Article: Columbia Banking System Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results and Declares Cash Dividend.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB) ("Columbia") announced third quarter 2009 results reflecting a net loss applicable to common shareholders of $2.6 million, compared with a net loss of $8.8 million for the third quarter of 2008. On a diluted earnings per common share basis, the net loss was $0.11, compared with a loss of $0.49 per share a year earlier. The loss for the quarter reflected a provision for loan losses of $16.5 million due to the continued decline in real estate values, principally relating to residential land, lots and lot development loans.

"While we continue to be challenged by the ongoing decline of real estate values, our fundamental ...

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