Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
COLB · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 14, 2026
Columbia Banking System Inc
12 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of 12 directors; Advisory vote to approve named executive officers’ compensation (say-on-pay); Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Market cap
$9.6B
1Y TSR
+36.8%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 20, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 14, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of 12 nominees to the Board to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until successors qualify.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
The management proposal asks shareholders to provide a non-binding endorsement of executive compensation (say-on-pay) for the named executive officers as disclosed in the CD&A and accompanying tables. Management is seeking shareholder approval to confirm alignment between pay and performance, citing a pay-for-performance philosophy, a mix of cash and performance-based equity awards, clawback policies, stock ownership guidelines, and compensation committee oversight with independent consultants. The board recommends FOR, arguing the program attracts and retains executives, aligns incentives with operating PPNR and long-term ROTCE/TSR metrics, and responded to shareholder feedback by evolving incentive metrics post-acquisition (e.g., Aon engagement, updated annual and long-term metrics). The advisory vote is non-binding but is considered by the Compensation Committee when setting future compensation. The proposal is contextualized by 2025 performance, including Pacific Premier acquisition, operating PPNR adjustments excluding acquisition results, and realized PSU outcomes, which management argues justify continued support for the program.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Columbia’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot12
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.4 yrs
Also a director at
Gigcapital8 Corp (GIW)Gigcapital9 Corp (GIX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
0.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.9 yrs
Also a director at
Parsons Corp (PSN)Tpg Mortgage Investment Trust Inc (MITT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.4 yrs
Also a director at
Upstart Holdings Inc (UPST)Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.4 yrs
Also a director at
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc (RRGB)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 5.5% | 15,915,525 | $437M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.3% | 15,249,264 | $418M |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.0% | 14,339,716 | $393M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.6% | 13,224,625 | $363M |
| 5 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 4.5% | 12,965,683 | $356M |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.3% | 12,476,160 | $342M |
| 7 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 4.2% | 12,017,666 | $330M |
| 8 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 3.6% | 10,439,791 | $286M |
| 9 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 3.4% | 9,736,069 | $267M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 8,786,573 | $241M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Columbia Banking System Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Columbia Banking System Inc (COLB) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Columbia Banking System Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Columbia Banking System Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, March 20, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Columbia Banking System Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Columbia Banking System Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Columbia Banking System Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Columbia Banking System Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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