Form 4: Columbia Sportswear EVP & CFO Jim Swanson Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Jim Swanson, EVP & CFO of Columbia Sportswear, reports the vesting and subsequent disposal of restricted stock units to cover tax obligations.

Summary

  • On February 3, 2025, Jim Swanson, the EVP & CFO of Columbia Sportswear, reported transactions involving common stock and restricted stock units.
  • These transactions involved the vesting of restricted stock units and the subsequent disposal of some shares to cover tax withholding obligations.
  • Specifically, 449, 963, and 1,161 restricted stock units converted into common stock.
  • 900 shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax obligations at a price of $85.19 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Swanson directly owns 11,096 shares of Columbia Sportswear common stock and 2,321 restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document reflects routine executive compensation transactions, which are neither particularly positive nor negative.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of executive compensation and provide transparency into insider transactions. They are closely watched by investors to gauge management's sentiment and alignment with shareholder interests.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they involve the vesting of previously granted compensation.
  • Employees may be interested in the details of executive compensation.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/28/2021Reporting person was granted 1,798 restricted stock units, 25% of which vest annually.
02/01/2023The grant of 3,852 restricted stock units vests at 25% annually beginning on this date.
02/01/2024The grant of 4,643 restricted stock units vests at 25% annually beginning on this date.
02/03/2025Date of the reported transactions: vesting of restricted stock units and disposal of shares for tax obligations.
02/05/2025Date of the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, SEC Filing, Stock Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, Common Stock, Columbia Sportswear, Jim Swanson, Executive Compensation

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