UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
________________________________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
________________________________________________________  
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to            
Commission File Number 000-20288
 _________________________________________________________________________
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 _______________________________________________________________
Washington91-1422237
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
1301 A Street
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2156
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(253) 305-1900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, No Par ValueCOLBThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Title of each class)(Trading symbol)(Name of each exchange on which registered)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes x No ¨ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company 
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 
Yes ☐  No x
The number of shares of common stock outstanding at October 31, 2020April 30, 2021 was 71,605,63771,731,554



TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 Page
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.

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Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms

The acronyms, abbreviations, and terms listed below are used in various sections of the Form 10-Q, including “Item 1. Financial Statements” and “Item 2. Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
ACLAllowance for Credit LossesDodd-Frank ActFASBDodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
ALLLAllowance for Loan and Lease LossesEPSEarnings Per ShareFinancial Accounting Standards Board
ASCAccounting Standards CodificationFASBFDICFinancial Accounting Standards BoardFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ASC 326Codification related to measurement of credit losses on financial instrumentsFDICFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ASUAccounting Standards UpdateFHLBFederal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
ASUAccounting Standards UpdateFRBFederal Reserve Bank
ATMAutomated Teller MachineFRBGAAPFederal Reserve BankGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles
B&OBusiness and OccupationGAAPGDPGenerally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesGross Domestic Product
Basel IIIA comprehensive capital framework and rules for U.S. banking organizations approved by the FRB and the FDIC in 2013GDPIntermountainGross Domestic ProductIntermountain Community Bancorp
BOLIBank Owned Life InsuranceLIBORLondon Interbank Offering Rate
Capital RulesRisk-based capital standards currently applicable to the Company and the Bank.N/MNot meaningful
CARES ActCoronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security ActOPPOOther Personal Property Owned
CDARSCDI®
Certificate ofCore Deposit Account Registry ServiceIntangibleOREOOther Real Estate Owned
CDICECLCore Deposit IntangibleCurrent Expected Credit LossesPacific ContinentalPacific Continental Corporation
CECLCurrent Expected Credit LossesPCIPurchased Credit Impaired
CEOChief Executive OfficerPPPPaycheck Protection Program
CET1Common Equity Tier 1RSARestricted Stock Awards
CFOChief Financial OfficerRSURestricted Stock Units
COVID-19Novel CoronavirusSBASmall Business Administration
CFODCFChief Financial OfficerDiscounted Cash FlowSECSecurities and Exchange Commission
COVID-19Dodd-Frank ActNovel CoronavirusDodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection ActTDRsTroubled Debt Restructurings
DCFEPSDiscounted Cash FlowEarnings Per ShareWest CoastWest Coast Bancorp

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Columbia Banking System, Inc.Columbia Banking System, Inc.Columbia Banking System, Inc.
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
ASSETSASSETS(in thousands)ASSETS(in thousands)
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$193,823 $223,541 Cash and due from banks$178,096 $218,899 
Interest-earning deposits with banksInterest-earning deposits with banks736,422 24,132 Interest-earning deposits with banks706,389 434,867 
Total cash and cash equivalentsTotal cash and cash equivalents930,245 247,673 Total cash and cash equivalents884,485 653,766 
Debt securities available for sale at fair value (amortized cost of $4,081,118 and $3,703,096, respectively)4,281,720 3,746,142 
Debt securities available for sale at fair value (amortized cost of $5,417,373 and $4,997,529, respectively)Debt securities available for sale at fair value (amortized cost of $5,417,373 and $4,997,529, respectively)5,496,290 5,210,134 
Equity securitiesEquity securities13,425 Equity securities13,425 13,425 
FHLB stock at costFHLB stock at cost10,280 48,120 FHLB stock at cost10,280 10,280 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale24,407 17,718 Loans held for sale26,176 26,481 
Loans, net of unearned incomeLoans, net of unearned income9,688,947 8,743,465 Loans, net of unearned income9,676,318 9,427,660 
Less: ACLLess: ACL156,968 83,968 Less: ACL148,294 149,140 
Loans, netLoans, net9,531,979 8,659,497 Loans, net9,528,024 9,278,520 
Interest receivableInterest receivable56,718 46,839 Interest receivable52,667 54,831 
Premises and equipment, netPremises and equipment, net164,049 165,408 Premises and equipment, net160,179 162,059 
OREOOREO623 552 OREO521 553 
GoodwillGoodwill765,842 765,842 Goodwill765,842 765,842 
Other intangible assets, netOther intangible assets, net28,745 35,458 Other intangible assets, net24,810 26,734 
Other assetsOther assets425,391 346,275 Other assets372,417 382,154 
Total assetsTotal assets$16,233,424 $14,079,524 Total assets$17,335,116 $16,584,779 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:Deposits:Deposits:
Noninterest-bearingNoninterest-bearing$6,897,054 $5,328,146 Noninterest-bearing$7,424,472 $6,913,214 
Interest-bearingInterest-bearing6,703,206 5,356,562 Interest-bearing7,342,994 6,956,648 
Total depositsTotal deposits13,600,260 10,684,708 Total deposits14,767,466 13,869,862 
FHLB advancesFHLB advances7,427 953,469 FHLB advances7,400 7,414 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchaseSecurities sold under agreements to repurchase26,966 64,437 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase38,624 73,859 
Subordinated debenturesSubordinated debentures35,139 35,277 Subordinated debentures35,046 35,092 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities261,651 181,671 Other liabilities211,517 250,945 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities13,931,443 11,919,562 Total liabilities15,060,053 14,237,172 
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)
Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Preferred stock (0 par value)Preferred stock (0 par value)Preferred stock (0 par value)
Authorized sharesAuthorized shares2,000 2,000 Authorized shares2,000 2,000 
Common stock (0 par value)Common stock (0 par value)Common stock (0 par value)
Authorized sharesAuthorized shares115,000 115,000 Authorized shares115,000 115,000 
IssuedIssued73,797 73,577 1,658,203 1,650,753 Issued73,923 73,782 1,661,129 1,660,998 
OutstandingOutstanding71,613 72,124 Outstanding71,739 71,598 
Retained earningsRetained earnings537,011 519,676 Retained earnings607,040 575,248 
Accumulated other comprehensive incomeAccumulated other comprehensive income177,601 40,367 Accumulated other comprehensive income77,728 182,195 
Treasury stock at costTreasury stock at cost2,184 1,453 (70,834)(50,834)Treasury stock at cost2,184 2,184 (70,834)(70,834)
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity2,301,981 2,159,962 Total shareholders’ equity2,275,063 2,347,607 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$16,233,424 $14,079,524 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$17,335,116 $16,584,779 

See accompanying Notes to unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2020201920202019
(in thousands except per share amounts)
Interest Income
Loans$105,739 $112,656 $318,601 $337,657 
Taxable securities19,102 16,457 58,533 49,790 
Tax-exempt securities2,340 2,556 6,899 8,237 
Deposits in banks203 864 480 1,159 
Total interest income127,384 132,533 384,513 396,843 
Interest Expense
Deposits2,005 6,863 7,741 16,337 
FHLB advances166 2,569 6,191 9,962 
Subordinated debentures468 468 1,404 1,404 
Other borrowings19 183 178 552 
Total interest expense2,658 10,083 15,514 28,255 
Net Interest Income124,726 122,450 368,999 368,588 
Provision for credit losses7,400 299 82,400 1,879 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses117,326 122,151 286,599 366,709 
Noninterest Income
Deposit account and treasury management fees6,658 9,015 20,538 27,030 
Card revenue3,834 4,006 10,431 11,431 
Financial services and trust revenue3,253 3,226 9,481 9,608 
Loan revenue6,645 3,855 16,842 9,840 
Bank owned life insurance1,585 1,528 4,799 4,644 
Investment securities gains, net16,674 2,132 
Other497 6,400 2,173 10,689 
Total noninterest income22,472 28,030 80,938 75,374 
Noninterest Expense
Compensation and employee benefits55,133 54,459 156,018 158,559 
Occupancy8,734 8,645 26,743 26,166 
Data processing4,510 5,102 14,804 14,372 
Legal and professional fees3,000 5,683 8,585 16,810 
Amortization of intangibles2,193 2,632 6,713 8,029 
B&O taxes1,559 1,325 3,427 4,612 
Advertising and promotion680 1,752 2,822 3,596 
Regulatory premiums826 (38)1,894 1,902 
Net benefit of operation of OREO(160)(90)(348)(682)
Other8,640 7,606 29,561 25,140 
Total noninterest expense85,115 87,076 250,219 258,504 
Income before income taxes54,683 63,105 117,318 183,579 
Income tax provision9,949 12,378 21,374 35,257 
Net Income$44,734 $50,727 $95,944 $148,322 
Earnings per common share
Basic$0.63 $0.70 $1.35 $2.04 
Diluted$0.63 $0.70 $1.35 $2.04 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding70,726 71,803 70,870 72,256 
Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding70,762 71,803 70,906 72,257 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
(in thousands except per share amounts)
Interest Income
Loans$100,315 $107,366 
Taxable securities22,816 21,088 
Tax-exempt securities2,759 2,302 
Deposits in banks152 141 
Total interest income126,042 130,897 
Interest Expense
Deposits1,485 3,642 
FHLB advances and FRB borrowings72 4,229 
Subordinated debentures468 468 
Other borrowings23 136 
Total interest expense2,048 8,475 
Net Interest Income123,994 122,422 
Provision (recapture) for credit losses(800)41,500 
Net interest income after provision (recapture) for credit losses124,794 80,922 
Noninterest Income
Deposit account and treasury management fees6,358 7,788 
Card revenue3,733 3,518 
Financial services and trust revenue3,381 3,065 
Loan revenue7,369 4,590 
Bank owned life insurance1,560 1,596 
Investment securities gains, net249 
Other765 401 
Total noninterest income23,166 21,207 
Noninterest Expense
Compensation and employee benefits51,736 54,842 
Occupancy9,006 9,197 
Data processing and software8,451 7,099 
Legal and professional fees2,815 2,102 
Amortization of intangibles1,924 2,310 
B&O taxes1,259 624 
Advertising and promotion760 1,305 
Regulatory premiums1,105 34 
Net cost (benefit) of operation of OREO(63)12 
Other6,566 6,746 
Total noninterest expense83,559 84,271 
Income before income taxes64,401 17,858 
Income tax provision12,548 3,230 
Net Income$51,853 $14,628 
Earnings per common share
Basic$0.73 $0.20 
Diluted$0.73 $0.20 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding70,869 71,206 
Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding71,109 71,264 

See accompanying Notes to unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Columbia Banking System, Inc.Columbia Banking System, Inc.Columbia Banking System, Inc.
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,March 31,
2020201920212020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Net incomeNet income$44,734 $50,727 Net income$51,853 $14,628 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) from securities:Unrealized gain (loss) from securities:Unrealized gain (loss) from securities:
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) from available for sale debt securities arising during the period, net of tax of $436 and $(4,421)(1,442)14,593 
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) from available for sale debt securities arising during the period, net of tax of $31,082 and $(24,143)Net unrealized holding gain (loss) from available for sale debt securities arising during the period, net of tax of $31,082 and $(24,143)(102,605)79,696 
Reclassification adjustment of net gain from available for sale debt securities arising during the period, net of tax of $0 and $58Reclassification adjustment of net gain from available for sale debt securities arising during the period, net of tax of $0 and $58(191)
Net unrealized gain (loss) from securities, net of reclassification adjustmentNet unrealized gain (loss) from securities, net of reclassification adjustment(1,442)14,593 Net unrealized gain (loss) from securities, net of reclassification adjustment(102,605)79,505 
Pension plan liability adjustment:Pension plan liability adjustment:Pension plan liability adjustment:
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss included in net periodic pension cost, net of tax of $(24) and $(19)80 62 
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss included in net periodic pension cost, net of tax of $(35) and $(24)Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss included in net periodic pension cost, net of tax of $(35) and $(24)115 80 
Pension plan liability adjustment, netPension plan liability adjustment, net80 62 Pension plan liability adjustment, net115 80 
Unrealized gain (loss) from cash flow hedging instruments:
Net unrealized gain (loss) in cash flow hedging instruments arising during the period, net of tax of $19 and $(951)(62)3,137 
Reclassification adjustment for net gain in cash flow hedging instruments included in income, net of tax of $621 and $18(2,052)(58)
Unrealized gain from cash flow hedging instruments:Unrealized gain from cash flow hedging instruments:
Net unrealized gain in cash flow hedging instruments arising during the period, net of tax of $0 and $(5,446)Net unrealized gain in cash flow hedging instruments arising during the period, net of tax of $0 and $(5,446)17,977 
Reclassification adjustment for net gain in cash flow hedging instruments included in income, net of tax of $599 and $218Reclassification adjustment for net gain in cash flow hedging instruments included in income, net of tax of $599 and $218(1,977)(722)
Net unrealized gain (loss) from cash flow hedging instruments, net of reclassification adjustmentNet unrealized gain (loss) from cash flow hedging instruments, net of reclassification adjustment(2,114)3,079 Net unrealized gain (loss) from cash flow hedging instruments, net of reclassification adjustment(1,977)17,255 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)(3,476)17,734 Other comprehensive income (loss)(104,467)96,840 
Total comprehensive income$41,258 $68,461 
Total comprehensive income (loss)Total comprehensive income (loss)$(52,614)$111,468 
Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
20202019
(in thousands)
Net income$95,944 $148,322 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized gain from securities:
Net unrealized holding gain from available for sale debt securities arising during the period, net of tax of $(36,690) and $(26,209)121,114 86,519 
Reclassification adjustment of net gain from available for sale debt securities arising during the period, net of tax of $58 and $496(191)(1,636)
Net unrealized gain from securities, net of reclassification adjustment120,923 84,883 
Pension plan liability adjustment:
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss included in net periodic pension cost, net of tax of $(72) and $(56)239 184 
Pension plan liability adjustment, net239 184 
Unrealized gain from cash flow hedging instruments:
Net unrealized gain in cash flow hedging instruments arising during the period, net of tax of $(6,218) and $(4,599)20,526 15,180 
Reclassification adjustment for net gain in cash flow hedging instruments included in income, net of tax of $1,349 and $18(4,454)(58)
Net unrealized gain from cash flow hedging instruments, net of reclassification adjustment16,072 15,122 
Other comprehensive income137,234 100,189 
Total comprehensive income$233,178 $248,511 
See accompanying Notes to unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
(Unaudited)
Common StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Treasury StockTotal
Shareholders’
Equity
Shares OutstandingAmount
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020(in thousands except per share amounts)
Balance at July 1, 202071,586 $1,654,129 $512,383 $181,077 $(70,834)$2,276,755 
Net income— — 44,734 — — 44,734 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (3,476)— (3,476)
Issuance of common stock - stock option and other plans39 1,083 — — — 1,083 
Activity in deferred compensation plan(2)— — — (2)
Issuance of common stock - restricted stock awards, net of canceled awards(12)3,009 — — — 3,009 
Purchase and retirement of common stock(16)— — — (16)
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.28 per share)— — (20,106)— — (20,106)
Balance at September 30, 202071,613 $1,658,203 $537,011 $177,601 $(70,834)$2,301,981 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance at January 1, 202072,124 $1,650,753 $519,676 $40,367 $(50,834)$2,159,962 
Adjustment to opening retained earnings pursuant to adoption of ASU 2016-13— — (2,457)— — (2,457)
Net income— — 95,944 — — 95,944 
Other comprehensive income— — — 137,234 — 137,234 
Issuance of common stock - stock option and other plans65 2,028 — — — 2,028 
Activity in deferred compensation plan— — — 
Issuance of common stock - restricted stock awards, net of canceled awards222 7,918 — — — 7,918 
Purchase and retirement of common stock(67)(2,498)— — — (2,498)
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($1.06 per share)— — (76,152)— — (76,152)
Purchase of treasury stock(731)— — — (20,000)(20,000)
Balance at September 30, 202071,613 $1,658,203 $537,011 $177,601 $(70,834)$2,301,981 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
(Unaudited)
Common StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Treasury StockTotal
Shareholders’
Equity
Shares OutstandingAmount
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021(in thousands except per share amounts)
Balance at January 1, 202171,598 $1,660,998 $575,248 $182,195 $(70,834)$2,347,607 
Net income— — 51,853 — — 51,853 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (104,467)— (104,467)
Issuance of common stock - employee stock purchase plan41 1,098 — — — 1,098 
Issuance of common stock - RSAs and RSUs, net of canceled awards188 3,028 — — — 3,028 
Purchase and retirement of common stock(88)(3,995)— — — (3,995)
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.28 per share)— — (20,061)— — (20,061)
Balance at March 31, 202171,739 $1,661,129 $607,040 $77,728 $(70,834)$2,275,063 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
(Unaudited)
Common StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Treasury StockTotal
Shareholders’
Equity
Shares OutstandingAmount
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019(in thousands except per share amounts)
Balance at July 1, 201972,924 $1,644,922 $463,429 $47,150 $(21,863)$2,133,638 
Net income— — 50,727 — — 50,727 
Other comprehensive income— — — 17,734 — 17,734 
Issuance of common stock - stock option and other plans31 1,132 — — — 1,132 
Activity in deferred compensation plan— — — 
Issuance of common stock - restricted stock awards, net of canceled awards2,299 — — — 2,299 
Purchase and retirement of common stock(19)— — — (19)
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.28 per share)— — (20,418)— — (20,418)
Purchase of treasury stock(676)— — — (23,517)(23,517)
Balance at September 30, 201972,288 $1,648,335 $493,738 $64,884 $(45,380)$2,161,577 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Balance at January 1, 201973,249 $1,642,246 $426,708 $(35,305)$— $2,033,649 
Adjustment to opening retained earnings pursuant to adoption of ASU 2016-02— — 782 — — 782 
Net income— — 148,322 — — 148,322 
Other comprehensive income— — — 100,189 — 100,189 
Issuance of common stock - stock option and other plans58 2,025 — — — 2,025 
Activity in deferred compensation plan— — — 
Issuance of common stock - restricted stock awards, net of canceled awards354 6,827 — — — 6,827 
Purchase and retirement of common stock(73)(2,765)— — — (2,765)
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($1.12 per share)— — (82,074)— — (82,074)
Purchase of treasury stock(1,300)— — — (45,380)(45,380)
Balance at September 30, 201972,288 $1,648,335 $493,738 $64,884 $(45,380)$2,161,577 
Common StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Treasury StockTotal
Shareholders’
Equity
Shares OutstandingAmount
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020(in thousands except per share amounts)
Balance at January 1, 202072,124 $1,650,753 $519,676 $40,367 $(50,834)$2,159,962 
Adjustment to opening retained earnings pursuant to adoption of ASU 2016-13— — (2,457)— — (2,457)
Net income— — 14,628 — — 14,628 
Other comprehensive income— — — 96,840 — 96,840 
Issuance of common stock - employee stock purchase plan26 945 — — — 945 
Activity in deferred compensation plan— — — 
Issuance of common stock - RSAs and RSUs, net of canceled awards222 2,172 — — — 2,172 
Purchase and retirement of common stock(66)(2,474)— — — (2,474)
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.50 per share)— — (36,017)— — (36,017)
Purchase of treasury stock(731)— — — (20,000)(20,000)
Balance at March 31, 202071,575 $1,651,399 $495,830 $137,207 $(70,834)$2,213,602 

