Columbia Sportswear (COLM) director receives RSU grants in lieu of $47,500 fees

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Columbia Sportswear director Stephen E. Babson received two grants of restricted stock units on common stock, totaling 750 units in one grant and 2,524 units in another. These awards are compensation, issued in lieu of board service fees of $47,500, and are not open‑market purchases.

The restricted stock units convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis and fully vest on May 3, 2027. Until vesting and settlement, they represent a right to receive shares rather than current stock ownership, reflecting routine equity-based board compensation.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider BABSON STEPHEN E

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	2,524	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	750	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,524 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis. The restricted stock units fully vest on May 3, 2027. Restricted stock units issued to the reporting person in lieu of board service fees in the amount of $47,500.

Key Figures

RSU grant 1: 750 units RSU grant 2: 2,524 units Board fees replaced: $47,500 +2 more

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RSU grant 1 750 units Restricted stock units granted on June 10, 2026

RSU grant 2 2,524 units Restricted stock units granted on June 10, 2026

Board fees replaced $47,500 RSUs issued in lieu of board service fees

Vesting date May 3, 2027 Date when RSUs fully vest

Conversion ratio 1-to-1 Each RSU converts into one common share

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, one-for-one basis, fully vest, board service fees

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Restricted Stock Units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

one-for-one basis financial

"Restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis."

fully vest financial

"The restricted stock units fully vest on May 3, 2027."

board service fees financial

"Restricted stock units issued to the reporting person in lieu of board service fees in the amount of $47,500."

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 06/12/2026 - 04:04 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/12/2026 - 04:04 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BABSON STEPHEN E

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

14375 NW SCIENCE PARK DRIVE

(Street)

PORTLAND

OREGON

97229

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO [ COLM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	06/10/2026		A		2,524		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	2,524	$0	2,524	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	06/10/2026		A		750⁽³⁾		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	750	$0	750	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. The restricted stock units fully vest on May 3, 2027.

3. Restricted stock units issued to the reporting person in lieu of board service fees in the amount of $47,500.

Remarks:

	Christina A. Mecklenborg, Attorney-in-Fact	06/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Columbia Sportswear (COLM) director Stephen Babson report on this Form 4?

Stephen Babson reported the acquisition of two grants of restricted stock units, one for 750 units and another for 2,524 units. These derivative awards relate to Columbia Sportswear common stock and reflect equity-based compensation rather than open-market share purchases or sales.

How many restricted stock units did Stephen Babson receive from Columbia Sportswear (COLM)?

Stephen Babson received two separate restricted stock unit awards: 750 units in one grant and 2,524 units in another. Each unit is linked to Columbia Sportswear common stock and will convert into shares on a one-for-one basis upon vesting and settlement.

When do Stephen Babson’s Columbia Sportswear (COLM) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Stephen Babson fully vest on May 3, 2027. Vesting is the date when the units become earned and can convert into common shares, turning the compensation from a contingent right into actual stock ownership, subject to settlement mechanics.

Are Stephen Babson’s Columbia Sportswear (COLM) RSU grants open-market stock purchases?

No. The reported transactions are grants of restricted stock units, not open-market stock purchases. They represent equity compensation awarded by Columbia Sportswear, issued in lieu of board service fees, and carry a conversion right into common stock rather than immediate cash transactions.

What is the value of board fees replaced by Stephen Babson’s Columbia Sportswear (COLM) RSUs?

The restricted stock units were issued to Stephen Babson in lieu of board service fees totaling $47,500. Instead of receiving that amount in cash, he accepted equity-based compensation that will convert into Columbia Sportswear common stock on a one-for-one basis after vesting.