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)
July 21, 2004
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 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 21, 2004, Columbia Sportswear Company issued a press release
reporting its first quarter 2004 financial results. A copy of the Company's
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
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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: July 21, 2004
By: /s/ Peter J. Bragdon
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Peter J. Bragdon
Vice President and General Counsel, Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press release dated July 21, 2004.