See accompanying Notes to unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Columbia Banking System, Inc.Columbia Banking System, Inc.Columbia Banking System, Inc.
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020201920212020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Cash Flows From Operating ActivitiesCash Flows From Operating ActivitiesCash Flows From Operating Activities
Net incomeNet income$95,944 $148,322 Net income$51,853 $14,628 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activitiesAdjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activitiesAdjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Provision for credit losses82,400 1,879 
Provision (recapture) for credit lossesProvision (recapture) for credit losses(800)41,500 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense7,918 6,827 Stock-based compensation expense3,028 2,172 
Depreciation, amortization and accretionDepreciation, amortization and accretion14,456 26,150 Depreciation, amortization and accretion1,433 13,151 
Investment securities gain, netInvestment securities gain, net(16,674)(2,132)Investment securities gain, net(249)
Net realized gain on sale of premises and equipment, loans held for investment and OPPO(953)(6,787)
Net realized (gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment, loans held for investment and OPPONet realized (gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment, loans held for investment and OPPO(25)
Net realized gain on sale and valuation adjustments of OREONet realized gain on sale and valuation adjustments of OREO(64)(602)Net realized gain on sale and valuation adjustments of OREO(100)
Gain on bank owned life insurance death benefitGain on bank owned life insurance death benefit(2,975)Gain on bank owned life insurance death benefit(209)
Originations of loans held for saleOriginations of loans held for sale(356,962)(134,634)Originations of loans held for sale(107,104)(58,199)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for saleProceeds from sales of loans held for sale350,273 123,447 Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale107,320 66,216 
Change in fair value of loans held for saleChange in fair value of loans held for sale89 
Net change in:Net change in:Net change in:
Interest receivableInterest receivable(9,879)(3,180)Interest receivable2,164 2,262 
Interest payableInterest payable(399)632 Interest payable494 2,325 
Other assetsOther assets(53,996)(31,840)Other assets11,525 (63,141)
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities31,703 29,706 Other liabilities(10,627)44,725 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities143,767 154,813 Net cash provided by operating activities59,072 65,365 
Cash Flows From Investing ActivitiesCash Flows From Investing ActivitiesCash Flows From Investing Activities
Loans originated, net of principal collectedLoans originated, net of principal collected(938,624)(305,581)Loans originated, net of principal collected(164,856)(197,362)
Purchases of:Purchases of:Purchases of:
Debt securities available for saleDebt securities available for sale(996,951)(649,133)Debt securities available for sale(608,854)(37,472)
Loans held for investmentLoans held for investment(57,075)Loans held for investment(74,383)
Premises and equipmentPremises and equipment(7,538)(5,833)Premises and equipment(805)(1,650)
FHLB stockFHLB stock(53,240)(190,800)FHLB stock(51,240)
Proceeds from:Proceeds from:Proceeds from:
Sales of debt securities available for saleSales of debt securities available for sale194,105 259,554 Sales of debt securities available for sale194,105 
Sales of equity securities3,000 
Principal repayments and maturities of debt securities available for salePrincipal repayments and maturities of debt securities available for sale406,767 287,479 Principal repayments and maturities of debt securities available for sale180,380 134,641 
Sales of premises and equipmentSales of premises and equipment2,128 7,735 Sales of premises and equipment31 
Redemption of FHLB stockRedemption of FHLB stock91,080 187,080 Redemption of FHLB stock61,080 
Sales of OREO and OPPOSales of OREO and OPPO1,034 6,433 Sales of OREO and OPPO132 50 
Bank owned life insurance death benefitBank owned life insurance death benefit1,050 Bank owned life insurance death benefit671 1,050 
Net cash used in investing activities(1,297,189)(460,141)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) investing activities(667,715)103,233 
Cash Flows From Financing ActivitiesCash Flows From Financing ActivitiesCash Flows From Financing Activities
Net increase in depositsNet increase in deposits2,915,565 397,893 Net increase in deposits897,604 128,059 
Net decrease in sweep repurchase agreementsNet decrease in sweep repurchase agreements(37,471)(36,605)Net decrease in sweep repurchase agreements(35,235)(35,185)
Proceeds from:Proceeds from:Proceeds from:
FHLB advancesFHLB advances1,331,000 4,770,000 FHLB advances1,281,000 
FRB borrowingsFRB borrowings222,010 36,000 FRB borrowings182,010 
Other borrowingsOther borrowings9,222 100 Other borrowings5,000 
Exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan2,028 2,025 
Employee stock purchase planEmployee stock purchase plan1,098 945 
Payments for:Payments for:Payments for:
Repayment of FHLB advancesRepayment of FHLB advances(2,277,000)(4,677,000)Repayment of FHLB advances(1,527,000)
Repayment of FRB borrowingsRepayment of FRB borrowings(222,010)(36,000)Repayment of FRB borrowings(177,010)
Repayment of other borrowings(9,222)(100)
Common stock dividendsCommon stock dividends(75,630)(81,822)Common stock dividends(20,110)(35,860)
Purchase of treasury stockPurchase of treasury stock(20,000)(45,380)Purchase of treasury stock(20,000)
Purchase and retirement of common stockPurchase and retirement of common stock(2,498)(2,765)Purchase and retirement of common stock(3,995)(2,474)
Net cash provided by financing activities1,835,994 326,346 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities839,362 (200,515)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, Continued
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Columbia Banking System, Inc.Columbia Banking System, Inc.Columbia Banking System, Inc.
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020201920212020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents682,572 21,018 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsIncrease (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents230,719 (31,917)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period247,673 277,587 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period653,766 247,673 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$930,245 $298,605 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$884,485 $215,756 
Supplemental Information:Supplemental Information:Supplemental Information:
Interest paidInterest paid$15,913 $27,623 Interest paid$1,553 $6,150 
Income taxes paid, net of refundsIncome taxes paid, net of refunds$32,745 $33,134 Income taxes paid, net of refunds$(1)$12 
Non-cash investing and financing activitiesNon-cash investing and financing activitiesNon-cash investing and financing activities
Loans transferred to OREO$1,033 $386 
Premises and equipment expenditures incurred but not yet paidPremises and equipment expenditures incurred but not yet paid$301 $152 Premises and equipment expenditures incurred but not yet paid$43 $238 
Change in dividends payable on unvested shares included in other liabilitiesChange in dividends payable on unvested shares included in other liabilities$522 $252 Change in dividends payable on unvested shares included in other liabilities$(49)$157 

See accompanying Notes to unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
1.Basis of Presentation, Significant Accounting Policies and Reclassifications
Basis of Presentation
The interim unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (“we”, “our”, “Columbia” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries, including its wholly owned banking subsidiary Columbia State Bank (“Columbia Bank” or the “Bank”) and Columbia Trust Company (“Columbia Trust”). All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented have been included. The results of operations for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of results to be anticipated for the year ending December 31, 2020.2021. The accompanying interim unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’s 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies used in preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements are disclosed in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to the changes already disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K regarding ASC 326, this ASC also made changes to the accounting for available for sale securities. One such change is to require credit losses to be presented as an allowance rather than a write-down on available for sale securities, which refers to securities management does not intend to sell or with respect to which management believes that it is more likely than not they will not be required to sell. With the exception of that change, thereThere have not been any changes in our significant accounting policies compared to those contained in our 20192020 Form 10-K disclosure for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts reported in prior periods have been reclassified in the Consolidated Financial Statements to conform to the current presentation. Specifically, amounts related to software expense, which have historically been included in “Other” noninterest expense, have been combined with data processing expense in the row titled “Data processing and software” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The reclassifications have no effect on net income or shareholders’ equity as previously reported.
2.Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted or Issued
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2020
In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments. The amendments in this ASU clarify certain aspects of accounting for credit losses, hedging activities, and financial instruments (addressed by ASUs 2016-01, 2016-13, and 2017-12). Many of the amendments reflect decisions reached at FASB meetings or meetings of the Board’s credit losses transition resource group. Topics covered in this ASU include: accrued interest, transfers between classifications or categories for loans and debt securities, recoveries, reinsurance recoverables, projections of interest rate environments for variable-rate financial instruments, costs to sell when foreclosure is probable, consideration of expected prepayments when determining the effective interest rate, vintage disclosures, extension and renewal options, etc. As the ASU focused on clarifying certain aspects of accounting, adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments included in this ASU require an entity to reflect its current estimate of all expected credit losses for assets held at an amortized cost basis. For available for sale debt securities, credit losses will be measured in a manner similar to current GAAP, however, this ASU requires that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down. In November 2019, the FASB subsequently issued ASU 2019-11, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. The amendments in the update require entities to include expected recoveries of the amortized cost basis previously written-off or expected to be written-off in the valuation account for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. In addition, the amendments in this update clarify and improve various aspects of the guidance for ASU 2016-13.
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Unlike the incurred loss models, the CECL model in ASU 2016-13 does not specify a threshold for the recognition of an impairment allowance. Rather, the Company recognizes an impairment allowance equal to its estimate of lifetime expected credit losses, adjusted for prepayments, for in-scope financial instruments. Accordingly, the impairment allowance measured under the CECL model is expected to change significantly from the impairment allowance measured under the Company’s incurred loss model. The Company engaged a third-party vendor to assist in the CECL calculation and has developed and implemented an internal governance framework. The amendments in ASU 2016-13 and the above ASU’s related to credit losses are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption was permitted, including adoption in any interim period. The Company adopted the new standards, using a modified retrospective approach, effective January 1, 2020, which resulted in an increase of $1.6 million to its allowance for credit losses, an increase of $1.6 million to its allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of credit and a net-of-tax cumulative-effect adjustment of $2.5 million to decrease the beginning balance of retained earnings.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This ASU adds, eliminates and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Among the changes, entities will no longer be required to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, but will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted. Entities are also allowed to elect early adoption of the eliminated or modified disclosure requirements and delay adoption of the added disclosure requirements until their effective date. The Company adopted the new standard effective January 1, 2020. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards, Not Yet Adopted2021
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. In response to concerns about structural risks of the cessation of LIBOR, the amendments in this ASU provide optional guidance for a limited time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments in this ASU provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this ASU apply only to contracts and hedging relationships that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022. The amendments in this ASU are elective and are effective March 12, 2020 for all entities. The adoption of this ASU isdid not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The guidance issued in this ASU simplifies the accounting for income taxes by eliminating certain exceptions to the guidance in ASC 740 related to the approach for intra-period tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition for deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. This ASU also simplifies aspects of the accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in tax laws or rates and clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020; early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Recently Issued Accounting Standards, Not Yet Adopted
In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Scope. The amendments in this ASU clarify that certain optional expedients and exceptions for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. Certain provisions, if elected, apply to derivative instruments that use an interest rate for margining, discounting or contract price alignment that is modified as a result of reference rate reform. Amendments in this ASU to the expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 capture the incremental consequences of the scope clarification and tailor the existing guidance to derivative instruments affected by the discounting transition. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on January 7, 2021. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
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3.Securities
The following table summarizes the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, the allowance for credit losses and the resulting fair value of debt securities available for sale:
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance for Credit
Losses
Fair ValueAmortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance for Credit
Losses
Fair Value
September 30, 2020(in thousands)
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021(in thousands)
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$2,957,028 $168,271 $(3,657)$$3,121,642 U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$4,040,359 $109,063 $(45,203)$$4,104,219 
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities284,499 9,055 (530)293,024 Other asset-backed securities359,259 5,216 (5,656)358,819 
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities536,861 21,396 (813)557,444 State and municipal securities739,570 18,080 (6,365)751,285 
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securitiesU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities302,730 6,932 (52)309,610 U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities278,185 5,349 (1,567)281,967 
TotalTotal$4,081,118 $205,654 $(5,052)$$4,281,720 Total$5,417,373 $137,708 $(58,791)$$5,496,290 
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$2,864,949 $47,223 $(19,222)$$2,892,950 U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$3,640,351 $178,579 $(4,543)$$3,814,387 
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities194,563 2,476 (989)196,050 Other asset-backed securities349,904 9,651 (2,076)357,479 
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities478,366 10,660 (224)488,802 State and municipal securities729,066 25,098 (592)753,572 
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securitiesU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities165,218 3,127 (5)168,340 U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities278,208 6,545 (57)284,696 
TotalTotal$3,703,096 $63,486 $(20,440)$$3,746,142 Total$4,997,529 $219,873 $(7,268)$$5,210,134 
A debt security is placed on nonaccrual status at the time any principal or interest payments become 90 days delinquent. Interest accrued but not received for a security placed on nonaccrual is reversed against interest income. There were no amounts of accrued interest reversed against interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and 2019.2020.
Accrued interest receivable for securities available for sale is included in “Interest receivable” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet and is not reflected in the balances in the table above. At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, accrued interest receivable for securities was $13.3$17.4 million and $13.9$17.1 million, respectively. The Company does not measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivable.
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The following table provides the proceeds and both gross realized gains and losses on sales and calls of debt securities available for sale as well as other securities gains and losses for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202020192020201920212020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Proceeds from sales of debt securities available for saleProceeds from sales of debt securities available for sale$$$194,105 $259,554 Proceeds from sales of debt securities available for sale$$194,105 
Gross realized gains from sales of debt securities available for saleGross realized gains from sales of debt securities available for sale$$$435 $3,357 Gross realized gains from sales of debt securities available for sale$$435 
Gross realized losses from sales of debt securities available for saleGross realized losses from sales of debt securities available for sale(186)(1,225)Gross realized losses from sales of debt securities available for sale(186)
Other securities gains (1)Other securities gains (1)16,425 Other securities gains (1)
Investment securities gains, netInvestment securities gains, net$$$16,674 $2,132 Investment securities gains, net$$249 
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(1) Other securitiesThere were 0 gains includes gain from sale of Visa Class B restricted stock and subsequent write up to fair value of remaining Visa Class B shares. For additional information, please see Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this report.
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The following table provides the unrealized gains andor losses recognized on equity securities at the reporting date:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(in thousands)
Gains recognized during the period on equity securities (1)$$$16,425 $
Less: Gains recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period (1)(3,000)
Unrealized gains recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date (1)$$$13,425 $
__________
(1) Visa Class B restricted stock owned by the Company was previously carried at a zero-cost basis due to existing transfer restrictions and uncertainty of covered litigation. The sale of shares by the Company of Visa Class B restricted shares during the second quarter of 2020 resulted in an observable market price. As a result, the Company adjusted the carrying value of its remaining shares of Visa Class B restricted shares upward to this observable market price.three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
The scheduled contractual maturities of debt securities available for sale at September 30, 2020the period presented below are presented as follows:
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Due within one yearDue within one year$92,028 $92,931 Due within one year$81,385 $81,986 
Due after one year through five yearsDue after one year through five years595,979 626,018 Due after one year through five years737,066 765,090 
Due after five years through ten yearsDue after five years through ten years2,000,662 2,133,751 Due after five years through ten years2,457,820 2,507,546 
Due after ten yearsDue after ten years1,392,449 1,429,020 Due after ten years2,141,102 2,141,668 
Total debt securities available for saleTotal debt securities available for sale$4,081,118 $4,281,720 Total debt securities available for sale$5,417,373 $5,496,290 
The following table summarizes the carrying value of securities pledged as collateral to secure public funds, borrowings and other purposes as permitted or required by law:
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
(in thousands)
To secure public funds$441,379477,970 
To secure borrowings111,978109,650 
Other securities pledged168,870217,055 
Total securities pledged as collateral$722,227804,675 
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The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s debt securities available for sale for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:as of the dates presented:
Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotalLess than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
September 30, 2020(in thousands)
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021(in thousands)
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$318,868 $(2,817)$23,084 $(840)$341,952 $(3,657)U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$1,661,107 $(44,484)$16,463 $(719)$1,677,570 $(45,203)
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities71,552 (530)95 71,647 (530)Other asset-backed securities183,636 (5,656)69 183,705 (5,656)
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities90,620 (813)90,620 (813)State and municipal securities311,953 (6,365)311,953 (6,365)
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securitiesU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities99,946 (52)99,946 (52)U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities149,483 (1,567)149,483 (1,567)
TotalTotal$580,986 $(4,212)$23,179 $(840)$604,165 $(5,052)Total$2,306,179 $(58,072)$16,532 $(719)$2,322,711 $(58,791)
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$1,055,903 $(12,424)$491,539 $(6,798)$1,547,442 $(19,222)U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$575,329 $(3,728)$18,527 $(815)$593,856 $(4,543)
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities89,508 (880)6,799 (109)96,307 (989)Other asset-backed securities143,764 (2,076)70 143,834 (2,076)
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities12,363 (142)12,587 (82)24,950 (224)State and municipal securities86,471 (592)86,471 (592)
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securitiesU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities10,495 (5)10,495 (5)U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities74,943 (57)74,943 (57)
TotalTotal$1,157,774 $(13,446)$521,420 $(6,994)$1,679,194 $(20,440)Total$880,507 $(6,453)$18,597 $(815)$899,104 $(7,268)
At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were 62144 U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligation securities in an unrealized loss position. The decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates relative to where these investments fall within the yield curve and their individual characteristics. Because the Company does not intend to sell these securities nor does the Company consider it more likely than not that it will be required to sell these securities before the recovery of amortized cost basis, which may be upon maturity, the Company concluded an allowance for credit losses is unnecessary at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were 516 other asset-backed securities in an unrealized loss position. The decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates relative to where these investments fall within the yield curve and their individual characteristics. Because the Company does not intend to sell these securities nor does the Company consider it more likely than not that it will be required to sell these securities before the recovery of amortized cost basis, which may be upon maturity, the Company concluded an allowance for credit losses is unnecessary at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were 2989 state and municipal government securities in an unrealized loss position. The unrealized losses on state and municipal securities were caused by interest rate changes or widening of market spreads subsequent to the purchase of the individual securities. Management monitors published credit ratings of these securities for adverse changes. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, none of the rated obligations of state and local government entities held by the Company had a below investment grade credit rating. Because the credit quality of these securities are investment grade and the Company does not intend to sell these securities nor does the Company consider it more likely than not that it will be required to sell these securities before the recovery of amortized cost basis, which may be upon maturity, the Company concluded an allowance for credit losses is unnecessary at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were 48 U.S. government securities in an unrealized loss position. The decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates relative to where these investments fall within the yield curve and their individual characteristics. Because the Company does not intend to sell these securities nor does the Company consider it more likely than not that it will be required to sell these securities before the recovery of amortized cost basis, which may be upon maturity, the Company concluded an allowance for credit losses is unnecessary at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
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Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Values
Visa Class B Restricted Shares

In 2008, the Company received Visa Class B restricted shares as part of Visa’s initial public offering. These shares are transferable only under limited circumstances until they can be converted into publicly traded Visa Class A common shares. This conversion will not occur until the settlement of certain litigation which is indemnified by Visa members, including the Company. Visa funded an escrow account from its initial public offering to settle these litigation claims. Should this escrow account not be sufficient to cover these litigation claims, Visa is entitled to fund additional amounts to the escrow account by reducing each member bank’s Visa Class B conversion ratio to unrestricted Visa Class A shares.

During the second quarter of 2020, the Company sold 17,360 shares of Visa Class B restricted stock, for a gain of $3.0 million, which resulted in an observable market price. As a result, the Company adjusted the carrying value of its remaining Visa Class B restricted shares upward to this observable market price. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company owned 77,683 Visa Class B shares, which had a carrying value of $13.4 million.
4.Loans
The Company’s loan portfolio includes originated and purchased loans. The following is an analysis of the loan portfolio by segment and class (net of unearned income):
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate$4,027,035 $3,945,853 Commercial real estate$4,081,915 $4,062,313 
Commercial businessCommercial business3,836,009 2,989,613 Commercial business3,792,813 3,597,968 
AgricultureAgriculture850,290 765,371 Agriculture751,800 779,627 
ConstructionConstruction273,176 361,533 Construction282,534 268,663 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estate665,432 637,325 One-to-four family residential real estate735,314 683,570 
Other consumerOther consumer37,005 43,770 Other consumer31,942 35,519 
Total loansTotal loans9,688,947 8,743,465 Total loans9,676,318 9,427,660 
Less: Allowance for credit lossesLess: Allowance for credit losses(156,968)(83,968)Less: Allowance for credit losses(148,294)(149,140)
Total loans, netTotal loans, net$9,531,979 $8,659,497 Total loans, net$9,528,024 $9,278,520 
Loans held for sale$24,407 $17,718 
At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had no material foreign activities. Substantially all of the Company’s loans and unfunded commitments are geographically concentrated in its service areas within the states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, $3.49 billion and $3.24$3.46 billion of commercial and residential real estate loans were pledged as collateral on FHLB borrowingsadvances and additional borrowing capacity. The Company has also pledged $200.6$200.1 million and $151.3$200.4 million of commercial loans to the FRB for additional borrowing capacity at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.
Accrued interest receivable for loans is included in “Interest receivable” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet and is not reflected in the balances in the table above. At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, accrued interest receivable for loans was $43.4$35.2 million and $33.0$37.8 million, respectively. The Company does not measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivable.
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The following is an aging of the recorded investment of the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:at the dates presented:
Current
Loans
30 - 59
Days
Past Due
60 - 89
Days
Past Due
Greater
than 90
Days Past
Due
Total
Past Due
Nonaccrual
Loans
Total LoansCurrent
Loans
30 - 59
Days
Past Due
60 - 89
Days
Past Due
Greater
than 90
Days Past
Due
Total
Past Due
Nonaccrual
Loans
Total Loans
September 30, 2020(in thousands)
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021(in thousands)
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate$4,015,038 $547 $1,088 $$1,635 $10,362 $4,027,035 Commercial real estate$4,067,718 $880 $6,000 $$6,880 $7,317 $4,081,915 
Commercial businessCommercial business3,808,794 6,987 915 7,902 19,313 3,836,009 Commercial business3,778,955 109 198 307 13,551 3,792,813 
AgricultureAgriculture833,408 1,710 259 1,969 14,913 850,290 Agriculture739,599 1,060 512 1,572 10,629 751,800 
ConstructionConstruction272,959 217 273,176 Construction282,343 191 282,534 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estate658,468 4,559 4,559 2,405 665,432 One-to-four family residential real estate728,053 5,462 48 5,510 1,751 735,314 
Other consumerOther consumer36,744 215 25 240 21 37,005 Other consumer31,758 27 15 42 142 31,942 
TotalTotal$9,625,411 $14,018 $2,287 $$16,305 $47,231 $9,688,947 Total$9,628,426 $7,538 $6,773 $$14,311 $33,581 $9,676,318 
Current
Loans
30 - 59
Days
Past Due
60 - 89
Days
Past Due
Greater
than 90
Days Past
Due
Total
Past Due
Nonaccrual
Loans
Total LoansCurrent
Loans
30 - 59
Days
Past Due
60 - 89
Days
Past Due
Greater
than 90
Days Past
Due
Total
Past Due
Nonaccrual
Loans
Total Loans
December 31, 2019(in thousands)
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020(in thousands)
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate$3,935,633 $6,421 $$6,421 $3,799 $3,945,853 Commercial real estate$4,037,309 $17,292 $$17,292 $7,712 $4,062,313 
Commercial businessCommercial business2,959,826 6,081 2,769 8,850 20,937 2,989,613 Commercial business3,578,905 1,282 4,559 5,841 13,222 3,597,968 
AgricultureAgriculture755,719 2,283 2,346 4,629 5,023 765,371 Agriculture767,102 911 911 11,614 779,627 
ConstructionConstruction360,582 951 951 361,533 Construction268,304 142 142 217 268,663 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estate631,109 2,516 408 2,924 3,292 637,325 One-to-four family residential real estate677,627 2,283 1,659 3,942 2,001 683,570 
Other consumerOther consumer43,654 80 27 107 43,770 Other consumer35,450 24 29 40 35,519 
TotalTotal$8,686,523 $18,332 $5,550 $$23,882 $33,060 $8,743,465 Total$9,364,697 $21,792 $6,365 $$28,157 $34,806 $9,427,660 
Loan payments are considered timely when the contractual principal or interest due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement or any portion thereof is received on the due date of the scheduled payment. In addition, the risk rating on COVID-19loans modified loansin association with the CARES Act or Interagency guidance did not change. These loans are not considered past due until after the deferral period is over and scheduled payments resume. Accrued interest on these COVID-19 modified loans is due, in full, when the deferral period ends. The credit quality of these loans will be reevaluated after the deferral period ends.
Nonaccrual loans are generally loans placed on a nonaccrual basis when they become 90 days past due or when there are otherwise serious doubts about the collectability of principal or interest within the existing terms of the loan. The Company’s policy is to write-off all accrued interest on loans when they are placed on nonaccrual status.
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The following table summarizes written-off interest on nonaccrual loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(in thousands)
Commercial loans$387 $149 $1,835 $1,316 
Consumer loans26 19 146 
Total$393 $175 $1,854 $1,462 
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Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
(in thousands)
Commercial loans$211 $783 
Consumer loans
Total$218 $788 
The following summarizes the amortized cost of nonaccrual loans for which there was no related ACL as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:for the periods indicated:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate$9,092 $1,715 Commercial real estate$6,336 $6,393 
Commercial businessCommercial business11,713 15,762 Commercial business8,682 6,382 
AgricultureAgriculture11,074 1,798 Agriculture8,379 8,136 
TotalTotal$31,879 $19,275 Total$23,397 $20,911 
The following is an analysis of loans classified as TDR duringfor the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Number of TDR ModificationsPre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Number of TDR ModificationsPre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
(dollars in thousands)
Commercial loans:
Commercial business$795 795 5,026 5,026 
Agriculture2,600 2,600 
Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estate618 618 357 357 
Other consumer
Total$4,013 $4,013 11 $5,384 $5,384 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Three Months Ended March 31, 2021Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Number of TDR ModificationsPre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Number of TDR ModificationsPre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Number of TDR ModificationsPre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Number of TDR ModificationsPre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate$628 $628 $$
Commercial businessCommercial business10 $2,757 $2,757 10 $6,560 $6,560 Commercial business843 843 272 272 
AgricultureAgriculture3,495 3,495 Agriculture895 895 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estate814 814 10 692 692 One-to-four family residential real estate140 140 68 68 
Other consumer
TotalTotal18 $7,066 $7,066 21 $7,253 $7,253 Total10 $1,611 $1,611 $1,235 $1,235 

