1,379,761 1,151,680 20 %
Interest expense: 
Deposits405,742 164,021 147 %
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase and federal funds purchased2,781 1,477 88 %
Borrowings100,693 109,768 (8)%
Junior and other subordinated debentures19,734 17,741 11 %
Total interest expense528,950 293,007 81 %
Net interest income850,811 858,673 (1)%
Provision for credit losses48,956 121,553 (60)%
Non-interest income: 
Service charges on deposits34,567 30,766 12 %
Card-based fees27,864 24,996 11 %
Financial services and trust revenue9,860 5,809 70 %
Residential mortgage banking revenue, net10,482 5,474 91 %
Gain on sale of debt securities, net11 — nm
(Loss) gain on equity securities, net(1,240)1,719 (172)%
(Loss) gain on loan and lease sales, net(1,295)1,382 (194)%
BOLI income9,344 6,853 36 %
Other income5,467 17,414 (69)%
Total non-interest income95,060 94,413 %
Non-interest expense: 
Salaries and employee benefits299,604 299,490 — %
Occupancy and equipment, net90,438 92,250 (2)%
Intangible amortization61,321 48,213 27 %
FDIC assessments24,124 17,692 36 %
Merger and restructuring expense19,119 145,547 (87)%
Other expenses72,154 68,185 %
Total non-interest expense566,760 671,377 (16)%
Income before provision for income taxes330,155 160,156 106 %
Provision for income taxes85,931 40,817 111 %
Net income$244,224 $119,339 105 %
Weighted average basic shares outstanding208,379 182,325 14 %
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding208,999 182,860 14  %
Earnings per common share – basic$1.17 $0.65 80 %
Earnings per common share – diluted$1.17 $0.65 80 %
nm = Percentage changes greater than +/-500% are considered not meaningful and are presented as "nm."





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Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
    % Change
($ in thousands, except per share data)Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Seq.
Quarter
Year over Year
Assets:     
Cash and due from banks$515,263 $440,215 $498,496 $492,474 $538,653 17 %(4)%
Interest-bearing cash and temporary investments1,553,568 1,760,902 1,664,038 1,911,221 2,868,563 (12)%(46)%
Investment securities:     
Equity and other, at fair value77,221 77,203 76,995 73,638 76,361 — %%
Available for sale, at fair value8,503,000 8,616,545 8,829,870 8,503,986 8,998,428 (1)%(6)%
Held to maturity, at amortized cost2,203 2,247 2,300 2,344 2,388 (2)%(8)%
Loans held for sale56,310 47,201 30,715 60,313 183,633 19 %(69)%
Loans and leases37,709,987 37,642,413 37,441,951 37,170,598 37,049,299 — %%
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases(418,671)(414,344)(440,871)(416,560)(404,603)%%
Net loans and leases37,291,316 37,228,069 37,001,080 36,754,038 36,644,696 — %%
Restricted equity securities116,274 116,274 179,274 168,524 258,524 — %(55)%
Premises and equipment, net337,842 336,869 338,970 337,855 368,698 — %(8)%
Operating lease right-of-use assets108,278 113,833 115,811 114,220 119,255 (5)%(9)%
Goodwill1,029,234 1,029,234 1,029,234 1,029,234 1,029,234 — %— %
Other intangible assets, net542,358 571,588 603,679 636,883 666,762 (5)%(19)%
Residential mortgage servicing rights, at fair value110,039 110,444 109,243 117,640 172,929 — %(36)%
Bank-owned life insurance686,485 682,293 680,948 648,232 643,727 %%
Deferred tax asset, net361,773 356,031 347,203 469,841 362,880 %— %
Other assets756,319 735,058 665,740 673,372 657,365 %15 %
Total assets$52,047,483 $52,224,006 $52,173,596 $51,993,815 $53,592,096 — %(3)%
Liabilities:     
 Deposits
Non-interest-bearing$13,481,616 $13,808,554 $14,256,452 $15,532,948 $16,019,408 (2)%(16)%
Interest-bearing28,041,656 27,897,606 27,350,568 26,091,420 24,815,509 %13 %
  Total deposits41,523,272 41,706,160 41,607,020 41,624,368 40,834,917 — %%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase197,860 213,573 252,119 258,383 294,914 (7)%(33)%
Borrowings3,900,000 3,900,000 3,950,000 3,985,000 6,250,000 — %(38)%
Junior subordinated debentures, at fair value310,187 309,544 316,440 331,545 312,872 — %(1)%
Junior and other subordinated debentures, at amortized cost107,781 107,838 107,895 107,952 108,009 — %— %
Operating lease liabilities123,082 129,240 130,576 129,845 132,099 (5)%(7)%
Other liabilities908,629 900,406 814,512 924,560 831,097 %%
Total liabilities47,070,811 47,266,761 47,178,562 47,361,653 48,763,908 — %(3)%
Shareholders' equity:     
Common stock5,807,041 5,802,322 5,802,747 5,798,167 5,792,792 — %— %
Accumulated deficit(374,687)(418,946)(467,571)(485,576)(545,842)(11)%(31)%
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(455,682)(426,131)(340,142)(680,429)(418,762)%%
Total shareholders' equity4,976,672 4,957,245 4,995,034 4,632,162 4,828,188 — %%
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$52,047,483 $52,224,006 $52,173,596 $51,993,815 $53,592,096 — %(3)%
Common shares outstanding at period end209,459 209,370 208,585 208,575 208,514 — %— %




