FORM 8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

January 29, 2004

 

 

COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Washington

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

0-20288   91-1422237
(Commission File Number)   IRS Employer Identification No.

 

1301 A Street

Tacoma, WA 98402

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (253) 305-1900

 

Item 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

On January 29, 2004, we issued a press release announcing our full year and fourth quarter 2003 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

 

Exhibits

 

99.1   Press Release dated January 29, 2004 announcing Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2003 Financial Results.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: January 29, 2004

  

COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.

   

By:

  

/s/ Melanie J. Dressel

       

Melanie J. Dressel

Chief Executive Officer

 

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