Columbia Sportswear - 10-K annual report

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-K

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002

OR

For the transition period from                      to                     

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(503) 985-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: COMMON STOCK

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  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this form 10-K.    x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule  12b-2).     Yes  x    No  ¨

The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 28, 2002, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $424,739,534 based upon the last reported sale price of the Company’s Common Stock as reported by the Nasdaq National Market System.

The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on February 28, 2003, was 39,778,861.

Part III is incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for its 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Commission within 120 days of December 31, 2002.

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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

DECEMBER 31, 2002

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PART I

Item 1.     BUSINESS

General

Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company^® is a global leader in design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. As one of the largest outerwear companies in the world and the leading seller of skiwear in the United States, we have developed an international reputation across an expanding product line for quality, performance, functionality and value. We believe our award-winning advertising campaign effectively positions the Columbia^® brand as outdoor, active, authentic and distinctly American.

Since 1938 we have grown from a small family-owned, regional hat distributor to a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries. Known for durability and dependability at a reasonable price, we leveraged Columbia’s brand awareness in the 1990s by expanding into related merchandise categories and developing our “head-to-toe” outfitting concept. During 2002, we distributed our products to approximately 10,000 retailers in over 40 countries.

In September 2000 we added another internationally known brand to our business, acquiring the Sorel trademark and associated intellectual property through a Canadian bankruptcy proceeding for approximately $8 million in cash. We believe that Sorel^®, a brand associated with quality cold weather boots for roughly four decades, complements our existing product offering, enhances our growth opportunities in footwear and apparel, and opens the door to distribution channels where we have not previously sold Columbia brand products.

On March 13, 2003, the Company entered into a merger agreement to acquire Mountain Hardwear, Inc. (“Mountain Hardwear”) for aggregate consideration of approximately $36 million, including approximately $30 million in cash and $6 million of debt assumption. The merger is subject to approval by the shareholders of Mountain Hardwear and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close on March 31, 2003. Mountain Hardwear, which is based in Richmond, California, designs, develops and markets technically advanced equipment and apparel for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.

Our business is subject to many risks and uncertainties that could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and stock price. For a description of some of these risks and uncertainties, we encourage you to read “Factors That May Affect Our Business and the Price of Our Common Stock” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Products

We group our merchandise into four principal categories—(1) outerwear, (2) sportswear, (3) rugged footwear and (4) related accessories. The durability, functionality and affordability of our products make them ideal for use in a wide range of outdoor activities, including skiing, snowboarding, hunting, fishing and hiking, as well as for casual wear. We are committed to innovative, functional product design and use durable, high quality materials and construction across all of our product lines. We believe our broad range of competitively priced merchandise offers consumers one of the best price-value equations in the outdoor apparel and footwear industries.

We believe the Columbia brand represents a differentiated outdoor, active, authentic, value-oriented and distinctly American image. Our products are designed to reinforce this image. In both the design and production phases, we focus our efforts on the development of popular, higher volume products at moderate price points. Our attention to technical details such as pockets that double as vents, double storm flaps over zippers and “gutters” that facilitate water run-off, as well as the use of special technical materials, contribute to the authenticity and functionality of our entire selection of merchandise.

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The following table presents the approximate percentages of net sales attributable to each of our principal product categories for each of the last three years.

Outerwear

Outerwear is our most established product category. Our outerwear is designed to protect the wearer from inclement weather in everyday use and in a variety of outdoor activities, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, hunting and fishing. Many of our jackets incorporate our popular Columbia Interchange System^®, which we introduced in 1983 and features a 3- or 4-jackets-in-1 design. Jackets incorporating the Interchange System typically combine a durable, nylon outershell with a removable, zip-out liner. The outershell and the liner may be worn separately or together. This layering approach provides the wearer with a jacket for all seasons and weather conditions at a reasonable price.

Our skiwear line is the best selling brand of skiwear in the United States and includes products such as parkas, vests, ski pants and pullovers.

Our line of snowboard apparel, which carries the Convert^® label, is another important component of the outerwear category. We were one of the first companies to identify and react to the rapid emergence of snowboarding as a popular sport and, as a result, our Convert line is now one of the top selling brands of snowboard apparel in the United States.

