Simpson Thacher Represents JPMorgan as Financial Advisor to Umpqua Holdings in Combination With Columbia Banking System
10.13.21
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The Firm is representing J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as financial advisor to Umpqua Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: UMPQ) in connection with its all-stock combination with Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB) to create a leading West Coast franchise with more than $50 billion in assets. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Umpqua Holdings is the parent company of Umpqua Bank, an Oregon-based community bank with locations across Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada. Columbia Banking System is the holding company of Columbia Bank, a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank with locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Lee Meyerson and Stephen Wiseman (M&A).