Columbia CFO sells 4,000 shares after option exercises
Columbia Sportswear EVP & CFO Jim Swanson reported an exercise-and-sell sequence in company stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Columbia Sportswear EVP & CFO Jim Swanson reported an exercise-and-sell sequence in company stock. On May 26–27, 2026, he exercised options to acquire a total of 4,000 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $55.53 and $57.95 per share, then sold 4,000 shares in open-market transactions at prices of $65.50 and $68.00 per share. One of the reported 2,000-share sales on May 27 occurred automatically under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following these transactions, Swanson directly holds 16,877 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and Sale: 4,000 shares ($40K approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
6 txns
Insider
Swanson Jim A
Role
EVP & CFO
Sold
4,000 shs ($267K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$267K
Approx. exercise cost
$227K
Approx. pre-tax spread
$40K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,000 | $57.95 | $116K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,000 | $68.00 | $136K |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,000 | $55.53 | $111K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,000 | $65.50 | $131K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 3,940 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 16,877 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. The reported sale of 2,000 shares occurred automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on February 20, 2026.
- F2. The option was granted for 3,907 shares on January 26, 2017 and became exercisable for 25% of the shares on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date.
- F3. The option was granted for 4,033 shares on July 20, 2017 and became exercisable for 25% of the shares on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 4,000 shares
Sale prices: $65.50 and $68.00 per share
Options exercised: 4,000 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold
4,000 shares
Common stock sold in open-market transactions on May 26–27, 2026
Sale prices
$65.50 and $68.00 per share
Prices for 2,000-share sales on May 26 and May 27, 2026
Options exercised
4,000 shares
Common stock acquired via option exercises on May 26–27, 2026
Exercise prices
$55.53 and $57.95 per share
Conversion prices for exercised employee stock options
Post-transaction holdings
16,877 shares
Direct Columbia Sportswear common stock held after transactions
Net share change
4,000 shares
Net-sell shares according to transaction summary for this Form 4
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Employee Stock Option (right to buy), open-market sale, derivative security
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The reported sale of 2,000 shares occurred automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: "Employee Stock Option (right to buy)" with underlying common stock shares"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" and code S described as sale in open market"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security" for option exercises"
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.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did COLM CFO Jim Swanson report on this Form 4?
Jim Swanson reported exercising options for 4,000 Columbia Sportswear shares and selling 4,000 common shares. The sales occurred on May 26–27, 2026 at prices between $65.50 and $68.00 per share, following option exercises at lower strike prices.
What stock options did COLM CFO Jim Swanson exercise in this Form 4?
Jim Swanson exercised employee stock options covering 4,000 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock. These came from grants originally covering 3,907 and 4,033 shares, with portions vesting annually. The exercised shares had conversion prices of $55.53 and $57.95 per share, respectively.
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