Hunting and fishing products constitute one of our longest running product lines in the outerwear category. These merchandise offerings include apparel for the serious sportsman engaged in a variety of hunting and fishing activities. All of these products, including parkas, shells, vests, liners, bib pants and rain suits incorporate a variety of specific-purpose, tailored features that enhance our reputation as a leader in this category of outerwear.

We also produce a separate line of youth outerwear products. The market for youth outerwear is significant and we are able to use our expertise in outerwear design and sourcing to meet the needs of the youth market.

Sportswear

In 1993 we began targeting sportswear as a growth opportunity. Building on a foundation of authentic fishing and hunting shirts, we have expanded our sportswear product offering.

Our sportswear line is made up of outdoor sportswear and GRT^® (Gear for Rugged Trekking and Travel).

The outdoor sportswear product line, consisting primarily of hiking shorts, water sport trunks, fleece and pile products, sweaters, chinos, knit shirts, woven shirts, sweats, and jeans, appeals to both the serious outdoorsman and the more casual wearer who wants to project an outdoor image.

For the consumer interested in trekking and adventure travel, our GRT line of active outdoor performance apparel offers a line of lightweight products, many of which incorporate our Omni-Dry^® system of moisture management.

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Sportswear products are designed to be sold alongside our outerwear and rugged footwear products as part of our unified “head-to-toe” outfitting concept. Although the majority of our sportswear sales are to sporting goods and specialty outdoor stores, department stores are becoming an increasingly important part of our distribution chain.

Rugged Footwear

We introduced rugged footwear in 1993. This category consists of seasonal outdoor footwear for adults and youth as well as cold weather, hiking/trail and rugged comfort styles. Many feature innovative technical designs that incorporate waterproof/breathable constructions, thermal insulation, advanced cushioning systems and high abrasion, slip-resistant outsoles. We believe the market for rugged footwear represents a substantial growth opportunity.

Our acquisition of the Sorel^® trademark rights, associated brand names and other related intellectual property rights in September 2000 provides additional opportunities for us in the footwear category. The prior owner of the Sorel brand, William H. Kaufman, Inc., filed for bankruptcy in 2000 providing us the opportunity to acquire and rejuvenate an existing brand known for cold weather footwear for over forty years. We began offering classic Sorel styles in the fall of 2001 as well as a line of special make products for some larger retailers. Sorel styles are being offered to Columbia customers as well as to dealers who do not sell the Columbia footwear line.

Accessories

We also produce a line of accessories that includes hats, caps, scarves, gloves, mittens and headbands to complement our outerwear and sportswear lines.

Licensing

In June 1999 we announced a strategy to build brand awareness by licensing our trademarks across a range of categories that complement our current offerings. We have since signed twelve licensing agreements, including North American agreements for Columbia brand casual and outdoor socks, packs and adventure travel bags, small personal leather goods and accessories, thermal tops and bottoms, shoe care products, watches, leather outerwear and sport knives. We also entered into a global licensing agreement for Columbia brand eyewear and a European licensing agreement for socks. Our United States sock licensee began shipping during fall 2000 in the North American market, and our European sock licensee began shipping in spring 2002. Columbia brand packs and adventure travel bags and small personal leather goods were available beginning in spring 2001. Our watch licensee began shipping products in spring 2002, and our thermal tops and bottoms, shoe care products and eyewear licensees began shipping in fall 2002. Columbia brand knives are scheduled to begin shipping in spring 2003 and Columbia brand leather outerwear is scheduled to begin shipping in fall 2003. In addition, in 2003 we are continuing our testing for tents and sleeping bags through a limited licensing agreement with a single retail chain. In connection with the Sorel acquisition, we acquired a license for shoe care products in North America.

Advertising, Marketing, and Promotion

Our creative and award-winning print and broadcast advertising campaigns have built brand awareness and have helped to highlight the strengths of our product line among consumers. The humorous advertisements feature Chairman Gertrude Boyle as an overbearing taskmaster—“one tough mother”—who demands high quality standards for our products. The advertisements, which often include witty dialogue between “Mother Boyle” and her son Tim, Columbia’s President and Chief Executive Officer, remind consumers of our long history of providing authentic outdoor apparel with exceptional value and help to create the image of a distinctly American brand.

