UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
October 23, 2003
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon 000-23939 93-0498284
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
14375 NW Science Park Drive Portland, Oregon 97229
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (503) 985-4000
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated October 23, 2003.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 23, 2003, Columbia Sportswear Company issued a press release
reporting its financial results for the third quarter of 2003. A copy of the
Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
Dated: October 23, 2003
By: /s/ Carl K. Davis
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Carl K. Davis
Vice President and General
Counsel, Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press release dated October 23, 2003.