Columbia Sportswear (COLM) 10-Q 5 Nov 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Oct. 23, 2015
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Registrant Name	COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO
Entity Central Index Key	1,050,797
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		70,324,681

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 173,410	$ 413,558	$ 185,247
Short-term investments	629	27,267	537
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $9,043, $8,943 and $7,778, respectively	529,844	344,390	458,844
Inventories	546,685	384,650	494,795
Deferred income taxes	62,888	57,001	50,710
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	35,140	39,175	42,916
Total current assets	1,348,596	1,266,041	1,233,049
Property, plant and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $354,273, $345,612 and $346,929, respectively	294,926	291,563	289,480
Intangible assets, net (Notes 3,5)	139,871	143,731	146,184
Goodwill (Notes 3,5)	68,594	68,594	68,594
Other non-current assets	24,889	22,280	24,570
Total assets	1,876,876	1,792,209	1,761,877
Current Liabilities:
Line of Credit, Current	21,045	0	2,185
Accounts payable	170,168	214,275	218,804
Accrued liabilities (Note 6)	163,897	144,288	140,660
Income taxes payable	30,515	14,388	18,922
Deferred income taxes	126	169	39
Total current liabilities	385,751	373,120	380,610
Note payable to related party (Note 14)	15,356	15,728	15,897
Other long-term liabilities	38,625	35,435	33,421
Income taxes payable, noncurrent	11,256	9,388	5,196
Deferred income taxes	4,364	3,304	218
Total liabilities	$ 455,352	$ 436,975	$ 435,342
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Equity:
Preferred stock; 10,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock (no par value); 125,000 shares authorized; 70,376, 69,828, and 70,047 issued and outstanding, respectively (Note 9)	86,869	72,700	79,029
Retained earnings	1,334,390	1,255,070	1,209,934
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 8)	(14,862)	15,833	27,096
Total shareholders' equity	1,406,397	1,343,603	1,316,059
Non-controlling interest (Note 4)	15,127	11,631	10,476
Total equity	1,421,524	1,355,234	1,326,535
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,876,876	$ 1,792,209	$ 1,761,877

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 9,043	$ 8,943	$ 7,778
Accumulated depreciation for property, plant and equipment	$ 354,273	$ 345,612	$ 346,929
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000	10,000	10,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0	0
Common stock, no par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	125,000	125,000	125,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	70,376	69,828	70,047
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	70,376	69,828	70,047

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net sales	$ 767,550	$ 675,296	$ 1,626,766	$ 1,423,626
Cost of sales	411,090	368,515	870,214	775,734
Gross profit	356,460	306,781	756,552	647,892
Selling, general and administrative expenses	226,778	210,659	594,782	536,214
Net licensing income	2,587	2,160	5,659	5,066
Income from operations	132,269	98,282	167,429	116,744
Interest income, net	309	238	1,260	861
Interest expense on note payable to related party	(275)	(282)	(827)	(769)
Other non-operating income (expense)	(1,558)	666	(3,287)	161
Income before income tax	130,745	98,904	164,575	116,997
Income tax expense	(37,805)	(30,972)	(49,520)	(32,127)
Net income	92,940	67,932	115,055	84,870
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	1,879	2,288	4,068	3,300
Net income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company	$ 91,061	$ 65,644	$ 110,987	$ 81,570
Earnings per share (Note 9):
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.29	$ 0.94	$ 1.58	$ 1.17
Diluted (in dollars per share)	1.28	0.93	1.56	1.15
Cash dividends per share	$ 0.15	$ 0.14	$ 0.45	$ 0.42
Weighted average shares outstanding (Note 9):
Basic (in shares)	70,338	70,093	70,253	69,811
Diluted (in shares)	71,239	70,818	71,201	70,693

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net income	$ 92,940	$ 67,932	$ 115,055	$ 84,870
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities (net of tax benefit of $0, $1, $3 and 2, respectively)	(4)	0	(6)	4
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions (net of tax expense of ($990), ($924), ($1,279) and ($183), respectively)	(6,667)	5,098	(4,947)	4,289
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax benefit (expense) of ($448), $590, $622 and $613, respectively)	(12,206)	(15,883)	(26,314)	(12,827)
Other comprehensive loss	(18,877)	(10,785)	(31,267)	(8,534)
Comprehensive income	74,063	57,147	83,788	76,336
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	1,281	2,482	3,496	3,030
Comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company	$ 72,782	$ 54,665	$ 80,292	$ 73,306

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities tax benefit	$ 0	$ 1	$ 3	$ 2
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions tax expense	(990)	(924)	(1,279)	(183)
Foreign currency translation adjustment tax benefit (expense)	$ (448)	$ 590	$ 622	$ 613

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 115,055	$ 84,870
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	41,921	38,625
Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment	679	350
Deferred income taxes	3,181	82
Stock-based compensation	8,731	8,136
Excess tax benefit from employee stock plans	(7,642)	(4,029)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(195,018)	(139,578)
Inventories	(173,444)	(163,874)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,762	(7,990)
Other assets	(2,676)	303
Accounts payable	(41,327)	44,775
Accrued liabilities	16,747	23,957
Income taxes payable	16,799	1,846
Other liabilities	3,367	3,998
Net cash used in operating activities	(210,865)	(108,529)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of Business, Net of Cash Acquired	0	(188,467)
Purchases of short-term investments	(38,208)	(21,471)
Sales of short-term investments	64,980	112,895
Capital expenditures	(47,796)	(42,843)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	126	58
Net cash used in investing activities	(20,898)	(139,828)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from credit facilities	36,519	15,287
Repayments on credit facilities	(15,343)	(12,999)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock plans	16,901	19,293
Tax payments related to restricted stock unit issuances	(4,633)	(2,969)
Excess tax benefit from employee stock plans	7,642	4,029
Repurchase of Common Stock	(14,525)	(7)
Proceeds from note payable to related party	0	16,072
Cash dividends paid	(31,667)	(29,369)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(5,106)	9,337
Net effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(3,279)	(13,222)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	(240,148)	(252,242)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	413,558	437,489
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	173,410	185,247
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	26,413	28,040
Cash paid during the period for interest on note payable to related party	834	554
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing activities:
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	9,150	5,796
Repurchase of common stock not yet paid	$ 0	$ 1,950

Basis Of Presentation And Organ

Basis Of Presentation And Organization	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation And Organization	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ORGANIZATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the management of Columbia Sportswear Company (together with its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest, the “Company”) and in the opinion of management include all normal recurring material adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2015 and 2014 , the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . The December 31, 2014 financial information was derived from the Company’s audited financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 . A significant part of the Company’s business is of a seasonal nature; therefore, results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“generally accepted accounting principles”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company, however, believes that the disclosures contained in this report comply with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 . Principles of consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Columbia Sportswear Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries and entities in which it maintains a controlling financial interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Estimates and assumptions The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions. Some of these more significant estimates relate to revenue recognition, including sales returns and miscellaneous claims from customers, allowance for doubtful accounts, excess, slow-moving and closeout inventories, product warranty, long-lived and intangible assets, goodwill, income taxes and stock-based compensation.