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The Company’s loans classified as TDR are loans that have been modified or with respect to which the borrower has been granted special concessions due to financial difficulties that, if not for the challenges of the borrower, the Company would not otherwise consider. The TDR modifications or concessions are made to increase the likelihood that these borrowers with financial difficulties will be able to satisfy their debt obligations as amended. The concessions granted in the restructurings, summarized in the table above, largely consisted of maturity extensions, interest rate modifications or a combination of both. In limited circumstances, a reduction in the principal balance of the loan could also be made as a concession. Loans classified as TDR are included with the loans collectively measured for credit losses.
The Company had commitments to lend $641$672 thousand of additional funds on loans classified as TDR as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The Company had $1.1 million$651 thousand of such commitments at December 31, 2019.2020. The Company had 0 loans modifiedclassified as TDR that defaulted within 12 months of being modifiedclassified as TDR during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020. During three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company had 0 loans that defaulted within 12 months
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Loan modifications and PPP loans in response to COVID-19
Financial institutions are required to maintain records of the volume of loans involved in modifications to which troubled debt restructuring relief is applicable. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had 10320 short–term deferments on $114.4$71.4 million of loans, gross of unearned income. These short–term deferments are not classified as TDR’s and will not be reported as past due provided that they are performing in accordance with the modified terms.
The Company offered PPP loans to provide financial support to small and medium-size businesses to cover payroll and certain other expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PPP was established by the CARES Act and is implemented by the U.S. SBA with support from the U.S. Department of Treasury. The program, which was amended by the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020, provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 24 weeks of payroll costs including benefits, as well as interest on mortgages, rent and utilities. Funds are provided to small businesses in the form of loans that will be fully forgiven when used for permitted purposes and when at least 60% of the funds are used for payroll costs and applicable employment levels are maintained in accordance with the requirements of the amended PPP. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we had $953.2$894.1 million of PPP loans outstanding, which are included in commercial business loans.
5.Allowance for Credit Losses and Allowance for Unfunded Commitments and Letters of Credit
The ACL is determined through quarterly assessments of expected credit losses within the loan portfolio and is deducted from the loan’s amortized cost basis to present the net amount of loans expected to be collected. We estimate the ACL using relevant and reliable available information, which is derived from both internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Additions to and recaptures from the ACL are charged to current period earnings through the provision for credit losses. Loan amounts that are determined to be uncollectible are charged directly against the ACL and netted against amounts recovered on previously charged-off loans.
For the purpose of calculating portfolio level reserves, we have segmented our loan portfolio into two portfolio segments (Commercial and Consumer). The Commercial and Consumer portfolio segments are then further broken down into loan classes by risk characteristics. The risk characteristics include regulatory call codes, type of industry and collateral type.
The ACL is comprised of reserves measured on a collective (pool) basis using a quantitative DCF model for all loan classes with similar risk characteristics and then qualitatively adjusted for large loan concentrations, trends in problem loans, policy exemptions granted and other factors. The quantitative DCF model utilizes anticipated period cash flows determined on a loan-level basis. The anticipated cash flows take into account contractual principal and interest payments, anticipated segment level prepayments, probability of defaults and historical loss given defaults. The majority of our loan classes utilize regression models to calculate probability of defaults, in which macroeconomic factors are correlated to historical quarterly defaults. The Commercial segment two-factormulti-factor models utilize a mix of seven15 macroeconomic factors, including the four most commonly used factors: Real GDP, National Unemployment Rate, Home Price IndexDisposable Personal Income and Commercial Real Estate Index. The three additional factors are Nominal GDP, Producer Price Index and Core Consumer Price Index.Private Inventories. The Consumer segment two-factormulti-factor models utilize a mix of three macroeconomic factors: National Unemployment Rate, Home Price Index and Prime Rate.Disposable Income. The Company utilizes an 18 month reasonable and supportable forecast for the macroeconomic factors, after which they revertthe probability of default reverts to theirits historical mean using a straight-line basis constructed on theireach macroeconomic factor’s absolute historical quarterly change.
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Loans are individually measured for credit losses if they do not share similar risk characteristics of other loans within their respective pools. Individually measured loans are primarily nonaccrual and collateral dependent with balances equal to or greater than $500,000 and for which foreclosure is probable. Commercial real estate loans are secured by commercial real estate, including owner occupied and non-owner occupied commercial real estate, as well as multifamily residential real estate. Commercial business loans are primarily secured by non-real estate collateral, including equipment and other non-real estate fixed assets, inventory, receivables and cash. Agricultural loans are secured by farmland and other agricultural real estate, as well as equipment, inventory, such as crops and livestock, non-real estate fixed assets, and cash. Construction loans are secured by one-to-four family residential real estate and commercial real estate in varying stages of development. One-to-four family residential real estate loans are secured by one-to-four family residential properties. Other consumer loans are secured by personal property. For loans measured on an individual basis, the Company calculates the allowance as the difference between the amortized cost of the loan and the fair market value of the collateral. The fair market value of the collateral is determined by either the discounted expected future cash flows from the operation of the collateral or the appraised value of the collateral, less costs to sell. If the fair value of the collateral is greater than the amortized cost of the loan, no reserve is recorded.
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The Company also records an allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit. We estimate expected credit losses on unfunded commitments in which we are exposed to credit risk, unless we have the option to unconditionally cancel the obligation. Expected credit losses are calculated based on the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of what will be funded by analyzing the most recent four-quarter utilization rates, current utilization and our quantitative ACL rate. The allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of credit is included in “Other Liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with changes to the balance being charged to noninterest expense.
We do not measure an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable balances because these balances are written-off in a timely manner as a reduction to interest income when loans are placed on nonaccrual status.
The following tables show a detailed analysis of the ACL for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020:periods indicated:
Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision
(Recapture)
Ending BalanceBeginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision
(Recapture)
Ending Balance
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020(in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021Three Months Ended March 31, 2021(in thousands)
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate$50,233 $$65 $11,026 $61,324 Commercial real estate$68,934 $$36 $(11,920)$57,050 
Commercial businessCommercial business53,186 (3,164)1,124 (574)50,572 Commercial business45,250 (3,339)3,214 13,280 58,405 
AgricultureAgriculture14,868 (1,269)27 (1,165)12,461 Agriculture9,052 12 423 9,487 
ConstructionConstruction7,953 11 999 8,963 Construction7,636 46 (1,131)6,551 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estate23,711 (16)1,301 (2,889)22,107 One-to-four family residential real estate16,875 51 (1,288)15,638 
Other consumerOther consumer1,595 (133)76 1,541 Other consumer1,393 (127)61 (164)1,163 
TotalTotal$151,546 $(4,582)$2,604 $7,400 $156,968 Total$149,140 $(3,466)$3,420 $(800)$148,294 
Prior Year
Ending Balance
Impact of Adopting ASC 326Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision
(Recapture)
Ending Balance
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020(in thousands)
Commercial loans:
Commercial real estate$20,340 $7,533 $27,873 $(101)$92 $33,460 $61,324 
Commercial business30,292 762 31,054 (10,290)2,795 27,013 50,572 
Agriculture15,835 (9,325)6,510 (5,995)69 11,877 12,461 
Construction8,571 (1,750)6,821 688 1,454 8,963 
Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estate7,435 4,237 11,672 (26)2,005 8,456 22,107 
Other consumer883 778 1,661 (599)330 149 1,541 
Unallocated612 (603)(9)
Total$83,968 $1,632 $85,600 $(17,011)$5,979 $82,400 $156,968 
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Beginning BalanceImpact of Adopting ASC 326Charge-offsRecoveriesProvision
(Recapture)
Ending Balance
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020(in thousands)
Commercial loans:
Commercial real estate$20,340 $7,533 $(101)$14 $9,336 $37,122 
Commercial business30,292 762 (1,684)860 15,340 45,570 
Agriculture15,835 (9,325)(4,726)41 9,260 11,085 
Construction8,571 (1,750)442 1,582 8,845 
Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estate7,435 4,237 (10)282 5,715 17,659 
Other consumer883 778 (268)124 127 1,644 
Unallocated612 (603)140 149 
Total$83,968 $1,632 $(6,789)$1,763 $41,500 $122,074 


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The following tables show a detailed analysis of the ALLL for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019:
Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision
(Recapture)
Ending Balance
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019(in thousands)
Commercial loans:
Commercial real estate$15,648 $(466)$1,731 $1,009 $17,922 
Commercial business29,700 (2,623)349 3,453 30,879 
Agriculture12,671 (55)67 1,216 13,899 
Construction12,457 (17)2,555 (3,143)11,852 
Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estate7,619 (202)440 (399)7,458 
Other consumer715 (9)74 (201)579 
Unallocated1,707 (1,636)71 
Total$80,517 $(3,372)$5,216 $299 $82,660 
Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision
(Recapture)
Ending Balance
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019(in thousands)
Commercial loans:
Commercial real estate$14,766 $(1,708)$2,801 $2,063 $17,922 
Commercial business34,658 (8,445)1,368 3,298 30,879 
Agriculture9,589 (194)189 4,315 13,899 
Construction14,395 (232)3,329 (5,640)11,852 
Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estate8,024 (1,004)1,224 (786)7,458 
Other consumer787 (64)148 (292)579 
Unallocated1,150 (1,079)71 
Total83,369 (11,647)9,059 1,879 82,660 
The $73.0 million increase$846 thousand decrease in the ACL at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to the ALLLACL at December 31, 20192020 was primarily the result of COVID-19 and the 2020 downturndue to a slight improvement in the economic outlook, which remains impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our borrowers. Specifically regarding the forecast used in the March 31, 2021 estimate, management expects the forecasted national unemployment rate to be above the pre-pandemic levels through the forecast period due to pandemic-related effects and global economiesshifting workforce requirements. Additionally, the commercial real estate index decline is expected to continue through 2021, the home price index is projected to moderate over the forecast period and Real GDP is projected to rise above average for the remainder of the year. The models used for calculating the ACL are sensitive to changes in these and other economic factors, which could result in volatility as well as increased unemployment rates.these assumptions change over time. The ACL at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 does not include a reserve for the PPP loans as these loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA.
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Changes in the allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of credit, a component of “Other liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are summarized as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2020201920202019
(in thousands)
Beginning balance$8,800 $3,980 $3,430 $4,330 
Impact of adopting ASC 3261,570 $
Net changes in the allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of credit800 (400)4,600 (750)
Ending balance$9,600 $3,580 $9,600 $3,580 
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
(in thousands)
Beginning balance$8,300 $3,430 
Impact of adopting ASC 3261,570 
Net changes in the allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of credit1,500 1,000 
Ending balance$9,800 $6,000 
Credit Quality Indicators
The extension of credit in the form of loans or other credit products to consumer and commercial clients is one of our principal business activities. Our policies and applicable laws and regulations require risk analysis as well as ongoing portfolio and credit management. We manage our credit risk through lending limit constraints, credit review, approval policies and extensive, ongoing internal monitoring. We also manage credit risk through diversification of the loan portfolio by type of loan, type of industry and type of borrower and by limiting the aggregation of debt to a single borrower.
We evaluate the credit quality of our loan portfolio using regulatory risk ratings, which are based on relevant information about the borrower’s financial condition, including current financial condition, historical payment experience, credit documentation and current economic trends. Risk ratings are reviewed and updated whenever appropriate, with more periodic reviews as the risk and dollar value of the loss on the loan increases. All loans risk rated special mention or worse with amortized costs exceeding $100,000 are reviewed at least quarterly with more frequent review for specific loans.
Pass rated loans are generally considered to have sufficient sources of repayment in order to repay the loan in full in accordance with all terms and conditions. Special Mention rated loans have potential weaknesses that, if left uncorrected, may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Company’s credit position at some future date. Loans with a risk rating of Substandard or worse are reviewed to assess the ability of our borrowers to service all interest and principal obligations and, as a result, the risk rating or accrual status may be adjusted accordingly. Loans risk rated as Substandard reflect loans where a loss is possible if loan weaknesses are not corrected. Doubtful rated loans have a high probability of loss; however, the amount of loss has not yet been determined. Loss rated loans are considered uncollectible and when identified, are charged-off.
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The following is an analysis of the credit quality of our loan portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:the periods indicated:
Revolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisRevolving Loans Converted to Term Loans Amortized Cost BasisRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisRevolving Loans Converted to Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis
Term Loans Term Loans
Amortized Cost Basis by Origination YearAmortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
20202019201820172016PriorTotal (1)20212020201920182017PriorTotal (1)
September 30, 2020(in thousands)
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021(in thousands)
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estateCommercial real estate
PassPass$491,625 $636,127 $499,924 $542,049 $434,390 $1,032,016 $48,664 $3,552 $3,688,347 Pass$205,152 $668,655 $603,542 $459,888 $491,550 $1,229,742 $49,274 $2,781 $3,710,584 
Special mentionSpecial mention8,717 59,899 18,993 15,175 47,881 50,571 2,148 203,384 Special mention3,127 65,107 19,094 4,420 99,370 191,123 
SubstandardSubstandard9,977 17,307 13,014 45,421 43,650 5,935 135,304 Substandard3,467 34,749 16,559 31,448 91,434 2,551 180,208 
Total commercial real estateTotal commercial real estate$500,342 $706,003 $536,224 $570,238 $527,692 $1,126,237 $56,747 $3,552 $4,027,035 Total commercial real estate$205,152 $675,249 $703,398 $495,541 $527,418 $1,420,546 $51,830 $2,781 $4,081,915 
Commercial businessCommercial businessCommercial business
PassPass$1,175,587 $409,759 $357,128 $233,037 $240,648 $256,178 $915,373 $8,674 $3,596,384 Pass$586,311 $829,165 $347,668 $273,408 $178,663 $376,297 $945,271 $12,322 $3,549,105 
Special mentionSpecial mention4,856 51,204 8,635 25,626 6,514 11,907 35,819 144,561 Special mention588 8,346 6,237 2,063 1,131 49,369 143 67,877 
SubstandardSubstandard3,791 6,005 17,758 5,836 7,153 6,369 44,651 3,501 95,064 Substandard6,594 26,640 36,756 27,226 33,731 44,046 838 175,831 
Total commercial businessTotal commercial business$1,184,234 $466,968 $383,521 $264,499 $254,315 $274,454 $995,843 $12,175 $3,836,009 Total commercial business$586,311 $836,347 $382,654 $316,401 $207,952 $411,159 $1,038,686 $13,303 $3,792,813 
AgricultureAgricultureAgriculture
PassPass$147,892 $99,483 $42,464 $59,828 $60,007 $62,529 $290,986 $12,273 $775,462 Pass$57,282 $121,511 $85,485 $39,930 $56,638 $106,969 $209,154 $550 $677,519 
Special mentionSpecial mention519 33 272 1,801 2,625 Special mention3,398 1,366 163 2,371 7,962 15,260 
SubstandardSubstandard2,676 13,010 6,950 4,278 2,399 4,482 37,918 490 72,203 Substandard6,022 10,424 2,693 4,140 3,194 31,804 744 59,021 
Total agricultureTotal agriculture$150,568 $113,012 $49,414 $64,139 $62,678 $67,011 $330,705 $12,763 $850,290 Total agriculture$57,282 $130,931 $97,275 $42,786 $60,778 $112,534 $248,920 $1,294 $751,800 
ConstructionConstructionConstruction
PassPass$89,744 $101,060 $24,130 $4,531 $782 $1,883 $25,536 $$247,666 Pass$41,447 $130,122 $44,121 $7,909 $3,471 $5,579 $31,682 $$264,331 
Special mentionSpecial mention2,259 2,259 Special mention
SubstandardSubstandard17,622 5,539 57 33 23,251 Substandard18,148 55 18,203 
Total constructionTotal construction$89,744 $120,941 $29,669 $4,531 $782 $1,940 $25,569 $$273,176 Total construction$41,447 $130,122 $62,269 $7,909 $3,471 $5,634 $31,682 $$282,534 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estate
PassPass$88,632 $83,137 $72,896 $33,149 $24,987 $87,267 $265,475 $3,110 $658,653 Pass$106,212 $157,286 $68,489 $53,753 $25,686 $88,323 $228,917 $308 $728,974 
Special mentionSpecial mention206 297 503 Special mention125 125 
SubstandardSubstandard735 227 1,177 344 2,463 1,133 197 6,276 Substandard835 1,381 245 491 2,735 309 219 6,215 
Total one-to-four family real estateTotal one-to-four family real estate$88,632 $83,872 $73,123 $34,326 $25,331 $89,936 $266,905 $3,307 $665,432 Total one-to-four family real estate$106,212 $158,121 $69,870 $53,998 $26,177 $91,183 $229,226 $527 $735,314 
Other consumerOther consumerOther consumer
PassPass$4,412 $3,684 $4,299 $1,172 $327 $1,161 $20,937 $736 $36,728 Pass$2,107 $3,595 $2,807 $3,250 $871 $1,211 $17,277 $610 $31,728 
SubstandardSubstandard31 171 24 41 277 Substandard36 39 36 97 214 
Total consumerTotal consumer$4,443 $3,684 $4,299 $1,178 $331 $1,332 $20,961 $777 $37,005 Total consumer$2,107 $3,631 $2,846 $3,250 $874 $1,214 $17,313 $707 $31,942 
TotalTotal$2,017,963 $1,494,480 $1,076,250 $938,911 $871,129 $1,560,910 $1,696,730 $32,574 $9,688,947 Total$998,511 $1,934,401 $1,318,312 $919,885 $826,670 $2,042,270 $1,617,657 $18,612 $9,676,318 
Less:Less:Less:
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses156,968 Allowance for credit losses148,294 
Loans, netLoans, net$9,531,979 Loans, net$9,528,024 
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(1) Loans that are on short-term deferments are treated as Pass loans and will not be reported as past due provided that they are performing in accordance with the modified terms.
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Revolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisRevolving Loans Converted to Term Loans Amortized Cost BasisRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisRevolving Loans Converted to Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis
Term LoansTerm Loans
Amortized Cost Basis by Origination YearAmortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
20192018201720162015PriorTotal20202019201820172016PriorTotal
December 31, 2019(in thousands)
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020(in thousands)
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estateCommercial real estate
PassPass$699,336 $562,992 $621,113 $565,928 $441,220 $873,687 $52,276 $19,986 $3,836,538 Pass$674,444 $645,328 $478,881 $502,112 $408,972 $946,980 $52,049 $11,332 $3,720,098 
Special mentionSpecial mention1,824 305 7,019 3,360 3,426 15,934 Special mention3,348 39,374 21,285 30,232 46,197 50,115 2,139 192,695 
SubstandardSubstandard47 10,698 9,320 36,229 20,278 11,738 5,071 93,381 Substandard2,916 24,860 13,571 15,652 43,735 41,138 3,389 4,259 149,520 
Total commercial real estateTotal commercial real estate$701,207 $573,995 $637,452 $605,517 $461,498 $888,851 $52,276 $25,057 $3,945,853 Total commercial real estate$680,708 $709,562 $513,737 $547,996 $498,904 $1,038,233 $55,443 $17,730 $4,062,313 
Commercial businessCommercial businessCommercial business
PassPass$479,481 $442,222 $330,934 $301,337 $157,436 $199,089 $963,663 $25,577 $2,899,739 Pass$1,087,400 $366,435 $324,360 $199,010 $218,313 $214,677 $1,000,725 $11,540 $3,422,460 
Special mentionSpecial mention2,241 6,673 56 2,006 52 585 12,710 24,323 Special mention3,002 26,361 8,471 24,582 7,004 10,650 22,426 102,496 
SubstandardSubstandard85 17,240 3,458 9,534 3,227 3,972 26,639 1,396 65,551 Substandard3,625 7,376 11,061 5,905 6,396 3,743 32,134 2,772 73,012 
Total commercial businessTotal commercial business$481,807 $466,135 $334,448 $312,877 $160,715 $203,646 $1,003,012 $26,973 $2,989,613 Total commercial business$1,094,027 $400,172 $343,892 $229,497 $231,713 $229,070 $1,055,285 $14,312 $3,597,968 
AgricultureAgricultureAgriculture
PassPass$107,152 $54,950 $70,337 $71,874 $33,597 $56,342 $280,984 $10,036 $685,272 Pass$142,163 $90,612 $44,434 $58,366 $58,893 $59,396 $244,135 $9,299 $707,298 
Special mentionSpecial mention557 2,535 1,381 64 576 5,336 10,449 Special mention90 285 33 85 13 506 
SubstandardSubstandard7,291 6,047 6,173 5,907 1,477 5,698 30,669 6,388 69,650 Substandard5,193 12,480 5,868 4,258 284 3,502 38,780 1,458 71,823 
Total agricultureTotal agriculture$115,000 $63,532 $77,891 $77,781 $35,138 $62,616 $316,989 $16,424 $765,371 Total agriculture$147,356 $103,182 $50,587 $62,657 $59,177 $62,898 $283,000 $10,770 $779,627 
ConstructionConstructionConstruction
PassPass$183,525 $91,342 $40,514 $1,067 $939 $1,601 $33,388 $7,793 $360,169 Pass$134,693 $66,974 $10,066 $3,498 $763 $1,805 $29,323 $3,753 $250,875 
Special mention1,264 41 1,305 
SubstandardSubstandard59 59 Substandard17,732 56 17,788 
Total constructionTotal construction$183,525 $92,606 $40,514 $1,067 $939 $1,660 $33,429 $7,793 $361,533 Total construction$134,693 $84,706 $10,066 $3,498 $763 $1,861 $29,323 $3,753 $268,663 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family real estateOne-to-four family real estateOne-to-four family real estate
PassPass$103,315 $77,877 $32,440 $25,052 $27,294 $80,370 $283,830 $554 $630,732 Pass$161,021 $77,756 $62,696 $29,737 $20,889 $78,098 $243,325 $3,655 $677,177 
Special mentionSpecial mention332 195 527 
SubstandardSubstandard228 800 400 623 3,156 905 481 6,593 Substandard849 227 1,166 344 1,968 1,005 307 5,866 
Total one-to-four family real estateTotal one-to-four family real estate$103,315 $78,105 $33,240 $25,452 $27,917 $83,526 $284,735 $1,035 $637,325 Total one-to-four family real estate$161,021 $78,605 $63,255 $30,903 $21,233 $80,261 $244,330 $3,962 $683,570 
Other consumerOther consumerOther consumer
PassPass$9,276 $5,713 $1,974 $758 $848 $1,306 $23,351 $508 $43,734 Pass$5,548 $3,109 $3,886 $989 $244 $1,060 $19,911 $474 $35,221 
SubstandardSubstandard27 36 Substandard30 170 53 40 298 
Total consumerTotal consumer$9,276 $5,713 $1,975 $758 $848 $1,314 $23,378 $508 $43,770 Total consumer$5,578 $3,109 $3,886 $994 $244 $1,230 $19,964 $514 $35,519 
TotalTotal$1,594,130 $1,280,086 $1,125,520 $1,023,452 $687,055 $1,241,613 $1,713,819 $77,790 $8,743,465 Total$2,223,383 $1,379,336 $985,423 $875,545 $812,034 $1,413,553 $1,687,345 $51,041 $9,427,660 
Less:Less:Less:
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses83,968 Allowance for credit losses149,140 
Loans, netLoans, net$8,659,497 Loans, net$9,278,520 

