UMPQ Umpqua Holdings Corporation

Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.21 per common share.  The dividend is payable on January 15, 2019, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2018.

About Umpqua Holdings CorporationUmpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) is the parent company of Umpqua Bank, an Oregon-based community bank recognized for its entrepreneurial approach, innovative customer experience, and distinctive banking solutions. Umpqua Bank has locations across Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada.  Umpqua Holdings also owns a retail brokerage subsidiary, Umpqua Investments, Inc., which has locations in Umpqua Bank stores and in dedicated offices in Oregon.  Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit umpquabank.com.

Contacts:Ron FarnsworthEVP/Chief Financial OfficerUmpqua Holdings Corporation503-727-4108ronfarnsworth@umpquabank.com 

Brad HowesSVP/Director of Investor RelationsUmpqua Holdings Corporation503-727-4226bradhowes@umpquabank.com