COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO
10-Q, 2000-05-15
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q


  X    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
- -----  EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

       For the quarterly period ended  March 31, 2000
                                       --------------

                                      OR

- -----  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE
       ACT OF 1934

       For the transition period from ______________ to ______________

                           COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


  Oregon                              0-23939             93-0498284
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  (State or other jurisdiction of     (Commission File    (IRS Employer
  incorporation or organization)       Number)            Identification Number)

      6600 North Baltimore  Portland, Oregon                    97203
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      (Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)


                                 (503) 286-3676
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                 Not Applicable
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                          if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports required to
be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

                             YES  X      NO
                                -----       -----

The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on May 5, 2000, was 25,426,106.


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                           COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

                                 MARCH 31, 2000


                               INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      PAGE NO.
<S>                                                                                   <C>
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     ITEM 1 - Financial Statements - Columbia Sportswear Company (Unaudited)

          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.....................................     2

          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations...........................     3

          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows...........................     4

          Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements......................     5

     ITEM 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
              Condition and Results of Operations...................................     8

     ITEM 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market  Risk...........    10

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

     ITEM 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K......................................    11

     SIGNATURES.....................................................................    12
</TABLE>



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ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                           COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            MARCH 31, 2000    DECEMBER 31,1999
                                                            --------------    ----------------
<S>                                                         <C>               <C>
                                     ASSETS

Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                   $  27,828          $  14,622
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $5,000 and
    $4,535, respectively                                         81,424            118,709
  Inventories (Note 2)                                           91,636             86,465
  Deferred tax asset                                             11,489             11,822
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets                       3,574              2,425
                                                              ---------          ---------
    Total current assets                                        215,951            234,043

Property, plant, and equipment, net                              66,897             68,960
Intangibles and other assets                                      1,862              1,987
                                                              ---------          ---------
    Total assets                                              $ 284,710          $ 304,990
                                                              =========          =========

                      LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
  Notes payable                                               $  21,687          $  31,676
  Accounts payable                                               27,755             36,779
  Accrued liabilities                                            15,820             19,156
  Income taxes payable                                              677              2,075
  Current portion of long-term debt                                 258                252
                                                              ---------          ---------
    Total current liabilities                                    66,197             89,938

Long-term debt                                                   26,599             26,665
Deferred tax liability                                            4,012              4,012
                                                              ---------          ---------
    Total liabilities                                            96,808            120,615

Commitments and contingencies                                        --                 --

Shareholders' Equity:
  Preferred stock; 10,000 shares authorized; none
    issued and outstanding                                           --                 --
  Common stock; 50,000 shares authorized; 25,382 and
    25,282 issued and outstanding                               126,567            126,265
  Retained earnings                                              68,562             65,290
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss                           (3,987)            (3,770)
  Unearned portion of restricted stock issued for
    future services                                              (3,240)            (3,410)
                                                              ---------          ---------
    Total shareholders' equity                                  187,902            184,375
                                                              ---------          ---------
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                $ 284,710          $ 304,990
                                                              =========          =========
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


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                           COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                  MARCH 31,
                                           -----------------------
                                             2000           1999
                                             ----           ----
<S>                                        <C>            <C>
Net sales                                  $108,437       $ 89,214
Cost of sales                                61,899         56,600
                                           --------       --------

Gross profit                                 46,538         32,614
Selling, general, and administrative         40,378         31,588
                                           --------       --------

Income from operations                        6,160          1,026
Interest expense, net                           684            626
                                           --------       --------

Income before income tax                      5,476            400
Income tax expense                            2,204            160
                                           --------       --------

Net income (Note 3)                        $  3,272       $    240
                                           ========       ========

Net income per share (Note 4):
  Basic                                    $   0.13       $   0.01
  Diluted                                  $   0.13       $   0.01
Weighted average shares outstanding:
  Basic                                      25,373         25,282
  Diluted                                    25,780         25,516
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


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                           COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
                                                                  ----------------------------
                                                                      2000            1999
                                                                      ----            ----
<S>                                                                 <C>             <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income                                                        $  3,272        $    240
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
      operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                                    3,283           2,408
      Non-cash compensation                                              170             241
      Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment                   8              16
      Deferred income tax provision                                      333             405
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
        Accounts receivable                                           36,300          25,182
        Inventories                                                   (5,448)            929
        Prepaid expenses and other current assets                     (1,146)            280
        Intangibles and other assets                                      60              40
        Accounts payable                                              (8,842)          2,027
        Accrued liabilities                                           (3,312)         (2,345)
        Income taxes payable                                          (1,400)         (3,355)
                                                                    --------        --------
          Net cash provided by operating activities                   23,278          26,068
                                                                    --------        --------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property, plant, and equipment                         (1,234)         (4,631)
  Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment                    22              11
                                                                    --------        --------
          Net cash used in investing activities                       (1,212)         (4,620)
                                                                    --------        --------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Repayment on notes payable                                          (9,447)        (19,078)
  Repayment on long-term debt                                            (60)            (50)
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                 302             147
                                                                    --------        --------
          Net cash used in financing activities                       (9,205)        (18,981)
                                                                    --------        --------
NET EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH                              345            (137)
                                                                    --------        --------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                             13,206           2,330
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                        14,622           6,777
                                                                    --------        --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD                            $ 27,828        $  9,107
                                                                    ========        ========
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


