Form 4: Columbia Sportswear President Gifts Shares

Columbia Sportswear President Peter J. Bragdon reported gifting 450 shares of common stock to his children.

Summary

• Peter J. Bragdon, President of Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM), reported a transaction involving common stock.
• On December 9, 2025, Mr. Bragdon gifted 450 shares of Common Stock directly owned by him.
• Concurrently, 450 shares of Common Stock were acquired indirectly by his children, who share his household.
• The transaction price for these shares was $0, consistent with a gift.
• Following the transaction, Mr. Bragdon directly beneficially owns 25,773 shares of Common Stock.
• His children indirectly beneficially own 2,250 shares of Common Stock.
• Mr. Bragdon disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by his children.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider gift of shares, which is generally considered a neutral event from a market sentiment perspective, as it's often for personal financial planning rather than a statement on company performance or stock valuation.

Negatives

• The reporting person's direct beneficial ownership of Columbia Sportswear common stock decreased by 450 shares.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Management Comments

• "This transaction involved a gift of securities by the reporting person to each of his three children sharing the reporting person's household."
• "The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by his children, and this report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of his children's shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose."

Industry Context

This insider transaction is a routine disclosure and does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive landscape for Columbia Sportswear.

Related Party Transactions

• A gift of 450 shares of common stock by Peter J. Bragdon to his three children sharing his household.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: A minor reduction in the direct beneficial ownership of a key executive, though the shares remain within the executive's family.

Key Dates

Keywords

Columbia Sportswear, COLM, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Gift, Peter J. Bragdon, Beneficial Ownership