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PORTLAND, Ore.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Umpqua Holdings Corporation ] (NASDAQ:UMPQ), parent company of Umpqua Bank and Umpqua Investments,today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share, which represents a 29% increase over the cash dividend paid in the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on July 13, 2012 to shareholders of record as of June 29, 2012.

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 between San Francisco, California, and Seattle, Washington, along the Oregon and Northern California Coast, Central Oregon 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 individualsand non-profits,providing trust and investment services. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Ore. For more information, visit [ www.umpquaholdingscorp.com ].