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                           COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (Unaudited)


NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared by the management of Columbia Sportswear Company (the "Company") and in
the opinion of management contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company's financial
position as of March 31, 2000, and the results of operations for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 and cash flows for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 and 1999. It should be understood that accounting measurements at
interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on estimates than at year end.
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2000 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. It is suggested that these condensed
consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.

NOTE 2. INVENTORIES

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         March 31, 2000    December 31, 1999
                                         --------------    -----------------
<S>                                      <C>               <C>
Raw materials                               $ 3,391             $ 3,459
Work in process                              10,117               9,197
Finished goods                               78,128              73,809
                                            -------             -------
                                            $91,636             $86,465
                                            =======             =======
</TABLE>

NOTE 3. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income and its components, net of tax, is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                             March 31,
                                                        --------------------
                                                         2000         1999
                                                        -------      -------
<S>                                                     <C>          <C>
Net income                                              $ 3,272      $   240
Foreign currency translation adjustments                     13          (54)
Unrealized loss on derivative transactions                 (230)           0
                                                        -------      -------
Comprehensive income                                    $ 3,055      $   186
                                                        =======      =======
</TABLE>

NOTE 4. NET INCOME PER SHARE

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per
Share," requires dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share
("EPS"). Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if
securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted
into common stock.


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There were no adjustments to net income in computing diluted net income per
share for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999. A reconciliation of
the common shares used in the denominator for computing basic and diluted net
income per share is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                             March 31,
                                                        --------------------
                                                         2000          1999
                                                        ------        ------
<S>                                                     <C>           <C>
Weighted  average common shares outstanding,
used in computing basic net income per share            25,373        25,282

Effect of dilutive stock options                           407           234
                                                        ------        ------
Weighted-average common shares outstanding,
used in computing diluted net income per share          25,780        25,516
                                                        ======        ======
Net income per share of common stock:
     Basic                                              $ 0.13        $ 0.01
     Diluted                                            $ 0.13        $ 0.01
</TABLE>

NOTE 5. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates in one industry segment: the design, production, marketing
and selling of active outdoor apparel, including outerwear, sportswear, rugged
footwear, and accessories. The geographic distribution of the Company's net
sales, income before income tax, and identifiable assets are summarized in the
following table (in thousands). Inter-geographic net sales, which are recorded
at a negotiated mark-up and eliminated in consolidation, are not material.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                          March 31,
                                                  -------------------------
                                                    2000             1999
                                                  --------         --------
<S>                                               <C>              <C>
Net sales to unrelated entities:
     United States                                $ 68,901         $ 63,321
     Canada                                         10,471            7,192
     Other International                            29,065           18,701
                                                  --------         --------
                                                  $108,437         $ 89,214
                                                  ========         ========

Income before income tax:
     United States                                $  1,993         $     74
     Canada                                          1,093            1,276
     Other International                             2,178              125
     Less interest and other income
         (expense) and eliminations                    212           (1,075)
                                                  --------         --------
                                                  $  5,476         $    400
                                                  ========         ========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 March 31,        December 31,
                                                   2000              1999
                                                 ---------        ------------
<S>                                              <C>              <C>
Total assets:
     United States                               $ 251,711         $ 274,222
     Canada                                         19,688            24,905
     Other international                            48,903            45,254
                                                 ---------         ---------
                                                   320,302           344,381
     Eliminations                                  (35,592)          (39,391)
                                                 ---------         ---------
                                                 $ 284,710         $ 304,990
                                                 =========         =========
</TABLE>


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NOTE 5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

As part of the Company's risk management programs, the Company uses or used a
variety of financial instruments, including foreign currency option and forward
exchange contracts. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial
instruments for trading purposes.

Effective April 1, 1999, the Company adopted SFAS No. 133 - "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" which requires that all
derivative financial instruments, such as foreign exchange contracts, be
recognized in the financial statements and measured at fair value regardless of
the purpose or intent for holding them. Changes in the fair value of derivative
financial instruments are either recognized periodically in income or
shareholders' equity (as a component of comprehensive income).

