Columbia Sportswear (COLM) director exercises options and sells 4,080 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO director Ronald E. Nelson reported an option exercise and share sale. On May 27, 2026, he exercised stock options for a total of 4,080 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $56.86 per share. The same day, he completed an open-market sale of 4,080 common shares at an average price of $67.775 per share and now directly holds 22,789 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 4,080 shares ($276,522)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
Nelson Ronald E.
Role
null
Sold
4,080 shs ($277K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (right to buy) | 3,264 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Stock Option (right to buy) | 816 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,264 | $56.86 | $186K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 816 | $56.86 | $46K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,080 | $67.775 | $277K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 26,053 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Open-market sale: 4,080 shares at $67.775
Options exercised: 4,080 shares at $56.86
Post-transaction holdings: 22,789 shares
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5 metrics
Open-market sale
4,080 shares at $67.775
Common stock sale on May 27, 2026
Options exercised
4,080 shares at $56.86
Stock option exercise on May 27, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
22,789 shares
Common stock directly held after transactions
Option grant size
3,264 shares
Option granted June 10, 2016 per footnote
Option vesting schedule
33% each year
Vested July 1, 2017, 2018 and 2019
Key Terms
open-market sale, Stock Option (right to buy), derivative security, exercise price, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for 4,080 common shares"
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.
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: "Stock Option (right to buy)" in derivative entries"
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.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: "56.8600" for stock options exercised"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): structured insider transaction report"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Ronald E. Nelson report at COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM)?
Ronald E. Nelson reported exercising stock options for 4,080 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock and selling 4,080 shares in an open-market transaction, all on May 27, 2026. These transactions were disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report.
What options did Ronald E. Nelson exercise in this COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) filing?
He exercised stock options covering a total of 4,080 underlying shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock at an exercise price of $56.86 per share. The derivative entries show option exercises for 816 and 3,264 shares, both tied to the same $56.86 exercise price.