1. HoldCo Asset Management owns stock of Columbia Banking System (COLB). 2. HoldCo does not intend to pursue a proxy contest at the 2026 Annual Meeting. 3. They will actively monitor the company's capital allocation decisions. 4. HoldCo threatens action if board actions harm shareholder interests. 5. This presents potential for future changes impacting COLB.
HoldCo's commitment to being long-term shareholders signals confidence in COLB, which can positively influence investor sentiment and stock price. Historical examples show that activist investors can enhance stock performance through engaged oversight, resulting in improved share value.
The article highlights a significant shareholder's stance, which is critical for COLB's future. The declaration by HoldCo could lead to strategic changes that impact stock performance.
HoldCo's statement about its long-term investment strategy suggests ongoing oversight that may positively affect shareholder value over time. This indicates a potential for gradual improvements in COLB’s performance as the company adopts better practices.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HoldCo Asset Management, LP ("HoldCo"), a Florida-based investment firm managing approximately $2.6 billion in regulatory assets under management, released a presentation to Columbia Banking System, Inc. entitled "Respect To The Board."
The presentation may be found at the following link:
https://holdcoam.co/COLB_Nov5https://holdcoam.co/COLB_Nov6
In the presentation, HoldCo disclosed that it owns common stock of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: COLB) and consequently has an economic interest in the price of these securities.
"In light of the recent concessions the Board and management made, HoldCo does not intend to pursue a proxy contest at the 2026 Annual Meeting," said Misha Zaitzeff, Co-CIO of HoldCo. "We expect to be long-term shareholders for the next several years, and will be actively monitoring the company's actions and capital allocation decisions."
Added Vik Ghei, co-CIO of HoldCo, "If the Board pursues actions inconsistent with our expectations and/or to the detriment of shareholders, we will not hesitate to take any action that we deem necessary to protect the rights of shareholders and drive value, including the potential pursuit of a proxy contest and/or advocating for a sale of the company."
About HoldCo Asset Management, LP
HoldCo Asset Management, LP is an investment adviser located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. HoldCo was founded by Vik Ghei and Misha Zaitzeff. HoldCo currently has approximately $2.6 billion of regulatory assets under management.
Disclaimer
As of the publication date of this report, a fund managed by HoldCo has a long position in Columbia Banking System, Inc. through ownership of its common stock. HoldCo may change its views about its investment positions in Columbia Banking System, Inc. at any time, for any reason or no reason, and at any time may change the form or substance of any of its related or unrelated investment positions. If it does so, it will not be under obligation to inform anyone and does not intend to do so unless required by law.
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