Columbia Sportswear Q4 sales improve except in Canada

31 Jan '06

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Global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, Columbia Sportswear Company announced fourth quarter net sales of $314.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, an increase of 4.1 percent over net sales of $301.8 million for the same period of 2004.

The Company reported net income for the fourth quarter of $36.6 million, a 7.1 percent decrease compared to net income of $39.4 million for the same period of 2004.

Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2005 were $0.97 on 37.7 million weighted average shares, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.97 for the fourth quarter of 2004 on 40.6 million weighted average shares.

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Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear.

As one of the largest outerwear manufacturers in the world and the leading seller of skiwear in the United States, the Company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value.

The Company manages a portfolio of outdoor brands including Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, and Montrail.

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