Columbia Sportswear CFO's Stock Option Exercise and Stock Sales
This Form 4 filing reports transactions by Jim A. Swanson, EVP & CFO of Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM), involving the exercise of stock options and subsequent stock sales on May 26-27, 2026. Swanson exercised 2,000 stock options on each day at exercise prices of $55.53 and $57.95 per share, acquiring common stock. He then immediately sold 2,000 shares on each day at market prices of $65.50 and $68.00 per share, respectively. The sales occurred automatically pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 20, 2026. Following these transactions, Swanson's direct holdings decreased to 16,877 shares of common stock. The options were originally granted in 2017 and had become exercisable over time. The transactions represent typical executive compensation realization and portfolio management activities.