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6.Other Real Estate Owned
The following tables set forth activity in OREO for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:periods indicated:
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,September 30,March 31,
202020192020201920212020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$747 $1,118 $552 $6,019 Balance, beginning of period$553 $552 
Transfers in475 1,033 386 
Valuation adjustments(195)
Proceeds from sale of OREO propertyProceeds from sale of OREO property(681)(588)(1,026)(6,382)Proceeds from sale of OREO property(132)(42)
Gain on sale of OREO, netGain on sale of OREO, net82 95 64 797 Gain on sale of OREO, net100 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$623 $625 $623 $625 Balance, end of period$521 $510 
At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were 0 foreclosed residential real estate properties held as OREO. The recorded investment of consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process was $436$167 thousand.
7.Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
In accordance with the Intangibles – Goodwill and Other topic of the FASB ASC, goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for potential impairment at the reporting unit level. Management analyzes its goodwill for impairment on an annual basis on July 31 and between annual tests in certain circumstances such as material adverse changes in legal, business, regulatory and economic factors. An impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. The Company performed an annual impairment assessment as of July 31, 2020 and concluded that there was no impairment.
The CDI isOur CDIs are evaluated for impairment if events and circumstances indicate a possible impairment. TheEach CDI is amortized on an accelerated basis over an estimated life of 10 years.
The following table sets forth activity for goodwill and other intangible assets for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202020192020201920212020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
GoodwillGoodwillGoodwill
Total goodwillTotal goodwill$765,842 $765,842 $765,842 $765,842 Total goodwill$765,842 $765,842 
Other intangible assets, netOther intangible assets, netOther intangible assets, net
CDI:CDI:CDI:
Gross CDI balance at beginning of periodGross CDI balance at beginning of period105,473 105,473 105,473 105,473 Gross CDI balance at beginning of period105,473 105,473 
Accumulated amortization at beginning of periodAccumulated amortization at beginning of period(75,454)(65,852)(70,934)(60,455)Accumulated amortization at beginning of period(79,658)(70,934)
CDI, net at beginning of periodCDI, net at beginning of period30,019 39,621 34,539 45,018 CDI, net at beginning of period25,815 34,539 
CDI current period amortizationCDI current period amortization(2,193)(2,632)(6,713)(8,029)CDI current period amortization(1,924)(2,310)
Total CDI, net at end of periodTotal CDI, net at end of period27,826 36,989 27,826 36,989 Total CDI, net at end of period23,891 32,229 
Intangible assets not subject to amortizationIntangible assets not subject to amortization919 919 919 919 Intangible assets not subject to amortization919 919 
Other intangible assets, net at end of periodOther intangible assets, net at end of period28,745 37,908 28,745 37,908 Other intangible assets, net at end of period24,810 33,148 
Total goodwill and other intangible assets at end of periodTotal goodwill and other intangible assets at end of period$794,587 $803,750 $794,587 $803,750 Total goodwill and other intangible assets at end of period$790,652 $798,990 
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The following table provides the estimated future amortization expense of our CDI for the remaining threenine months ending December 31, 20202021 and the succeeding four years:
Year ending December 31,Year ending December 31,
(in thousands)(in thousands)
2020$2,012 
202120217,264 2021$5,340 
202220225,880 20225,880 
202320234,552 20234,552 
202420243,432 20243,432 
202520252,415 
8. Revolving Line of Credit
The Company has a $15.0 million short-term credit facility with an unaffiliated bank that expires May 27, 2021. This facility has a variable interest rate and provides the Company additional liquidity, if needed, for various corporate activities including the repurchase of shares of Columbia Banking System, Inc. common stock. There was 0 outstanding balance at both September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020. The credit agreement requires the Company to comply with certain covenants including those related to asset quality and capital levels. The Company was in compliance with all covenants associated with this facility at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
9.Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Balance Sheet Offsetting
The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into interest rate-based derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to the Company’s loan portfolio.
The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest income and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Company usesused an interest rate collarscollar as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate collars designated as cash flow hedges involve the payments of variable-rate amounts if interest rates rise above the cap strike rate on the contract and receipts of variable-rate amounts if interest rates fall below the floor strike rate on the contract. These derivative contracts arewere used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing variable-rate assets.
With respect to derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk, the gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified into interest income in the same period(s) during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives will beare reclassified to interest income as interest payments are received on the Company’s variable-rate assets. During the next 12 months, the Company estimates that there will be $10.7$10.4 million reclassified as an increase to interest income.
The Company may use derivatives to hedge the risk or changes in the fair values of interest rate lock commitments and residential mortgage loans held for sale. These derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments. Rather, they are accounted for as free-standing derivatives, or economic hedges, with changes in the fair value of the derivatives reported in income. The Company primarily utilizes interest rate forward loan sales contracts in its derivative risk management strategy.
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The Company enters into forward delivery contracts to sell residential mortgage loans to broker-dealers at specific prices and dates in order to hedge the interest rate risk in its portfolio of mortgage loans held for sale and its residential mortgage interest rate lock commitments. Credit risk associated with forward contracts is limited to the replacement cost of those forward contracts in a gain position. There were no counterparty default losses on forward contracts during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. Market risk with respect to forward contracts arises principally from changes in the value of contractual positions due to changes in interest rates. The Bank limits its exposure to market risk by monitoring differences between commitments to customers and forward contracts with broker-dealers. In the event the Company has forward delivery contract commitments in excess of available mortgage loans, the Company completes the transaction by either paying or receiving a fee to or from the broker-dealer equal to the increase or decrease in the market value of the forward contract. At March 31, 2021, the Bank had commitments to originate mortgage loans held for sale totaling $60.1 million and forward sales commitments of $48.5 million, which are used to hedge both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet exposures.
In addition, the Company periodically enters into certain commercial loan interest rate swap agreements in order to provide commercial loan customers the ability to convert from variable to fixed interest rates. Under these agreements, the Company enters into a variable-rate loan agreement with a customer in addition to a swap agreement. This swap agreement effectively converts the customer’s variable rate loan into a fixed rate. The Company then enters into a corresponding swap agreement with a third-party in order to offset its exposure on the variable and fixed components of the customer agreement. As the interest rate swap agreements with the customers and third parties are not designated as hedges under the Derivatives and Hedging topic of the FASB ASC, the instruments are marked to market in earnings. The notional amount of open interest rate swap agreements at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 was $575.4$635.1 million and $428.6$597.9 million, respectively. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, mark-to-market losses of $2 thousand and $475 thousand, respectively, were recorded to “Other” noninterest expense. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, there was 0 mark-to-market gain or loss recorded. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, there was a $2 thousand mark-to-market loss recorded to “Other” noninterest expense.
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The following table presents the fair value of derivatives, as well as their classification on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:as of the dates presented:
Asset DerivativesLiability DerivativesAsset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Balance Sheet
Location
Fair ValueBalance Sheet
Location
Fair ValueBalance Sheet
Location
Fair ValueBalance Sheet
Location
Fair ValueBalance Sheet
Location
Fair ValueBalance Sheet
Location
Fair ValueBalance Sheet
Location
Fair ValueBalance Sheet
Location
Fair Value
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate collarOther assets$35,668 Other assets$14,727 Other liabilities$Other liabilities$
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitmentsOther assets$925 Other assets$1,096 Other liabilities$Other liabilities$
Interest rate forward loan sales contractsInterest rate forward loan sales contractsOther assets$505 Other assets$Other liabilities$Other liabilities$165 
Interest rate swap contractsInterest rate swap contractsOther assets$53,202 Other assets$19,144 Other liabilities$53,677 Other liabilities$19,145 Interest rate swap contractsOther assets$32,501 Other assets$46,184 Other liabilities$32,769 Other liabilities$46,637 
The table below presents the effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at September 30, 2020 and 2019:for the periods indicated:
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on DerivativeLocation of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into IncomeAmount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(in thousands)
Interest rate collar$(81)$4,088  Interest income$2,673 $76 
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Interest rate collar$26,744 $19,779  Interest income$5,803 $76 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on DerivativeLocation of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into IncomeAmount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2021202020212020
(in thousands)
Interest rate collar$$23,423  Interest income$2,576 $940 

TheIn January 2019, the Company entered into a $500.0 million notional amount of the interest rate collar with a five-year term. In October 2020, the collar was $500.0terminated and resulted in a $34.4 million at September 30, 2020.realized gain that was recorded in other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes. The gain will amortize through February 2024 into interest income. The gain will be amortized in this manner as long as the cash flow hedge was determinedflows pertaining to be effectivethe hedged item are expected to occur.
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The following table summarizes the types of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments and the gains (losses) recorded during the periods presentedindicated:
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
(in thousands)
Interest rate lock commitments$(171)$
Interest rate forward loan sales contracts670 
Interest rate swap contracts112 
      Total derivative gains (losses)$611 $
The gains and as a result, qualifies for hedge accounting treatment.