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July 25, 2024
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Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Financial Highlights
(Unaudited)
 Quarter Ended% Change
 Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Seq. QuarterYear over Year
Per Common Share Data:
Dividends$0.36 $0.36 $0.36 $0.36 $0.36 — %— %
Book value$23.76 $23.68 $23.95 $22.21 $23.16 — %%
Tangible book value (1)
$16.26 $16.03 $16.12 $14.22 $15.02 %%
Performance Ratios:
Efficiency ratio (2)
59.02 %60.57 %64.81 %57.82 %62.60 %(1.55)(3.58)
Non-interest expense to average assets (1)
2.16 %2.22 %2.58 %2.28 %2.46 %(0.06)(0.30)
Return on average assets ("ROAA")0.93 %0.96 %0.72 %1.02 %1.00 %(0.03)(0.07)
Pre-provision net revenue ("PPNR") ROAA (1)
1.49 %1.44 %1.39 %1.65 %1.46 %0.05 0.03 
Return on average common equity9.85 %10.01 %7.90 %11.07 %10.84 %(0.16)(0.99)
Return on average tangible common equity (1)
14.55 %14.82 %12.19 %16.93 %16.63 %(0.27)(2.08)
Performance Ratios - Operating: (1)
Operating efficiency ratio, as adjusted (1), (2), (5), (6)
53.56 %56.97 %57.31 %51.26 %54.04 %(3.41)(0.48)
Operating non-interest expense to average assets (1)
2.03 %2.14 %2.25 %2.10 %2.22 %(0.11)(0.19)
Operating ROAA (1), (6)
1.08 %1.04 %0.89 %1.23 %1.27 %0.04 (0.19)
Operating PPNR ROAA (1), (6)
1.70 %1.55 %1.62 %1.94 %1.82 %0.15 (0.12)
Operating return on average common equity (1), (6)
11.47 %10.89 %9.81 %13.40 %13.77 %0.58 (2.30)
Operating return on average tangible common equity (1), (6)
16.96 %16.12 %15.14 %20.48 %21.13 %0.84 (4.17)
Average Balance Sheet Yields, Rates, & Ratios:     
Yield on loans and leases6.20 %6.13 %6.13 %6.08 %5.95 %0.07 0.25 
Yield on earning assets (2)
5.80 %5.69 %5.75 %5.65 %5.48 %0.11 0.32 
Cost of interest bearing deposits2.97 %2.88 %2.54 %2.01 %1.64 %0.09 1.33 
Cost of interest bearing liabilities3.31 %3.25 %3.02 %2.72 %2.45 %0.06 0.86 
Cost of total deposits2.01 %1.92 %1.63 %1.23 %0.99 %0.09 1.02 
Cost of total funding (3)
2.34 %2.27 %2.05 %1.81 %1.61 %0.07 0.73 
Net interest margin (2)
3.56 %3.52 %3.78 %3.91 %3.93 %0.04 (0.37)
Average interest bearing cash / Average interest earning assets3.51 %3.56 %3.64 %5.17 %5.47 %(0.05)(1.96)
Average loans and leases / Average interest earning assets78.27 %77.87 %78.04 %75.64 %75.18 %0.40 3.09 
Average loans and leases / Average total deposits90.61 %90.41 %89.91 %90.63 %90.98 %0.20 (0.37)
Average non-interest bearing deposits / Average total deposits32.54 %33.29 %35.88 %38.55 %40.05 %(0.75)(7.51)
Average total deposits / Average total funding (3)
90.15 %90.09 %90.02 %86.66 %85.59 %0.06 4.56 
Select Credit & Capital Ratios:
Non-performing loans and leases to total loans and leases
0.41 %0.38 %0.30 %0.28 %0.22 %0.03 0.19 
Non-performing assets to total assets
0.30 %0.28 %0.22 %0.20 %0.15 %0.02 0.15 
Allowance for credit losses to loans and leases1.16 %1.16 %1.24 %1.18 %1.15 %— 0.01 
Total risk-based capital ratio (4)
12.1 %12.0 %11.9 %11.6 %11.3 %0.10 0.80 
Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (4)
9.9 %9.8 %9.6 %9.5 %9.2 %0.10 0.70 
(1) See GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.
(2) Tax-exempt interest has been adjusted to a taxable equivalent basis using a 21% tax rate.
(3) Total funding = Total deposits + Total borrowings.
(4) Estimated holding company ratios.
(5) The operating efficiency ratio was adjusted in the first quarter of 2024 to remove B&O taxes and for a tax-equivalent adjustment to BOLI income. The Company views the adjusted operating efficiency ratio as a better representation of its efficiency ratio when compared to other banks as it normalizes for the tax treatment of the adjusted items. The adjustment re-aligns Columbia's calculation of its operating efficiency ratio with its pre-merger calculation.
(6) Non-interest expense adjustments were revised subsequent to the Company's reporting of its earnings results for the period ended December 31, 2023. The revision includes adding the FDIC special assessment to the non-interest expense adjustments, which removes the special assessment from the Company's calculation of operating non-interest expense. The Company views the special assessment as an infrequent expense that is outside the control of the Company.





