Columbia Sportswear director exercises 3,322 RSUs
Columbia Sportswear director Stephen E. Babson reported routine equity compensation activity.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Columbia Sportswear director Stephen E. Babson reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 1, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis, acquiring a total of 3,322 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share.
Following these exercises, Babson directly held 131,631 shares of common stock. Additional indirect holdings are reported through family trusts, a limited partnership, and his spouse. For one trust, he disclaims beneficial ownership, as described in the footnotes. The restricted stock units involved in these transactions fully vested on May 1, 2026 and now show zero remaining balance.
Insider Trade Summary
3,322 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
8 txns
Insider
BABSON STEPHEN E
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,657 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 665 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,657 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 665 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 131,631 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 31,589 shares (Indirect, By Trust);
Common Stock — 2,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse);
Common Stock — 4,500 shares (Indirect, By Limited Partnership)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis.
- F2. Shares are held by trust for which the reporting person's spouse is the trustee and whose beneficiaries include members of the reporting person's family. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F3. Shares are held by Babson Capital Partners, LP for which the reporting person is general partner.
- F4. Shares are held by trust for which the reporting person is the trustee and whose beneficiaries include members of the reporting person's family.
- F5. The restricted stock units fully vested on May 1, 2026.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 3,322 shares
Direct holdings after transactions: 130,966 shares
Trust indirect holding (spouse trustee): 2,750 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
RSUs exercised
3,322 shares
Restricted stock units converted to common stock on May 1, 2026
Direct holdings after transactions
130,966 shares
Common stock directly held by Stephen E. Babson after May 1, 2026
Trust indirect holding (spouse trustee)
2,750 shares
Common stock held by family trust where spouse is trustee
Limited partnership indirect holding
4,500 shares
Common stock held by Babson Capital Partners, LP
Family trust indirect holding
28,839 shares
Common stock held by family trust where Babson is trustee
RSU balance after exercise
0 units
Restricted stock units remaining after May 1, 2026 vesting and conversion
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, beneficial ownership, Section 16, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The restricted stock units fully vested on May 1, 2026."
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities"
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
"beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16"
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.
limited partnership financial
"Shares are held by Babson Capital Partners, LP for which the reporting person is general partner."
A limited partnership is a legal business structure with two types of partners: at least one general partner who runs the business and bears full legal responsibility, and one or more limited partners who contribute money, share profits, and have liability capped at their investment. For investors, it matters because it separates control from financial exposure — like putting money into a store without managing it — and affects how returns, risks, taxes and transferability of ownership are handled.
FAQ
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What insider activity did Stephen E. Babson report for COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM)?
Stephen E. Babson reported exercising restricted stock units into Columbia Sportswear common shares. On May 1, 2026, he converted 3,322 RSUs into common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share as part of routine director equity compensation.
What are Stephen E. Babson’s direct Columbia Sportswear holdings after this Form 4?
After the reported RSU exercises, Babson directly held 130,966 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position following the May 1, 2026 transactions and excludes additional indirect holdings reported through trusts, a partnership, and his spouse.
How are Babson’s indirect Columbia Sportswear holdings structured in this filing?
Indirect holdings are reported through several entities: trusts, a limited partnership, and his spouse. One trust is for his family with his spouse as trustee; another trust lists him as trustee, and shares are also held by Babson Capital Partners, LP, where he is general partner.
When did Stephen E. Babson’s restricted stock units in COLM fully vest?
The restricted stock units fully vested on May 1, 2026. On that date, Babson exercised the RSUs, converting them into Columbia Sportswear common stock on a one-for-one basis. After these conversions, the RSU balance reported in the filing was reduced to zero.
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