Columbia Sportswear CEO reports 1,756-share stock gift
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Chairman and CEO Timothy P. Boyle reported a bona fide gift of 1,756 shares of common stock on August 7, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Chairman and CEO Timothy P. Boyle reported a bona fide gift of 1,756 shares of common stock on August 7, 2026. Following this gift, he directly holds 9,875,315 shares and has additional indirect holdings, including 12,965,081 shares held through grantor retained annuity trusts and smaller positions held via a spouse trust and a voting trust.
Insider Trade Summary
1,756 shares gifted
Gift
4 txns
Insider
BOYLE TIMOTHY P
Role
Chairman and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Stock F1 | 1,756 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock F1, F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 9,875,315 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 12,965,081 shares (Indirect, By GRATs);
Common Stock — 1,014 shares (Indirect, By Spouse Trust);
Common Stock — 2,000 shares (Indirect, By Voting Trust)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Reflects (a) an aggregate of 2,447,076 shares transferred from grantor retained annuity trusts held by the reporting person on 10/31/2025, 4/9/2026, 4/20/2026, 5/22/2026 and 7/15/2026, and (b) an aggregate of 3,841,225 shares transferred to grantor retained annuity trusts held by the reporting person on October 31, 2025 and March 12, 2026.
- F2. Shares held in grantor retained annuity trusts for which the reporting person is trustee and income beneficiary.
- F3. Shares held in trust for the benefit of the reporting person's spouse, of which she is the trustee. 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.
- F4. Shares held by Boyle Columbia Sportswear Company Voting Trust, Timothy P. Boyle, Trustee, dated January 24, 2011.
Key Figures
Gifted shares: 1,756 shares
Direct holdings after transaction: 9,875,315 shares
Indirect GRAT holdings: 12,965,081 shares
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Gifted shares
1,756 shares
Bona fide gift of Columbia Sportswear common stock on August 7, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction
9,875,315 shares
Direct Columbia Sportswear common stock held by Timothy P. Boyle after the gift
Indirect GRAT holdings
12,965,081 shares
Shares held in grantor retained annuity trusts for which Boyle is trustee and income beneficiary
Spouse trust holdings
1,014 shares
Shares held in a trust for Boyle’s spouse; beneficial ownership disclaimed
Voting trust holdings
2,000 shares
Shares held by Boyle Columbia Sportswear Company Voting Trust dated January 24, 2011
Transfers from GRATs
2,447,076 shares
Aggregate shares transferred from grantor retained annuity trusts on specified dates
Transfers to GRATs
3,841,225 shares
Aggregate shares transferred to grantor retained annuity trusts on specified dates
Key Terms
bona fide gift, grantor retained annuity trusts, beneficial ownership, voting trust
4 terms
bona fide gift financial
"Transaction code G is described as a bona fide gift of shares"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
grantor retained annuity trusts financial
"Shares held in grantor retained annuity trusts for which the reporting person is trustee"
A grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) is an estate-planning tool where an owner transfers assets into a trust and receives fixed payments back for a set number of years; any remaining assets after that period pass to designated beneficiaries. For investors it matters because it can move future investment growth to heirs while potentially reducing gift and estate taxes — like putting a rising asset in a timed box that pays you first and gives the remaining upside to others.
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.
voting trust financial
"Shares held by Boyle Columbia Sportswear Company Voting Trust"
A voting trust is an arrangement where shareholders temporarily transfer their voting rights to one or more trusted individuals (trustees) who vote on company matters on their behalf. It matters to investors because it consolidates decision-making power—like handing the car keys to a single driver for a journey—which can stabilize leadership or push through strategic plans but also reduces individual shareholders’ direct influence and can affect the company’s direction and stock value.
FAQ
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What transaction did COLM Chairman and CEO Timothy P. Boyle report?
Timothy P. Boyle reported a bona fide gift of 1,756 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock on August 7, 2026. The transaction was coded as a gift with no per-share price reported.
What indirect Columbia Sportswear (COLM) holdings does Timothy P. Boyle report?
Timothy P. Boyle reports indirect holdings of 12,965,081 shares in grantor retained annuity trusts, 1,014 shares in a spouse trust, and 2,000 shares in a voting trust, all holding Columbia Sportswear common stock.
Was the Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Form 4 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, and there is no footnote stating that the reported gift transaction was executed under a pre-arranged trading plan.
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