Columbia Banking System, Inc. COLB

NEW YORK, September 18, 2026--KBRA assigns a rating of A- with a Stable Outlook to the $250 million subordinated notes issued by Columbia Bank ("the bank") with a final maturity date of September 18, 2036. The notes are callable at the option of the bank, commencing on September 18, 2031. Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to retire trust preferred securities outstanding at its holding company, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB).

Columbia Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), announced today it has promoted Chris Orr to SVP, Director of Trust Sales & Strategic Partnerships for Columbia Private Trust, the bank's specialty custody business. Based in San Francisco, Orr will provide leadership across the full spectrum of growth and relationship-management initiatives serving Columbia Private Trust's institutional and retail client segments.

Columbia Bank (the "Bank"), the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia") (Nasdaq: COLB), announced today the pricing of its offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.721% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036 (the "Notes"). The offering of the Notes is expected to close on September 18, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia" Nasdaq: COLB) will participate in the Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference. Representatives of Columbia are scheduled to present on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments. Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.

Banks use their capital and expertise to help businesses grow while offering consumers essential financial products like mortgages and credit cards. But concerns about loan losses and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm, limiting the banking industry’s gains to 6.1% over the past six months. This return lagged the S&P 500’s 10.8% climb.

Columbia Banking System has delivered a strong 74.1% return over the past 3 years, while current valuation checks suggest the stock may still trade below an internally estimated intrinsic value. For investors, the mixed overall value score keeps the picture more balanced than a simple bargain label would suggest. A 74.1% gain over 3 years highlights how much Columbia Banking System shareholders have already made, which naturally raises the bar for any fresh upside case. The bank's ability to...

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Columbia Bank (Columbia), a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the opening of a new commercial office and retail branch in Draper, Utah. Situated 20 miles outside of Salt Lake City, the Draper location is the first of three new Columbia branches set to open in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area in 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 September 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 28, 2026.

Columbia Bank (Columbia), a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the opening of its first commercial office and retail branch in Colorado Springs. The new location expands Columbia's Colorado footprint and strengthens its ability to serve businesses, consumers and nonprofit organizations throughout Southern Colorado.