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One of our growth strategies is to increase the productivity of our existing customers by expanding the number of concept shops, focus areas and brand enhancement systems at customer retail locations. Concept shops and focus areas, which promote a consistent brand image, are located within the stores of our customers and are dedicated exclusively to selling our merchandise on a year-round basis. On a smaller scale, brand enhancement systems which include signage and fixtures that prominently display consolidated groupings of Columbia merchandise offer similar benefits.

Inventory Management

From the time of initial order through production, distribution and delivery, we manage our inventory in an effort to reduce risk. Our inventory management systems coupled with our enterprise-wide information system have enhanced our ability to manage our inventories by providing detailed inventory status from the time of initial factory order through shipment to our retail customers.

Additionally, through the use of incentive discounts we encourage early purchases by our customers to promote effective inventory management. We provide our customers with staggered delivery times through the spring and fall seasons. This also permits our customers and us to manage inventories effectively and thereby diminish the likelihood of closeout sales. Through our efforts to match our purchases of inventory to the receipt of customer orders, we believe we are able to reduce the risk of overcommitting to inventory purchases. This helps us avoid significant unplanned inventory build-ups and minimizes working capital requirements. This strategy, however, does not eliminate inventory risk entirely since we build a nominal amount of speculative inventory into our business model. Additionally, customer orders are subject to cancellation prior to shipment.

Product Design

Our experienced in-house merchandising and design teams work closely with internal sales and production teams as well as with retailers and consumers to produce products that are designed primarily for functionality and durability.

We also engineer technical garments with special performance features. Our Titanium^™ sub-branded outerwear offers high performance fabrics and features and our most exclusive technologies. These garments are designed for extreme weather conditions and also deliver a level of style and utility that compete with high-end garments in our market. Our outerwear features include the Columbia Interchange System^®, Radial Venting System^™, Radial Sleeve^™, Stretch Panels, the performance storm hood, and packable and reversible options. The GRT^® line offers the Radial Leg Gusset^™, GRT Venting^™, Convertible Sleeve Tab, and convertible and packable garments. Our footwear features include Quadensity^® and our hunting and fishing garments include features such as the Columbia Comfort System^™, the PFG Venting System^™, and our Quarpel Thread Technology^™.

We distinguish ourselves by designing clothing that performs well in a wide range of weather conditions and for a variety of outdoor activities. To accomplish this we carefully choose the appropriate fabric or insulation for each garment. Those selected possess optimum performance characteristics such as waterproofness, breathability, weight, durability, and wicking ability. For our outerwear collections we feature our premier waterproof/breathable Omni-Tech^® technology. Three different levels are offered to meet different needs of waterproofness, breathability, and protection. Our GRT line features Omni-Dry^® which is our high-performance moisture-management technology that renders superior results in a variety of conditions. Our footwear line features Omni-Grip^® traction technology which is a specially formulated sticky rubber compound that provides superior traction as well as stability on wet and dry surfaces.

We believe these technical innovations and product features provide versatility, comfort and value to our customers.

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Sourcing and Manufacturing

Our apparel and footwear products are produced by independent manufacturers selected, monitored and coordinated by regional Columbia employees to ensure conformity to strict quality standards. We believe the use of these independent manufacturers increases our production capacity and flexibility and reduces our costs.

Unlike many apparel companies, we use few independent agents in our sourcing activities. We maintain fifteen sourcing and quality control offices in the Far East, each staffed by Columbia employees and managed by personnel native to the region. Personnel in these offices direct sourcing activities, help to ensure quality control and assist with the monitoring and coordination of overseas shipments. Final pricing for all orders, however, is approved by personnel from our U.S. headquarters. We believe Columbia personnel in the Far East, who are focused narrowly on our interests, are more responsive to our needs than independent agents would be and are more likely to build long-term relationships with key vendors. We believe these relationships enhance our access to raw materials and factory capacity at more favorable prices.

