COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY (NASDAQ:COLM) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
On March 7, 2019, Edward S. George informed Columbia Sportswear Company (the “Company”) of his decision not to stand for re-election to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) when his term expires at the Company’s 2019 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. Mr. George, a director of the Company since 1989, will continue to serve as a member of the Board and will maintain his committee memberships until the 2019 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.
About COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY (NASDAQ:COLM)
Columbia Sportswear Company is an apparel and footwear company. The Company designs, sources, markets and distributes outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment under the Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, prAna and other brands. The Company’s geographic segments are the United States, Latin America and Asia Pacific (LAAP), the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Canada. The Company develops and manages its merchandise in categories, including apparel, accessories and equipment, and footwear. Its apparel, accessories and equipment are designed to be used in various outdoor activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, camping, hunting, fishing, trail running, water sports and adventure travel. The Company’s footwear products include hiking boots, trail running shoes, rugged cold weather boots, sandals and casual shoes. Its products are sold in approximately 100 countries.