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk Management

The Company uses a combination of foreign currency option and forward exchange
contracts to hedge against the currency risk associated with Japanese yen,
Canadian dollar and European euro denominated, firmly committed and anticipated
transactions for the next twelve months.

The Company accounts for these instruments as cash flow hedges. In accordance
with SFAS No. 133, such financial instruments are marked-to-market with the
offset to shareholders' equity and then subsequently recognized as a component
of gross margin when the underlying transaction is recognized. The Company
measures hedge effectiveness of foreign currency option and forward exchange
contracts based on the forward price of the underlying commodity. Hedge
ineffectiveness was not material during the quarter ended March 31, 2000.




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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
         OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this report concerning certain expected future expenses as a
percentage of net sales, future financing and working capital requirements and
the impact of euro implementation on our business constitute forward - looking
statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward looking
statements, including risks described in our annual report on form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1999 under the heading "Factors That May Affect Our
Business". Factors that could adversely affect selling, general and
administrative expense as a percentage of net sales include, but are not limited
to, increased competitive factors (including increased competition, new product
offerings by competitors and price pressures), unfavorable seasonal differences
in sales volume, changes in consumer preferences, as well as an inability to
increase sales to department stores or to open and operate new concept shops on
favorable terms. Other factors could include a failure to manage growth
effectively and unavailability of independent manufacturing, labor or supplies
at reasonable prices. In addition, unfavorable business conditions, disruptions
in the outerwear, sportswear and rugged footwear industries or changes in the
general economy could have adverse effects. Factors that could materially affect
future financing requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to
obtain additional financing on acceptable terms. Factors that could materially
affect future working capital requirements include, but are not limited to, the
industry factors and general business conditions noted above.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected income
statement data expressed as a percentage of net sales.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            Quarter Ended March 31,
                                            -----------------------
                                              2000          1999
                                              -----         -----
<S>                                           <C>           <C>
Net sales                                     100.0%        100.0%
Cost of sales                                  57.1          63.4
Gross profit                                   42.9          36.6
Selling, general and administrative expense    37.2          35.4
Income from operations                          5.7           1.2
Interest expense, net                           0.6           0.7
Income before income tax                        5.1           0.5
Provision for income taxes                      2.1           0.2
Net income                                      3.0%          0.3%
</TABLE>


THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999

NET SALES: Net sales increased 21.5% to $108.4 million for the three month
period ended March 31, 2000 from $89.2 million for the comparable period in
1999. Domestic sales increased 8.8% to $68.9 million for the three month period
ended March 31, 2000 from $63.3 million for the comparable period in 1999. Net
international sales, excluding Canada, increased 55.6% to $29.1 million for the
three month period ended March 31, 2000 from $18.7 million for the comparable
period in 1999. Canadian sales increased 44.4% to $10.4 million for the three
month period ended March 31, 2000 from $7.2 million for the same period in 1999.
These increases were primarily attributable to increased sales of spring
sportswear units across all regions and increased sales of footwear units
primarily in Europe and Canada.


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GROSS PROFIT: Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 42.9% for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 compared to 36.6% for the comparable period in 1999.
The increase in gross margin was due primarily to decreased sales of fall
close-out products and a higher percentage of net international sales, excluding
Canada, during the three months ended March 31, 2000 which generally carry a
higher gross margin.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE: Selling, general, and
administrative expense increased 27.8% to $40.4 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2000 from $31.6 million for the comparable period in 1999,
primarily as a result of an increase in variable selling and operating expenses
to support the higher level of sales. As a percentage of sales, selling,
general, and administrative expenses increased to 37.2% for the three months
ended March 31, 2000 from 35.4% for the comparable period in 1999, primarily as
a result of an increase in depreciation expense related to our distribution
center. We believe that in the longer term we will be able to leverage selling,
general, and administrative expense as a percentage of sales as our
international operations become more established and our sportswear and footwear
sales continue to expand.

INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest expense increased by 9.3% for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 from the comparable period in 1999. This increase was
attributable to a reduction of capitalized interest associated with the
expansion of our distribution center, which was completed in 1999.

SEASONALITY OF BUSINESS

Columbia's business is impacted by the general seasonal trends that are
characteristic of many companies in the outdoor apparel industry in which sales
and profits are highest in the third calendar quarter. Our products are marketed
on a seasonal basis, with a product mix weighted substantially toward the fall
season. Results of operations in any period should not be considered indicative
of the results to be expected for any future period. The sale of our products is
subject to substantial cyclical fluctuation or impact from unseasonal weather
conditions. Sales tend to decline in periods of recession or uncertainty
regarding future economic prospects that affect consumer spending, particularly
on discretionary items. This cyclicality and any related fluctuation in consumer
demand could have a material adverse effect on the our results of operations and
financial condition.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary ongoing funding requirements are to finance working capital and
continued growth of the business. At March 31, 2000, we had total cash
equivalents of $27.8 million compared to $14.6 million at March 31, 1999. Cash
provided by operating activities was $23.3 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 and $26.1 million for the comparable period in 1999. This
decrease was primarily due to an increase in inventory required to support
higher sales levels.