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July 25, 2024
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Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Financial Highlights
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended% Change
 Jun 30, 2024Jun 30, 2023Year over Year
Per Common Share Data:
Dividends$0.72 $0.71 1.41 %
Performance Ratios:
Efficiency ratio (2)
59.80 %70.30 %(10.50)
Non-interest expense to average assets (1)
2.19 %2.91 %(0.72)
Return on average assets0.94 %0.52 %0.42 
PPNR ROAA (1)
1.47 %1.22 %0.25 
Return on average common equity9.93 %5.80 %4.13 
Return on average tangible common equity (1)
14.69 %8.09 %6.60 
Performance Ratios - Operating: (1)
Operating efficiency ratio, as adjusted (1), (2), (4), (5)
55.26 %53.51 %1.75 
Operating non-interest expense to average assets (1)
2.08 %2.26 %(0.18)
Operating ROAA (1), (5)
1.06 %1.04 %0.02 
Operating PPNR ROAA (1), (5)
1.62 %1.90 %(0.28)
Operating return on average common equity (1), (5)
11.18 %11.72 %(0.54)
Operating return on average tangible common equity (1), (5)
16.54 %16.34 %0.20 
Average Balance Sheet Yields, Rates, & Ratios:  
Yield on loans and leases6.17 %5.77 %0.40 
Yield on earning assets (2)
5.75 %5.35 %0.40 
Cost of interest bearing deposits2.93 %1.50 %1.43 
Cost of interest bearing liabilities3.28 %2.19 %1.09 
Cost of total deposits1.96 %0.90 %1.06 
Cost of total funding (3)
2.31 %1.42 %0.89 
Net interest margin (2)
3.54 %3.99 %(0.45)
Average interest bearing cash / Average interest earning assets3.54 %4.99 %(1.45)
Average loans and leases / Average interest earning assets78.07 %77.64 %0.43 
Average loans and leases / Average total deposits90.51 %91.87 %(1.36)
Average non-interest bearing deposits / Average total deposits32.91 %39.69 %(6.78)
Average total deposits / Average total funding (3)
90.12 %88.03 %2.09 

