UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 7, 2006
(Date of earliest event reported)
Umpqua Holdings Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| OREGON | 000-25597 | 93-1261319 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of | (Commission File | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
| Incorporation or Organization) | Number) | Identification Number) |
One SW Columbia, Suite 1200
Portland, Oregon 97258
(address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
(503) 727-4100
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On Thursday, March 9, 2006, beginning at approximately 10:10 a.m., Pacific Time, Umpqua Holdings Corporation Chief Executive Officer Raymond P. Davis will participate in a panel discussion at Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P. 2006 West Coast Financial Services Conference at the Four Seasons Resort, Aviara, North San Diego, California. The conference can be attend in person by invitation only. A simultaneous webcast of the panel discussions will be available at no charge and can be accessed viahttp://www.sandleroneill.com orhttp://www.iian.ibeam.com/events/thom001/15074/ with registration through Sandler O'Neill. The link will also be available on Umpqua's website athttp://www.umpquaholdingscorp.com. The conference will also be available via audio conference at 866-362-5158; no passcode is required.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | |||
| (a) | Not applicable. | |||
| (b) | Not applicable. | |||
| (c) | Not applicable. | |||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this reported to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| UMPQUA HOLDINGS CORPORATION | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Dated:March 7, 2006 | By: /s/ Kenneth E. Roberts | |
| Kenneth E. Roberts | ||
| Assistant Secretary | ||