For 2002 we sourced approximately 99% (by dollar volume) of our products outside the United States, principally in the Far East. We monitor the selection of independent factories to ensure that no single manufacturer or country is responsible for manufacturing a significantly disproportionate amount of our merchandise.

We believe the use of independent manufacturers, in conjunction with the use of Columbia sourcing personnel rather than agents, increases our production flexibility and capacity and allows us to maintain control over critical aspects of the sourcing process. Our approach also enables us to substantially limit our capital expenditures and avoid costs associated with managing a large production work force. We do not have formal arrangements with most of our contractors or suppliers other than through purchase orders. However, we believe our relationships with our contractors and suppliers are excellent and that the long-term, reliable and cooperative relationships that we have with many of our vendors provide us a competitive advantage over other apparel distributors.

By having Columbia employees in regions where we source our products, we enhance our ability to monitor factories to ensure their compliance with Columbia’s Standards of Manufacturing Practices. Our policies require that every factory comply with a code of conduct relating to factory working conditions and the treatment of workers involved in the production of Columbia brand products.

Our quality control program is designed to ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards. Our employees monitor the quality of fabrics and other components and inspect prototypes of each product before starting production runs. In addition, our employees also perform quality control checks throughout the production process up to and including final shipment to our customers. We believe our attention to the quality control program is an important and effective means of maintaining the quality and reputation of our products.

Independent manufacturers generally produce our apparel using one of two principal methods. In the first method, the manufacturer purchases the raw materials needed to produce the garment from suppliers that we have approved, at prices and on terms negotiated by either the manufacturer or us. A substantial portion of our merchandise is manufactured under this arrangement. In the second method, sometimes referred to as “cut, make, pack, and quota” and used principally for production in China, we directly purchase the raw materials from suppliers, assure that the independent manufacturers have the necessary availability of import quotas, and ship the materials in a “kit,” together with patterns, samples, and most of the other necessary items, to the independent manufacturer to produce the finished garment. While this second arrangement advances the timing for inventory purchases and exposes us to additional risks before a garment is manufactured, we believe it further increases our manufacturing flexibility and frequently provides us with a cost advantage over other production methods.

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ensure that adequate sources are available to produce a sufficient supply of goods in a timely manner and on satisfactory economic terms in the future.

By sourcing the bulk of our products outside the United States, we are subject to risks of doing business abroad. These risks include, but are not limited to, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, governmental restrictions and political or labor disturbances. In particular, we must continually monitor import requirements and transfer production as necessary to lessen the potential impact from increased tariffs or quota restrictions that may be periodically imposed.

We have from time to time experienced difficulty satisfying our raw material and finished goods requirements, and any similar future difficulties could adversely affect our business operations. Our three largest factory groups accounted for approximately 17% of our total global production for 2002. Another company produces substantially all of the zippers used in our products. In both instances, however, these companies have multiple factory locations, many of which are in different countries, which reduces the risk that unfavorable conditions at a single factory or location will have a material adverse effect on our business.

Sales and Distribution

Our products are sold to approximately 10,000 specialty and department store retailers throughout the world. Our strategy for continued growth is to focus on:

The following table presents the approximate percentages of net sales by geographic region for each of the last three years:

See Note 15 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for net sales, income before income tax, identifiable assets, interest expense, and depreciation and amortization by geographic segment.

North America

Approximately 40.2% of the retailers that offer our products worldwide are located in the United States and Canada. The sales in these two countries amounted to 78.9% of our total revenues for 2002. We work with over 20 independent sales agencies that work with retail accounts varying in size from single specialty store operations to large chains made up of many stores in several locations.

Our flagship store in Portland, Oregon is designed to create a distinctive “Columbia” environment, reinforcing the active and outdoor image of the Columbia brand. In addition, this store provides us with the

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ability to test new marketing and merchandising techniques. We also operate nine outlet stores in various locations throughout North America. These outlet stores are designed to sell excess and distressed inventory without adversely affecting our retail accounts.

We inspect, sort, pack and ship substantially all of our products sold to United States retailers from our Rivergate Distribution Center, consisting of approximately 850,000 square feet located in Portland, Oregon. This distribution center includes a newly constructed 203,000 square foot addition to the existing automated distribution center which was completed in 2001 and was fully integrated into the existing distribution center in 2002. We handle Canadian distribution from a leased warehouse in Strathroy, Ontario. In some instances, we arrange to have products shipped directly from the independent manufacturers to a customer-designated facility.