losses on the Company’s mortgage banking derivatives are included in loan revenue. Mark-to-market gains and losses on the Company’s interest rate swap contracts are recorded to “Other” noninterest expense.
The Company is party to interest rate swap contracts, interest rate collar and repurchase agreements that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements. Under these agreements, the Company may have the right to net settle multiple contracts with the same counterparty.
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The following tables show the gross interest rate swap contracts, collar agreements and repurchase agreements in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the respective collateral received or pledged in the form of cash or other financial instruments. The collateral amounts in these tables are limited to the outstanding balances of the related asset or liability. Therefore, instances of over-collateralization are not shown.
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/LiabilitiesGross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts of Recognized Assets/LiabilitiesGross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Collateral Pledged/ReceivedNet AmountCollateral Pledged/ReceivedNet Amount
September 30, 2020(in thousands)
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021(in thousands)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Interest rate swap contractsInterest rate swap contracts$53,202 $$53,202 $$53,202 Interest rate swap contracts$32,501 $$32,501 $(1,960)$30,541 
Interest rate collar$35,668 $$35,668 $(35,668)
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Interest rate swap contractsInterest rate swap contracts$53,677 $$53,677 $(53,677)$Interest rate swap contracts$32,769 $$32,769 $(26,848)$5,921 
Repurchase agreementsRepurchase agreements$26,966 $$26,966 $(26,966)$Repurchase agreements$38,624 $$38,624 $(38,624)$
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
AssetsAssetsAssets
Interest rate swap contractsInterest rate swap contracts$19,144 $$19,144 $$19,144 Interest rate swap contracts$46,184 $$46,184 $$46,184 
Interest rate collar$14,727 $$14,727 $(14,727)
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Interest rate swap contractsInterest rate swap contracts$19,145 $$19,145 $(19,145)$Interest rate swap contracts$46,637 $$46,637 $(46,637)$
Repurchase agreementsRepurchase agreements$64,437 $$64,437 $(64,437)$Repurchase agreements$73,859 $$73,859 $(73,859)$
The Company’s agreements with each of its derivative counterparties provide that if the Company defaults or is capable of being declared in default on any of its indebtedness, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.
The following table presents the class of collateral pledged for repurchase agreements as well as the remaining contractual maturity of the repurchase agreements:
Remaining contractual maturity of the agreementsRemaining contractual maturity of the agreements
Overnight and continuousUp to 30 days30 - 90 daysGreater than 90 daysTotalOvernight and continuousUp to 30 days30 - 90 daysGreater than 90 daysTotal
September 30, 2020(in thousands)
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021(in thousands)
Class of collateral pledged for repurchase agreementsClass of collateral pledged for repurchase agreementsClass of collateral pledged for repurchase agreements
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$26,966 $$$$26,966 U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$38,624 $$$$38,624 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for repurchase agreementsGross amount of recognized liabilities for repurchase agreements26,966 Gross amount of recognized liabilities for repurchase agreements38,624 
Amounts related to agreements not included in offsetting disclosureAmounts related to agreements not included in offsetting disclosure$Amounts related to agreements not included in offsetting disclosure$
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The collateral utilized for the Company’s repurchase agreements is subject to market fluctuations as well as prepayments of principal. The Company monitors the risk of the fair value of its pledged collateral falling below acceptable amounts based on the type of the underlying repurchase agreement. The pledged collateral related to the Company’s $27.0$38.6 million sweep repurchase agreements, which mature on an overnight basis, is monitored on a daily basis as the underlying sweep accounts can have frequent transaction activity and the amount of pledged collateral is adjusted as necessary.
10.Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Lease Commitments: The Company’s lease commitments consist primarily of leased locations under various non-cancellable operating leases that expire between 2021 and 2043. The majority of the leases contain renewal options and provisions for increases in rental rates based on an agreed upon index or predetermined escalation schedule.
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Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk: In the normal course of business, the Company makes loan commitments (typically unfunded loans and unused lines of credit) and issues standby letters of credit to accommodate the financial needs of its customers. At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company’s loan commitments amounted to $3.79$2.93 billion and $2.67$2.80 billion, respectively.
Standby letters of credit commit the Company to make payments on behalf of customers under specified conditions. Historically, no significant losses have been incurred by the Company under standby letters of credit. Both arrangements have credit risk essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company’s normal credit policies, including collateral requirements, where appropriate. Standby letters of credit were $30.3$30.6 million and $25.7$29.9 million at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. In addition, there were $23$16 thousand commitments under commercial letters of credit used to facilitate customers’ trade transactions and other off-balance sheet liabilities at both September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and there were NaN at December 31, 2019.2020.
Legal Proceedings: The Company and its subsidiaries are from time to time defendants in and are threatened with various legal proceedings arising from their regular business activities. Management, after consulting with legal counsel, is of the opinion that the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from these pending or threatened actions and proceedings will not have a material effect on the financial statements of the Company.
11.Shareholders’ Equity
Dividends:
The following table summarizes year-to-date dividend activity as of September 30, 2020:activity:
DeclaredRegular Cash Dividends Per Common ShareSpecial Cash Dividends Per Common ShareRecord DatePaid Date
January 23, 2020$0.28 $0.22 February 5, 2020February 19, 2020
April 30, 2020$0.28 $May 14, 2020May 28, 2020
July 23, 2020$0.28 $August 5, 2020August 19, 2020
DeclaredRegular Cash Dividends Per Common ShareSpecial Cash Dividends Per Common ShareRecord DatePaid Date
January 28, 2021$0.28 $February 10, 2021February 24, 2021
Subsequent to quarter end, on OctoberApril 29, 2020,2021, the Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per common share payable on November 25, 2020May 26, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2020.May 12, 2021.
The payment of cash dividends is subject to federal regulatory requirements for capital levels and other restrictions. In addition, the cash dividends paid by Columbia Bank to the Company are subject to both federal and state regulatory requirements.
Share Repurchase Program:
For the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company did not purchase any common shares. Forshares under the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company repurchased 731 thousand shares of common stock at an average price of $27.36 per share. The Company’s share repurchase authorization expired in May of 2020. For additional information, please see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this report.program.
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12.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following table shows changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:periods indicated:
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities (1)Unrealized Gains and Losses on Pension Plan Liability (1)Unrealized Gains and Losses on Hedging Instruments (1)Total (1)Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities (1)Unrealized Gains and Losses on Pension Plan Liability (1)Unrealized Gains and Losses on Hedging Instruments (1)Total (1)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020(in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021Three Months Ended March 31, 2021(in thousands)
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$155,403 $(3,815)$29,489 $181,077 Beginning balance$163,174 $(5,833)$24,854 $182,195 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassificationsOther comprehensive loss before reclassifications(1,442)(62)(1,504)Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(102,605)(102,605)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (2)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (2)80 (2,052)(1,972)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (2)115 (1,977)(1,862)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(1,442)80 (2,114)(3,476)Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(102,605)115 (1,977)(104,467)
Ending balanceEnding balance$153,961 $(3,735)$27,375 $177,601 Ending balance$60,569 $(5,718)$22,877 $77,728 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$37,162 $(2,055)$12,043 $47,150 Beginning balance$33,038 $(3,974)$11,303 $40,367 
Other comprehensive income before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income before reclassifications14,593 3,137 17,730 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications79,696 17,977 97,673 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (2)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (2)62 (58)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (2)(191)80 (722)(833)
Net current-period other comprehensive incomeNet current-period other comprehensive income14,593 62 3,079 17,734 Net current-period other comprehensive income79,505 80 17,255 96,840 
Ending balanceEnding balance$51,755 $(1,993)$15,122 $64,884 Ending balance$112,543 $(3,894)$28,558 $137,207 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Beginning balance$33,038 $(3,974)$11,303 $40,367 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications121,114 20,526 141,640 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (2)(191)239 (4,454)(4,406)
Net current-period other comprehensive income120,923 239 16,072 137,234 
Ending balance$153,961 $(3,735)$27,375 $177,601 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Beginning balance$(33,128)$(2,177)$$(35,305)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications86,519 15,180 101,699 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (2)(1,636)184 (58)(1,510)
Net current-period other comprehensive income84,883 184 15,122 100,189 
Ending balance$51,755 $(1,993)$15,122 $64,884 
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(1) All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.
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The following table shows details regarding the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:periods indicated:
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Affected line Item in the ConsolidatedThree Months Ended March 31,Affected line Item in the Consolidated
2020201920202019Statement of Income20212020Statement of Income
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available for sale debt securitiesUnrealized gains on available for sale debt securities$$$249 $2,132 Investment securities gains, netUnrealized gains on available for sale debt securities$$249 Investment securities gains, net
249 2,132 Total before tax249 Total before tax
(58)(496)Income tax provision(58)Income tax provision
$$$191 $1,636 Net of tax$$191 Net of tax
Amortization of pension plan liability actuarial lossesAmortization of pension plan liability actuarial losses$(104)$(81)$(311)$(240)Compensation and employee benefitsAmortization of pension plan liability actuarial losses$(150)$(104)Compensation and employee benefits
(104)(81)(311)(240)Total before tax(150)(104)Total before tax
24 19 72 56 Income tax provision35 24 Income tax provision
$(80)$(62)$(239)$(184)Net of tax$(115)$(80)Net of tax
Unrealized gains from hedging instrumentsUnrealized gains from hedging instruments$2,673 $76 $5,803 $76 LoansUnrealized gains from hedging instruments$2,576 $940 Loans
2,673 76 5,803 76 Total before tax2,576 940 Total before tax
(621)(18)(1,349)(18)Income tax provision(599)(218)Income tax provision
$2,052 $58 $4,454 $58 Net of tax$1,977 $722 Net of tax
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13.Fair Value Accounting and Measurement
The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures topic of the FASB ASC defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements about fair value. We hold fixed and variable rate interest-bearing securities, investments in marketable equity securities and certain other financial instruments, which are carried at fair value. Fair value is determined based upon quoted prices when available or through the use of alternative approaches, such as matrix or model pricing, when market quotes are not readily accessible or available.
The valuation techniques are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our own market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Level 3 – Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
Fair values are determined as follows:
Debt securities available for sale at fair value are priced using a combination of market activity, industry recognized information sources, yield curves, discounted cash flow models and other factors. These fair value calculations are considered a Level 2 input method under the provisions of the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures topic of the FASB ASC for all debt securities available for sale.
Loans held for sale include the fair value of residential mortgage loans originated as held for sale determined based on quoted secondary market prices for similar loans, including the implicit fair value of embedded servicing rights. The change in fair value of loans held for sale is primarily driven by changes in interest rates subsequent to loan funding and changes in the fair value of the related servicing asset, resulting in revaluation adjustments to the recorded fair value.
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The fair values of the interest rate lock commitments and interest rate forward loan sales contracts are estimated using quoted or published market prices for similar instruments, adjusted for factors such as pull-through rate assumptions based on historical information, where appropriate. The pull-through rate assumptions are considered Level 3 valuation inputs and are significant to the interest rate lock commitment valuation; as such, the interest rate lock commitment derivatives are classified as Level 3.
Interest rate contracts and the interest rate collar are valued in models, which use as their basis, readily observable market parameters and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchyhierarchy.
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.TheThe following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019the dates presented by level within the fair value hierarchy. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement:
Fair ValueFair Value Measurements at Reporting Date UsingFair ValueFair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 1Level 2Level 3
September 30, 2020(in thousands)
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021(in thousands)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Debt securities available for sale:Debt securities available for sale:Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-back securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-back securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$3,121,642 $$3,121,642 $U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-back securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$4,104,219 $$4,104,219 $
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities293,024 293,024 Other asset-backed securities358,819 358,819 
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities557,444 557,444 State and municipal securities751,285 751,285 
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securitiesU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities309,610 309,610 U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities281,967 281,967 
Total debt securities available for saleTotal debt securities available for sale$4,281,720 $$4,281,720 $Total debt securities available for sale$5,496,290 $$5,496,290 $
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale$25,587 $$25,587 $
Other assets:Other assets:Other assets:
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitments$925 $$$925 
Interest rate forward loan sales contractsInterest rate forward loan sales contracts$505 $$505 $
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$53,202 $$53,202 $Interest rate contracts$32,501 $$32,501 $
Interest rate collar$35,668 $$35,668 $
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Other liabilities:Other liabilities:Other liabilities:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$53,677 $$53,677 $Interest rate contracts$32,769 $$32,769 $
Fair ValueFair Value Measurements at Reporting Date UsingFair ValueFair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 1Level 2Level 3
December 31, 2019(in thousands)
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020(in thousands)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Debt securities available for sale:Debt securities available for sale:Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-back securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-back securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$2,892,950 $$2,892,950 $U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-back securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$3,814,387 $$3,814,387 $
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities196,050 196,050 Other asset-backed securities357,479 357,479 
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities488,802 488,802 State and municipal securities753,572 753,572 
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securitiesU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities168,340 168,340 U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities284,696 284,696 
Total debt securities available for saleTotal debt securities available for sale$3,746,142 $$3,746,142 $Total debt securities available for sale$5,210,134 $$5,210,134 $
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale$14,760 $$14,760 $
Other assets:Other assets:Other assets:
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitments$1,096 $$$1,096 
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$19,144 $$19,144 $Interest rate contracts$46,184 $$46,184 $
Interest rate collar$14,727 $$14,727 $
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Other liabilities:Other liabilities:Other liabilities:
Interest rate forward loan sales contractsInterest rate forward loan sales contracts$165 $$165 $
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$19,145 $$19,145 $Interest rate contracts$46,637 $$46,637 $
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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
The following table provides a description of the valuation technique, significant unobservable inputs, and qualitative information about the unobservable inputs for the Company’s assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 and measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the dates presented:
Fair Value at March 31, 2021Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange (Weighted Average)
(dollars in thousands)
Interest rate lock commitments$925 Internal pricing modelPull-through rate
79.87% - 100.00%
(90.39%)
An increase in the pull-through rate utilized in the fair value measurement of the interest rate lock commitment derivative will result in positive fair value adjustments (and an increase in the fair value measurement). Conversely, a decrease in the pull-through rate will result in a negative fair value adjustment (and a decrease in the fair value measurement).
The following table includes a rollforward of interest rate lock commitments which utilize Level 3 inputs to determine the fair value on a recurring basis.
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
(in thousands)
Balance at the beginning of the period$1,096 $
Change included in earnings1,710 
Settlements(1,881)
Balance at the end of the period$925 $
Nonrecurring Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis after initial recognition such as collateral dependent loans. The following valuation techniques and inputs were used to estimate the fair value of collateral dependent loans and equity securities without readily determinable fair value.
Collateral dependent loans - A collateral dependent loan is a loan in which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral. The fair market value of the collateral is determined by either the discounted expected future cash flows from the operation of the collateral or the appraised value of the collateral, less costs to sell. The collateral dependent loan valuations are performed in conjunction with the allowance for credit losses process on a quarterly basis.
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value - The Company measures equity securities without readily determinable fair values at cost less impairment (if any), plus or minus observable price changes from an identical or similar investment of the same issuer, with such changes recognized in earnings. Our equity securities without readily determinable fair values consist of 77,683 Visa Class B shares. These shares are currently subject to certain transfer restrictions and will be convertible into Visa Class A shares upon final resolution of certain litigation matters involving Visa. For additional information, please see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this report.
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The following table presents the carrying value of equity securities, without readily determinable fair values, still held as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, that are measured under the measurement alternative and related adjustments recorded during the periods presented for those securities with observable price changes. These securities are included in the nonrecurring fair value tables when applicable price changes are observable.
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,September 30,March 31,
202020192020201920212020
Equity securities without readily determinable fair valuesEquity securities without readily determinable fair values(in thousands)Equity securities without readily determinable fair values(in thousands)
Carrying value, beginning of periodCarrying value, beginning of period$13,425 $$$Carrying value, beginning of period$13,425 $
Upward carrying value changesUpward carrying value changes13,425 Upward carrying value changes
Carrying value, end of periodCarrying value, end of period$13,425 $$13,425 $Carrying value, end of period$13,425 $
The following tables set forth information related to the Company’s assets that were measured using fair value estimates on a nonrecurring basis during the current and prior year quarterly periods:
Fair Value at September 30, 2020Fair Value Measurements 
at Reporting Date Using
Gains During the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Losses During the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(in thousands)
Collateral dependent loans$11,899 $$$11,899 $(153)$4,941 
Fair Value at March 31, 2021Fair Value Measurements 
at Reporting Date Using
Losses During the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(in thousands)
Collateral dependent loans$1,520 $$$1,520 $722 
Fair Value at September 30, 2019Fair Value Measurements 
at Reporting Date Using
Losses During the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Losses During the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(in thousands)
Collateral dependent loans$8,990 $$$8,990 $1,722 $3,299 
Fair Value at March 31, 2020Fair Value Measurements 
at Reporting Date Using
Losses During the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(in thousands)
Collateral dependent loans$3,043 $$$3,043 $5,138 
The losses on collateral dependent loans disclosed above represent the amount of the allowance for credit losses and/or charge-offs during the period applicable to loans held at period-end. The amount of the allowance is included in the ACL.
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Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements
The range and weighted average of the significant unobservable inputs used to fair value our Level 3 nonrecurring assets, along with the valuation techniques used, are shown in the following table:
Fair Value at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange (Weighted Average) (1)
(dollars in thousands)
Collateral dependent loans (2)$11,8991,520 Fair Market Value of CollateralAdjustment to Stated Value0.00%42.96% - 100.00% (15.57%75.00% (59.53%)
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(1) Discount applied to appraised value or stated value (in the case of accounts receivable and fixed assets and inventory)assets).
(2) Collateral consists of accounts receivable and fixed assets, inventory and real estate.assets.
Fair Value at September 30, 2019March 31, 2020Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange (Weighted Average) (1)
(dollars in thousands)
Collateral dependent loans (2)$8,9903,043 Fair Market Value of CollateralAdjustment to Stated Value0.00% - 100.00% (42.09%(59.78%)
__________
(1) Discount applied to appraised value or stated value (in the case of accounts receivable, fixed assets and inventory).
(2) Collateral consists of cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory and real estate.
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The following tables summarize carrying amounts and estimated fair values of selected financial instruments by level within the fair value hierarchy at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:the dates presented:
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(in thousands)(in thousands)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$193,823 $193,823 $193,823 $$Cash and due from banks$178,096 $178,096 $178,096 $$
Interest-earning deposits with banksInterest-earning deposits with banks736,422 736,422 736,422 Interest-earning deposits with banks706,389 706,389 706,389 
Debt securities available for saleDebt securities available for sale4,281,720 4,281,720 4,281,720 Debt securities available for sale5,496,290 5,496,290 5,496,290 
Equity securities without readily determinable fair values13,425 13,425 13,425 
FHLB stockFHLB stock10,280 10,280 10,280 FHLB stock10,280 10,280 10,280 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale24,407 24,407 24,407 Loans held for sale26,176 26,176 26,176 
LoansLoans9,531,979 9,980,912 9,980,912 Loans9,528,024 9,948,104 9,948,104 
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts53,202 53,202 53,202 Interest rate contracts32,501 32,501 32,501 
Interest rate collar35,668 35,668 35,668 
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitments925 925 925 
Interest rate forward loan sales contractsInterest rate forward loan sales contracts505 505 505 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Time depositsTime deposits$337,228 $337,386 $$337,386 $Time deposits$336,918 $333,169 $$333,169 $
FHLB advancesFHLB advances7,427 9,354 9,354 FHLB advances7,400 8,764 8,764 
Repurchase agreementsRepurchase agreements26,966 26,966 26,966 Repurchase agreements38,624 38,624 38,624 
Subordinated debenturesSubordinated debentures35,139 35,368 35,368 Subordinated debentures35,046 35,102 35,102 
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts53,677 53,677 53,677 Interest rate contracts32,769 32,769 32,769 
December 31, 2019December 31, 2020
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3
(in thousands)(in thousands)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$223,541 $223,541 $223,541 $$Cash and due from banks$218,899 $218,899 $218,899 $$
Interest-earning deposits with banksInterest-earning deposits with banks24,132 24,132 24,132 Interest-earning deposits with banks434,867 434,867 434,867 
Debt securities available for saleDebt securities available for sale3,746,142 3,746,142 3,746,142 Debt securities available for sale5,210,134 5,210,134 5,210,134 
FHLB stockFHLB stock48,120 48,120 48,120 FHLB stock10,280 10,280 10,280 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale17,718 17,718 17,718 Loans held for sale26,481 26,481 26,481 
LoansLoans8,659,497 8,883,865 8,883,865 Loans9,278,520 9,720,592 9,720,592 
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts19,144 19,144 19,144 Interest rate contracts46,184 46,184 46,184 
Interest rate collar14,727 14,727 14,727 
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitments1,096 1,096 1,096 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Time depositsTime deposits$400,070 $397,736 $$397,736 $Time deposits$338,845 $338,815 $$338,815 $
FHLB advances953,469 952,762 952,762 
FHLB advances and FRB borrowingsFHLB advances and FRB borrowings7,414 9,295 9,295 
Repurchase agreementsRepurchase agreements64,437 64,437 64,437 Repurchase agreements73,859 73,859 73,859 
Subordinated debenturesSubordinated debentures35,277 35,491 35,491 Subordinated debentures35,092 35,414 35,414 
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts19,145 19,145 19,145 Interest rate contracts46,637 46,637 46,637 
Interest rate forward loan sales contractsInterest rate forward loan sales contracts165 165 165 
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The following table presents the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans held for sale sold under the mandatory delivery method and accounted for under the fair value option as of the dates presented:
March 31,
20212020
Fair ValueAggregate Unpaid Principal BalanceFair Value Less Aggregate Unpaid Principal BalanceFair ValueAggregate Unpaid Principal BalanceFair Value Less Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance
(in thousands)
$25,587 $25,167 $420 $$$
Residential mortgage loans held for sale that are sold under the mandatory delivery method and accounted for under the fair value option are measured initially at fair value with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Gains and losses from such changes in fair value are reported in loan revenue. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded a net decrease in fair value of $88 thousand representing the change in fair value reflected in earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, there were 0 such loans held for sale under the mandatory delivery method. At March 31, 2021 and 2020, there were no residential mortgage loans held for sale for which the fair value option was elected that were 90 days or more past due, in nonaccrual status or both.
14.Earnings Per Common Share
The Company applies the two-class method of computing basic and diluted EPS. Under the two-class method, EPS is determined for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The Company issueshas issued restricted shares under share-based compensation plans which qualify as participating securities.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:periods presented:
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,September 30,March 31,
202020192020201920212020
(in thousands except per share amounts)(in thousands except per share amounts)
Basic EPS:Basic EPS:Basic EPS:
Net incomeNet income$44,734 $50,727 $95,944 $148,322 Net income$51,853 $14,628 
Less: Earnings allocated to participating securities:Less: Earnings allocated to participating securities:Less: Earnings allocated to participating securities:
Nonvested restricted sharesNonvested restricted shares164 358 487 1,204 Nonvested restricted shares155 249 
Earnings allocated to common shareholdersEarnings allocated to common shareholders$44,570 $50,369 $95,457 $147,118 Earnings allocated to common shareholders$51,698 $14,379 
Weighted average common shares outstandingWeighted average common shares outstanding70,72671,80370,870 72,256 Weighted average common shares outstanding70,86971,206
Basic earnings per common shareBasic earnings per common share$0.63 $0.70 $1.35 $2.04 Basic earnings per common share$0.73 $0.20 
Diluted EPS:Diluted EPS:Diluted EPS:
Earnings allocated to common shareholdersEarnings allocated to common shareholders$44,570 $50,369 $95,457 $147,118 Earnings allocated to common shareholders$51,698 $14,379 
Weighted average common shares outstandingWeighted average common shares outstanding70,72671,80370,870 72,256 Weighted average common shares outstanding70,86971,206
Dilutive effect of equity awardsDilutive effect of equity awards36 36 Dilutive effect of equity awards240 58 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstandingWeighted average diluted common shares outstanding70,76271,80370,906 72,257 Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding71,10971,264
Diluted earnings per common shareDiluted earnings per common share$0.63 $0.70 $1.35 $2.04 Diluted earnings per common share$0.73 $0.20 
Potentially dilutive share options that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would be anti-dilutive596 487 
Potentially dilutive RSAs and RSUs that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would be anti-dilutivePotentially dilutive RSAs and RSUs that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would be anti-dilutive70 
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15.Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue in the scope of Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers is measured based on the consideration specified in the contract with a customer and excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The vast majority of the Company’s revenue is specifically outside the scope of Topic 606. For in-scope revenue, the following is a description of principal activities, separated by the timing of revenue recognition from which the Company generates its revenue from contracts with customers.
a.Revenue earned at a point in time - Examples of revenue earned at a point in time are ATM transaction fees, wire transfer fees, overdraft fees, interchange fees and foreign exchange transaction fees. Revenue is primarily based on the number and type of transactions and is generally derived from transactional information accumulated by our systems and is recognized immediately as the transactions occur or upon providing the service to complete the customer’s transaction. The Company is the principal in each of these contracts, with the exception of interchange fees, in which case we are acting as the agent and record revenue net of expenses paid to the principal.
b.Revenue earned over time - The Company earns revenue from contracts with customers in a variety of ways where the revenue is earned over a period of time - generally monthly. Examples of this type of revenue are deposit account maintenance fees, investment advisory fees, merchant revenue and safe deposit box fees. Revenue is generally derived from transactional information accumulated by our systems or those of third-parties and is recognized as the related transactions occur or services are rendered to the customer.
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The Company recognizes revenue from contracts with customers when it satisfies its performance obligations. The Company’s performance obligations are typically satisfied as services are rendered and our contracts generally do not include multiple performance obligations. As a result, there are no contract balances as payments and services are rendered simultaneously. Payment is generally collected at the time services are rendered, monthly or quarterly. Unsatisfied performance obligations at the report date are not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In certain cases, other parties are involved with providing products and services to our customers. If the Company is principal in the transaction (providing goods or services itself), revenues are reported based on the gross consideration received from the customer and any related expenses are reported gross in noninterest expense. If the Company is an agent in the transaction (arranging for another party to provide goods or services), the Company reports its net fee or commission retained as revenue.
Rebates, waivers and reversals are recorded as a reduction of the transaction price either when the revenue is recognized by the Company or at the time the rebate, waiver or reversal is earned by the customer.
Practical expedients
The Company applies the practical expedient in paragraph 606-10-32-18 and does not adjust the consideration from customers for the effects of a significant financing component if at contract inception the period between when the entity transfers the goods or services and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
The Company pays sales commissions to its employees in accordance with certain incentive plans and in connection with obtaining certain contracts with customers. The Company applies the practical expedient in paragraph 340-40-25-4 and expenses such sales commissions when incurred if the amortization period of the asset the Company otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. Sales commissions are included in compensation and employee benefits expense.
For the Company’s contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less, the Company uses the practical expedient in paragraph 606-10-50-14 and has not disclosed the amount of the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations as of the end of each reporting period or when the Company expects to recognize this revenue.
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Disaggregation of revenue
The following table shows the disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:presented:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202020192020201920212020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Noninterest income:Noninterest income:Noninterest income:
Revenue from contracts with customers:Revenue from contracts with customers:Revenue from contracts with customers:
Deposit account and treasury management feesDeposit account and treasury management fees$6,658 $9,015 $20,538 $27,030 Deposit account and treasury management fees$6,358 $7,788 
Card revenueCard revenue3,834 4,006 10,431 11,431 Card revenue3,733 3,518 
Financial services and trust revenueFinancial services and trust revenue3,253 3,226 9,481 9,608 Financial services and trust revenue3,381 3,065 
Total revenue from contracts with customersTotal revenue from contracts with customers13,745 16,247 40,450 48,069 Total revenue from contracts with customers13,472 14,371 
Other sources of noninterest incomeOther sources of noninterest income8,727 11,783 40,488 27,305 Other sources of noninterest income9,694 6,836 
Total noninterest incomeTotal noninterest income$22,472 $28,030 $80,938 $75,374 Total noninterest income$23,166 $21,207 
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16.Subsequent Events
Stock Repurchase Program
On October 28, 2020, the board of directors approved a stock repurchase program to purchase up to 3.5 million shares, up to a maximum aggregate purchase price of $100.0 million.
Interest rate collar
In January 2019, the Company entered into a $500.0 million notional interest rate collar with a five-year term. In October 2020, the collar was terminated and resulted in a $34.9 million realized gain that was recorded in other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes. The gain will amortize into interest income through February 2024 which is in line with the initial term of the interest rate collar. The gain will be amortized in this manner as long as the cash flows pertaining to the hedged item are expected to occur.
Item 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (referred to in this report as “we”, “our”, “Columbia” and “the Company”) and notes thereto presented elsewhere in this report and with the December 31, 20192020 audited Consolidated Financial Statements and its accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the following discussion, unless otherwise noted, references to increases or decreases in average balances in items of income and expense for a particular period and balances at a particular date refer to the comparison with corresponding amounts for the period or date one year earlier.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions that are not historical facts, and statements identified by words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “should,” “projects,” “seeks,” “estimates” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature, as well as the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, operations, financial performance and prospects. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. In addition to the factors set forth in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this report and the factors set forth in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements:
national and global economic conditions could be less favorable than expected or could have a more direct and pronounced effect on us than expected and adversely affect our ability to continue internal growth and maintain the quality of our earning assets;
the markets where we operate and make loans could face challenges;
the risks presented by the economy, which could adversely affect credit quality, collateral values, including real estate collateral, investment values, liquidity and loan originations and loan portfolio delinquency rates;
the efficiencies and enhanced financial and operating performance we expect to realize from investments in personnel, acquisitions and infrastructure may not be realized;
interest rate changes could significantly reduce net interest income and negatively affect asset yields and funding sources;
the effect of the discontinuation or replacement of LIBOR;
projected business increasesresults of operations following strategic expansion, including the impact of acquired loans on our earnings, could be lower than expected;differ from expectations;
changes in the scope and cost of FDIC insurance and other coverages;
the impact of acquired loans on our earnings;
changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the FASB or other regulatory agencies could materially affect our financial statements and how we report those results, and expectations and preliminary analysis relating to how such changes will affect our financial results could prove incorrect;
changes in laws and regulations affecting our businesses, including changes in the enforcement and interpretation of such laws and regulations by applicable governmental and regulatory agencies;
increased competition among financial institutions and nontraditional providers of financial services could increase significantly;services;
continued consolidation in the Northwest financial services industry resulting in the creation of larger financial institutions that may have greater resources could change the competitive landscape;
the goodwill we have recorded in connection with acquisitions could become impaired, which may have an adverse impact on our earnings and capital;
our ability to identify and address cyber-security risks, including security breaches, “denial of service attacks,” “hacking” and identity theft;
any material failure or interruption of our information and communications systems;
our abilityinability to keep pace with technological changes;
our ability to effectively manage credit risk, interest rate risk, market risk, operational risk, legal risk, liquidity risk and regulatory and compliance risk;
failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting or disclosure controls and procedures;
the effect of geopolitical instability, including wars, conflicts and terrorist attacks;
our profitability measures could be adversely affected if we are unable to effectively manage our capital;
natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, fires and other unexpected events;
the effect of COVID-19 and other infectious illness outbreaks that may arise in the future, which has created significant impacts and uncertainties in U.S. and global markets;
changes in governmental policy and regulation, including measures taken in response to economic, business, political and social conditions, including with regard to COVID-19; and
the effects of any damage to our reputation resulting from developments related to any of the items identified above.
You should take into account that forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. Given the described uncertainties and risks, we cannot guarantee our future performance or results of operations and you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under federal securities laws.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Management has identified the accounting policies related to the ACL, business combinations and the valuation and recoverability of goodwill as critical to an understanding of our financial statements. These policies and related estimates are discussed in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under the headings “Adoption of Allowance“Allowance for Credit Losses, - ASC 326,” “Business Combinations” and “Valuation and Recoverability of Goodwill” in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have not been any material changes in our critical accounting policies as compared to those disclosed in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our results of operations are dependent to a large degree on our net interest income. We also generate noninterest income from our broad range of products and services including treasury management, wealth management and debit and credit cards. Our operating expenses consist primarily of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy, data processing and legal and professional fees. Like most financial institutions, our interest income and cost of funds are affected significantly by general economic conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, and by government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.
COVID-19 Update
We continue to monitoradapt to evolving COVID-19 guidance from federal, state and local healthcare officials as the availability of vaccines increases throughout the Northwest. Efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19the virus in all of our communities and adaptlocations continue to changes in guidance from local healthcare officials. The measures we have taken to mitigate opportunities for spread and provide a safe environment forinclude our team members and clients have been effective.
Our response employs a multi-layered approach to safety that includes disinfectingenhanced cleaning protocols, social distancing and remote work options. Where practical, team members with underlying health conditions or those who are caretakers of family with underlying health conditions continue to work remotely. We continue to limit unnecessary travel and have broadly integrated the use of video conferencingface coverings. These protocols continue to prove effective in keeping our branches open, allowing us to continue to serve existing and new clients without disruption.
Vaccine availability continued to improve throughout the quarter in all areas of our footprint. We periodically updated team members on vaccination information to help reduce the confusion stemming from the diversity of approaches to availability and scheduling in each county. These communications directed employees to state and local government resources for support with scheduling appointments as well as virtual collaboration and online learning tools to facilitate training and meetings as well as internal and client-facing events.
Branch lobbies across the footprint have remained open for standard business hours to serve clients throughout the quarter. Teams routinely carry out our safety protocols, which include disinfecting areas at regular intervals as well as maintaining social distancing and face covering requirements that meet or exceed the guidance issued by local and regional jurisdictions. The diligence of our team members and their commitment toinformation on the safety and efficacy of their team members and clients has minimized the risk of spread in our facilities and helped us keep operating with minimal disruption.vaccines.
We continue to support our team members throughout the pandemic by providing flexibility, regular communication and support resources. We communicate regularly with team members across the Bank to provide new information or updated guidance and to promote support resources available through our benefits offering. Throughout the summer our leaders prepared to supportSupport for team members with school-aged children returning tocontinued throughout the quarter as school districts migrated from distanced learning programs by providingarrangements to a hybrid approach combining distanced learning with two or three days per week of in-person learning. We continued to provide flexibility through a variety of flexible work options including shift changes, temporary remote work assignments shift changes, and other accommodations. These adjustments have afforded manyaccommodations to help team members navigate the support needed to help ease the pressures of distanced learning requirements. Responding to these temporary challenges with a variety of flexible options while upholding client service standards has also allowed us to retain existing talent.
Our participation in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program has entered a new phase as clients begin submitting requests for loan forgiveness. We began processing requests when the SBA formally opened their portal in mid-August. As of October 26th, we taken over 1,400 applications and approved/submitted nearly 850 of those to the SBA for more than $220.0 million. We continue to process requests on a daily basis, including those utilizing the SBA’s new simplified application for loans of $50,000 or less.changes successfully.
For additional information on the impact and potential impact of COVID-19 on our business, financial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations, see Part II Item 1A “Risk Factors” of this report.

