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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 22, 2019. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 25, 2019 Date: Time: May 22, 2019 Location: William W. Philip Hall University of Washington Tacoma 1918 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, Washington COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM,INC. Columbia Banking System, Inc c/o Broadridge PO Box 1342 Brentwood, NY 11717 1918 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, Washington
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Voting items 0000414633_3 R1.0.1.18 The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 1a. Craig D. Eerkes 1b. Ford Elsaesser 1c. Mark A. Finkelstein 1d. Eric S. Forrest 1e. Thomas M. Hulbert 1f. Michelle M. Lantow 1g. Randal L. Lund 1h. S. Mae Fujita Numata 1i. Hadley S. Robbins 1j. Elizabeth W. Seaton 1k. Janine T. Terrano The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3 and 4. 2. To approve the Amended 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. 3. To vote on an advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve the compensation of Columbia's named executive officers. 4. To vote on an advisory (non-binding) resolution to appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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