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES There have been no significant changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 . Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606. This ASU outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. In July 2015, the FASB announced a one-year deferral of the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard. The new standard will become effective beginning with the first quarter of 2018 and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis: Topic 810 . This ASU changes the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. It is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 31, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is currently evaluating this ASU and does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Business Acquisition

Business Acquisition	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisition	BUSINESS ACQUISITION On May 30, 2014 , the Company purchased 100% of the equity interest in prAna Living LLC (“prAna”) for $188,467,000 , net of acquired cash of $4,946,000 . Purchase price allocation Acquired assets and liabilities were recorded at estimated fair value as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of identifiable net assets resulted in the recognition of goodwill of $54,156,000 , all of which was assigned to the United States segment, and is attributable to future growth opportunities and any intangible assets that did not qualify for separate recognition. The goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The following table summarizes the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date of May 30, 2014, including measurement period adjustments (in thousands): Cash $ 4,946 Accounts receivable 10,021 Inventories 9,641 Other current assets 2,531 Property, plant and equipment 5,192 Acquired intangible assets 114,500 Other non-current assets 258 Total assets acquired 147,089 Accounts payable 2,803 Other current liabilities 5,029 Total liabilities assumed 7,832 Net identifiable assets acquired 139,257 Goodwill 54,156 Net assets acquired $ 193,413

Non-Controlling Interest

Non-Controlling Interest	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Non-controlling Interest	NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST The Company owns a 60% controlling interest in a joint venture formed with Swire Resources, Limited (“Swire”) to support the development and operation of the Company's business in China. The joint venture began operations on January 1, 2014. The accounts of the joint venture are included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2015 and 2014 , and December 31, 2014 . Swire's share of net income from the joint venture is included in net income attributable to non-controlling interest in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . The 40% non-controlling equity interest in this entity is included in total equity as non-controlling interest in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2015 and 2014 , and December 31, 2014 . The following table presents the changes in Columbia Sportswear Company shareholders' equity and non-controlling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 (in thousands, except per share amounts): Columbia Sportswear Company Non-Controlling Interest Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 1,343,603 $ 11,631 $ 1,355,234 Net income 110,987 4,068 115,055 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale securities (6 ) — (6 ) Derivative holding gains (4,947 ) — (4,947 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (25,742 ) (572 ) (26,314 ) Cash dividends ($0.45 per share) (31,667 ) — (31,667 ) Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net 12,268 — 12,268 Tax adjustment from stock plans 7,695 — 7,695 Stock-based compensation expense 8,731 — 8,731 Repurchase of common stock (14,525 ) — (14,525 ) Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 1,406,397 $ 15,127 $ 1,421,524 The following table presents the changes in Columbia Sportswear Company shareholders' equity and non-controlling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands, except per share amounts): Columbia Sportswear Company Non-Controlling Interest Total Balance at December 31, 2013 $ 1,245,418 $ 7,446 $ 1,252,864 Net income 81,570 3,300 84,870 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities 4 — 4 Derivative holding losses 4,289 — 4,289 Foreign currency translation adjustments (12,557 ) (270 ) (12,827 ) Cash dividends ($0.42 per share) (29,369 ) — (29,369 ) Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net 16,324 — 16,324 Tax adjustment from stock plans 4,201 — 4,201 Stock-based compensation expense 8,136 — 8,136 Repurchase of common stock (1,957 ) — (1,957 ) Balance at September 30, 2014 $ 1,316,059 $ 10,476 $ 1,326,535

Intangible Assets, Net and Good

Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives include patents, purchased technology, customer relationships and order backlog and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which range from less than one year to approximately 10 years, and are measured for impairment only when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may be impaired. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, including trademarks and trade names, are not amortized but are periodically evaluated for impairment. Intangible assets The following table summarizes the Company’s identifiable intangible assets balance (in thousands): September 30, December 31, September 30, Intangible assets subject to amortization: Patents and purchased technology $ 14,198 $ 14,198 $ 14,198 Customer relationships 23,000 23,000 23,000 Order backlog — — 3,500 Gross carrying amount 37,198 37,198 40,698 Accumulated amortization: Patents and purchased technology (7,659 ) (6,661 ) (6,329 ) Customer relationships (5,089 ) (2,227 ) (1,272 ) Order backlog — — (2,334 ) Total accumulated amortization (12,748 ) (8,888 ) (9,935 ) Net carrying amount 24,450 28,310 30,763 Intangible assets not subject to amortization 115,421 115,421 115,421 Intangible assets, net $ 139,871 $ 143,731 $ 146,184 Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization was $1,287,000 and $3,037,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and was $3,860,000 and $4,604,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Annual amortization expense is estimated to be as follows for the years 2015-2019 (in thousands): 2015 $ 5,147 2016 5,147 2017 3,883 2018 2,980 2019 2,980

Product Warranty

Product Warranty	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product Warranty	PRODUCT WARRANTY Some of the Company’s products carry limited warranty provisions for defects in quality and workmanship. A warranty reserve is established at the time of sale to cover estimated costs based on the Company’s history of warranty repairs and replacements and is recorded in cost of sales. The warranty reserve is included in Accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. A reconciliation of product warranties is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Balance at beginning of period $ 10,966 $ 10,680 $ 11,148 $ 10,768 Provision for warranty claims 921 1,088 3,246 3,242 Warranty claims (478 ) (542 ) (2,711 ) (2,807 ) Other (138 ) (244 ) (412 ) (221 ) Balance at end of period $ 11,271 $ 10,982 $ 11,271 $ 10,982