Our primary capital requirements are for working capital, investing activities
associated with the expansion of our international operations and general
corporate needs. Net cash used in investing activities was $1.2 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2000 and $4.6 million for the comparable period in
1999.

Cash used in financing activities was $9.2 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 compared to cash used in financing activities of $19.0 million
for the comparable period in 1999. The decrease in net cash used in financing
activities was primarily due to a reduction of repayments of short-term
borrowings as compared to the three months ended March 31, 1999.


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To fund our working capital requirements, we have available unsecured revolving
lines of credit with aggregate seasonal limits ranging from approximately $115
to $135 million. As of March 31, 2000, $21.7 million was outstanding under these
lines of credit. Additionally, we maintain credit agreements in order to provide
us with unsecured import lines of credit with a combined limit of approximately
$105 million available for issuing documentary letters of credit.

To finance expansion of our domestic distribution center, we entered into a note
purchase agreement in 1998. Pursuant to the note purchase agreement, we issued
senior promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $25 million,
bearing an interest rate of 6.68% and maturing August 11, 2008. Up to an
additional $15 million in shelf notes may be issued under the note purchase
agreement.

EURO CURRENCY CONVERSION

European Union finance members approved 11 of the 15 member states for
participation in economic and monetary union. On January 1, 1999, the Euro was
adopted as the national currency of the participating countries - Austria,
Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Portugal and Spain. Initially, the Euro will be used for non-cash transactions.
Legacy currencies of the participating member states will remain legal tender
until January 1, 2002. On this date, Euro-denominated bills and coins will be
issued for use in cash transactions.

The introduction of the Euro is a significant event with potential implications
for our existing operations within the participating countries. As such, we have
committed resources to conduct risk assessments and to take corrective actions,
where required, to ensure that we are prepared for the introduction of the Euro.
We are undertaking a review of the Euro implementation both in participating and
non-participating countries where we have operations. Progress regarding Euro
implementation is reported periodically to management.

We have not experienced any significant operational disruptions to date and do
not expect the continued implementation of the Euro to cause any significant
operational disruptions. In addition, we have not incurred and do not expect to
incur any significant costs from the continued implementation of the Euro,
including any additional currency risk, which could materially affect our
liquidity or capital resources.

ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information required by this item is included in the Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements and is incorporated herein by this reference.


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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

        (a)    Exhibits

                3.1    Third Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.

                3.2    2000 Restated Bylaws of the Company.

               10.1    Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended.

               27.1    Financial Data Schedule.

        (b)    Reports on Form 8-K

               None.





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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 thereunto duly authorized.

                                  COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

Date: May 15, 2000                /s/ Patrick D. Anderson
      __________________          ______________________________________________
                                  Patrick D. Anderson
                                  Chief Financial Officer and Authorized Officer








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                                                                     EXHIBIT 3.1


                    THIRD RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

                                       OF

                           COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY


                                    ARTICLE I

           The name of the Corporation is Columbia Sportswear Company.

                                   ARTICLE II

        A.     The Corporation is authorized to issue shares of two classes of
stock: 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of Preferred
Stock.

        B.     Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on any
matter submitted to the shareholders. On dissolution of the Corporation, after
any preferential amount with respect to the Preferred Stock has been paid or set
aside, the holders of Common Stock and the holders of any series of Preferred
Stock entitled to participate in the distribution of assets are entitled to
receive the net assets of the Corporation.

        C.     The Board of Directors is authorized, subject to limitations
prescribed by the Oregon Business Corporation Act, as amended from time to time
(the "Act"), and by the provisions of this Article, to provide for the issuance
of shares of Preferred Stock in series, to establish from time to time the
number of shares to be included in each series and to determine the
designations, relative rights, preferences and limitations of the shares of each
series. The authority of the Board of Directors with respect to each series
includes determination of the following:

               (1)    The number of shares in and the distinguishing designation
of that series;

               (2)    Whether shares of that series shall have full, special,
conditional, limited or no voting rights, except to the extent otherwise
provided by the Act;

               (3)    Whether shares of that series shall be convertible and the
terms and conditions of the conversion, including provision for adjustment of
the conversion rate in circumstances determined by the Board of Directors;

               (4)    Whether shares of that series shall be redeemable and the
terms and conditions of redemption, including the date or dates upon or after
which they shall be redeemable and the amount per share payable in case of
redemption, which amount may vary under different conditions or at different
redemption dates;


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               (5)    The dividend rate, if any, on shares of that series, the
manner of calculating any dividends and the preferences of any dividends;

               (6)    The rights of shares of that series in the event of
voluntary or involuntary dissolution of the Corporation and the rights of
priority of that series relative to the Common Stock and any other series of
Preferred Stock on the distribution of assets on dissolution; and

               (7)    Any other rights, preferences and limitations of that
series that are permitted by law to vary.