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Earnings Summary
Comparison of current quarter to prior year period
The Company reported net income for the thirdfirst quarter of $44.7$51.9 million or $0.63$0.73 per diluted common share, compared to $50.7$14.6 million or $0.70$0.20 per diluted common share for the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $124.7$124.0 million, an increase of $2.3$1.6 million from the prior year period. The increase was primarily a result of a reduction in interest expense on depositsFHLB advances and FHLB advancesdeposits partially offset by a decline in interest income on interest-earning assets.loans.
The provision for credit losses for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 was $7.4 milliona recapture of $800 thousand compared to $299 thousanda provision of $41.5 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The increasedecrease in provision expense for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 compared to one year agothe first quarter of 2020 was principally the result of improved economic forecast as the economy is recovering from the COVID-19 and the 2020 downturn in the national and global economies.pandemic.
Noninterest income for the current quarter was $22.5$23.2 million, a decreasean increase of $5.6$2.0 million from the prior year period. The decreaseincrease was principally due to an increase in loan revenue partially offset by a declinedecrease in other noninterest income from a $5.9 million gain from the sale-leaseback of owned real estate during the third quarter of 2019. In addition, deposit account and treasury management fees decreased $2.4 million compared to the same quarter in 2019. These decreases in noninterest income were partially offset by an increase in loan revenue of $2.8 million, driven by higher mortgage banking revenue.fees.
Total noninterest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $85.1$83.6 million, a decrease of $2.0 million$712 thousand from the prior year period. This decrease was primarily driven by lower legal and professional fees and advertising and promotion expenses partially offset by an increase in other noninterest expense.
Comparison of current year-to-date to prior year period
The Company reported net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 of $95.9 million or $1.35 per diluted common share, compared to $148.3 million or $2.04 per diluted common share for the same period in 2019. Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $369.0 million, an increase of $411 thousand from the prior year period. The drivers for the first nine months of 2020 were similar to the drivers for the quarterly comparison above. The increase was primarily a result of a reduction in interest expense on deposits and FHLB advances partially offset by a decline in interest income on interest-earning assets.
The provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $82.4 million compared to a provision of $1.9 million for the first nine months of 2019. The increase in the provision for the first nine months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has negatively affected the economy and increased unemployment rates.
Noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $80.9 million, an increase of $5.6 million from the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to a $16.4 million gain from the sale and upward adjustment to the carrying value of the Visa Class B restricted shares to the market price and an increase in loan revenue. These increases were partially offset by decreases in deposit account and treasury management fees and other noninterest income.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, noninterest expense was $250.2 million, a decrease of $8.3 million from $258.5 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease from the prior year period was driven by lower legal and professional fees and compensation and employee benefits expenses which wereexpense partially offset by higher other noninterest expense.increases in data process and software and regulatory premiums.
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Net Interest Income
The following table sets forth the average balances of all major categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, the average yield earned on interest-earning assets and average cost of interest-bearing liabilities by category and, in total, net interest income and net interest margin:
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020201920212020
Average
Balances
Interest
Earned / Paid
Average
Rate
Average
Balances
Interest
Earned / Paid
Average
Rate
Average
Balances
Interest
Earned / Paid
Average
Rate
Average
Balances
Interest
Earned / Paid
Average
Rate
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Loans, net (1)(2)Loans, net (1)(2)$9,744,336 $106,945 4.37 %$8,694,592 $114,099 5.21 %Loans, net (1)(2)$9,586,984 $101,477 4.29 %$8,815,755 $108,665 4.96 %
Taxable securitiesTaxable securities3,511,690 19,102 2.16 %2,654,490 16,457 2.46 %Taxable securities4,624,175 22,816 2.00 %3,209,110 21,088 2.64 %
Tax exempt securities (2)Tax exempt securities (2)436,351 2,962 2.70 %447,723 3,235 2.87 %Tax exempt securities (2)606,129 3,492 2.34 %409,457 2,914 2.86 %
Interest-earning deposits with banksInterest-earning deposits with banks800,058 203 0.10 %144,773 864 2.37 %Interest-earning deposits with banks602,083 152 0.10 %53,228 141 1.07 %
Total interest-earning assetsTotal interest-earning assets14,492,435 129,212 3.55 %11,941,578 134,655 4.47 %Total interest-earning assets15,419,371 127,937 3.36 %12,487,550 132,808 4.28 %
Other earning assetsOther earning assets235,735 230,140 Other earning assets242,684 232,361 
Noninterest-earning assetsNoninterest-earning assets1,237,315 1,288,056 Noninterest-earning assets1,229,627 1,275,721 
Total assetsTotal assets$15,965,485 $13,459,774 Total assets$16,891,682 $13,995,632 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Money market accountsMoney market accounts3,200,407 947 0.12 %2,589,390 2,840 0.44 %Money market accounts3,450,750 699 0.08 %2,633,931 1,728 0.26 %
Interest-bearing demandInterest-bearing demand1,296,076 337 0.10 %1,049,833 438 0.17 %Interest-bearing demand1,449,642 265 0.07 %1,125,691 484 0.17 %
Savings accountsSavings accounts1,072,472 36 0.01 %893,395 49 0.02 %Savings accounts1,221,431 40 0.01 %897,276 43 0.02 %
Interest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of depositInterest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of deposit621,786 397 0.25 %602,674 2,879 1.90 %Interest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of deposit663,158 276 0.17 %355,401 903 1.02 %
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit336,954 288 0.34 %381,879 657 0.68 %Certificates of deposit336,319 205 0.25 %370,904 484 0.52 %
Total interest-bearing depositsTotal interest-bearing deposits6,527,695 2,005 0.12 %5,517,171 6,863 0.49 %Total interest-bearing deposits7,121,300 1,485 0.08 %5,383,203 3,642 0.27 %
FHLB advances and FRB borrowingsFHLB advances and FRB borrowings54,173 166 1.22 %400,956 2,569 2.54 %FHLB advances and FRB borrowings7,408 72 3.94 %909,110 4,229 1.87 %
Subordinated debenturesSubordinated debentures35,161 468 5.30 %35,346 468 5.25 %Subordinated debentures35,072 468 5.41 %35,253 468 5.34 %
Other borrowings and interest-bearing liabilitiesOther borrowings and interest-bearing liabilities42,090 19 0.18 %35,569 183 2.04 %Other borrowings and interest-bearing liabilities53,691 23 0.17 %48,365 136 1.13 %
Total interest-bearing liabilitiesTotal interest-bearing liabilities6,659,119 2,658 0.16 %5,989,042 10,083 0.67 %Total interest-bearing liabilities7,217,471 2,048 0.12 %6,375,931 8,475 0.53 %
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits6,790,790 5,151,596 Noninterest-bearing deposits7,091,316 5,239,176 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilitiesOther noninterest-bearing liabilities221,805 166,220 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities236,302 187,474 
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity2,293,771 2,152,916 Shareholders’ equity2,346,593 2,193,051 
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities & shareholders’ equity$15,965,485 $13,459,774 Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity$16,891,682 $13,995,632 
Net interest income (tax equivalent)Net interest income (tax equivalent)$126,554 $124,572 Net interest income (tax equivalent)$125,889 $124,333 
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)Net interest margin (tax equivalent)3.47 %4.14 %Net interest margin (tax equivalent)3.31 %4.00 %
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(1)Nonaccrual loans have been included in the tables as loans carrying a zero yield. Amortized net deferred loan fees and net unearned discounts on acquired loans were included in the interest income calculations. The amortization of net deferred loan fees was $5.0$8.3 million and $2.0$2.4 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively. The incremental accretion income on acquired loans was $1.7$1.1 million and $2.1$1.5 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.
(2)Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax equivalent basis. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on loans was $1.2 million and $1.4$1.3 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on tax exempt securities was $622$733 thousand and $679$612 thousand for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.
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The following table sets forth the average balances of all major categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, the average yield earned on interest-earning assets and average cost of interest-bearing liabilities by category and, in total, net interest income and net interest margin:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20202019
Average
Balances
Interest
Earned / Paid
Average
Rate
Average
Balances
Interest
Earned / Paid
Average
Rate
(dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Loans, net (1)(2)$9,370,101 $322,347 4.60 %$8,568,746 $341,798 5.33 %
Taxable securities3,304,295 58,533 2.37 %2,599,595 49,790 2.56 %
Tax exempt securities (2)415,973 8,733 2.80 %470,987 10,426 2.96 %
Interest-earning deposits with banks458,987 480 0.14 %65,374 1,159 2.37 %
Total interest-earning assets13,549,356 $390,093 3.85 %11,704,702 $403,173 4.61 %
Other earning assets234,044 231,823 
Noninterest-earning assets1,256,525 1,266,392 
Total assets$15,039,925 $13,202,917 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Money market accounts2,925,672 3,649 0.17 %2,571,722 8,321 0.43 %
Interest-bearing demand1,211,958 1,160 0.13 %1,063,678 1,230 0.15 %
Savings accounts982,507 117 0.02 %893,738 136 0.02 %
Interest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of deposit512,548 1,693 0.44 %380,853 4,831 1.70 %
Certificates of deposit351,973 1,122 0.43 %397,221 1,819 0.61 %
Total interest-bearing deposits5,984,658 7,741 0.17 %5,307,212 16,337 0.41 %
FHLB advances and FRB borrowings455,303 6,191 1.82 %500,448 9,962 2.66 %
Subordinated debentures35,207 1,404 5.33 %35,392 1,404 5.30 %
Other borrowings and interest-bearing liabilities41,706 178 0.57 %35,440 552 2.08 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities6,516,874 $15,514 0.32 %5,878,492 $28,255 0.64 %
Noninterest-bearing deposits6,073,718 5,069,629 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities202,105 156,432 
Shareholders’ equity2,247,228 2,098,364 
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity$15,039,925 $13,202,917 
Net interest income (tax equivalent)$374,579 $374,918 
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)3.69 %4.28 %
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(1)Nonaccrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. Amortized net deferred loan fees and net unearned discounts on acquired loans were included in the interest income calculations. The amortization of net deferred loan fees was $12.5 million and $6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The incremental accretion income on acquired loans was $4.8 million and $6.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(2)Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax equivalent basis. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on loans was $3.7 million and $4.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on tax exempt securities was $1.8 million and $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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The following table sets forth the total dollar amount of change in interest income and interest expense. The changes have been segregated for each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities into amounts attributable to changes in volume and changes in rates. Changes attributable to the combined effect of volume and interest rates have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to interest rates:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared to 2019 Increase (Decrease) Due to
VolumeRateTotal
(in thousands)
Interest Income
Loans, net$12,819 $(19,973)$(7,154)
Taxable securities4,842 (2,197)2,645 
Tax exempt securities(81)(192)(273)
Interest-earning deposits with banks820 (1,481)(661)
Interest income$18,400 $(23,843)$(5,443)
Interest Expense
Deposits:
Money market accounts$551 $(2,444)$(1,893)
Interest-bearing demand87 (188)(101)
Savings accounts(21)(13)
Interest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of deposit88 (2,570)(2,482)
Certificates of deposit(69)(300)(369)
Total interest on deposits665 (5,523)(4,858)
FHLB advances and FRB borrowings(1,498)(905)(2,403)
Other borrowings and interest-bearing liabilities41 (205)(164)
Interest expense$(792)$(6,633)$(7,425)

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The following table sets forth the total dollar amount of change in interest income and interest expense. The changes have been segregated for each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities into amounts attributable to changes in volume and changes in rates. Changes attributable to the combined effect of volume and interest rates have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to interest rates:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared to 2019 Increase (Decrease) Due toThree Months Ended March 31, 2021 Compared to 2020 Increase (Decrease) Due to
VolumeRateTotal (1)VolumeRateTotal (1)
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Interest IncomeInterest IncomeInterest Income
Loans, netLoans, net$30,186 $(49,637)$(19,451)Loans, net$8,993 $(16,181)$(7,188)
Taxable securitiesTaxable securities12,704 (3,961)8,743 Taxable securities7,819 (6,091)1,728 
Tax exempt securitiesTax exempt securities(1,174)(519)(1,693)Tax exempt securities1,209 (631)578 
Interest earning deposits with banks1,298 (1,977)(679)
Interest-earning deposits with banksInterest-earning deposits with banks244 (233)11 
Interest incomeInterest income$43,014 $(56,094)$(13,080)Interest income$18,265 $(23,136)$(4,871)
Interest ExpenseInterest ExpenseInterest Expense
Deposits:Deposits:Deposits:
Money market accountsMoney market accounts1,016 (5,688)(4,672)Money market accounts$421 $(1,450)$(1,029)
Interest-bearing demandInterest-bearing demand158 (228)(70)Interest-bearing demand113 (332)(219)
Savings accountsSavings accounts13 (32)(19)Savings accounts13 (16)(3)
Interest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of depositInterest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of deposit1,277 (4,415)(3,138)Interest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of deposit449 (1,076)(627)
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit(190)(507)(697)Certificates of deposit(42)(237)(279)
Total interest on depositsTotal interest on deposits2,274 (10,870)(8,596)Total interest on deposits954 (3,111)(2,157)
FHLB advances and FRB borrowingsFHLB advances and FRB borrowings(836)(2,935)(3,771)FHLB advances and FRB borrowings(6,356)2,199 (4,157)
Other borrowings120 (494)(374)
Other borrowings and interest-bearing liabilitiesOther borrowings and interest-bearing liabilities18 (131)(113)
Interest expenseInterest expense$1,558 $(14,299)$(12,741)Interest expense$(5,384)$(1,043)$(6,427)
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(1)The change in interest not due solely to volume or rate has been allocated in proportion to the absolute dollar amount of the change in each.

