Columbia Bank (COLB) Earnings Call Transcript

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Columbia Banking System(NASDAQ:COLB) delivered operating results for fiscal Q2 2025 reflecting a 14% increase from the year-ago quarter, a 15 basis point NIM expansion, and improved capital metrics, facilitated by disciplined cost management and non-interest income growth. Loan production rose sharply in commercial segments, while management reiterated strong asset quality and described deposit trends as seasonally driven but offset by targeted core deposit campaigns. Approximately 2% of associates focused on integrating the Pacific Premier Bancorp (NASDAQ:PPBI) acquisition during fiscal Q2 2025, with the majority of personnel focused on core operations rather than integration. Technology advancement, including AI and digital banking, was emphasized as a priority alongside investments in geographic expansion as facilitated by organic growth and M synergies.

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