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ESOPJun 16, 2026, 04:22 PM

Columbia Sportswear Shareholders Approve Amended Stock Plan, 9M Shares

AI Summary

Columbia Sportswear Company shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2020 Stock Incentive Plan at its Annual Meeting, increasing the total authorized shares for equity-based awards to 9 million. This plan aims to attract and retain employees, non-employee directors, and other service providers. Additionally, shareholders elected all ten director nominees, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor, and approved executive compensation, while rejecting a shareholder proposal on proxy access.

Key Highlights

  • Shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, authorizing up to 9 million shares.
  • The plan increases authorized shares by 4.5 million from the previous 4.5 million.
  • All ten director nominees were elected to the Board.
  • Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
  • Executive compensation was approved by a non-binding vote.
  • A shareholder proposal regarding proxy access was rejected.
  • Total shares voted at the Annual Meeting were 49,612,600, representing approximately 97% of outstanding shares.