Comparison of current quarter to prior year period
Net interest income for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 was $124.7$124.0 million, up from $122.5$122.4 million for the same quarter in 2019.2020. The increase was primarily a result of a reduction in interest expense on depositsFHLB advances and FHLB advancesdeposits, partially offset by a decline in interest income on interest-earning assets.loans. The reductiondecrease in deposit interest expense was due to the lower interest rate environment while the reduction in interest expense on FHLB advances was principally due to lower average balances of advances. InterestFHLB advances and lower rates on deposits. The decline in interest income from securities increased principallyloans was mainly due to higherlower average balances. Partially offsetting these favorable changes to net interest income was a decline in loan interest income due to the lower rate environment.rates.
The Company’s net interest margin (tax equivalent) decreased to 3.47%3.31% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, from 4.14%4.00% for the prior year period. This decrease was driven by higher average interest-earning deposits with banks at an average rate of 10 basis points as well as lower rates on the loan and securities portfolios. The Company’s operating net interest margin (tax equivalent)(1) decreased to 3.46%3.30% from 4.12%4.02% during the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The decrease was due to the items previously noted for the decrease in the net interest margin.
Comparison of current year-to-date to prior year period
Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $369.0 million, relative to $368.6 million for the prior year period. The year-to-date comparison results were similar to the third quarter comparison results as deposit interest expense declined due to the lower rate environment while the decrease in interest expense on FHLB advances was due to both a decline in interest rates and lower average advance balances. The increase in interest income from securities was principally due to higher average balances. Partially offsetting these favorable changes to net interest income was a decline in interest income from loans due to the low rate environment.
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(1) Operating net interest margin (tax equivalent) is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the “Non-GAAP financial measures” section in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
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The Company’s net interest margin (tax equivalent) decreased to 3.69% for the first nine months of 2020, from 4.28% for the prior year period. The decrease in the Company’s net interest margin (tax equivalent) was a result of higher average interest-earning deposits with banks at an average rate of 14 basis points as well as lower rates on our loans and securities. The Company’s operating net interest margin (tax equivalent) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 3.69% compared to 4.28% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease was due to the items previously noted for the decrease in the net interest margin.
Provision for Credit Losses
Comparison of current quarter to prior year period
During the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, the Company recorded an $800 thousand net provision recapture for credit losses compared to a $7.4$41.5 million net provision for credit losses, under the CECL methodology, compared to a $299 thousand net provision, under the previous ALLL methodology, during the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The increasedecrease in provision expense and resulting recapture for the thirdfirst quarter of 2021 compared to the first quarter of 2020 compared to one year ago was principally the result of an improved economic forecast as the economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and the downturn in the national and global economies as well as increased unemployment rates.pandemic.
The net provision recapture for credit losses recorded during the current quarter also includedreflected management’s ongoing assessment of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio. Other factors affecting the provision include net charge-offs, credit quality migration, and the size and composition of the loan portfolio and changes in the economic environment during the thirdfirst quarter of 2020. The amount of provision was calculated in accordance with the Company’s methodology for determining the ACL, discussed in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this report.
Comparison of current year-to-date to prior year period
The provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $82.4 million compared to $1.9 million during the same period in 2019. The increase in the provision for the first nine months of 2020 was due to the same factors discussed above for the quarterly provision for credit losses.2021. The amount of provision was calculated in accordance with the Company’s methodology for determining the ACL, discussed in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this report.
Noninterest Income
The following table presents the significant components of noninterest income and the related dollar and percentage change from period to period:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019$ Change% Change20202019$ Change% Change
(dollars in thousands)
Deposit account and treasury management fees$6,658 $9,015 $(2,357)(26)%$20,538 $27,030 $(6,492)(24)%
Card revenue3,834 4,006 (172)(4)%10,431 11,431 (1,000)(9)%
Financial services and trust revenue3,253 3,226 27 %9,481 9,608 (127)(1)%
Loan revenue6,645 3,855 2,790 72 %16,842 9,840 7,002 71 %
Bank owned life insurance1,585 1,528 57 %4,799 4,644 155 %
Investment securities gains, net— — — — 16,674 2,132 14,542 682 %
Other497 6,400 (5,903)(92)%2,173 10,689 (8,516)(80)%
Total noninterest income$22,472 $28,030 $(5,558)(20)%$80,938 $75,374 $5,564 %
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Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020$ Change% Change
(dollars in thousands)
Deposit account and treasury management fees$6,358 $7,788 $(1,430)(18)%
Card revenue3,733 3,518 215 %
Financial services and trust revenue3,381 3,065 316 10 %
Loan revenue7,369 4,590 2,779 61 %
Bank owned life insurance1,560 1,596 (36)(2)%
Investment securities gains, net— 249 (249)(100)%
Other765 401 364 91 %
Total noninterest income$23,166 $21,207 $1,959 %
Comparison of current quarter to prior year period
Noninterest income was $22.5$23.2 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, compared to $28.0$21.2 million for the same period in 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease was principally due to an increase in loan revenue partially offset by a $5.9 million gain from the sale-leaseback of owned real estate during the third quarter of 2019, includeddecrease in other noninterest income in the table above. In addition,deposit account and treasury management fees. The increase in loan revenue was due to mortgage banking revenue, which increased due to higher loan volume and increased premium per loan on sold loans. The decrease in deposit account and treasury management fees was driven by a decrease in overdraft fees decreased by $993of $988 thousand and $921 thousand, respectively, compared to the same quarter in 2019. The decrease in overdraft fees was2020 due to an overall decrease in the number of transactions during thisamidst the pandemic time period as well as clients generally carrying higher cash balances in their deposit accounts. Partially offsetting these decreases in noninterest income was an increase in mortgage banking revenue
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Table of $2.3 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to a higher volume of mortgage loans originated and sold.Contents
Comparison of current year-to-date to prior year period
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, noninterest income was $80.9 million compared to $75.4 million for the same period in 2019, an increase of $5.6 million. The increase was primarily due to the $16.4 million gain from the sale and write-up of Visa Class B restricted shares to fair value during the second quarter of 2020. Loan revenue increased during the first nine months of 2020 due to increases in investor premiums earned due to a higher volume of mortgage loan originations through our held for sale program and interest rate swap income. These increases were partially offset by the reduction in other noninterest expense due to the gain on the sale-leaseback of owned real estate in the third quarter of 2019 as stated above for the quarterly comparison. In addition, treasury management and overdraft fees declined due to the same reasons stated for the quarterly comparison above.
Noninterest Expense
The following table presents the significant components of noninterest expense and the related dollar and percentage change from period to period:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019$ Change% Change (1)20202019$ Change% Change20212020$ Change% Change (1)
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Compensation and employee benefitsCompensation and employee benefits$55,133 $54,459 $674 %$156,018 $158,559 $(2,541)(2)%Compensation and employee benefits$51,736 $54,842 $(3,106)(6)%
OccupancyOccupancy8,734 8,645 89 %26,743 26,166 577 %Occupancy9,006 9,197 (191)(2)%
Data processing4,510 5,102 (592)(12)%14,804 14,372 432 %
Data processing and softwareData processing and software8,451 7,099 1,352 19 %
Legal and professional feesLegal and professional fees3,000 5,683 (2,683)(47)%8,585 16,810 (8,225)(49)%Legal and professional fees2,815 2,102 713 34 %
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles2,193 2,632 (439)(17)%6,713 8,029 (1,316)(16)%Amortization of intangibles1,924 2,310 (386)(17)%
B&O taxesB&O taxes1,559 1,325 234 18 %3,427 4,612 (1,185)(26)%B&O taxes1,259 624 635 102 %
Advertising and promotionAdvertising and promotion680 1,752 (1,072)(61)%2,822 3,596 (774)(22)%Advertising and promotion760 1,305 (545)(42)%
Regulatory premiumsRegulatory premiums826 (38)864 N/M1,894 1,902 (8)— %Regulatory premiums1,105 34 1,071 N/M
Net benefit of operation of OREO(160)(90)(70)78 %(348)(682)334 (49)%
Net cost (benefit) of operation of OREONet cost (benefit) of operation of OREO(63)12 (75)(625)%
OtherOther8,640 7,606 1,034 14 %29,561 25,140 4,421 18 %Other6,566 6,746 (180)(3)%
Total noninterest expenseTotal noninterest expense$85,115 $87,076 $(1,961)(2)%$250,219 $258,504 $(8,285)(3)%Total noninterest expense$83,559 $84,271 $(712)(1)%
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1) Percentage changes greater than +/- 1000% are considered not meaningful and are presented as “N/M”.M.”
Comparison of current quarter to prior year period
Noninterest expense was $85.1$83.6 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, a decrease of $2.0 million$712 thousand from $87.1$84.3 million for the prior year period. This decrease was primarily driven by lower legal and professional fees which declined $2.7 million due to lower expenses tied to digital corporate initiatives while advertising and promotion expenses decreased $1.1 million. Partially offsetting these decreases was a $1.2 million increase in the provision for unfunded loan commitments compared to the third quarter of 2019 which is included in other noninterest expense in the table above.
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Comparison of current year-to-date to prior year period
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, noninterest expense was $250.2 million, compared to $258.5 million for the same period in 2019, a decrease of $8.3 million. The decrease from the prior year period was driven by lower legal and professional fees andin compensation and employee benefits expenses which wereexpense partially offset by higher other noninterest expense. Legalincreases in data processing and professional fees were down compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to lower expenses tied to digital corporate initiatives.software expense and regulatory premiums. The decrease in compensation and employee benefits was dueexpense is most attributable to the deferral of labor costs related to the origination of PPP loans. These labor costsloans, which are deferredcapitalized and amortized as a reduction into interest income over the life of the loan. This decrease was partially offset by increasesThe increase in salariesdata processing and incentive and commission expenses. Partially offsetting these decreases to noninterestsoftware expense was andriven by additional data processing expense associated with PPP loans. The increase in regulatory premiums was the provisionresult of the Bank utilizing a portion of its Small Bank Assessment Credit during the first quarter of 2020 to pay for unfunded loan commitments which is included in other noninterest expense inFDIC deposit insurance premiums. The final portion of the table above.credit was utilized during the second quarter of 2020.
The provision for unfunded loan commitments for the periods indicated are as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
(in thousands)
Provision (recapture) for unfunded loan commitments$800 $(400)$4,600 $(750)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
(in thousands)
Provision for unfunded loan commitments$1,500 $1,000 
Income Taxes
We recorded an income tax provision of $9.9$12.5 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, compared to a provision of $12.4$3.2 million for the same period in 2019,2020, with effective tax rates of 18%19% and 20% for the third quarter of 2020 and 2019, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we recorded income tax provisions of $21.4 million and $35.3 million, respectively, with effective tax rates of 18% for the current yearfirst quarter of 2021 and 19% for the prior year period.2020, respectively. Our effective tax rate remains lower than the statutory tax rate due to tax-exempt income from municipal securities, BOLI and certain loan receivables. For additional information, please refer to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Total assets were $16.23$17.34 billion at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, an increase of $2.15 billion$750.3 million from December 31, 2019.2020. Cash and cash equivalents increased $682.6$230.7 million. Loans increased $945.5$248.7 million during the first ninethree months of 2020,2021, which was primarily the result of new loan production, supplemented by PPP loans, partially offset by loan payments and a decrease in line utilization and loan payments.utilization. Debt securities available for sale were $4.28$5.50 billion at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, an increase of $535.6$286.2 million from December 31, 2019.2020. Total liabilities were $13.93$15.06 billion as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, an increase of $2.01 billion$822.9 million from December 31, 2019.2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase in demand and other noninterest-bearing deposits driven by PPP loan funds being deposited into our clients’ deposit accounts, partially offset by a decrease in FHLB advances.accounts.
Investment Securities
At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company’s investment portfolio primarily consisted of debt securities available for sale totaling $4.28$5.50 billion compared to $3.75$5.21 billion at December 31, 2019.2020. The increase in the debt securities portfolio from year-end is due to $997.0$608.9 million in purchases, and $157.5 million in net unrealized gain, offset by $600.6$180.4 million in maturities, repayments and sales, a $133.7 million decline in unrealized gains and $18.3$8.6 million in premium amortization. The average duration of our debt securities investment portfolio was approximately 4 years and 611 months at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. This duration takes into account calls, where appropriate and consensus prepayment speeds.
The investment securities are used by the Company as a component of its balance sheet management strategies. From time-to-time, securities may be sold to reposition the portfolio in response to strategies developed by the Company’s asset liability management committee. In accordance with our investment strategy, management monitors market conditions with a view to realize gains on its available for sale securities portfolio when prudent.
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The Company performs a quarterly assessment of the debt securities available for sale in its investment portfolio that have an unrealized loss to determine whether thea decline in fair value below amortized cost exists. Amortized cost includes adjustments made to the cost of an investment for accretion, amortization, collection of cash and previous credit losses recognized in earnings.
When the fair value of these securitiesan available for sale debt security falls below theirthe amortized cost basis, has resultedit is evaluated to determine if any of the decline in avalue is attributable to credit loss. ADecreases in fair value attributable to credit loss exists when it becomes probablewould be recorded directly to earnings with a corresponding allowance for credit losses, limited by the amount that the Company will be unable to recoverfair value is less than the entire amortized cost basis of its investment. The Company’s impairment assessment takes into consideration factors such as defaults or deferrals of scheduled interest or principal, external credit ratings and recent downgrades, internal assessment ofbasis. If the credit quality and whethersubsequently improves, the allowance would be reversed up to a maximum of the previously recorded credit losses. If the Company intends to sell thean impaired available for sale debt security, and whetheror if it is more likely than not itthat the Company will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of itsrecovering the amortized cost basis. If a decline in fair value is determined to result in a credit loss, an allowance is recorded.
When there are credit losses associated with a debt security and the Company does not have the intent to sell the security and it is more likely than not that it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, the Company will separate the amount of the impairment into the amount that is credit-related and the amount related to non-credit factors. The credit-related impairment isentire fair value adjustment would be immediately recognized in earnings through anwith no corresponding allowance and the non-credit-related impairment is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income.for credit losses.
At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the market value of debt securities available for sale had a net unrealized gain of $200.6$78.9 million compared to a net unrealized gain of $43.0$212.6 million at December 31, 2019.2020. The change in valuation was the result of fluctuations in market interest rates during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had $604.2 million$2.32 billion of debt securities available for sale with gross unrealized losses of $5.1$58.8 million; however, we did not consider these investment securities to have an indicated credit loss.
The following table sets forth our securities portfolio by type for the dates indicated:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Debt securities available for sale:Debt securities available for sale:Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$3,121,642 $2,892,950 U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations$4,104,219 $3,814,387 
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities293,024 196,050 Other asset-backed securities358,819 357,479 
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities557,444 488,802 State and municipal securities751,285 753,572 
U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securitiesU.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities309,610 168,340 U.S. government agency and government-sponsored enterprise securities281,967 284,696 
Total debt securities available for saleTotal debt securities available for sale$4,281,720 $3,746,142 Total debt securities available for sale$5,496,290 $5,210,134 
Equity securitiesEquity securities13,425 — Equity securities13,425 13,425 
Total investment securitiesTotal investment securities$4,295,145 $3,746,142 Total investment securities$5,509,715 $5,223,559 
For further information on our investment portfolio and equity securities transactions, see Note 3 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this report.
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Credit Risk Management
The extension of credit in the form of loans or other credit substitutes to individuals and businesses is one of our principal commerce activities. Our policies, as well as applicable laws, and regulations, require risk analysis as well as ongoing portfolio and credit management. We manage our credit risk through lending limit constraints, credit review, approval policies, and extensive, ongoing internal monitoring. We also manage credit risk through diversification of the loan portfolio by type of loan, type of industry and type of borrower and by limiting the aggregation of debt to a single borrower.
In analyzing our existing portfolio, we review our consumer and residential loan portfolios by their performance as a pool of loans, since no single loan is individually significant or judged by its risk rating, size or potential risk of loss. In contrast, the monitoring process for the commercial business, real estate construction, and commercial real estate portfolios includes periodic reviews of individual loans with risk ratings assigned to each loan and performance judged on a loan-by-loan basis.
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We review these loans to assess the ability of our borrowers to service all interest and principal obligations and, as a result, the risk rating may be adjusted accordingly. In the event that full collection of principal and interest is not reasonably assured, the loan is appropriately downgraded and, if warranted, placed on nonaccrual status even though the loan may be current as to principal and interest payments. Additionally, we assess whether an individually measured allowance is required for collateral dependent nonaccrual loans with balances equal to or greater than $500,000 and with respect to which foreclosure is probable. For the individually measured collateral dependent nonaccrual loan, the allowance for credit losses is equal to the difference between amortized cost of the loan and the determined value of the collateral. However, if the determined value of the collateral is greater than the amortized cost of the loan, no allowance for credit losses will be added for these loans.
For additional discussion on our methodology in managing credit risk within our loan portfolio, see the “Allowance for Credit Losses” section in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Company’s 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Loan policies, credit quality criteria, portfolio guidelines and other controls are established under the guidance of our Chief Credit Officer and approved, as appropriate, by the Board of Directors. Credit Administration, together with the management loan committee, has the responsibility for administering the credit approval process. As another part of its control process, we use an internal credit review and examination function to provide reasonable assurance that loans and commitments are made and maintained as prescribed by our credit policies. Examinations are performed to ensure continued performance and proper risk assessment.
Loan Portfolio Analysis
Our wholly owned banking subsidiary Columbia State Bank is a full service commercial bank, which originates a wide variety of loans, and focuses its lending efforts on originating commercial real estate and commercial business loans. The following table sets forth our loan portfolio by type of loan for the dates indicated:
September 30, 2020% of TotalDecember 31, 2019% of TotalMarch 31, 2021% of TotalDecember 31, 2020% of Total
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate$4,027,035 41.5 %$3,945,853 45.1 %Commercial real estate$4,081,915 42.2 %$4,062,313 43.0 %
Commercial businessCommercial business3,836,009 39.6 %2,989,613 34.2 %Commercial business3,792,813 39.2 %3,597,968 38.2 %
AgricultureAgriculture850,290 8.8 %765,371 8.8 %Agriculture751,800 7.8 %779,627 8.3 %
ConstructionConstruction273,176 2.8 %361,533 4.1 %Construction282,534 2.9 %268,663 2.8 %
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estate665,432 6.9 %637,325 7.3 %One-to-four family residential real estate735,314 7.6 %683,570 7.3 %
Other consumerOther consumer37,005 0.4 %43,770 0.5 %Other consumer31,942 0.3 %35,519 0.4 %
Total loansTotal loans$9,688,947 100.0 %$8,743,465 100.0 %Total loans$9,676,318 100.0 %$9,427,660 100.0 %
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale$24,407 $17,718 Loans held for sale$26,176 $26,481 
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Total loans increased $945.5$248.7 million from year-end 2019.2020. This increase includes $953.2$494.8 million of new PPP loans, partially offset by $250.7 million of PPP loans, net of $17.1 million in net deferred fees at September 30, 2020.loan pay downs and forgiveness from the SBA. The PPP loans were originated to provide financial support to small and medium-size businesses to cover payroll and certain other expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. To further assist our borrowers, the Company also offered loan deferrals to support borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following table provides additional detail related to the Company’s COVID-19 deferrals:
June 30, 2020Ended (1)Re-deferralNew DeferralSeptember 30, 2020% ChangeDecember 31, 2020Ended (1)Re-deferralNew DeferralMarch 31, 2021% Change
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Number of deferralsNumber of deferrals3,050 (3,006)29 30 103 (96.6)%Number of deferrals70 (60)20 (71.4)%
Balance of deferrals (2)Balance of deferrals (2)$1,595,615 $(1,593,498)$64,815 $47,440 $114,372 (92.8)%Balance of deferrals (2)$146,725 $(102,905)$17,213 $10,393 $71,426 (51.3)%
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The following table provides additional detail related to the net discount of acquired and purchased loans by acquisition:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Acquisition:Acquisition:Acquisition:
Pacific ContinentalPacific Continental$9,499 $13,314 Pacific Continental$7,682 $8,442 
IntermountainIntermountain1,294 1,614 Intermountain1,000 1,090 
West CoastWest Coast1,904 2,675 West Coast1,489 1,695 
OtherOther2,388 (1,378)Other(1,500)957 
Total net discount at period endTotal net discount at period end$15,085 $16,225 Total net discount at period end$8,671 $12,184 
Commercial Real Estate Loans: Commercial real estate loans are secured by properties located within our primary market areas and typically, have loan-to-value ratios of 80% or lower at origination. Our underwriting standards for commercial and multifamily residential loans generally require that the loan-to-value ratio for these loans not exceed 75% of appraised value, cost, or discounted cash flow value, as appropriate, and that commercial properties maintain debt coverage ratios (net operating income divided by annual debt servicing) of 1.2 or better. However, underwriting standards can be influenced by competition and other factors. We endeavor to maintain the highest practical underwriting standards while balancing the need to remain competitive in our lending practices.
Commercial Business Loans: We are committed to providing competitive commercial lending in our primary market area. Management expects a continued focus within its commercial lending products and to emphasize, in particular, relationship banking with businesses and business owners.
Agriculture Loans: Agricultural lending includes agricultural real estate and production loans and lines of credit within our primary market area. We are committed to our Pacific Northwest communities offering seasonal and longer-term loans and operating lines of credit by lending officers with expertise in the agricultural communities we serve. Typical loan-to-value ratios on term loans can range from 55% to 80% depending upon the type of loan. Operating lines of credit require the borrower to provide a 20% to 25% equity investment. The debt coverage ratio is generally 1.25:1 or better on all term loans.
Construction Loans: We originate a variety of real estate construction loans. Underwriting guidelines for these loans vary by loan type but include loan-to-value limits, term limits and loan advance limits, as applicable. Our underwriting guidelines for commercial and multifamily residential real estate construction loans generally require that the loan-to-value ratio not exceed 75% and stabilized debt coverage ratios (net operating income divided by annual debt service) of 1.2 or better. As noted above, underwriting standards can be influenced by competition and other factors. However, we endeavor to maintain the highest practical underwriting standards while balancing the need to remain competitive in our lending practices.
One-to-four Family Residential Real Estate Loans: One-to-four family residential loans, including home equity loans and lines of credit, are secured by properties located within our primary market areas and, typically, have loan-to-value ratios of 80% or lower at origination.
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Other Consumer Loans: Consumer loans include automobile loans, boat and recreational vehicle financing, and other miscellaneous personal loans.
Foreign Loans: The Company has no material foreign activities. Substantially all of the Company’s loans and unfunded commitments are geographically concentrated in its service areas within the states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
For additional information on our loan portfolio, including amounts pledged as collateral on borrowings, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this report.
Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets consist of: (i) nonaccrual loans, which generally are loans placed on a nonaccrual basis when the loan becomes past due 90 days or when there are otherwise serious doubts about the collectability of principal or interest within the existing terms of the loan, (ii) OREO and (iii) OPPO, if applicable.
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The following table sets forth, at the dates indicated, information with respect to our nonaccrual loans and total nonperforming assets:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Nonperforming assetsNonperforming assetsNonperforming assets
Nonaccrual loans:Nonaccrual loans:Nonaccrual loans:
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate$10,362 $3,799 Commercial real estate$7,317 $7,712 
Commercial businessCommercial business19,313 20,937 Commercial business13,551 13,222 
AgricultureAgriculture14,913 5,023 Agriculture10,629 11,614 
ConstructionConstruction217 — Construction191 217 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estate2,405 3,292 One-to-four family residential real estate1,751 2,001 
Other consumerOther consumer21 Other consumer142 40 
Total nonaccrual loansTotal nonaccrual loans47,231 33,060 Total nonaccrual loans33,581 34,806 
OREO and OPPOOREO and OPPO623 552 OREO and OPPO521 553 
Total nonperforming assetsTotal nonperforming assets$47,854 $33,612 Total nonperforming assets$34,102 $35,359 
Loans, net of unearned incomeLoans, net of unearned income$9,688,947 $8,743,465 Loans, net of unearned income$9,676,318 $9,427,660 
Total assetsTotal assets$16,233,424 $14,079,524 Total assets$17,335,116 $16,584,779 
Nonperforming loans to period-end loansNonperforming loans to period-end loans0.49 %0.38 %Nonperforming loans to period-end loans0.35 %0.37 %
Nonperforming assets to period-end assetsNonperforming assets to period-end assets0.29 %0.24 %Nonperforming assets to period-end assets0.20 %0.21 %
At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, nonperforming assets were $47.9$34.1 million, compared to $33.6$35.4 million at December 31, 2019.2020. Nonperforming assets increased $14.2decreased $1.3 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, primarily due to a $9.9$1.0 million increasedecrease in nonaccrual agriculture loans and a $6.6 million increase in nonaccrual commercial real estate loans. For information on OREO, see Note 6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this report.
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Allowance for Credit Losses
The ACL is an accounting estimate of expected credit losses in our loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The provision for credit losses is the expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income to adjust the ACL to the levels deemed appropriate by management, as measured by the Company’s credit loss estimation methodologies. The allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of credit is maintained at a level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated expected losses related to these unfunded credit facilities at the balance sheet date.
At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, our ACL was $157.0$148.3 million, or 1.62%1.53% of total loans (excluding loans held for sale). This compares with an ALLLACL of $84.0$149.1 million, or 0.96%1.58% of total loans (excluding loans held for sale) at December 31, 20192020 and an ALLLACL of $82.7$122.1 million or 0.94%1.37% of total loans (excluding loans held for sale) at September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The increasedecrease from year end was primarily the result of COVID-19 and the 2020 downturndue to a slight improvement in the nationaleconomic outlook, which remains impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and global economies as well as increased unemployment rates.its impact on our borrowers. The ACL at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 does not include a reserve for the PPP loans as they are fully guaranteed by the SBA.
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The following table provides an analysis of the Company’s ACL at the dates and the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
2020201920202019 20212020
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Beginning BalanceBeginning Balance$151,546 $80,517 $83,968 $83,369 Beginning Balance$149,140 $83,968 
Impact of adopting ASC 326Impact of adopting ASC 326— — 1,632 — Impact of adopting ASC 326— 1,632 
Charge-offs:Charge-offs:Charge-offs:
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate— (466)(101)(1,708)Commercial real estate— (101)
Commercial businessCommercial business(3,164)(2,623)(10,290)(8,445)Commercial business(3,339)(1,684)
AgricultureAgriculture(1,269)(55)(5,995)(194)Agriculture— (4,726)
Construction— (17)— (232)
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estate(16)(202)(26)(1,004)One-to-four family residential real estate— (10)
Other consumerOther consumer(133)(9)(599)(64)Other consumer(127)(268)
Total charge-offsTotal charge-offs(4,582)(3,372)(17,011)(11,647)Total charge-offs(3,466)(6,789)
Recoveries:Recoveries:Recoveries:
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate65 1,731 92 2,801 Commercial real estate36 14 
Commercial businessCommercial business1,124 349 2,795 1,368 Commercial business3,214 860 
AgricultureAgriculture27 67 69 189 Agriculture12 41 
ConstructionConstruction11 2,555 688 3,329 Construction46 442 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
One-to-four family residential real estateOne-to-four family residential real estate1,301 440 2,005 1,224 One-to-four family residential real estate51 282 
Other consumerOther consumer76 74 330 148 Other consumer61 124 
Total recoveriesTotal recoveries2,604 5,216 5,979 9,059 Total recoveries3,420 1,763 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries(1,978)1,844 (11,032)(2,588)
Provision for credit losses7,400 299 82,400 1,879 
Net charge-offsNet charge-offs(46)(5,026)
Provision (recapture) for credit lossesProvision (recapture) for credit losses(800)41,500 
Ending balanceEnding balance156,968 82,660 156,968 82,660 Ending balance148,294 122,074 
Total loans, net at end of period, excluding loans held for saleTotal loans, net at end of period, excluding loans held for sale$9,688,947 $8,756,355 $9,688,947 $8,756,355 Total loans, net at end of period, excluding loans held for sale$9,676,318 $8,933,321 
ACL to period-end loansACL to period-end loans1.62 %0.94 %1.62 %0.94 %ACL to period-end loans1.53 %1.37 %
Allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of creditAllowance for unfunded commitments and letters of creditAllowance for unfunded commitments and letters of credit
Beginning BalanceBeginning Balance$8,800 $3,980 $3,430 $4,330 Beginning Balance$8,300 $3,430 
Impact of adopting ASC 326Impact of adopting ASC 326— — 1,570 — Impact of adopting ASC 326— 1,570 
Net changes in the allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of creditNet changes in the allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of credit800 (400)4,600 (750)Net changes in the allowance for unfunded commitments and letters of credit1,500 1,000 
Ending balanceEnding balance$9,600 $3,580 $9,600 $3,580 Ending balance$9,800 $6,000 

