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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO

For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 7, 2025.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 7, 2025

COLM$70.43+1.9%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-08.

0001050797-25-000088

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-07.

0001050797-25-000131

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 147 previous paragraphs and 148 current paragraphs.

131 unchanged; 13 reworded; 1 added; 1 removed; 2 previous and 3 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 2 previous and 2 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (1)

Current report

On July 4, 2025, Public Law No: 119-21 ("No: 119-21") was enacted in the U.S. The legislation includes, among other provisions, changes to U.S. corporate income tax law including the allowance of immediate expensing of qualifying research and development expenses and permanent extensions of certain provisions within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We are assessing the impact of the legislation, which could impact our future effective tax rate, tax liabilities, and the amount of cash paid for income taxes.
Removed paragraphs (1)

Previous report

Changes to the U.S. tax laws being proposed by the U.S. presidential administration may impact our U.S. corporate tax rate. Although we cannot predict whether or in what form these proposals will pass, several of the proposals considered, if enacted into law, could have an adverse impact on our effective tax rate, income tax expense and cash flows.
Reworded paragraphs (13)

Previous wording

Our imported products are subject to duties, tariffs or import limitations that affect the cost and quantity of various types of goods imported into the U.S. and other markets. The changes in U.S. global trade policy, and ongoing uncertainty around future tariff rates, have had and may continue to have, an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and operating results and may (and in many cases, have):

Current wording

Our imported products are subject to duties, tariffs or import limitations that affect the cost and quantity of various types of goods imported into the U.S. and other markets. The changes in U.S. global trade policy, and ongoing uncertainty around future tariffs, have had and may continue to have, an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and operating results and may (and in many cases, have):

Previous wording

•Cause disruptions in the supply chain, including the timeliness of product deliveries and the ability to deliver product (see “Our Reliance on Contract Manufacturers, Including Our Ability to Enter Into Purchase Order Commitments with Them and Maintain Quality Standards of Our Products and Standards of Manufacturing Processes at Contract Manufacturers, May Result in Lost Sales and Impact Our Gross Margin and Results of Operations”, “For Certain Materials We Depend on a Limited Number of Suppliers, Which May Cause Increased Costs or Production Delays” and “Our Success Depends on Our Third-Party Logistics Providers and Our Third-Party Distribution Facilities”);

Current wording

•Cause disruptions in the supply chain, including the timeliness of product deliveries and the ability to deliver product (see “Our Reliance on Contract Manufacturers, Including Our Ability to Enter Into Purchase Order Commitments with Them and Maintain Quality Standards of Our Products and Standards of Manufacturing Processes at Contract Manufacturers, May Result in Lost Sales and Impact Our Gross Margin and Results of Operations”, “For Certain Materials We Depend on a Limited Number of Suppliers, Which May Cause Increased Costs or Production Delays”, "Volatility in the Availability of and Prices for Raw Materials We Use in Our Products Could Have a Material Adverse Effect on Our Revenues, Costs, Gross Margins and Profitability", and “Our Success Depends on Our Third-Party Logistics Providers and Our Third-Party Distribution Facilities”);

Previous wording

•Result in supply chain finance issues or otherwise impair the health of our contract manufacturers (see “Our Reliance on Contract Manufacturers, Including Our Ability to Enter Into Purchase Order Commitments with Them and Maintain Quality Standards of Our Products and Standards of manufacturing Processes at Contract Manufacturers, May Result in Lost Sales and Impact our Gross Margin and Results of Operations”);

Current wording

•Result in supply chain finance issues or otherwise impair the financial health of our contract manufacturers (see “Our Reliance on Contract Manufacturers, Including Our Ability to Enter Into Purchase Order Commitments with Them and Maintain Quality Standards of Our Products and Standards of manufacturing Processes at Contract Manufacturers, May Result in Lost Sales and Impact our Gross Margin and Results of Operations”);

Previous wording

In addition, the impact of U.S. global trade policy changes may also exacerbate other risks discussed in this Item 1A, any of which could have a material adverse effect on us. New or increased tariffs or other trade restrictions, retaliatory actions, or anti-American sentiment could also exacerbate the risks outlined above and in this Item 1A. Changes in tariffs may also affect our ability to compete globally, including the risk of international markets being impacted by the influx of goods originally planned for U.S. consumption by our competitors, or cause a change to our sourcing strategy, which we may or may not be able to implement based on timing and availability. The current trade environment is dynamic in nature, including uncertainties relating to the duration, magnitude and scope of the U.S. tariffs.