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company’s Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) allows for grants of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and other stock-based or cash-based awards. The majority of all stock options and restricted stock unit grants outstanding under the Plan were granted in the first quarter of each fiscal year. Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Stock options $ 898 $ 909 $ 2,727 $ 2,652 Restricted stock units 1,894 2,019 6,004 5,484 Total $ 2,792 $ 2,928 $ 8,731 $ 8,136 Stock Options The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes model. Key inputs and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, the expected stock price volatility of the Company’s stock over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected term, and the Company’s expected annual dividend yield. The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for stock options granted in the periods: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Expected option term 4.37 years 4.41 years 4.60 years 4.70 years Expected stock price volatility 29.37% 27.24% 26.56% 27.65% Risk-free interest rate 1.27% 1.32% 1.20% 1.22% Expected annual dividend yield 0.84% 1.49% 1.26% 1.34% Weighted average grant date fair value $17.12 $7.84 $10.36 $8.72 During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , the Company granted a total of 499,240 and 493,630 stock options, respectively. At September 30, 2015 , unrecognized costs related to outstanding stock options totaled approximately $7,077,000 , before any related tax benefit. The unrecognized costs related to stock options are amortized over the related vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. Unrecognized costs related to stock options at September 30, 2015 are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.32 years . Restricted Stock Units The Company estimates the fair value of service-based and performance-based restricted stock units using the Black-Scholes model. Key inputs and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of restricted stock units include the vesting period, expected annual dividend yield and closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for restricted stock units granted in the periods: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Vesting period 4.00 years 4.01 years 3.82 years 3.83 years Expected annual dividend yield 0.93% 1.49% 1.14% 1.33% Estimated average grant date fair value per restricted stock unit $62.53 $35.47 $51.09 $39.02 During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , the Company granted 195,873 and 268,499 restricted stock units, respectively. At September 30, 2015 , unrecognized costs related to outstanding restricted stock units totaled approximately $15,088,000 , before any related tax benefit. The unrecognized costs related to restricted stock units are being amortized over the related vesting period using the straight-line attribution method. These unrecognized costs at September 30, 2015 are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.18 years .

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable taxes, reported on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, unrealized gains and losses on certain derivative transactions and foreign currency translation adjustments. The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2015 (in thousands): Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative transactions Foreign currency translation adjustments Total Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 2 $ 10,715 $ (7,300 ) $ 3,417 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (4 ) 789 (11,608 ) (10,823 ) Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income — (7,456 ) — (7,456 ) Net other comprehensive loss during the period (4 ) (6,667 ) (11,608 ) (18,279 ) Balance at September 30, 2015 $ (2 ) $ 4,048 $ (18,908 ) $ (14,862 ) The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands): Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative transactions Foreign currency translation adjustments Total Balance at June 30, 2014 $ (2 ) $ 435 $ 37,642 $ 38,075 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — 5,404 (16,077 ) (10,673 ) Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income — (306 ) — (306 ) Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period — 5,098 (16,077 ) (10,979 ) Balance at September 30, 2014 $ (2 ) $ 5,533 $ 21,565 $ 27,096 The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 (in thousands): Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative transactions Foreign currency translation adjustments Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 4 $ 8,995 $ 6,834 $ 15,833 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (6 ) 5,629 (25,742 ) (20,119 ) Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income — (10,576 ) — (10,576 ) Net other comprehensive loss during the period (6 ) (4,947 ) (25,742 ) (30,695 ) Balance at September 30, 2015 $ (2 ) $ 4,048 $ (18,908 ) $ (14,862 ) The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands): Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative transactions Foreign currency translation adjustments Total Balance at December 31, 2013 $ (6 ) $ 1,244 $ 34,122 $ 35,360 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 4 5,474 (12,557 ) (7,079 ) Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income — (1,185 ) — (1,185 ) Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period 4 4,289 (12,557 ) (8,264 ) Balance at September 30, 2014 $ (2 ) $ 5,533 $ 21,565 $ 27,096 All reclassification adjustments related to derivative transactions are recorded in cost of sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 11 for further information regarding derivative instrument reclassification adjustments.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share (“EPS”) is presented on both a basic and diluted basis. Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of diluted EPS, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units determined using the treasury stock method. A reconciliation of common shares used in the denominator for computing basic and diluted EPS is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing basic earnings per share 70,338 70,093 70,253 69,811 Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units 901 725 948 882 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing diluted earnings per share 71,239 70,818 71,201 70,693 Earnings per share of common stock attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company: Basic $ 1.29 $ 0.94 $ 1.58 $ 1.17 Diluted 1.28 0.93 1.56 1.15 Stock options and service-based restricted stock units representing 192,652 and 467,288 shares of common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and 141,844 and 380,716 shares of common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, were outstanding but were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be anti-dilutive as a result of applying the treasury stock method. In addition, performance-based restricted stock units representing 122,857 and 140,596 shares of common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and 123,075 and 107,347 shares of common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, were outstanding but were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because these shares were subject to performance conditions that had not been met. Common stock repurchase plan Since the inception of the Company’s stock repurchase plan in 2004 through September 30, 2015 , the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of $700,000,000 of the Company’s common stock. Shares of the Company’s common stock may be purchased in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares or to acquire shares over any specified period of time. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had repurchased 19,865,932 shares under this program at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $470,968,000 . During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company repurchased 258,874 shares of the Company's common stock at an aggregate purchase price of $14,525,000 . During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , the Company repurchased 54,600 shares of the Company's common stock at an aggregate purchase price of $1,957,000 , including $1,950,000 settled after September 30, 2014.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Segment Information	SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company has aggregated its operating segments into four geographic segments: (1) United States, (2) Latin America and Asia Pacific (“LAAP”), (3) Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) and (4) Canada, which are reflective of the Company’s internal organization, management, and oversight structure. Each geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and distribution of outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment. Intersegment net sales and intersegment profits, which are recorded at a negotiated mark-up and eliminated in consolidation, are not material. Unallocated corporate expenses consist of expenses incurred by centrally-managed departments, including global information systems, finance and legal, executive compensation, unallocated benefit program expense and other miscellaneous costs. The geographic distribution of the Company’s net sales and income from operations are summarized in the following table (in thousands) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales to unrelated entities: United States $ 513,148 $ 406,172 $ 1,008,940 $ 793,729 LAAP 109,407 123,538 319,537 336,451 EMEA 67,295 78,846 175,025 190,935 Canada 77,700 66,740 123,264 102,511 $ 767,550 $ 675,296 $ 1,626,766 $ 1,423,626 Segment income from operations: United States $ 148,062 $ 100,771 $ 223,586 $ 147,307 LAAP 14,967 19,259 38,894 45,746 EMEA 7,828 8,406 11,308 10,677 Canada 16,563 14,200 19,352 13,815 Total segment income from operations 187,420 142,636 293,140 217,545 Unallocated corporate expenses (55,151 ) (44,354 ) (125,711 ) (100,801 ) Interest income, net 309 238 1,260 861 Interest expense on note payable to related party (275 ) (282 ) (827 ) (769 ) Other non-operating income (expense) (1,558 ) 666 (3,287 ) 161 Income before income taxes $ 130,745 $ 98,904 $ 164,575 $ 116,997