Europe

We have European sales offices in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, with our European headquarters office located in Zurich, Switzerland. We sell our products directly to approximately 4,300 retailers in Western European countries, including the United Kingdom, where we began direct sales in spring 2001. Successful marketing and sales efforts, particularly in France, Spain, Italy and Germany, resulted in net direct sales of our products in Europe of $95.9 million in 2002.

We distribute our apparel and footwear products in Europe through two different distribution centers, one in The Netherlands which is owned and operated by an independent logistics company, and the other in Cambrai, France, which we own and operate. The new facility in Cambrai, France consists of approximately 269,000 square feet and was placed in service in January 2003 for the spring apparel shipping season. The distribution facility in The Netherlands will be used for the spring 2003 footwear shipping season and will cease operations and be replaced by the Cambrai, France facility upon commencement of the fall 2003 footwear shipping season.

Other International

We have distributed our products through independent distributors in Japan since the mid-1970s. In the fall of 1998, we began distributing our products directly in Japan, predominantly through retailers. We now sell our products primarily through a combination of retailers and wholesalers. We believe our sales approach in Japan creates an opportunity for accelerated sales growth in this region when economic conditions improve. We distribute our products in Japan from a leased warehouse in Funibashi, near Tokyo. In 1997 we began selling our products directly in South Korea, principally through retailers. Korean distribution is conducted from a warehouse in Seoul, which we own and operate.

In several other countries throughout the world, we sell our products to independent distributors. These distributors service retail customers in locations such as Australia, New Zealand, South America, Europe, Russia and China, among others.

Intellectual Property

We own many trademarks including “Columbia^®,” “Columbia Sportswear Company^®,” “Convert^®,” “Sorel^®,” “Bugaboo^®,” “Bugabootoo^®,” “Omni-Tech^®,” “GRT^®,” “Omni-Grip^®,” “Columbia Interchange System^®,” “Tough Mother^®,” the Columbia diamond shaped logo and the Sorel polar bear. Our trademarks, many of which are registered or subject to pending applications in the United States and other nations, are used on a variety of items of apparel, footwear, and other products. We believe that our trademarks are valuable, providing the consumer with an assurance that the product being purchased is of high quality and provides a good value. We also place significant value on product designs (the overall appearance and image of our products) which, as much as trademarks, distinguish our products in the marketplace. In addition, in connection with the acquisition of the Sorel trademarks we acquired industrial designs and patents protecting some Sorel styles. We protect these proprietary rights and frequently take action to prevent counterfeit reproductions or other

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infringing activity. In the past we have successfully resolved conflicts over proprietary rights through legal action and negotiated settlements. As our market share expands in geographic scope and product categories, we anticipate intellectual property disputes will increase as well, making it more expensive and challenging to establish and protect our proprietary rights and to defend against claims of infringement by others.

Backlog

We typically receive the bulk of our orders for each of the fall and spring seasons at least three months prior to the date the products are shipped to customers. Generally, the orders are subject to cancellation prior to the date of shipment. At December 31, 2002, our backlog was $331.5 million, compared to $292.2 million at December 31, 2001. For a variety of reasons, including the timing of shipments, timing of order deadlines, timing of receipt of orders, product mix of customer orders and the amount of in-season orders, backlog may not be a reliable measure of future sales for any succeeding period. For these reasons backlog figures in one year also may not be directly comparable to backlog figures in another year when measured at the same date.

