When did Columbia Sportswear go public?
Columbia became a publicly traded company in March 1998.On what stock exchange is Columbia's stock traded and what is Columbia's ticker symbol?
Columbia Sportswear's common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "COLM".Has Columbia Sportswear ever implemented a stock split?
Columbia Sportswear's most recent stock split was 3-for-2 on June 5, 2001.When does Columbia Sportswear typically announce its quarterly financial results?
Visit the Events and Presentations page of our IR website for the exact date and time of our next quarterly financial results. You may also sign up to be notified of these events by e-mail.
The company generally announces quarterly earnings on or about the following dates:
First quarter (March 31): Fourth Thursday of April
Second quarter (June 30): Fourth Thursday of July
Third quarter (September 30): Fourth Thursday of October
Fourth quarter (December 31): Last Thursday of January
How can I invest in Columbia Sportswear stock? Can I purchase directly from the Company?
Columbia Sportswear common stock can be purchased through a brokerage firm of your choice. The company does not currently offer a direct stock purchase plan.Does Columbia Sportswear pay a dividend?
Yes, Columbia Sportswear first paid a quarterly cash dividend in October 2006. In 2008, our quarterly dividend was $0.16 per share. Columbia Sportswear's current dividend policy is dependent on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, restrictions imposed by our credit agreements and other factors considered relevant by our Board of Directors.Does Columbia Sportswear offer a dividend reinvestment program?
No, the company does not offer dividend reinvestment at this time.Does Columbia Sportswear have a stock repurchase program?
Yes, the company instituted a stock repurchase program in 2004. To date, the board of directors has authorized the repurchase of $500 million of the company's common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. Through December 31, 2008, the company had repurchased 8,694,657 shares at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $400 million. 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.
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