Financial Instruments And Risk

Financial Instruments And Risk Management	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]
Financial Instruments And Risk Management	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT In the normal course of business, the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows are routinely subject to a variety of risks. These risks include risks associated with financial markets, primarily currency exchange rate risk, and, to a lesser extent, interest rate risk and equity market risk. The Company regularly assesses these risks and has established policies and business practices designed to mitigate them. The Company does not engage in speculative trading in any financial market. The Company actively manages the risk of changes in functional currency equivalent cash flows resulting from anticipated non-functional currency denominated purchases and sales. Subsidiaries that use European euros, Canadian dollars, Japanese yen or Korean won as their functional currency are primarily exposed to changes in functional currency equivalent cash flows from anticipated U.S. dollar inventory purchases. Our prAna subsidiary uses U.S. dollars as its functional currency and is exposed to anticipated Canadian dollar denominated sales. The Company manages these risks by using currency forward and option contracts formally designated and effective as cash flow hedges. Hedge effectiveness is generally determined by evaluating the ability of a hedging instrument’s cumulative change in fair value to offset the cumulative change in the present value of expected cash flows on the underlying exposures. For forward contracts, the change in fair value attributable to changes in forward points is excluded from the determination of hedge effectiveness and included in current period cost of sales for hedges of anticipated U.S. dollar inventory purchases and in net sales for hedges of anticipated Canadian dollar sales. For option contracts, the change in fair value attributable to changes in time value are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and included in current period cost of sales. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . The Company also uses currency forward contracts not formally designated as hedges to manage the consolidated currency exchange rate risk associated with the remeasurement of non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities by subsidiaries that use European euros, Canadian dollars, Japanese yen, Korean won or Chinese renminbi as their functional currency. Non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, receivables, payables and intercompany loans. The gains and losses generated on these currency forward contracts not formally designated as hedges are expected to be largely offset in other non-operating income (expense), net by the gains and losses generated from the remeasurement of the non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. The following table presents the gross notional amount of outstanding derivative instruments (in thousands): September 30, December 31, September 30, Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges: Currency forward contracts $ 133,500 $ 103,000 $ 103,000 Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges: Currency forward contracts 81,000 128,000 62,837 At September 30, 2015 , approximately $4,712,000 of deferred net gains on both designated and dedesignated cash flow hedges accumulated in other comprehensive income are expected to be reclassified to net income during the next twelve months as a result of underlying hedged transactions also being recorded in net income. Actual amounts ultimately reclassified to net income are dependent on U.S. dollar exchange rates in effect against the European euro, Canadian dollar, Japanese yen and Korean won when outstanding derivative contracts mature. At September 30, 2015 , the Company’s derivative contracts had a remaining maturity of less than two years . The maximum net exposure to any single counterparty, which is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain of all contracts with that counterparty, was less than $2,000,000 at September 30, 2015 . All of the Company's derivative counterparties have investment grade credit ratings. The Company is a party to master netting arrangements that contain features that allow counterparties to net settle amounts arising from multiple separate derivative transactions or net settle in the case of certain triggering events such as a bankruptcy or major default of one of the counterparties to the transaction. Finally, the Company has not pledged assets or posted collateral as a requirement for entering into or maintaining derivative positions. The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments (in thousands): Balance Sheet Classification September 30, December 31, September 30, Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges: Derivative instruments in asset positions: Currency forward contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,101 $ 9,993 $ 5,986 Currency forward contracts Other non-current assets 309 — — Derivative instruments in liability positions: Currency forward contracts Accrued liabilities 170 — — Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges: Derivative instruments in asset positions: Currency forward contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets 391 2,754 2,708 Derivative instruments in liability positions: Currency forward contracts Accrued liabilities 489 924 — The following table presents the statement of operations effect and classification of derivative instruments (in thousands): Statement of Operations Classification Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Currency Forward and Option Contracts: Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges: Gain recognized in other comprehensive income or loss — $ 789 $ 5,404 $ 5,629 $ 5,474 Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income for the effective portion Net sales 187 — 187 — Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income for the effective portion Cost of sales 8,878 556 12,825 2,055 Loss recognized in income for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion Net sales (3 ) (13 ) (20 ) (13 ) Gain (loss) recognized in income for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion Cost of sales 84 (120 ) (126 ) (328 ) Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges: Gain recognized in income Other non-operating income (expense) 260 5,368 2,840 3,397

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Inventory Purchase Obligations Inventory purchase obligations consist of open production purchase orders and other commitments for raw materials and sourced apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment. At September 30, 2015 , inventory purchase obligations were $354,494,000 . Litigation The Company is a party to various legal claims, actions and complaints from time to time. Although the ultimate resolution of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Fair Value Measures

Fair Value Measures	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measures	FAIR VALUE MEASURES Certain assets and liabilities are reported at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants, under a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1 — observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active liquid markets; Level 2 — inputs, other than the quoted market prices in active markets, that are observable, either directly or indirectly; or observable market prices in markets with insufficient volume and/or infrequent transactions; and Level 3 — unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data available, that require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents Money market funds $ 82,137 $ — $ — $ 82,137 Time deposits 23,600 — — 23,600 Other short-term investments Mutual fund shares 629 — — 629 Other current assets Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) — 2,492 — 2,492 Other non-current assets Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) — 309 — 309 Mutual fund shares 6,596 — — 6,596 Total assets measured at fair value $ 112,962 $ 2,801 $ — $ 115,763 Liabilities: Accrued liabilities Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) $ — $ 659 $ — $ 659 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 659 $ — $ 659 Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents Money market funds $ 94,112 $ — $ — $ 94,112 Time deposits 45,187 — — 45,187 Certificates of deposit — 1,470 — 1,470 Reverse repurchase agreements — 40,000 — 40,000 U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds — 5,812 — 5,812 Available-for-sale short-term investments (1) Certificates of deposit — 3,184 — 3,184 U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds — 23,598 — 23,598 Other short-term investments Mutual fund shares 485 — — 485 Other current assets Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) — 12,747 — 12,747 Other non-current assets Mutual fund shares 6,039 — — 6,039 Total assets measured at fair value $ 145,823 $ 86,811 $ — $ 232,634 Liabilities: Accrued liabilities Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) $ — $ 924 $ — $ 924 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 924 $ — $ 924 Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents Money market funds $ 79,266 $ — $ — $ 79,266 Time deposits 25,167 — — 25,167 Other short-term investments Mutual funds shares 537 — — 537 Other current assets Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) — 8,694 — 8,694 Other non-current assets Mutual fund shares 5,247 — — 5,247 Total assets measured at fair value $ 110,217 $ 8,694 $ — $ 118,911 (1) Investments have remaining maturities of less than one year. Level 1 instrument valuations are obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets. Level 2 instrument valuations are obtained from inputs, other than quoted market prices in active markets, which are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace and quoted prices in markets with limited volume or infrequent transactions. Non-recurring fair value measurements There were no material assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2015 , December 31, 2014 or September 30, 2014 .

