UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 26, 2006
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Oregon
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000-23939
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93-0498284 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
14375 Northwest Science Park Drive
Portland, Oregon 97229
(Address of principal executive offices)
(503) 985-4000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On October 26, 2006, Columbia Sportswear Company issued a press release reporting its
third quarter financial results. A copy of the Companys press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 26, 2006, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors
has authorized the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend and that the Company declared a
quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock to be paid on November 30, 2006 to its
shareholders of record on November 16, 2006. A copy of the Companys press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
99.1 Press release dated October 26, 2006 regarding earnings.
99.2 Press release dated October 26, 2006 regarding dividend.