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Director Ronald E. Nelson converts 3,322 RSUs at Columbia Sportswear (COLM)

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Columbia Sportswear director Ronald E. Nelson increased his direct holdings through routine equity compensation. On May 1, 2026, restricted stock units that convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis fully vested and were exercised, delivering a total of 3,322 shares of common stock. These transactions reflect compensation-related derivative exercises, with no open-market purchases or sales reported.

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Insider Nelson Ronald E.
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Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,657 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 665 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,657 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 665 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 22,124 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis. The restricted stock units fully vested on May 1, 2026.
RSUs exercised 3,322 shares Restricted stock units converted to common stock on May 1, 2026
RSU block 1 665 shares Restricted stock units converting one-for-one to common stock
RSU block 2 2,657 shares Restricted stock units converting one-for-one to common stock
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.
Common Stock financial
"Restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Nelson Ronald E.

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/01/2026M2,657A(1)22,124D
Common Stock05/01/2026M665A(1)22,789D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/01/2026M2,657 (2) (2)Common Stock2,657$00D
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/01/2026M665 (2) (2)Common Stock665$00D
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-Fact05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ronald E. Nelson report at COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM)?

Ronald E. Nelson reported the vesting and exercise of restricted stock units into common stock. On May 1, 2026, 3,322 RSUs converted one-for-one into COLM common shares, increasing his directly held equity through compensation rather than open-market trading.

How many Columbia Sportswear (COLM) shares did Ronald E. Nelson acquire in this Form 4?

Ronald E. Nelson acquired 3,322 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock. These came from the exercise of vested restricted stock units, split into blocks of 665 and 2,657 units, and did not involve any reported open-market buying or selling activity.

What type of securities were involved in Ronald E. Nelson’s COLM Form 4 filing?

The filing involves restricted stock units and their conversion into common stock. The RSUs, which convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis, fully vested on May 1, 2026, and were exercised into 3,322 Columbia Sportswear common shares as part of equity compensation.

Were there any open-market sales or purchases in this Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Form 4?

No open-market sales or purchases were reported. All transactions were coded “M” for derivative exercise, reflecting restricted stock units vesting and converting into common shares as compensation, rather than discretionary buying or selling on the open market.

What does the “M” transaction code mean in Ronald E. Nelson’s COLM Form 4?

The “M” transaction code indicates the exercise or conversion of a derivative security. In this case, it shows restricted stock units vesting and converting into Columbia Sportswear common stock, rather than a traditional market trade such as a direct purchase or sale of shares.

Did Ronald E. Nelson retain derivative positions after this Columbia Sportswear transaction?

The derivative summary in the data is empty, and the reported restricted stock units show zero remaining following the transactions. This indicates the reported RSUs were fully converted into common stock, leaving no remaining balance from those specific awards.