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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2006
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Oregon
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  000-23939
(Commission File Number)
  93-0498284
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
14375 Northwest Science Park Drive
Portland, Oregon 97229

(Address of principal executive offices)
(503) 985-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
     On July 27, 2006, Columbia Sportswear Company issued a press release reporting its second quarter financial results. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
     (d)    Exhibits.
     
99.1
  Press release dated July 27, 2006.
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
         
  COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY


Dated: July 27, 2006
 
 
  By:   /s/ Bryan L. Timm    
    Bryan L. Timm   
    Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit   Description
99.1
  Press release dated July 27, 2006 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof).