April 01, 2014

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Umpqua Holdings Corporation

For immediate release

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced its approval of the application filed by Umpqua Holdings Corporation, Portland, Oregon, to acquire Sterling Financial Corporation and thereby indirectly acquire Sterling Savings Bank, both of Spokane, Washington.

Attached is the Board's Order relating to this action.

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Last Update: April 01, 2014