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On July 10, Umpqua Bank signs began to replace the signs at Humboldt Bank, Capitol Valley Bank, Feather River State Bank and Tehama Bank branches. The merger will join Humboldt's 27 Northern California locations with Oregon-based Umpqua Bank, for a combined network of 91 bank stores and 128 ATMs. Umpqua Bank now offers a complete line of commercial, small business and retail banking services throughout Oregon, Northern California, and Southwest Washington.
Raymond P. Davis will continue to lead the combined organization as president and CEO of Umpqua Holdings Corporation. Robert M. Daugherty, former president and CEO of Humboldt Bancorp, will serve as president of Umpqua Bank's California operations.
"We sought Humboldt Bancorp for its fit with Umpqua Bank's community banking philosophy and culture, bringing together two very strong organizations," said Davis. "Since we announced the merger agreement on March 15, we have worked closely to create the extended Umpqua Bank network, which integrates the best of both organizations to serve our communities. The combined bank provides new opportunities for customers, employees and shareholders alike."
The integration is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter and be accretive to earnings per share in 2005.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, Humboldt Bancorp shareholders will receive one share of Umpqua Holdings Corporation common stock for each share of Humboldt Bancorp common stock. Approximately 15.5 million shares of Umpqua Holdings Corporation common stock are expected to be issued in connection with the merger. The combined organization will have assets of approximately $4.6 billion, deposits of approximately $3.5 billion and shareholders' equity of approximately $650 million.
As a result of the merger, Umpqua Holdings has restructured its board of directors to include four new board members from Humboldt Bancorp. Theodore S. Mason, Ronald F. Angell, Diane D. Miller and Thomas W .Weborg, have all been appointed to the board. Umpqua Holding's new board of directors is now comprised of the following individuals:
-- Allyn Ford, Chairman of the Board, President and General Manager of Roseburg Forest Products -- James D. Coleman, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Owner of Crater Lake Motors -- Raymond P. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Umpqua Holdings Corporation -- Scott Chambers, President, Chambers Communications -- David B. Frohnmayer, President, University of Oregon -- Dan Giustina, Managing Partner, Giustina Resources -- Lynn K. Herbert, Manager, Herbert Lumber Company -- Diana Goldschmidt, Owner, Urban Design Works, LLC -- William A. Lansing, President and Chief Executive Officer, Menasha Forest Products -- Thomas W .Weborg, President and Chief Executive Officer, Java City -- Diane D. Miller, President, Wilcox Miller & Nelson -- Theodore S. Mason, retired President & Chief Executive Officer, Humboldt Bancorp -- Ronald F. Angell, retired attorney serving as counsel for Roberts, Hill, Bragg, Angell & Perlman About Umpqua Holdings Corporation
Umpqua Holdings Corporation, with total assets of $4.6 billion, is the parent company of Umpqua Bank, an Oregon based community bank widely recognized for its entrepreneurial approach, innovative use of technology, and distinctive banking solutions. Umpqua Bank has 91 stores throughout Oregon, Northern California and Southwest Washington. Umpqua Holdings also owns a retail brokerage subsidiary, Strand, Atkinson, Williams & York, Inc. which has 14 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington and offers brokerage services within Umpqua Bank stores. Additionally, Umpqua Bank's Private Client Services Division provides tailored financial services and products to individual customers. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit http://www.umpquaholdingscorp.com/.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "Safe-Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which management believes are a benefit to shareholders. These statements are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty and actual results could differ materially due to certain risk factors, including those set forth from time to time in each company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and we undertake no obligation to update any such statements. Specific risks in this press release include whether the company has accurately predicted consolidation expenses, the timing and amount of savings from consolidation and management's ability to effectively integrate the companies.
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