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RSU vesting leaves Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM) exec with 28,021 shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Columbia Sportswear president Peter J. Bragdon reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised 157 restricted stock units, which converted into the same number of common shares on April 1, 2026. After this vesting and related entries, he directly owns 28,021 common shares.

53 common shares were withheld by the company at $54.59 per share to cover tax obligations tied to the RSU vesting, which is not an open-market sale. A separate entry shows 2,250 common shares held indirectly by his children; he formally disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares.

A disclosed grant of 1,256 restricted stock units is scheduled to vest at 12.5% every six months beginning on October 1, 2025, providing a view of additional stock-based compensation that may convert into common shares over time.

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Insider Bragdon Peter J
Role President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 157 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 157 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 53 $54.59 $3K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 942 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 28,074 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,250 shares (Indirect, By children)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis. Shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with vesting of restricted stock units. Shares are held by the reporting person's children sharing the reporting person's household. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by his children, and this report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of his children's shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. The grant of 1,256 restricted stock units vests at 12.5% every six months beginning on October 1, 2025. If a vesting date falls on a day on which the securities exchange is closed, affected RSUs shall vest on the next securities exchange business day.
RSUs converted 157 restricted stock units Converted to common stock on April 1, 2026
Tax-withheld shares 53 common shares Withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting
Tax withholding price $54.59 per share Price used for 53 shares withheld for taxes
Direct holdings after transactions 28,021 common shares Direct ownership following April 1, 2026 entries
Indirect holdings by children 2,250 common shares Held by children; beneficial ownership disclaimed
Outstanding RSU grant 1,256 restricted stock units Grant scheduled to vest over time
RSU vesting rate 12.5% every six months Vesting for 1,256 RSUs starting October 1, 2025
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with vesting of restricted stock units."
beneficial ownership financial
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by his children"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Section 16 regulatory
"for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose."
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
vesting financial
"The grant of 1,256 restricted stock units vests at 12.5% every six months"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Bragdon Peter J
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/01/2026M157A(1)28,074D
Common Stock04/01/2026F53(2)D$54.5928,021D
Common Stock2,250IBy children(3)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/01/2026M157 (4) (4)Common Stock157$0942D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with vesting of restricted stock units.
3. Shares are held by the reporting person's children sharing the reporting person's household. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by his children, and this report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of his children's shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
4. The grant of 1,256 restricted stock units vests at 12.5% every six months beginning on October 1, 2025. If a vesting date falls on a day on which the securities exchange is closed, affected RSUs shall vest on the next securities exchange business day.
Remarks:
Christina A. Mecklenborg, Attorney-in-Fact04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did COLM president Peter Bragdon report?

Peter J. Bragdon reported an RSU vesting that converted 157 restricted stock units into common stock on April 1, 2026. This increased his direct holdings and reflects routine stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Columbia Sportswear (COLM) shares does Peter Bragdon now hold directly?

After the April 1, 2026 transactions, Peter Bragdon directly owns 28,021 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock. This figure comes from the updated post-transaction holdings reported in the filing and reflects his direct ownership only.

Were any Columbia Sportswear shares sold by Peter Bragdon in this Form 4?

The filing shows 53 shares of common stock were withheld at $54.59 per share to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting. This is categorized as tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale initiated to reduce his investment position.

What does the Form 4 say about Peter Bragdon’s children’s COLM shares?

The report lists 2,250 Columbia Sportswear shares held indirectly by Peter Bragdon’s children in his household. He explicitly disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, meaning they are reported for transparency but not treated as his economic holdings.

What future RSU vesting schedule is disclosed for COLM’s president?

The filing notes a grant of 1,256 restricted stock units that will vest 12.5% every six months starting October 1, 2025. Each vesting date that falls on a market holiday shifts to the next securities exchange business day under the grant terms.

Is the RSU vesting for COLM’s president a routine compensation event?

Yes. The 157 RSUs converting to common stock and the 53 shares withheld for taxes fit standard equity compensation mechanics. Such vesting events periodically turn prior awards into common shares without reflecting a new market-driven buy or sell decision.