Current wording

In addition, the impact of U.S. global trade policy changes may also exacerbate other risks discussed in this Item 1A, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. New or increased tariffs or other trade restrictions, retaliatory actions, or anti-American sentiment could also exacerbate the risks outlined above and in this Item 1A. Changes in tariffs may also affect our ability to compete globally, including the risk of international markets being impacted by the influx of goods originally planned for U.S. consumption by our competitors, or cause a change to our sourcing strategy, which we may or may not be able to implement based on timing and availability. The current trade environment is dynamic in nature, including uncertainties relating to the duration, magnitude and scope of the U.S. tariffs.

Previous wording

•Brand Images. Our brands have wide recognition, and our success has been due in large part to our ability to maintain, enhance and protect our brand image and reputation and our consumers' and customers' connection to our brands. Our continued success depends in part on our ability to adapt to a rapidly changing media environment, including our increasing reliance on social media

Current wording

•Brand Images. Our brands have wide recognition, and our success has been due in large part to our ability to maintain, enhance and protect our brand image and reputation and our consumers' and customers' connection to our brands. Our continued success

Previous wording

and online dissemination of advertising campaigns. In addition, consumer and customer sentiment could be shaped by our sustainability policies and related design, sourcing and operational decisions. Finally, demand in certain channels may be impacted in the short term as we seek to bring additional consumer segments to our brands by proactively managing the promotional activity of the brands in the marketplace.

Current wording

depends in part on our ability to adapt to a rapidly changing media environment, including our increasing reliance on social media and online dissemination of advertising campaigns. In addition, consumer and customer sentiment could be shaped by our sustainability policies and related design, sourcing and operational decisions. Finally, demand in certain channels may be impacted in the short term as we seek to bring additional consumer segments to our brands by proactively managing the promotional activity of the brands in the marketplace.

Previous wording

Our products are derived from raw materials that are subject to both disruptions to supply availability and price volatility. If there are supply disruptions or price increases for raw materials we use in our products and we are unable to obtain sufficient raw materials to meet production needs or offset rising costs by increasing the price of our products or achieving efficiency improvements, we could experience negative impacts to our sales and profitability.

Current wording

Our products are derived from raw materials that are subject to both disruptions to supply availability and price volatility. If there are supply disruptions or price increases for raw materials we use in our products and we are unable to obtain sufficient raw materials to meet production needs or offset rising costs by increasing the price of our products or achieving efficiency improvements, we could experience negative impacts to our sales and profitability. Additionally, should U.S. tariffs be imposed based on origin of raw materials, the tariffs applicable to us might meaningfully increase. For our Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 inventory combined, we sourced roughly 32% of our footwear raw materials and roughly 31% of our apparel raw materials for the U.S. market from China. We may need to seek sourcing of raw materials in alternative countries, which may not be available at all or in a timely manner.

Previous wording

As an innovative company, some of our materials are highly technical and/or proprietary and may be available from only one source or a very limited number of sources. As a result, from time to time, we may have difficulty satisfying our material requirements. Although we believe that we can identify and qualify additional contract manufacturers to produce or supply these materials or alternative materials as necessary,

Current wording

As an innovative company, some of our materials are highly technical and/or proprietary and may be available from only one source or a very limited number of sources. As a result, from time to time, we may have difficulty satisfying our material requirements. Although we believe that we can identify and qualify additional contract manufacturers to produce or supply these materials or alternative materials as necessary, there are no guarantees that additional contract manufacturers will be available. In addition, depending on the timing, any changes in sources or materials may result in increased costs or production delays.

Previous wording

If we or our existing third-party cloud-based solution providers experience interruptions in service regularly or for a prolonged basis, or other similar issues, our business could be seriously harmed and, in some instances, our consumers and customers may not be able to purchase our products, which could significantly and negatively affect our sales. While we maintain cyber liability insurance policies for coverage in the event of a cybersecurity incident, we cannot be certain that our existing coverage will continue to be available on acceptable terms or will be available, and in sufficient amount, to cover the potentially significant losses that could result from a cybersecurity incident or that the insurer will not deny coverage as to any future claims.

