Columbia Sportswear director exercises 3,986 RSUs

Columbia Sportswear director Charles D. Denson increased his direct stake through equity compensation.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Columbia Sportswear director Charles D. Denson increased his direct stake through equity compensation. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 3,986 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock by exercising or converting restricted stock units that vested and convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis. These transactions reflect stock-based compensation rather than open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

3,986 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 4 txns

Insider DENSON CHARLES D

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	2,657	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,329	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	2,657	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	1,329	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 7,120 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. F2. The restricted stock units fully vested on May 1, 2026.

Key Figures

Total shares from RSU exercises: 3,986 shares First RSU grant converted: 1,329 shares Second RSU grant converted: 2,657 shares +1 more

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Total shares from RSU exercises 3,986 shares Common stock acquired via RSU exercises on May 1, 2026

First RSU grant converted 1,329 shares Restricted stock units converting to common stock one-for-one

Second RSU grant converted 2,657 shares Restricted stock units converting to common stock one-for-one

Derivative exercises count 2 exercises Derivative exercises (M code) on May 1, 2026

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, fully vested

3 terms

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.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

fully vested financial

"The restricted stock units fully vested on May 1, 2026."

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Charles D. Denson report at COLM?

Director Charles D. Denson reported acquiring 3,986 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock. The shares came from the exercise or conversion of restricted stock units that vested and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Was the Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Form 4 an open-market stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market purchases or sales. Instead, it records derivative exercises where restricted stock units vested and converted into 3,986 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock as part of equity compensation.

How many Columbia Sportswear shares came from each RSU grant on May 1, 2026?

Two restricted stock unit grants converted on May 1, 2026. One grant converted into 1,329 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock, and a second grant converted into 2,657 shares, totaling 3,986 shares received through derivative exercises.

What do the restricted stock unit footnotes mean for COLM’s Form 4?

The footnotes explain that each restricted stock unit converts into one share of Columbia Sportswear common stock and that the restricted stock units fully vested on May 1, 2026, triggering the conversion into common shares reported in the Form 4.

Did Charles D. Denson retain an options or RSU position after these COLM transactions?

The derivative summary in the Form 4 is empty after the transactions, indicating no remaining derivative positions from these specific restricted stock unit awards once they fully vested and converted into Columbia Sportswear common stock.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DENSON CHARLES D

(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)
05/01/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/01/2026		M		2,657	A	(1)	5,791	D
Common Stock	05/01/2026		M		1,329	A	(1)	7,120	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	05/01/2026		M			2,657	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	2,657	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	05/01/2026		M			1,329	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,329	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. The restricted stock units fully vested on May 1, 2026.

Remarks:

	Christina A. Mecklenborg, Attorney-in-Fact	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)