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS On January 1, 2014, the Company commenced operations of a majority-owned joint venture in mainland China. Upon commencement, the joint venture entered into Transition Services Agreements (“TSAs”) with Swire, the non-controlling shareholder in the joint venture, under which Swire renders administrative and information technology services on behalf of the joint venture. The joint venture incurred service fees, valued under the TSAs at Swire's cost, of $1,225,000 and $2,194,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $5,099,000 and $7,075,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. These fees are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In addition, the joint venture pays Swire sourcing fees related to the purchase of certain inventory. These sourcing fees are capitalized into inventories and charged to cost of sales as the inventories are sold. The Company incurred sourcing fees of $73,000 and $81,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , the joint venture incurred sourcing fees of $362,000 and $374,000 , respectively. During 2014 , both the Company and Swire funded long-term loans to the joint venture. The Company's loan has been eliminated in consolidation, while the Swire loan is reflected as note payable to related party in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 . The note with Swire, in the principal amount of 97,600,000 RMB (US $15,356,000 at September 30, 2015), matures on December 31, 2018 and bears interest at a fixed annual rate of 7% . Interest expense related to this note was $275,000 and $282,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $827,000 and $769,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. As of September 30, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014 , net payables to Swire for service fees, interest expense and miscellaneous expenses totaled $2,995,000 , $4,062,000 and $3,651,000 , respectively, and were included in accounts payable in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition to the transactions described above, Swire is also a third-party distributor of the Company's brands in certain regions outside of mainland China and purchases products from the Company under the Company's normal third-party distributor terms and pricing.

Business Acquisition (Tables)

Business Acquisition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value Of Net Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date of May 30, 2014, including measurement period adjustments (in thousands): Cash $ 4,946 Accounts receivable 10,021 Inventories 9,641 Other current assets 2,531 Property, plant and equipment 5,192 Acquired intangible assets 114,500 Other non-current assets 258 Total assets acquired 147,089 Accounts payable 2,803 Other current liabilities 5,029 Total liabilities assumed 7,832 Net identifiable assets acquired 139,257 Goodwill 54,156 Net assets acquired $ 193,413

Non-Controlling Interest (Table

Non-Controlling Interest (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity	The following table presents the changes in Columbia Sportswear Company shareholders' equity and non-controlling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 (in thousands, except per share amounts): Columbia Sportswear Company Non-Controlling Interest Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 1,343,603 $ 11,631 $ 1,355,234 Net income 110,987 4,068 115,055 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale securities (6 ) — (6 ) Derivative holding gains (4,947 ) — (4,947 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (25,742 ) (572 ) (26,314 ) Cash dividends ($0.45 per share) (31,667 ) — (31,667 ) Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net 12,268 — 12,268 Tax adjustment from stock plans 7,695 — 7,695 Stock-based compensation expense 8,731 — 8,731 Repurchase of common stock (14,525 ) — (14,525 ) Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 1,406,397 $ 15,127 $ 1,421,524 The following table presents the changes in Columbia Sportswear Company shareholders' equity and non-controlling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands, except per share amounts): Columbia Sportswear Company Non-Controlling Interest Total Balance at December 31, 2013 $ 1,245,418 $ 7,446 $ 1,252,864 Net income 81,570 3,300 84,870 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities 4 — 4 Derivative holding losses 4,289 — 4,289 Foreign currency translation adjustments (12,557 ) (270 ) (12,827 ) Cash dividends ($0.42 per share) (29,369 ) — (29,369 ) Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net 16,324 — 16,324 Tax adjustment from stock plans 4,201 — 4,201 Stock-based compensation expense 8,136 — 8,136 Repurchase of common stock (1,957 ) — (1,957 ) Balance at September 30, 2014 $ 1,316,059 $ 10,476 $ 1,326,535

Intangible Assets, Net and Go24

Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Identifiable Intangible Assets	The following table summarizes the Company’s identifiable intangible assets balance (in thousands): September 30, December 31, September 30, Intangible assets subject to amortization: Patents and purchased technology $ 14,198 $ 14,198 $ 14,198 Customer relationships 23,000 23,000 23,000 Order backlog — — 3,500 Gross carrying amount 37,198 37,198 40,698 Accumulated amortization: Patents and purchased technology (7,659 ) (6,661 ) (6,329 ) Customer relationships (5,089 ) (2,227 ) (1,272 ) Order backlog — — (2,334 ) Total accumulated amortization (12,748 ) (8,888 ) (9,935 ) Net carrying amount 24,450 28,310 30,763 Intangible assets not subject to amortization 115,421 115,421 115,421 Intangible assets, net $ 139,871 $ 143,731 $ 146,184
Schedule of finite lived intangible assets future amortization expense	Annual amortization expense is estimated to be as follows for the years 2015-2019 (in thousands): 2015 $ 5,147 2016 5,147 2017 3,883 2018 2,980 2019 2,980

Product Warranty (Tables)

Product Warranty (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of Product Warranties	A reconciliation of product warranties is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Balance at beginning of period $ 10,966 $ 10,680 $ 11,148 $ 10,768 Provision for warranty claims 921 1,088 3,246 3,242 Warranty claims (478 ) (542 ) (2,711 ) (2,807 ) Other (138 ) (244 ) (412 ) (221 ) Balance at end of period $ 11,271 $ 10,982 $ 11,271 $ 10,982

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	Stock-based compensation expense consisted of the following (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Stock options $ 898 $ 909 $ 2,727 $ 2,652 Restricted stock units 1,894 2,019 6,004 5,484 Total $ 2,792 $ 2,928 $ 8,731 $ 8,136
Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions For Employee Stock Options	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for stock options granted in the periods: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Expected option term 4.37 years 4.41 years 4.60 years 4.70 years Expected stock price volatility 29.37% 27.24% 26.56% 27.65% Risk-free interest rate 1.27% 1.32% 1.20% 1.22% Expected annual dividend yield 0.84% 1.49% 1.26% 1.34% Weighted average grant date fair value $17.12 $7.84 $10.36 $8.72
Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions For Restricted Stock Units	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions for restricted stock units granted in the periods: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Vesting period 4.00 years 4.01 years 3.82 years 3.83 years Expected annual dividend yield 0.93% 1.49% 1.14% 1.33% Estimated average grant date fair value per restricted stock unit $62.53 $35.47 $51.09 $39.02

