SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Brodsky & Smith Announces an Investigation of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq – UMPQ)

BALA CYNWYD – October 15, 2021 /Access Wire/ – Law office of Brodsky & Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (“Umpqua” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq – UMPQ) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of federal and state law in connection with the agreement to be acquired by Columbia Banking System, Inc. (“Columbia”) (Nasdaq – COLB). Under the terms of the merger agreement, Umpqua shareholders will receive 0.5968 shares of Columbia for each share of Umpqua they own.

The investigation concerns whether the Umpqua Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process and whether Columbia is paying too little for the Company.

If you own shares of Umpqua stock and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of the investigation, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire, or Marc L. Ackerman, Esquire at Brodsky & Smith, Two Bala Plaza, Suite 805, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, or call toll free 855-576-4847.

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