PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:UMPQ), the parent company of Umpqua Bank and Umpqua Investments, Inc.,today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2016, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2015.

About Umpqua Holdings Corporation

Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) is the parent company of Umpqua Bank, an Oregon-based community bank recognized for its entrepreneurial approach, innovative use of technology, and distinctive banking solutions. Umpqua Bank has locations across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California and Northern 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 Private Bank serves high net worth individuals and non-profits, providing trust and investment services. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit www.umpquaholdingscorp.com.

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Umpqua Holdings Corporation
Ron Farnsworth, 503-727-4108
EVP/Chief Financial Officer
ronfarnsworth@umpquabank.com
or
Brad Howes, 503-727-4226
SVP/Director of Investor Relations
bradhowes@umpquabank.com

Source: Umpqua Holdings Corporation