| 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: October 16, 2008 (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 Street, 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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 16, 2008, Umpqua Holding Corporation issued a press release announcing third quarter 2008 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (a) | Not applicable. | |
| (b) | Not applicable. | |
| (c) | Not applicable. | |
| (d) | Exhibits. | |
| 99.1 Earnings Press Release | ||
| SIGNATURES |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
UMPQUA HOLDINGS CORPORATION (Registrant) | |
Dated: October 16, 2008 | By: /s/ Kenneth E. Roberts |