Seasonality

Our business is affected by the general seasonal trends common to the outdoor apparel industry, with sales and profits being the highest in the third calendar quarter. Our products are marketed on a seasonal basis, with a product mix weighted substantially toward the fall season. The results of our operations in any period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for any future period. Our product sales are subject to substantial cyclical fluctuations and are affected by 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 Company’s results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

Competition

The active outerwear, sportswear and rugged footwear segments of the apparel industry are highly competitive and we believe this competition will increase. In addition, our licensees operate in very competitive markets (such as those for watches, leather outerwear, adventure travel bags and socks). We encounter substantial competition in the active outerwear and sportswear business from, among others, The North Face, Inc., (VF Corporation), Marmot Mountain Ltd., Woolrich Woolen Mills, Inc., The Timberland Company (“Timberland”), Patagonia Corporation, Helly-Hansen A/S, Burton and Pacific Trail (London Fog). In addition, we compete with major sport companies, such as Nike, Inc., Adidas AG and Reebok International Ltd., and with fashion-oriented competitors, such as Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Nautica Enterprises, Inc. and Tommy Hilfiger Corporation. Our rugged footwear line competes with, among others, Timberland, Nike ACG, Salomon S.A. and Kamik. Many of these companies have global operations and compete with us in Europe and Asia. In Europe we also face competition from brands such as Berghaus of the United Kingdom, Jack Wolfskin of Germany, La Fuma of France, as well as many other regional brands. In Asia our competition is from brands such as Mont-Bell and Patagonia among others. In many cases, our most significant competition comes from our own retail customers that manufacture and market clothing and footwear under their own labels. Some of our competitors are substantially larger and have greater financial, distribution, marketing and other resources than we do. We believe the primary competitive factors in the market for activewear are price, brand name, functionality, durability and style and that our product offerings are well positioned within the market.

Credit and Collection

We extend credit to our customers based on an assessment of a customer’s financial circumstances, generally without requiring collateral. To assist in the scheduling of production and the shipping of seasonal products, we offer customers discounts for placing pre-season orders and extended payment terms for taking delivery before the peak shipping season. These extended payment terms increase our exposure to the risk of

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uncollectible receivables. Some of our significant customers have experienced financial difficulties in the past, and future financial difficulties of our customers could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Government Regulation

Many of our imports are subject to existing or potential governmental duties, tariffs or quotas that may limit the quantity of certain types of goods which may be imported into the United States and other countries. In addition, these duties often represent a material portion of the cost of the merchandise. Although we diligently monitor these trade restrictions, the United States or other countries could impose new or adjusted quotas, duties, tariffs or other restrictions, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Employees

At December 31, 2002 we had 1,809 full-time employees. Of these employees, 893 were based in the United States, 128 in Canada, 148 in Europe and 640 in Asia.

Available Information

We make available free of charge on or through our web site at www.columbia.com our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file these materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 2.    PROPERTIES

Following is a summary of principal properties owned or leased by us.

Item 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time in our normal course of business we are a party to various legal claims, actions and complaints. We do not have any pending litigation that is material.

Item 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

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Item 4(a).    EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE REGISTRANT

The following table sets forth our executive officers and certain key employees.

Gertrude Boyle has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 1983. Columbia was founded by her parents in 1938 and managed by her husband, Neal Boyle, from 1964 until his death in 1970. Mrs. Boyle also served as our President from 1970 to 1988. Mrs. Boyle is Timothy P. Boyle’s mother.

Timothy P. Boyle joined Columbia in 1971 as General Manager and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1988. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1978. Mr. Boyle is also a member of the board of directors of a heavy equipment retailer and Widmer Brothers Brewing Company. Mr. Boyle is Gertrude Boyle’s son.

Don R. Santorufo joined Columbia in 1979 as Purchasing and Production Manager, and in 1984 he was promoted to Vice President, Manufacturing and oversaw the development of our Asian manufacturing operations. He served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from January 1995 until his retirement in January 2003. From 1977 to 1979 Mr. Santorufo was Production Manager for Jen-Cel-Lite Corporation, a sleeping bag and insulation manufacturer, and from 1975 to 1977 he was Production and Purchasing Manager for Alpine Designs, a skiwear manufacturer.

Edward R. Howelljoined Columbia in August 2002 as Global President of the Company’s Sorel division. Prior to joining Columbia Sportswear, Mr. Howell was Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Mountain Sports from 1998 to 2002 and Executive Vice President from 1997 to 1998. From 1988 to 1997 Mr. Howell held various positions with L.L. Bean, most recently as General Manager of Apparel. From 1985 to 1988 Mr. Howell served in various positions with Woolrich, including National Sales Manager. Prior to 1985 he served in a variety of positions for Macy’s Department Store, including Vice President of Merchandising for Macy’s New York.