                                   ARTICLE III

               No director of the Corporation shall be personally liable to the
Corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages for conduct as a director,
provided that this Article shall not eliminate the liability of a director for
any act or omission for which such elimination of liability is not permitted
under the Oregon Business Corporation Act. No amendment to the Oregon Business
Corporation Act that further limits the acts or omissions for which elimination
of liability is permitted shall affect the liability of a director for any act
or omission which occurs prior to the effective date of the amendment.

                                   ARTICLE IV

               The Corporation shall indemnify to the fullest extent not
prohibited by law any current or former director of the Corporation who is made,
or threatened to be made, a party to an action, suit or proceeding, whether
civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other (including an action,
suit or proceeding by or in the right of the Corporation), by reason of the fact
that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the
Corporation or a fiduciary within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 with respect to any employee benefit plan of the
Corporation, or serves or served at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent, or as a fiduciary of an employee benefit
plan, of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other
enterprise. The Corporation shall pay for or reimburse the reasonable expenses
incurred by any such current or former director in any such proceeding in
advance of the final disposition of the proceeding if the person sets forth in
writing (i) the person's good faith belief that the person is entitled to
indemnification under this Article and (ii) the person's agreement to repay all
advances if it is ultimately determined that the person is not entitled to
indemnification under this Article. No amendment to this Article that limits the
Corporation's obligation to indemnify any person shall have any effect on such
obligation for any act or omission that occurs prior to the later of the
effective date of the amendment or the date notice of the amendment is given to
the person. This Article shall not be deemed exclusive of any other provisions
for indemnification or advancement of expenses of directors, officers,
employees, agents and


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<PAGE>   3

fiduciaries that may be included in any statute, bylaw, agreement, general or
specific action of the Board of Directors, vote of shareholders or other
document or arrangement.










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<PAGE>   4


                            CERTIFICATE ACCOMPANYING
                   THIRD RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF
                           COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY


        1.     The name of the corporation is Columbia Sportswear Company (the
"Corporation").

        2.     The Third Restated Articles of Incorporation attached hereto as
Exhibit A contain amendments to the Second Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation requiring shareholder approval.

        3.     The Third Restated Articles of Incorporation were adopted by the
shareholders of the Corporation on March 23, 1998.

        4.     The shareholder vote for the adoption of the Third Restated
Articles of Incorporation was as follows:

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Dated: January 31, 2000.


                                        COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY



                                        By: ____________________________________
                                            Carl K. Davis
                                            Vice President and General Counsel

        5.     The person to contact about this filing is Steven H. Hull at
(503) 294-9122.


<PAGE>   1
                                                                     EXHIBIT 3.2


                              2000 RESTATED BYLAWS
                                       OF
                           COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY


                                    ARTICLE I

                              SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS

        1.1    ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the shareholders shall be
held on the second Tuesday in May of each year at 2 p.m., unless a different
date or time is fixed by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the
meeting.

        1.2    SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders, for any
purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the President
or the Board of Directors.

        1.3    PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of the shareholders shall be held at
any place in or out of Oregon designated by the Board of Directors.

        1.4    MEETING BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE. Shareholders may participate in
an annual or special meeting by, or conduct the meeting through, use of any
means of communications by which all shareholders participating may
simultaneously hear each other during the meeting, except that no meeting for
which a written notice is sent to shareholders may be conducted by this means
unless the notice states that participation in this manner is permitted and
describes how any shareholder desiring to participate in this manner may notify
the Corporation.

        1.5    NOTICE OF SHAREHOLDER BUSINESS AND NOMINATIONS.

        (1)    ANNUAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS.

        (a)    Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of
the Corporation and the proposal of business to be considered by the
shareholders may be made at an annual meeting of shareholders (i) pursuant to
the Corporation's notice of meeting or any supplement thereto, (ii) by or at the
direction of the Board of Directors or (iii) by any shareholder of the
Corporation who was a shareholder of record both when notice is given as
provided for in this Section 1.5 and on the date of the annual meeting, who is
entitled to vote at the meeting and who complies with the notice procedures set
forth in this Section 1.5.

