Columbia Banking System Sees Increased Holdings from HoldCo Asset Management

Asset management firm boosts stake in regional bank by over 27%

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:06am

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HoldCo Asset Management LP increased its holdings in shares of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB) by 27.6% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The asset management firm now owns 5,722,786 shares of the financial services provider's stock, making it the company's second-largest shareholder with a 1.91% stake worth $147.3 million.

Why it matters

This significant increase in HoldCo's position in Columbia Banking System signals the asset manager's confidence in the regional bank's prospects. As one of the largest shareholders, HoldCo's increased stake could influence the company's strategic direction and decision-making.

The details

According to the filing, HoldCo Asset Management acquired an additional 1,239,489 shares of Columbia Banking System during the third quarter. The firm now owns 5,722,786 shares, or about 1.91% of the company's outstanding stock. Columbia Banking System is a regional bank headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, providing commercial and consumer banking services across the Pacific Northwest.

  • HoldCo Asset Management increased its stake in Columbia Banking System during the third quarter of 2025.

The players

HoldCo Asset Management LP

An asset management firm that has significantly increased its holdings in Columbia Banking System, making it the company's second-largest shareholder.

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

A regional bank headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, providing commercial and consumer banking services across the Pacific Northwest.

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The takeaway

The increased stake from a major institutional investor like HoldCo Asset Management suggests confidence in Columbia Banking System's growth prospects and could signal potential changes in the bank's strategic direction going forward.