(1) See GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.
(2) Tax-exempt interest has been adjusted to a taxable equivalent basis using a 21% tax rate.
(3) Total funding = Total deposits + Total borrowings.
(4) The operating efficiency ratio was adjusted in the first quarter of 2024 to remove B&O taxes and for a tax-equivalent adjustment to BOLI income. The Company views the adjusted operating efficiency ratio as a better representation of its efficiency ratio when compared to other banks as it normalizes for the tax treatment of the adjusted items. The adjustment re-aligns Columbia's calculation of its operating efficiency ratio with its pre-merger calculation.
(5) Non-interest expense adjustments were revised subsequent to the Company's reporting of its earnings results for the period ended December 31, 2023. The revision includes adding the FDIC special assessment to the non-interest expense adjustments, which removes the special assessment from the Company's calculation of operating non-interest expense. The Company views the special assessment as an infrequent expense that is outside the control of the Company.





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July 25, 2024
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Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Loan & Lease Portfolio Balances and Mix
(Unaudited)
Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023% Change
($ in thousands)AmountAmountAmountAmountAmountSeq. QuarterYear over Year
Loans and leases:     
Commercial real estate:   
Non-owner occupied term, net$6,407,351 $6,557,768 $6,482,940 $6,490,638 $6,434,673 (2)%— %
Owner occupied term, net5,230,511 5,231,676 5,195,605 5,235,227 5,254,401 — %— %
Multifamily, net5,868,848 5,828,960 5,704,734 5,684,495 5,622,875 %%
Construction & development, net1,946,693 1,728,652 1,747,302 1,669,918 1,528,924 13 %27 %
Residential development, net269,106 284,117 323,899 354,922 388,641 (5)%(31)%
Commercial:
Term, net5,559,548 5,544,450 5,536,765 5,437,915 5,449,787 — %%
Lines of credit & other, net2,558,633 2,491,557 2,430,127 2,353,548 2,268,790 %13 %
Leases & equipment finance, net1,701,943 1,706,759 1,729,512 1,728,991 1,740,037 — %(2)%
Residential:
Mortgage, net5,992,163 6,128,884 6,157,166 6,121,838 6,272,898 (2)%(4)%
Home equity loans & lines, net1,982,786 1,950,421 1,938,166 1,899,948 1,898,958 %%
   Consumer & other, net192,405 189,169 195,735 193,158 189,315 %%
Total loans and leases, net of deferred fees and costs$37,709,987 $37,642,413 $37,441,951 $37,170,598 $37,049,299 — %%
Loans and leases mix:
Commercial real estate:
   Non-owner occupied term, net17 %17 %17 %17 %17 %
   Owner occupied term, net14 %14 %14 %14 %14 %
   Multifamily, net15 %15 %15 %15 %15 %
Construction & development, net%%%%%
Residential development, net%%%%%
Commercial: 
Term, net15 %15 %15 %15 %15 %
Lines of credit & other, net%%%%%
Leases & equipment finance, net%%%%%
Residential: 
Mortgage, net16 %16 %16 %17 %17 %
Home equity loans & lines, net%%%%%
   Consumer & other, net%%%%%
Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %





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July 25, 2024
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Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Deposit Portfolio Balances and Mix
(Unaudited)
Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023% Change
($ in thousands)AmountAmountAmountAmountAmountSeq. QuarterYear over Year
Deposits:     
Demand, non-interest bearing$13,481,616 $13,808,554 $14,256,452 $15,532,948 $16,019,408 (2)%(16)%
Demand, interest bearing8,195,284 8,095,211 8,044,432 6,898,831 6,300,082 %30 %
Money market10,927,813 10,822,498 10,324,454 10,349,217 10,115,908 %%
Savings2,508,598 2,640,060 2,754,113 3,018,706 3,171,714 (5)%(21)%
Time6,409,961 6,339,837 6,227,569 5,824,666 5,227,805 %23 %
Total$41,523,272 $41,706,160 $41,607,020 $41,624,368 $40,834,917 — %%
Total core deposits (1)
$37,159,069 $37,436,569 $37,423,402 $37,597,830 $37,639,368 (1)%(1)%
Deposit mix:
Demand, non-interest bearing33 %34 %34 %37 %39 %
Demand, interest bearing20 %19 %19 %17 %15 %
Money market26 %26 %25 %25 %25 %
Savings%%%%%
Time15 %15 %15 %14 %13 %
Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
 
(1) Core deposits are defined as total deposits less time deposits greater than $250,000 and all brokered deposits.