Current wording

If we or our existing third-party cloud-based solution providers experience interruptions in service regularly or for a prolonged basis, or other similar issues, our business could be seriously harmed and, in some instances, our consumers and customers may not be able to purchase our products, which could significantly and negatively affect our sales. While we maintain cyber liability insurance policies for coverage in the

Previous wording

As we strive to achieve product innovations, extend our brands into new product categories and expand the geographic scope of our marketing, we face a greater risk of inadvertent infringements of third-party rights or compliance issues with regulations applicable to products with technical features or components. We may become subject to litigation based on allegations of infringement or other improper use of intellectual property rights of third-parties. In addition, failure to successfully obtain and maintain patents on innovations could negatively affect our ability to market and sell our products.

Current wording

As we strive to achieve product innovations, extend our brands into new product categories and expand the geographic scope of our marketing, we face a greater risk of inadvertent infringements of third-party rights or compliance issues with regulations applicable to products with technical features or components. We may become subject to litigation based on allegations of infringement or other improper

Previous wording

result in a shift of consumer preference away from our products. The actions we take to establish and protect trademarks and other proprietary rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others or to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violations of proprietary rights. In markets outside of the U.S., it may be more difficult for us to establish our proprietary rights and to successfully challenge use of those rights by other parties.

Current wording

We regularly discover products that are counterfeit reproductions of our products or that otherwise infringe on our proprietary rights. Increased instances of counterfeit manufactured products and sales may adversely affect our sales and the reputation of our brands and result in a shift of consumer preference away from our products. The actions we take to establish and protect trademarks and other proprietary rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others or to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violations of proprietary rights. In markets outside of the U.S., it may be more difficult for us to establish our proprietary rights and to successfully challenge use of those rights by other parties.

Previous wording

Historically, we have limited our reliance on debt to finance our working capital, capital expenditures and investing activity requirements. We expect to fund our future capital expenditures with existing cash, expected operating cash flows and credit facilities, but, if the need arises to finance additional expenditures, we may need to seek additional funding. Our ability to obtain additional financing will depend on many factors, including prevailing market conditions, our financial condition and our ability to negotiate favorable terms and conditions. Financing may not be available on terms that are acceptable or favorable to us, if at all.

Current wording

Historically, we have limited our reliance on debt to finance our working capital, capital expenditures and investing activity requirements. We expect to fund our future capital expenditures with existing cash, expected operating cash flows and credit facilities, but, if the need arises to finance additional expenditures, we may need to seek additional funding. Our ability to obtain additional financing will depend on many

Previous wording

Since the inception of our share repurchase program in 2004 through March 31, 2025, our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of $2.6 billion of our common stock, excluding excise tax. Shares of our common stock may be purchased in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, and generally settle subsequent to the trade date. The repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares or to acquire shares over any specified period of time. Under this program as of March 31, 2025, we had repurchased 39.3 million shares at an aggregate purchase price of $2,073.9 million, and had $526.1 million remaining available under the share repurchase program, excluding excise tax.

Current wording

Since the inception of our share repurchase program in 2004 through June 30, 2025, our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of $2.6 billion of our common stock, excluding excise tax. Shares of our common stock may be purchased in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, and generally settle subsequent to the trade date. The repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares or to acquire shares over any specified period of time. Under this program as of June 30, 2025, we had repurchased 39.7 million shares at an aggregate purchase price of $2,104.1 million, and had $495.9 million remaining available under the share repurchase program, excluding excise tax.
Rearranged current paragraphs (3)

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

event of a cybersecurity incident, we cannot be certain that our existing coverage will continue to be available on acceptable terms or will be available, and in sufficient amount, to cover the potentially significant losses that could result from a cybersecurity incident or that the insurer will not deny coverage as to any future claims.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

use of intellectual property rights of third-parties. In addition, failure to successfully obtain and maintain patents on innovations could negatively affect our ability to market and sell our products.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

factors, including prevailing market conditions, our financial condition and our ability to negotiate favorable terms and conditions. Financing may not be available on terms that are acceptable or favorable to us, if at all.
Rearranged previous paragraphs (2)

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

there are no guarantees that additional contract manufacturers will be available. In addition, depending on the timing, any changes in sources or materials may result in increased costs or production delays.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

We regularly discover products that are counterfeit reproductions of our products or that otherwise infringe on our proprietary rights. Increased instances of counterfeit manufactured products and sales may adversely affect our sales and the reputation of our brands and