Accumulated Other Comprehensi27

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Of Related Tax Effects	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2015 (in thousands): Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative transactions Foreign currency translation adjustments Total Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 2 $ 10,715 $ (7,300 ) $ 3,417 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (4 ) 789 (11,608 ) (10,823 ) Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income — (7,456 ) — (7,456 ) Net other comprehensive loss during the period (4 ) (6,667 ) (11,608 ) (18,279 ) Balance at September 30, 2015 $ (2 ) $ 4,048 $ (18,908 ) $ (14,862 ) The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands): Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative transactions Foreign currency translation adjustments Total Balance at June 30, 2014 $ (2 ) $ 435 $ 37,642 $ 38,075 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — 5,404 (16,077 ) (10,673 ) Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income — (306 ) — (306 ) Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period — 5,098 (16,077 ) (10,979 ) Balance at September 30, 2014 $ (2 ) $ 5,533 $ 21,565 $ 27,096 The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 (in thousands): Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative transactions Foreign currency translation adjustments Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 4 $ 8,995 $ 6,834 $ 15,833 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (6 ) 5,629 (25,742 ) (20,119 ) Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income — (10,576 ) — (10,576 ) Net other comprehensive loss during the period (6 ) (4,947 ) (25,742 ) (30,695 ) Balance at September 30, 2015 $ (2 ) $ 4,048 $ (18,908 ) $ (14,862 ) The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands): Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative transactions Foreign currency translation adjustments Total Balance at December 31, 2013 $ (6 ) $ 1,244 $ 34,122 $ 35,360 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 4 5,474 (12,557 ) (7,079 ) Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income — (1,185 ) — (1,185 ) Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period 4 4,289 (12,557 ) (8,264 ) Balance at September 30, 2014 $ (2 ) $ 5,533 $ 21,565 $ 27,096

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of Common Shares Used In Denominator For Computing Basic And Diluted EPS	A reconciliation of common shares used in the denominator for computing basic and diluted EPS is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing basic earnings per share 70,338 70,093 70,253 69,811 Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units 901 725 948 882 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing diluted earnings per share 71,239 70,818 71,201 70,693 Earnings per share of common stock attributable to Columbia Sportswear Company: Basic $ 1.29 $ 0.94 $ 1.58 $ 1.17 Diluted 1.28 0.93 1.56 1.15

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Information	The geographic distribution of the Company’s net sales and income from operations are summarized in the following table (in thousands) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales to unrelated entities: United States $ 513,148 $ 406,172 $ 1,008,940 $ 793,729 LAAP 109,407 123,538 319,537 336,451 EMEA 67,295 78,846 175,025 190,935 Canada 77,700 66,740 123,264 102,511 $ 767,550 $ 675,296 $ 1,626,766 $ 1,423,626 Segment income from operations: United States $ 148,062 $ 100,771 $ 223,586 $ 147,307 LAAP 14,967 19,259 38,894 45,746 EMEA 7,828 8,406 11,308 10,677 Canada 16,563 14,200 19,352 13,815 Total segment income from operations 187,420 142,636 293,140 217,545 Unallocated corporate expenses (55,151 ) (44,354 ) (125,711 ) (100,801 ) Interest income, net 309 238 1,260 861 Interest expense on note payable to related party (275 ) (282 ) (827 ) (769 ) Other non-operating income (expense) (1,558 ) 666 (3,287 ) 161 Income before income taxes $ 130,745 $ 98,904 $ 164,575 $ 116,997

Financial Instruments And Ris30

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]
Gross Notional Amount Of Outstanding Derivative Instruments	The following table presents the gross notional amount of outstanding derivative instruments (in thousands): September 30, December 31, September 30, Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges: Currency forward contracts $ 133,500 $ 103,000 $ 103,000 Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges: Currency forward contracts 81,000 128,000 62,837
Balance Sheet Classification And Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments	The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of derivative instruments (in thousands): Balance Sheet Classification September 30, December 31, September 30, Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges: Derivative instruments in asset positions: Currency forward contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,101 $ 9,993 $ 5,986 Currency forward contracts Other non-current assets 309 — — Derivative instruments in liability positions: Currency forward contracts Accrued liabilities 170 — — Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges: Derivative instruments in asset positions: Currency forward contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets 391 2,754 2,708 Derivative instruments in liability positions: Currency forward contracts Accrued liabilities 489 924 —
Statement of Operations Effect and Classification of Derivative Instruments	The following table presents the statement of operations effect and classification of derivative instruments (in thousands): Statement of Operations Classification Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Currency Forward and Option Contracts: Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges: Gain recognized in other comprehensive income or loss — $ 789 $ 5,404 $ 5,629 $ 5,474 Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income for the effective portion Net sales 187 — 187 — Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income for the effective portion Cost of sales 8,878 556 12,825 2,055 Loss recognized in income for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion Net sales (3 ) (13 ) (20 ) (13 ) Gain (loss) recognized in income for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion Cost of sales 84 (120 ) (126 ) (328 ) Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges: Gain recognized in income Other non-operating income (expense) 260 5,368 2,840 3,397

Fair Value Measures (Tables)

Fair Value Measures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents Money market funds $ 82,137 $ — $ — $ 82,137 Time deposits 23,600 — — 23,600 Other short-term investments Mutual fund shares 629 — — 629 Other current assets Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) — 2,492 — 2,492 Other non-current assets Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) — 309 — 309 Mutual fund shares 6,596 — — 6,596 Total assets measured at fair value $ 112,962 $ 2,801 $ — $ 115,763 Liabilities: Accrued liabilities Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) $ — $ 659 $ — $ 659 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 659 $ — $ 659 Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents Money market funds $ 94,112 $ — $ — $ 94,112 Time deposits 45,187 — — 45,187 Certificates of deposit — 1,470 — 1,470 Reverse repurchase agreements — 40,000 — 40,000 U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds — 5,812 — 5,812 Available-for-sale short-term investments (1) Certificates of deposit — 3,184 — 3,184 U.S. Government-backed municipal bonds — 23,598 — 23,598 Other short-term investments Mutual fund shares 485 — — 485 Other current assets Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) — 12,747 — 12,747 Other non-current assets Mutual fund shares 6,039 — — 6,039 Total assets measured at fair value $ 145,823 $ 86,811 $ — $ 232,634 Liabilities: Accrued liabilities Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) $ — $ 924 $ — $ 924 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 924 $ — $ 924 Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents Money market funds $ 79,266 $ — $ — $ 79,266 Time deposits 25,167 — — 25,167 Other short-term investments Mutual funds shares 537 — — 537 Other current assets Derivative financial instruments (Note 11) — 8,694 — 8,694 Other non-current assets Mutual fund shares 5,247 — — 5,247 Total assets measured at fair value $ 110,217 $ 8,694 $ — $ 118,911 (1) Investments have remaining maturities of less than one year.