Columbia Banking System, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
July 25, 2024
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Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Credit Quality – Non-performing Assets
 (Unaudited)
 Quarter Ended% Change
($ in thousands)Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Seq. QuarterYear over Year
Non-performing assets: (1)
     
Loans and leases on non-accrual status:
Commercial real estate, net$37,584 $39,736 $28,689 $26,053 $10,994 (5)%242 %
Commercial, net54,986 58,960 45,682 44,341 39,316 (7)%40 %
Total loans and leases on non-accrual status92,570 98,696 74,371 70,394 50,310 (6)%84 %
Loans and leases past due 90+ days and accruing: (2)
Commercial real estate, net— 253 870 71 184 (100)%(100)%
Commercial, net5,778 10,733 8,232 8,606 7,720 (46)%(25)%
Residential, net (2)
54,525 31,916 29,102 25,180 21,370 71 %155 %
Consumer & other, net220 437 326 240 399 (50)%(45)%
Total loans and leases past due 90+ days and accruing (2)
60,523 43,339 38,530 34,097 29,673 40 %104 %
Total non-performing loans and leases (1), (2)
153,093 142,035 112,901 104,491 79,983 %91 %
Other real estate owned2,839 1,762 1,036 1,170 278 61 %nm
Total non-performing assets (1), (2)
$155,932 $143,797 $113,937 $105,661 $80,261 %94 %
Loans and leases past due 31-89 days$85,998 $109,673 $85,235 $82,918 $73,376 (22)%17 %
Loans and leases past due 31-89 days to total loans and leases0.23 %0.29 %0.23 %0.22 %0.20 %(0.06)0.03 
Non-performing loans and leases to total loans and leases (1), (2)
0.41 %0.38 %0.30 %0.28 %0.22 %0.03 0.19 
Non-performing assets to total assets (1), (2)
0.30 %0.28 %0.22 %0.20 %0.15 %0.02 0.15 
nm = Percentage changes greater than +/-500% are considered not meaningful and are presented as "nm."

(1) Non-accrual and 90+ days past due loans include government guarantees of $64.6 million, $43.0 million, $31.6 million, $26.9 million, and $26.6 million at June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, and June 30, 2023, respectively.

(2) Excludes certain mortgage loans guaranteed by GNMA, which Columbia has the unilateral right to repurchase but has not done so, totaling $1.0 million, $1.6 million, $1.0 million, $700,000, and $1.6 million at June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, and June 30, 2023, respectively.




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July 25, 2024
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Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Credit Quality – Allowance for Credit Losses
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended% Change
($ in thousands)Jun 30, 2024Mar 31, 2024Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Seq. QuarterYear over Year
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases (ACLLL)
Balance, beginning of period$414,344 $440,871 $416,560 $404,603 $417,464 (6)%(1)%
Provision for credit losses on loans and leases34,760 17,476 53,183 35,082 15,216 99 %128 %
Charge-offs
Commercial real estate, net(585)(161)(629)— (174)263 %236 %
Commercial, net(33,561)(47,232)(31,949)(26,629)(32,036)(29)%%
Residential, net(504)(490)(89)(206)(4)%nm
Consumer & other, net(1,551)(1,870)(1,841)(1,884)(1,264)(17)%23 %
Total charge-offs(36,201)(49,753)(34,508)(28,719)(33,478)(27)%%
Recoveries
Commercial real estate, net551 358 35 31 209 54 %164 %
Commercial, net4,198 4,732 4,414 4,901 4,511 (11)%(7)%
Residential, net411 170 781 156 63 142 %nm
Consumer & other, net608 490 406 506 618 24 %(2)%
Total recoveries 5,768 5,750 5,636 5,594 5,401 %%
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
Commercial real estate, net(34)197 (594)31 35 (117)%(197)%
Commercial, net(29,363)(42,500)(27,535)(21,728)(27,525)(31)%%
Residential, net(93)(320)692 (50)59 (71)%(258)%
Consumer & other, net(943)(1,380)(1,435)(1,378)(646)(32)%46 %
Total net charge-offs(30,433)(44,003)(28,872)(23,125)(28,077)(31)%%
Balance, end of period$418,671 $414,344 $440,871 $416,560 $404,603 %%
Reserve for unfunded commitments
Balance, beginning of period$22,868 $23,208 $21,482 $19,827 $19,029 (1)%20 %