SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Investigates the Merger: COLB

Group 1 - The article discusses a class action investigation by Monteverde & Associates PC regarding the proposed merger between Columbia Banking System, Inc. and Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. [1] - Under the merger agreement, Pacific Premier stockholders will receive 0.9150 shares of Columbia common stock for each share of Pacific Premier they own [1]. - The shareholder vote for the merger is scheduled for July 21, 2025 [1]. Group 2 - Monteverde & Associates PC is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and has recovered millions for shareholders [1]. - The firm operates from the Empire State Building in New York City and has a successful track record in class action securities litigation [2]. - The firm encourages shareholders with concerns to contact them for additional information free of charge [3].