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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 Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2001
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
WASHINGTON
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-20288 91-1422237
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1301 A STREET
TACOMA, WA 98402
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(253) 305-1900
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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FORM 8-K
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
TACOMA, WASHINGTON
NOVEMBER 27, 2001
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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Columbia Banking System, Inc. announced today that it has completed its stock
repurchase program originally announced on August 9, 2001.
A copy of Columbia's News Release containing the announcement is attached as an
exhibit to this report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(a) Financial statements - not applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information - not applicable
(c) Exhibits: News Release issued by Columbia Banking System, Inc. dated
November 27, 2001
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.
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
Date: November 27, 2001 By: /s/ J. James Gallagher
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J. James Gallagher
Chief Executive Officer
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