Business Acquisition Business A

Business Acquisition Business Acquisition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	May. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 767,550,000	$ 675,296,000	$ 1,626,766,000	$ 1,423,626,000
Amortization of acquired prAna net assets	1,287,000	3,037,000	3,860,000	4,604,000
Goodwill	$ 68,594,000	68,594,000	$ 68,594,000	$ 68,594,000	$ 68,594,000
prAna Living LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired						100.00%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		$ 188,467,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents						$ 4,946,000
Goodwill						$ 54,156,000

Business Acquisition Business33

Business Acquisition Business Acquisition (Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	May. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 68,594,000	$ 68,594,000	$ 68,594,000
prAna Living LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents				$ 4,946,000
Accounts receivable				10,021,000
Inventories				9,641,000
Other current assets				2,531,000
Property, plant and equipment				5,192,000
Acquired intangible assets				114,500,000
Other non-current assets				258,000
Total assets acquired				147,089,000
Accounts payable				2,803,000
Other current liabilities				5,029,000
Total liabilities assumed				7,832,000
Net identifiable assets acquired				139,257,000
Goodwill				54,156,000
Net assets acquired				$ 193,413,000

Non-Controlling Interest Non-Co

Non-Controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Non-controlling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	60.00%

Non-Controlling Interest Non-35

Non-Controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest (Schedule of Equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period			$ 1,355,234	$ 1,252,864
Net income	$ 92,940	$ 67,932	115,055	84,870
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(4)	0	(6)	4
Derivative holding gains (losses)	(6,667)	5,098	(4,947)	4,289
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(12,206)	(15,883)	(26,314)	(12,827)
Cash dividends			(31,667)	(29,369)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net			12,268	16,324
Tax adjustment from stock plans			7,695	4,201
Stock-based compensation expense			8,731	8,136
Balance, end of period	$ 1,421,524	$ 1,326,535	$ 1,421,524	$ 1,326,535
Cash dividends per share	$ 0.15	$ 0.14	$ 0.45	$ 0.42
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value			$ 14,525
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period			1,343,603	$ 1,245,418
Net income			110,987	81,570
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities			(6)	4
Derivative holding gains (losses)			(4,947)	4,289
Foreign currency translation adjustments			(25,742)	(12,557)
Cash dividends			(31,667)	(29,369)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net			12,268	16,324
Tax adjustment from stock plans			7,695	4,201
Stock-based compensation expense			8,731	8,136
Balance, end of period	$ 1,406,397	$ 1,316,059	$ 1,406,397	$ 1,316,059
Cash dividends per share	$ 0.15	$ 0.14	$ 0.45	$ 0.42
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value			$ 14,525
Non-controlling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period			11,631	$ 7,446
Net income			4,068	3,300
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities			0	0
Derivative holding gains (losses)			0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments			(572)	(270)
Cash dividends			0	0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net			0	0
Tax adjustment from stock plans			0	0
Stock-based compensation expense			0	0
Balance, end of period	$ 15,127	$ 10,476	15,127	$ 10,476
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value			$ 0

Intangible Assets, Net and Go36

Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	$ 5,147,000		$ 5,147,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	5,147,000		5,147,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	3,883,000		3,883,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	2,980,000		2,980,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	2,980,000		2,980,000
Goodwill	68,594,000	$ 68,594,000	68,594,000	$ 68,594,000	$ 68,594,000
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 1,287,000	$ 3,037,000	$ 3,860,000	$ 4,604,000

Intangible Assets, Net and Go37

Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Summary Of Identifiable Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Summary of Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Gross carrying amount	$ 37,198	$ 37,198	$ 40,698
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Accumulated amortization	(12,748)	(8,888)	(9,935)
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Net carrying amount	24,450	28,310	30,763
Intangible assets not subject to amortization	115,421	115,421	115,421
Intangible assets, net	139,871	143,731	146,184
Patents And Purchased Technology [Member]
Summary of Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Gross carrying amount	14,198	14,198	14,198
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Accumulated amortization	(7,659)	(6,661)	(6,329)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Summary of Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Gross carrying amount	23,000	23,000	23,000
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Accumulated amortization	(5,089)	(2,227)	(1,272)
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Summary of Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Gross carrying amount	0	0	3,500
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Accumulated amortization	$ 0	$ 0	$ (2,334)

Product Warranty (Reconciliatio

Product Warranty (Reconciliation Of Product Warranties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Reconciliation of Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 10,966	$ 10,680	$ 11,148	$ 10,768
Provision for warranty claims	921	1,088	3,246	3,242
Warranty claims	(478)	(542)	(2,711)	(2,807)
Other	(138)	(244)	(412)	(221)
Balance at end of period	$ 11,271	$ 10,982	$ 11,271	$ 10,982

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Unrecognized costs related to share based compensation	$ 15,088,000
Weighted average period of recognition of unrecognized costs related to stock options, years	2 years 2 months 4 days
Restricted stock units granted (in shares)	195,873	268,499
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Stock options granted (in shares)	499,240	493,630
Unrecognized costs related to share based compensation	$ 7,077,000
Weighted average period of recognition of unrecognized costs related to stock options, years	2 years 3 months 25 days

Stock-Based Compensation (Summa

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 2,792	$ 2,928	$ 8,731	$ 8,136
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	898	909	2,727	2,652
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 1,894	$ 2,019	$ 6,004	$ 5,484

Stock-Based Compensation (Sched

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions) (Details) - Stock Option [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term, years	4 years 4 months 12 days	4 years 4 months 28 days	4 years 7 months 5 days	4 years 8 months 12 days
Expected stock price volatility	29.37%	27.24%	26.56%	27.65%
Risk-free interest rate	1.27%	1.32%	1.20%	1.22%
Expected annual dividend yield	0.84%	1.49%	1.26%	1.34%
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 17.12	$ 7.84	$ 10.36	$ 8.72

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch42

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions For Restricted Stock Units) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, years	4 years	4 years 4 days	3 years 9 months 25 days	3 years 9 months 29 days
Expected annual dividend yield	0.93%	1.49%	1.14%	1.33%
Estimated average grant date fair value per restricted stock unit (in dollars per share)	$ 62.53	$ 35.47	$ 51.09	$ 39.02

Accumulated Other Comprehensi43

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	$ 3,417	$ 38,075	$ 15,833	$ 35,360
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(10,823)	(10,673)	(20,119)	(7,079)
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	(7,456)	(306)	(10,576)	(1,185)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	(18,279)	(10,979)	(30,695)	(8,264)
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	(14,862)	27,096	(14,862)	27,096
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-For-Sale Securities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	2	(2)	4	(6)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(4)	0	(6)	4
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	(4)	0	(6)	4
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Derivative Transactions [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	10,715	435	8,995	1,244
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	789	5,404	5,629	5,474
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	(7,456)	(306)	(10,576)	(1,185)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	(6,667)	5,098	(4,947)	4,289
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	4,048	5,533	4,048	5,533
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	(7,300)	37,642	6,834	34,122
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(11,608)	(16,077)	(25,742)	(12,557)
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period	(11,608)	(16,077)	(25,742)	(12,557)
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of period	$ (18,908)	$ 21,565	$ (18,908)	$ 21,565

