8-K 1 colb4q2016form8-k.htm 8-K
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 Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 26, 2017
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington |  | 0-20288 |  | 91-1422237
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |  | (Commission File Number) |  | (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1301 A Street Tacoma, WA |  |  |  | 98402
(Address of principal executive offices) |  |  |  | (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (253) 305-1900
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Items to be Included in this Report
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On January 26, 2017, Columbia Banking System, Inc. issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01 Other Events
On January 26, 2017, Columbia Banking System, Inc. issued a press release announcing a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share. The dividend will be paid on February 22, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 8, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:

99.1 | Press Release dated January 26, 2017 reporting the financial results of Columbia Banking System, Inc. for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.

99.2 | Press Release dated January 26, 2017 announcing a regular quarterly cash dividend.

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.
Date: | January 26, 2017 |  |  |  | /s/ MELANIE J. DRESSEL
|  |  |  |  | Melanie J. Dressel
|  |  |  |  | President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 | Press Release dated January 26, 2017 reporting the financial results of Columbia Banking System, Inc. for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.

99.2 | Press Release dated January 26, 2017 announcing a regular quarterly cash dividend.