        (b)    For nominations or other business to be properly brought before
an annual meeting by a shareholder pursuant to this Section 1.5, the shareholder
must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the
Corporation and such other business must be a proper matter for shareholder
action, as determined by the Board of


<PAGE>   2

Directors. To be timely, a shareholder's notice must be delivered to the
Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation at least 90
days, and no earlier than 120 days, before the first anniversary of the date of
the proxy statement for the preceding year's annual meeting; provided, however,
that if the date of the annual meeting is more than 30 days before or more than
70 days after the anniversary date, notice by the shareholder to be timely must
be so delivered no earlier than 120 days before the annual meeting and no later
than the later of 90 days prior to such annual meeting or 10 days following the
day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by
the Corporation. The public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an
annual meeting will not commence a new time period for the giving of a
shareholder's notice as described above. The shareholder's notice shall set
forth (i) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for
election or reelection as a director all information relating to such person
that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of
directors in an election contest or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant
to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act") (including such person's written consent to being named in the
proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected); (ii) as
to any other business that the shareholder proposes to bring before the meeting,
a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting,
the text of the proposal or business, the reasons for conducting the business at
the meeting and any material interest in the business of such shareholder and
the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made; and (iii) as
to the shareholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose
behalf the nomination or proposal is made, (a) the name and address of such
shareholder and of such beneficial owner, as they appear on the Corporation's
books, and (b) the class and number of shares of the Corporation owned
beneficially and of record by such shareholder and such beneficial owner (c) a
representation that the shareholder is a holder of record of stock of the
Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting and intends to appear in person or
by proxy at the meeting to propose such business or nomination, and (d) a
representation as to whether the shareholder or beneficial owner, if any,
intends or is part of a group that intends to (1) deliver a proxy statement
and/or form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of the Corporation's
outstanding capital stock required to approve or adopt the proposal or elect the
nominee and/or (2) otherwise solicit proxies from shareholders in support of
such proposal or nomination. The Corporation may require any proposed nominee to
furnish any other information it reasonably requires to determine the
eligibility of the proposed nominee to serve as a director.

        (c)    Notwithstanding anything in this Section 1.5 to the contrary, if
the number of directors to be elected to the Board of Directors of the
Corporation at an annual meeting is increased and there is no public
announcement by the Corporation naming all of the nominees for director or
specifying the size of the increased Board of Directors at least 100 days prior
to the first anniversary of the preceding year's annual meeting, a shareholder's
notice required by this Section 1.5 shall also be considered timely (but only
with respect to nominees for any new positions created by such increase) if it
is delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the
Corporation not later than the


<PAGE>   3

close of business on the 10th day following the day on which the public
announcement is first made by the Corporation.

        (2)    SPECIAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS.

        Only business that has been brought before a special meeting of
shareholders pursuant to the Corporation's notice of meeting shall be conducted
at a special meeting. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of
Directors may be made at a special meeting of shareholders at which directors
are to be elected pursuant to the Corporation's notice of meeting (a) by or at
the direction of the Board of Directors or (b) if the Board of Directors has
determined that directors shall be elected at the meeting, by any shareholder of
the Corporation who is a shareholder of record at the time of giving of notice
provided for in this Section 1.5, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who
complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 1.5. If the
Corporation calls a special meeting of shareholders for the purpose of electing
one or more directors to the Board of Directors, any such shareholder may
nominate a person or persons (as the case may be), for election to the
position(s) specified in the Corporation's notice of meeting, if the
shareholder's notice required by this Section 1.5 is delivered to the Secretary
at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not earlier than the close
of business on the 90th day prior to the special meeting and not later than the
close of business on the 10th day following the day on which public announcement
is first made of the date of the special meeting and of the nominees proposed by
the Board of Directors to be elected at the meeting. The public announcement of
an adjournment of a special meeting shall not commence a new time period for the
giving of a shareholder's notice as described above.

        (3)    GENERAL.

        (a)    Only the persons nominated in accordance with this Section 1.5
shall be eligible to be elected at an annual or special meeting of shareholders
to serve as directors, and only the business that has been brought before a
meeting of shareholders in accordance with the procedures set forth in this
Section 1.5 shall be conducted at the meeting. Except as otherwise provided by
law, the articles of incorporation of the Corporation or these bylaws, the
Chairman of the meeting shall have the power and duty to determine whether a
nomination or any business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made or
proposed in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 1.5 and, if
any proposed nomination or business is not in compliance with this Section 1.5,
to declare that such defective proposal or nomination be disregarded.