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock repurchase plan, authorized amount	$ 700,000,000		$ 700,000,000
Aggregate shares repurchased under stock repurchase plan (in shares)	19,865,932
Stock purchase value	$ 470,968,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares			258,874	54,600
Repurchase of Common Stock			$ 14,525,000	$ 7,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value				1,957,000
Repurchase of common stock not yet paid			$ 0	$ 1,950,000
Stock Options And Service-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, number of shares	192,652	467,288	141,844	380,716
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, number of shares	122,857	140,596	123,075	107,347

Earnings Per Share (Reconciliat

Earnings Per Share (Reconciliation Of Common Shares Used In Denominator For Computing Basic And Diluted EPS) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing basic earnings per share (in shares)	70,338	70,093	70,253	69,811
Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units (in shares)	901	725	948	882
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, used in computing diluted earnings per share (in shares)	71,239	70,818	71,201	70,693
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Per Basic And Diluted Share [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) per share of common stock, Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.29	$ 0.94	$ 1.58	$ 1.17
Earnings (loss) per share of common stock, Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.28	$ 0.93	$ 1.56	$ 1.15

Segment Information (Schedule O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Information) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)GeographicSegments	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | GeographicSegments	4
Net sales to unrelated entities	$ 767,550	$ 675,296	$ 1,626,766	$ 1,423,626
Income (loss) from operations	132,269	98,282	167,429	116,744
Interest income, net	309	238	1,260	861
Related party interest expense on note payable	(275)	(282)	(827)	(769)
Other non-operating income (expense)	(1,558)	666	(3,287)	161
Income before income tax	130,745	98,904	164,575	116,997
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unrelated entities	513,148	406,172	1,008,940	793,729
Income (loss) from operations	148,062	100,771	223,586	147,307
LAAP [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unrelated entities	109,407	123,538	319,537	336,451
Income (loss) from operations	14,967	19,259	38,894	45,746
EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unrelated entities	67,295	78,846	175,025	190,935
Income (loss) from operations	7,828	8,406	11,308	10,677
Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unrelated entities	77,700	66,740	123,264	102,511
Income (loss) from operations	16,563	14,200	19,352	13,815
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations	187,420	142,636	293,140	217,545
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Unallocated corporate expenses	$ (55,151)	$ (44,354)	$ (125,711)	$ (100,801)

Financial Instruments And Ris47

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Deferred net gains on derivatives accumulated in other comprehensive income expected reclassification to net income in next twelve months	$ 4,712,000
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives maximum remaining maturity	2 years
Aggregate unrealized gain of derivative contracts with single counterparty	$ 2,000,000

Financial Instruments And Ris48

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Gross Notional Amount Of Outstanding Derivative Instruments) (Details) - Currency Forward Contracts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Currency forward contracts	$ 133,500	$ 103,000	$ 103,000
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Currency forward contracts	$ 81,000	$ 128,000	$ 62,837

Financial Instruments And Ris49

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Balance Sheet Classification And Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative assets	$ 2,101	$ 9,993	$ 5,986
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative assets	391	2,754	2,708
Other Non-Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative assets	309	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative liabilities	170	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative liabilities	$ 489	$ 924	$ 0
Maximum [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives maximum remaining maturity	2 years

Financial Instruments And Ris50

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Effect And Classification Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss	$ 789	$ 5,404	$ 5,629	$ 5,474
Cost Of Sales [Member] | Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income or loss for the effective portion	8,878	556	12,825	2,055
Loss recognized in income or loss for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion		(120)	(126)	(328)
Gain recognized in income or loss for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion	84
Sales [Member] | Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss to income or loss for the effective portion	187	0	187	0
Loss recognized in income or loss for amount excluded from effectiveness testing and for the ineffective portion	(3)	(13)	(20)	(13)
Other Non-operating Income (Expense) [Member] | Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income or loss	$ 260	$ 5,368	$ 2,840	$ 3,397

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Details)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory purchase obligations	$ 354,494,000

Fair Value Measures (Assets And

Fair Value Measures (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		$ 115,763	$ 232,634	$ 118,911
Total liabilities measured at fair value		659	924
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		112,962	145,823	110,217
Total liabilities measured at fair value		0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		2,801	86,811	8,694
Total liabilities measured at fair value		659	924
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0	0
Total liabilities measured at fair value		0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities measured at fair value		659	924
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities measured at fair value		0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities measured at fair value		659	924
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities measured at fair value		0	0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		82,137	94,112	79,266
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		82,137	94,112	79,266
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0	0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0	0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		23,600	45,187	25,167
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Time Deposits [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		23,600	45,187	25,167
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Time Deposits [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Time Deposits [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0	0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			1,470
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			1,470
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			40,000
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			40,000
Cash Equivalents [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | US Government Backed Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			5,812
Cash Equivalents [Member] | US Government Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			0
Cash Equivalents [Member] | US Government Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			5,812
Cash Equivalents [Member] | US Government Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value			0
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value	[1]		3,184
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value	[1]		0
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value	[1]		3,184
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value	[1]		0
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | US Government Backed Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value	[1]		23,598
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | US Government Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value	[1]		0
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | US Government Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value	[1]		23,598
Available-For-Sale Short-Term Investments [Member] | US Government Backed Municipal Bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value	[1]		0
Short-term Investments [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		629	485	537
Short-term Investments [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		629	485	537
Short-term Investments [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0	0
Short-term Investments [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		2,492	12,747	8,694
Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		2,492	12,747	8,694
Other Current Assets [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0	0
Non Current Assets [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		6,596	6,039	5,247
Non Current Assets [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		6,596	6,039	5,247
Non Current Assets [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0	0
Non Current Assets [Member] | Mutual Fund Shares [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	(1) Investments have remaining maturities of less than one year.

Related Party Transactions Rela

Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Note payable to related party noncurrent	$ 15,356,000	$ 15,897,000	$ 15,356,000	$ 15,897,000		$ 15,728,000
Related party interest expense on note payable	$ 275,000	282,000	$ 827,000	769,000
Swire Resources [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party note payable maturity date	Dec. 31, 2018
Related party note payable interest rate	7.00%		7.00%		7.00%
Related party interest expense on note payable	$ 275,000	282,000	$ 827,000	769,000
Accounts payable to related party current	2,995,000	4,062,000	2,995,000	4,062,000		$ 3,651,000
Related party sourcing fees	73,000	81,000	362,000	374,000
Related party service fees, interest expense and miscellaneous expenses	$ 1,225,000	$ 2,194,000	$ 5,099,000	$ 7,075,000
China, Yuan Renminbi | Swire Resources [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Note payable to related party noncurrent | ¥					¥ 97,600,000