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Liquidity and Sources of Funds
Our primary sources of funds are customer deposits. Additionally, we utilize advances from the FHLB, borrowings from the FRB, sweep repurchase agreements, subordinated debentures assumed in acquisitions and a revolving line of credit to supplement our funding needs. These funds, together with loan repayments, loan sales, retained earnings, equity and other borrowed funds are used to make loans, to acquire securities, meet deposit withdrawals and maturing liabilities, to acquire other assets and to fund continuing operations.
In addition, we have a shelf registration statement on file with the SEC registering an unspecified amount of any combination of debt or equity securities, depository shares, purchase contracts, units and warrants in one or more offerings. Specific information regarding the terms of and the securities being offered will be provided at the time of any offering. Proceeds from any future offerings are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, the repayment of debt, repurchasing or redeeming outstanding securities, working capital, funding future acquisitions or other purposes identified at the time of any offering.
Deposit Activities
Our deposit products include a wide variety of transaction accounts, savings accounts and time deposit accounts. We have established a branch system to serve our consumer and business depositors. Deposits increased $2.9 billion$897.6 million from December 31, 2019.2020. The additionsecond round of PPP loans during the second quarterthree months ended March 31, 2021 had a notablean impact on our deposits, as our clients deposited these funds into their deposit accounts. In addition, management’s strategy for funding asset growth is to make use of public funds and brokered and other wholesale deposits on an as-needed basis. The Company participates in the CDARS® program. CDARS®CD Option of IntraFi Network Deposits program, which is a network that allows participating banks to offer extended FDIC deposit insurance coverage on time deposits. The Company also participates in a similar program to offer extended FDIC deposit insurance coverage on money market accounts. These extended deposit insurance programs are generally available only to existing customers and are not used as a means of generating additional liquidity. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, brokered deposits, reciprocal money market accounts and other wholesale deposits (excluding public funds) totaled $616.9$665.9 million, or 4.5% of total deposits, compared to $329.5$605.9 million or 3.1%4.4% at year-end 2019.2020. These deposits have varied maturities.
The following table sets forth the Company’s deposit base by type of product for the dates indicated:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Balance% of
Total
Balance% of
Total
Balance% of
Total
Balance% of
Total
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Demand and other noninterest-bearingDemand and other noninterest-bearing$6,897,054 50.7 %$5,328,146 49.9 %Demand and other noninterest-bearing$7,424,472 50.4 %$6,913,214 49.8 %
Money marketMoney market2,708,949 19.9 %2,322,644 21.7 %Money market2,913,689 19.7 %2,780,922 20.1 %
Interest-bearing demandInterest-bearing demand1,322,618 9.7 %1,150,437 10.8 %Interest-bearing demand1,512,808 10.2 %1,433,083 10.3 %
SavingsSavings1,109,155 8.2 %882,050 8.3 %Savings1,282,151 8.7 %1,169,721 8.4 %
Interest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of depositInterest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of deposit635,980 4.7 %301,203 2.8 %Interest-bearing public funds, other than certificates of deposit662,461 4.5 %656,273 4.7 %
Certificates of deposit, less than $250,000Certificates of deposit, less than $250,000204,578 1.5 %218,764 2.0 %Certificates of deposit, less than $250,000198,568 1.3 %201,805 1.5 %
Certificates of deposit, $250,000 or moreCertificates of deposit, $250,000 or more105,041 0.8 %151,995 1.4 %Certificates of deposit, $250,000 or more107,421 0.7 %108,935 0.8 %
Certificates of deposit insured by CDARS®
22,609 0.2 %17,065 0.2 %
Certificates of deposit insured by the CD Option of IntraFi Network DepositsCertificates of deposit insured by the CD Option of IntraFi Network Deposits25,929 0.2 %23,105 0.2 %
Brokered certificates of depositBrokered certificates of deposit5,000 — %12,259 0.1 %Brokered certificates of deposit5,000 — %5,000 — %
Reciprocal money market accountsReciprocal money market accounts589,276 4.3 %300,158 2.8 %Reciprocal money market accounts634,967 4.3 %577,804 4.2 %
Subtotal13,600,260 100.0 %10,684,721 100.0 %
Valuation adjustment resulting from acquisition accounting— (13)
Total depositsTotal deposits$13,600,260 $10,684,708 Total deposits$14,767,466 100.0 %$13,869,862 100.0 %

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Borrowings
We rely on FHLB advances and FRB borrowings as another source of both short and long-term funding. FHLB advances and FRB borrowings are secured by investment securities, and residential, commercial and commercial real estate loans. At September 30,both March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had FHLB advances of $7.4 million compared to $953.5 million at December 31, 2019.million.
We also utilize wholesale and retail repurchase agreements to supplement our funding sources. Our wholesale repurchase agreements are secured by mortgage-backed securities. At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, we had deposit customer sweep-related repurchase agreements of $27.0$38.6 million and $64.4$73.9 million, respectively, which mature on a daily basis.
Subordinated debentures are another source of funding. The Company assumed $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount with its acquisition of Pacific Continental on November 1, 2017. These subordinated debentures, which are unsecured, are callable on June 30, 2021 and have a stated maturity date of June 30, 2026.
The Company has a $15.0 million short-term credit facility with an unaffiliated bank. This facility provides the Company additional liquidity, if needed, for various corporate activities including the repurchase of shares of Columbia Banking System, Inc. common stock. At both September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, there was no balance associated with this credit facility. The credit agreement requires the Company to comply with certain covenants including those related to asset quality and capital levels. The Company was in compliance with all covenants associated with this facility at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
Management anticipates we will continue to rely on FHLB advances, FRB borrowings, the short-term credit facility and wholesale and retail repurchase agreements in the future. We will use those funds primarily to make loans and purchase securities.
Contractual Obligations, Commitments & Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We are party to many contractual financial obligations, including repayments of borrowings, operating and equipment lease payments, off-balance sheet commitments to extend credit and investments in affordable housing partnerships. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we had commitments to extend credit of $3.82$2.96 billion compared to $2.70$2.83 billion at December 31, 2019.2020.
Capital Resources
Shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $2.30$2.28 billion, compared to $2.16$2.35 billion at December 31, 2019.2020. Shareholders’ equity was 14%13% and 15%14% of total period-end assets at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.
Regulatory Capital
In July 2013, the federal bank regulators approved the Capital Rules (as discussed in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, “Item 1. Business—Supervision and Regulation and —Regulatory Capital Requirements”), which implement the Basel III capital framework and various provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, which were fully phased in as of January 1, 2019. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements under the Capital Rules.
FDIC regulations set forth the qualifications necessary for a bank to be classified as “well-capitalized,” primarily for assignment of FDIC insurance premium rates. Failure to qualify as “well-capitalized” can negatively impact a bank’s ability to expand and to engage in certain activities. The Company and the Bank qualified as “well-capitalized” at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020.

As part of its response to the impact of COVID-19, the U.S. federal regulatory agencies issued an interim final rule that provided the option to temporarily delay certain effects of CECL on regulatory capital for two years, followed by a three year transition period. The interim final rule allows bank holding companies and banks to delay for two years 100% of the day one impact of adopting CECL and 25% of the cumulative change in the reported allowance for credit losses since adopting CECL. The Company elected to adopt the interim final rule. As a result, capital ratios and amounts as of September 30,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 exclude the impact of the increased allowance for credit losses related to the adoption of CECL.
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The following table presents the capital ratios and the capital conservation buffer, as applicable, for the Company and its banking subsidiary at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:as of the dates presented below:
CompanyColumbia BankCompanyColumbia Bank
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
CET1 risk-based capital ratioCET1 risk-based capital ratio12.61 %12.45 %12.83 %12.46 %CET1 risk-based capital ratio13.09 %12.88 %13.33 %13.08 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratioTier 1 risk-based capital ratio12.61 %12.45 %12.83 %12.46 %Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio13.09 %12.88 %13.33 %13.08 %
Total risk-based capital ratioTotal risk-based capital ratio14.18 %13.60 %14.08 %13.29 %Total risk-based capital ratio14.66 %14.45 %14.58 %14.33 %
Leverage ratioLeverage ratio8.89 %10.17 %9.14 %10.22 %Leverage ratio8.84 %8.86 %9.09 %9.08 %
Capital conservation bufferCapital conservation buffer6.18 %5.60 %6.08 %5.29 %Capital conservation buffer6.66 %6.45 %6.58 %6.33 %
Stock Repurchase Program
As described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, our board of directors approved a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 2.93.5 million shares, up to a maximum aggregate purchase price of $100.0 million. The share repurchase authorization expired in May of 2020. There were no share repurchases during the three months ended September 30, 2020. The Company repurchased 731 thousand shares of common stock totaling $20.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. For additional information, please see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this report.March 31, 2021.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company considers operating net interest margin (tax equivalent) to be a useful measurement as it more closely reflects the ongoing operating performance of the Company. Additionally, presentation of the operating net interest margin allows readers to compare certain aspects of the Company’s net interest margin to other organizations that may not have had significant acquisitions. Despite the usefulness of the operating net interest margin (tax equivalent) to the Company, there is no standardized definition for it and, as a result, the Company’s calculations may not be comparable with other organizations. The Company encourages readers to consider its Consolidated Financial Statements in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
The following table reconciles the Company’s calculation of the operating net interest margin (tax equivalent) to the net interest margin (tax equivalent) for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202020192020201920212020
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Operating net interest margin non-GAAP reconciliation:Operating net interest margin non-GAAP reconciliation:Operating net interest margin non-GAAP reconciliation:
Net interest income (tax equivalent) (1)Net interest income (tax equivalent) (1)$126,554 $124,572 $374,579 $374,918 Net interest income (tax equivalent) (1)$125,889 $124,333 
Adjustments to arrive at operating net interest income (tax equivalent):Adjustments to arrive at operating net interest income (tax equivalent):Adjustments to arrive at operating net interest income (tax equivalent):
Incremental accretion income on acquired loans (2)Incremental accretion income on acquired loans (2)(1,665)(2,072)(4,831)(6,770)Incremental accretion income on acquired loans (2)(1,055)(1,491)
Premium amortization on acquired securitiesPremium amortization on acquired securities701 1,386 2,803 4,816 Premium amortization on acquired securities520 1,127 
Interest reversals on nonaccrual loans(2)Interest reversals on nonaccrual loans(2)393 174 1,854 1,462 Interest reversals on nonaccrual loans(2)— 788 
Operating net interest income (tax equivalent) (1)Operating net interest income (tax equivalent) (1)$125,983 $124,060 $374,405 $374,426 Operating net interest income (tax equivalent) (1)$125,354 $124,757 
Average interest earning assetsAverage interest earning assets$14,492,435 $11,941,578 $13,549,356 $11,704,702 Average interest earning assets$15,419,371 $12,487,550 
Net interest margin (tax equivalent) (1)Net interest margin (tax equivalent) (1)3.47 %4.14 %3.69 %4.28 %Net interest margin (tax equivalent) (1)3.31 %4.00 %
Operating net interest margin (tax equivalent) (1)Operating net interest margin (tax equivalent) (1)3.46 %4.12 %3.69 %4.28 %Operating net interest margin (tax equivalent) (1)3.30 %4.02 %
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(1) Tax-exempt interest income has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis. The amount of such adjustment was an addition to net interest income of $1.8$1.9 million and $2.1 million for each of the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and an addition to net interest income of $5.6 million and $6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(2) Beginning January 2020, incremental accretion income2021, interest reversals on PCInonaccrual loans is no longer presented separate from incremental accretion income on other acquired loans. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.

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Item 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Sensitivity
We are exposed to interest rate risk, which is the risk that changes in prevailing interest rates will adversely affect assets, liabilities, capital, income and expenses at different times or in different amounts. Generally, there are four sources of interest rate risk as described below:
Repricing risk—Repricing risk is the risk of adverse consequences from a change in interest rates that arises because of differences in the timing of when those interest rate changes affect an institution’s assets and liabilities.
Basis risk—Basis risk is the risk of adverse consequences resulting from unequal changes in the spread between two or more rates for different instruments with the same maturity.
Yield curve risk—Yield curve risk is the risk of adverse consequences resulting from unequal changes in the spread between two or more rates for different maturities for the same instrument.
Option risk—In banking, option risks are known as borrower options to prepay loans and depositor options to make deposits, withdrawals, and early redemptions. Option risk arises whenever a bank’s products give customers the right, but not the obligation, to alter the quantity or the timing of cash flows. We are also exposed to option risk in callable bonds as the counterparty may call the bonds during a low rate environment resulting in reinvestment of the proceeds at lower yields. Option risk is also present in the investment portfolio as mortgage-backed securities could prepay.
Since our earnings are primarily dependent on our ability to generate net interest income, we actively monitor and manage the effects of adverse changes in interest rates on our results of operations. Management of our interest rate risk is overseen by our board of directors, which is responsible for establishing policies and interest rate limits and approving these policies and interest rate limits annually. These policies include our asset/liability management policy, which provides guidelines for controlling our exposure to interest rate risk. These guidelines direct management to assess the impact of changes in interest rates upon both earnings and capital. These guidelines also establish limits for interest rate risk sensitivity.
We maintain an Asset/Liability Management Committee which is responsible for developing, monitoring and reviewing asset/liability processes, interest rate risk exposures, strategies and tactics. The Asset/Liability Management Committee reports on a periodic basis to our board of directors. It is the responsibility of management to execute the approved policies, develop and implement risk management strategies and to report to the board of directors on a regular basis.
Interest Rate Risk Sensitivity
We use a number of measures to monitor and manage interest rate risk, including income simulations and interest sensitivity (gap) analysis. An income simulation model is the primary tool used to assess the direction and magnitude of changes in net interest income resulting from changes in interest rates. Basic assumptions in the model include prepayment speeds on mortgage-related assets, cash flows and maturities of other investment securities, loan and deposit volumes and pricing. These assumptions are inherently subjective and may not be realized and, as a result, actual results will differ from our projections. In addition, variances in the timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes, overall market conditions including volumes and pricing, and changes in management strategies, among other factors, will also result in variances between the projected and actual results.
Based on the results of the simulation model as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we would expect decreases in net interest income of $7$5 million and $21 million in year one and year two, respectively, if interest rates gradually decrease from current rates by 100 basis points. We would expect an increase in net interest income of $4$5 million and $32$40 million in year one and year two, respectively, if interest rates gradually increase from current rates by 200 basis points.
The projections are based on the current interest rate environment and we assume our balance sheet remains constant during the next two years. MarketShort-term market interest rates are near historical lows. Loan interest rate indexes such as Prime and LIBOR are also near historical lows. Since we don’t assume negative interest rates, the downward repricing of Prime and LIBOR loans is more limited than during a higher interest rate environment. Our ability to reprice deposits downward is also limited given our low cost of funds.
The increase in low cost deposits during the quarter, particularly the increase in non-interest bearing deposits, also impacted our interest rate sensitivity. Increases in interest rates enhances net interest income since our assets tend to reprice more than our deposits. A shift in our deposit mix to interest-bearing deposits or borrowings would reduce this benefit.
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On January 23, 2019, the Company entered into an interest rate collar derivative transaction with a $500.0 million notional value based on one month LIBOR. In October 2020, the collar was terminated and resulted in a $34.4 million realized gain that was recorded in other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes. The Company has designated this as a cash flow hedge. This transaction was enteredgain will amortize into to minimize the decrease in net interest income ifthrough February 2024 which is in line with the initial term of the interest rates decline priorrate collar. The gain will be amortized in this manner as long as the cash flows pertaining to the maturity date of the collar in February 2024.hedged item are expected to occur.
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Item 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) accumulated and communicated to our management (including the CEO and CFO) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company and its subsidiaries are party to routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that, based on information currently known to it, any liabilities arising from such litigation will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial conditions, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
Refer to Item 1A of Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and to Item 1A of Part II of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 for a discussion of risk factors relating to the Company’s business. The Company believes that there has been no material change in its risk factors as previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
Item 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(a)Not applicable
(b)Not applicable
(c)The following table provides information about repurchases of common stock by the Company during the quarter ended September 30, 2020:March 31, 2021:
PeriodTotal Number of Common Shares Purchased (1)Average Price Paid per Common ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced PlanMaximum Number of Remaining Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan
7/1/2020 - 7/31/2020193 $29.09 — — 
8/1/2020 - 8/31/2020331 29.19 — — 
9/1/2020 - 9/30/202092 25.42 — — 
616 $28.60 — 
PeriodTotal Number of Common Shares Purchased (1)Average Price Paid per Common ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan (2)Maximum Number of Remaining Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan (2)
1/1/2021 - 1/31/2021157 $42.00 — 3,500,000 
2/1/2021 - 2/28/2021— — — 3,500,000 
3/1/2021 - 3/31/202187,346 43.63 — 3,500,000 
87,503 43.63 — 
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(1) Common shares repurchased by the Company during the quarter consisted of cancellation of shares of common stock to pay the shareholders’ withholding taxes.
(2) As described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, the board of directors approved a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 3.5 million shares of its outstanding stock, up to a maximum aggregate purchase price of $100.0 million through December 31, 2021.
Item 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
Item 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
Item 5.OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
Date:November 5, 2020May 6, 2021By/s/ CLINT E. STEIN
Clint E. Stein
President and
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:November 5, 2020May 6, 2021By/s/ AARON JAMES DEER
Aaron James Deer
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date:November 5, 2020May 6, 2021By/s/ BROCK M. LAKELY
Brock M. Lakely
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)

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