        (b)    For the purposes of these bylaws, "public announcement" means
disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service, Associated
Press or comparable national news service or in a document publicly filed by the
Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

        (c)    Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of Section 1.5, a
shareholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange
Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the matters set
forth in Section 1.5. Nothing in


<PAGE>   4

Section 1.5 shall affect any rights of shareholders to request inclusion of
proposals in the Corporation's proxy statement pursuant to rules under the
Exchange Act.

        1.6    CONDUCT OF MEETINGS

        (a)    Chairman of Meeting. Meetings of shareholders shall be presided
over by the Chief Executive Officer, if that position is filled, or, if there is
no Chief Executive Officer, the President, or, in any event, by another chairman
designated by the Board of Directors. The date and time of the opening and the
closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a
meeting shall be determined by the chairman of the meeting and announced at the
meeting.

        (b)    Rules and Regulations. The Board of Directors may adopt by
resolution any rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of
shareholders as it deems appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with
rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the chairman of any
meeting of shareholders shall have the exclusive right and authority to
prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in
the judgment of the chairman, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the
meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of
Directors or prescribed by the chairman of the meeting, may include, without
limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of
business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the
meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or
participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the Corporation, their
duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the chairman of
the meeting determines; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time
fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to
questions or comments by participants. Unless and to the extent otherwise
determined by the Board of Directors or the chairman of the meeting, meetings of
shareholders are not required to be held in accordance with the rules of
parliamentary procedure.

        (c)    Adjournment. Any annual or special meeting of shareholders may be
adjourned only by the chairman of the meeting from time to time to reconvene at
the same or some other time, date and place, and notice need not be given on any
such adjourned meeting if the time, date and place are announced at the meeting
at which the adjournment occurs. The shareholders present at a meeting shall not
have authority to adjourn the meeting. At the adjourned meeting at which a
quorum is present, the shareholders may transact any business which might have
been transacted at the original meeting. If after the adjournment a new record
date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall
be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

                                   ARTICLE II

                               BOARD OF DIRECTORS


<PAGE>   5

        2.1    NUMBER AND TERM. The number of directors of the Corporation shall
be at least three and no more than nine. Within this range, the number of
directors at the time of the adoption of these Restated Bylaws shall be six, and
the number of directors shall otherwise be determined from time to time by the
Board of Directors.

        2.2    REGULAR MEETINGS. A regular meeting of the Board of Directors
shall be held without notice other than this Bylaw immediately after, and at the
same place as, the annual meeting of shareholders.

        2.3    SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may
be called by the President or any two directors. The person or persons
authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Directors may fix any place
in or out of Oregon as the place for holding any special meeting of the Board of
Directors called by them.

        2.4    NOTICE. Notice of the date, time and place of any special meeting
of the Board of Directors shall be given at least 24 hours prior to the meeting
by notice communicated in person, by telephone, telegraph, teletype, other form
of wire or wireless communication, mail or private carrier. If written, notice
shall be effective at the earliest of (a) when received, (b) three days after
its deposit in the United States mail, as evidenced by the postmark, if mailed
postpaid and correctly addressed, or (c) on the date shown on the return
receipt, if sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and
the receipt is signed by or on behalf of the addressee. Notice by all other
means shall be deemed effective when received by or on behalf of the director.

                                   ARTICLE III

                                    OFFICERS

        3.1    APPOINTMENT. The Board of Directors at its first meeting
following its election each year shall appoint a President and a Secretary. The
Board of Directors may appoint any other officers, assistant officers and
agents. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person.

        3.2    COMPENSATION. The Corporation may pay its officers reasonable
compensation for their services as fixed from time to time by the Board of
Directors.

        3.3    TERM. The term of office of all officers commences upon their
appointment and continues until their successors are appointed or until their
resignation or removal.

        3.4    REMOVAL. Any officer or agent appointed by the Board of Directors
may be removed by the Board of Directors at any time with or without cause.

        3.5    PRESIDENT. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors,
the President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation and,
subject to the control of the Board of Directors, shall be responsible for the
general operation of the


<PAGE>   6

Corporation. The President shall have any other duties and responsibilities
prescribed by the Board of Directors. Unless otherwise determined by the Board
of Directors, the President shall have authority to vote any shares of stock
owned by the Corporation and to delegate this authority to any other officer.

        3.6    VICE PRESIDENTS. Each Vice President shall perform duties and
responsibilities prescribed by the Board of Directors or the President. The
Board of Directors or the President may confer a special title upon a Vice
President.

        3.7    SECRETARY. The Secretary shall record and keep the minutes of all
meetings of the directors and shareholders in one or more books provided for
that purpose and perform any duties prescribed by the Board of Directors or the
President.

                                   ARTICLE IV

                               ISSUANCE OF SHARES

        4.1    ADEQUACY OF CONSIDERATION. The authorization by the Board of
Directors of the issuance of shares for stated consideration shall evidence a
determination by the Board that such consideration is adequate.

        4.2    CERTIFICATES FOR SHARES. Certificates representing shares of the
Corporation shall be signed, either manually or in facsimile, by two officers of
the Corporation, at least one of whom shall be the President or a Vice
President.

                                    ARTICLE V

                                   AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws may be amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by the
Board of Directors or the shareholders of the Corporation.




<PAGE>   1
                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.1


                           COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
                      EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

                                    ARTICLE 1

      Name of Plan. The name of the Plan shall be the Columbia Sportswear
Company Executive Incentive Compensation Plan (the Plan).

                                    ARTICLE 2

      Effective Date of Plan. The effective date of the Plan shall be January 1,
1999. The Plan shall be subject to the approval of a majority of the
shareholders of Columbia Sportswear Co. (the Company) at the first annual
shareholders meeting to be held after the effective date. No payments will be
made under the Plan unless and until such approval is obtained.

                                    ARTICLE 3

      Purpose of Plan. The purpose of this Plan is to provide an incentive to
key executive officers of the Company who contribute to its success by offering
an opportunity to such persons to earn compensation in addition to their
salaries, based upon company success.

                                    ARTICLE 4

      Administration of Plan. The Plan shall be administered by the Compensation
Committee (the Committee) of the Board of Directors (the Board) of the Company.
The Committee shall have the full power and authority to administer the Plan. In
applying and interpreting the provisions of the Plan, the decisions of the
Committee shall be final.

                                    ARTICLE 5

      Eligibility. The Committee shall determine the key executive officers of
the Company who shall participate in the Plan for any fiscal year as soon as
practicable following the beginning thereof, but no later than 90 days after the
beginning of the year. Such determination shall be in writing and shall be
communicated to eligible executives as soon as practicable.

                                    ARTICLE 6

      Performance Goals. From time to time, the Committee shall establish
performance goals based on the amount of Company revenues, sales, earnings, or
earnings per share, or the growth of Company revenues, sales, earnings, or
earnings per share. The performance goals to be applied for any calendar year
shall be determined by the Committee no later than 90 days after the beginning
of the year. Each eligible executive's bonus shall be determined, in such manner
as the Committee shall prescribe, by the extent to which the Company attains
these performance goals. The specific performance goals to which each eligible
executive's bonus is tied shall be at the discretion of the Committee. The
audited financial statements of the Company will be used to measure all
financial goals. The Committee shall have the discretion to include or exclude
any extraordinary items and/or to adjust its performance goals to take into
account changes in accounting, however, any decision to include or exclude


<PAGE>   2

extraordinary items or to adjust performance goals to reflect changes in
accounting shall be made by the Committee at or prior to the time the Committee
establishes performance goals for the calendar year as prescribed above in this
Article 6.

                                    ARTICLE 7

      Amount of Target Bonus. Upon determining that an executive is eligible to
participate in the Plan, the Committee shall determine a target bonus for such
executive. The target bonus shall be stated as a percentage of the eligible
executive's base salary.

      After the end of the year, the Committee shall determine the extent to
which the Company has reached the performance goals established for the eligible
executives. The Committee shall have the discretion to reduce the amount payable
to any participant for a calendar year by up to 100% based upon factors which it
determines, in its discretion, warrant such reduction.

      Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the maximum amount
payable to any participant under the Plan for a calendar year will not exceed $2
million.

                                    ARTICLE 8

      Time of Payment. Payments will be made as soon as practicable after the
Committee has certified the amounts payable under the Plan based upon audited
financial results of the Company for the calendar year. No payment will be made
under the Plan in respect of any calendar year unless the predetermined
performance goals have been satisfied.

                                    ARTICLE 9

      Term of Plan. The Plan shall remain in effect until terminated by the
Board.

                                   ARTICLE 10

      Separation. In case of separation from the Company due to death,
disability, or retirement an individual or his or her beneficiaries shall
receive a bonus, which is prorated for the period of time that the eligible
executive was employed by the Company during the year in which the eligible
employee died, became disable or retired. The amount of such payment shall be
determined and payable after the end of such year. In case of separation from
the Company for any other reason, an eligible executive shall not be entitled to
a bonus under this Plan for the year in which the separation occurs.

                                   ARTICLE 11

        Amendment of the Plan. The Board shall have the power to amend or
terminate this Plan, in whole or in part, at any time, except that the Board
shall not have the right to change the performance goals established by the
Committee under Article 6, above. The Plan shall not create any rights of future
participation in any employee. No person eligible to receive a bonus under this
Plan shall have any rights to pledge, assign, or otherwise dispose of any unpaid
portion of such bonus.

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