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Patrick D. Anderson joined Columbia in June 1992 as Manager of Financial Reporting, became Corporate Controller in August 1993 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in December 1996. In May 2001, Mr. Anderson was appointed Vice President of Finance and Administration as well as Treasurer and Assistant Secretary and served in this position until July 2002 when Mr. Anderson was named Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. From 1985 to 1992, Mr. Anderson was an accountant with Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Bryan L. Timm joined Columbia in June 1997 as Corporate Controller and was named Chief Financial Officer in July 2002. From 1991 to 1997 Mr. Timm held various financial positions for Oregon Steel Mills and most recently as Divisional Controller for CF&I Steel, Oregon Steel Mills’ largest division. From 1986 to 1991, Mr. Timm was an accountant with KPMG LLP.

Carl K. Davis joined Columbia in October 1997 as Vice President and General Counsel. In May 2001, Mr. Davis was named Secretary. He was employed by Nike, Inc. from 1981 to October 1997 where he served in a variety of capacities, most recently as Director of International Trade.

Robert G. Masin joined Columbia in May 1989 as National Sales Manager and became General Merchandise Manager in July 1998. In May 2001, Mr. Masin was named Senior Vice President of Sales and Merchandising. From 1976 to 1989 he worked for W.L. Gore and Associates, a polymer technology and manufacturing and service company. From 1982 to 1989 he was National Sales Manager of Gore’s Fabric Division.

Grant D. Prentice joined Columbia in May 1984 as General Manager – Outerwear Merchandising. In May 2001, Mr. Prentice was named Vice President and General Manager – Outerwear Merchandising. From 1977 to 1984, Mr. Prentice worked as a sales representative for Gerry Outdoor Products, a skiwear company based in Colorado.

Rick D. Carpenter joined Columbia in October 1988 as Inventory Planner and held various management positions in planning and customer operations until May 1998 when he was promoted to Director of Operations. In May 2001, Mr. Carpenter was named Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations. Prior to joining Columbia, Mr. Carpenter held warehouse management positions for Modern Merchandising.

Mark J. Sandquist joined Columbia in March 1995 as Senior Merchandiser of Men’s and Women’s Sportswear and in August 2000 was named General Manager – Sportswear Merchandising. Prior to joining Columbia, Mr. Sandquist worked in various managerial positions for Union Bay from 1985 to 1995.

David W. Robinson joined Columbia in March 1995 as Senior Merchandiser of Hunting, Fishing and Accessories within Outerwear Merchandising and in December 1999 was named General Manager – Hunting, Fishing, and Accessories Merchandising. Prior to joining Columbia, Mr. Robinson was Director of Operations for Video Lottery Technologies from 1992 to 1995, and prior to that he was a Vice President of Life Link International.

William J. Berta joined Columbia in November 1996 as Manager of U.S. Footwear Sales and in October 2000 was named General Manager of Sorel. In September 2001, Mr. Berta was named General Manager – Footwear for both Columbia and Sorel. Prior to joining Columbia, Mr. Berta served in various sales management roles for Wolverine Worldwide, Daisy Manufacturing, and Hi-Tech Sports.

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PART II

Item 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER

MATTERS

Our Common Stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market and trades under the symbol “COLM.” At February 28, 2003, there were approximately 193 holders of record and approximately 7,400 beneficial shareholders.

Following are the quarterly high and low closing prices for our Common Stock for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001:

The stock prices in the table above have been restated to reflect the three-for-two stock split effective June 4, 2001.

Since the completion of our initial public offering in April 1998, we have not declared any dividends. We currently anticipate that all of our earnings in the foreseeable future will be retained for the development and expansion of our business and, therefore, we have no current plans to pay cash dividends. Future dividend policy will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, restrictions imposed by our credit agreement, and other factors considered relevant by our Board of Directors. For various restrictions on our ability to pay dividends, see Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information about compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance to employees or non-employees (such as directors and consultants), as of December 31, 2002:

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Item 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Selected Consolidated Financial Data

The selected financial data presented below for, and as of the end of, each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2002 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes that appear elsewhere in this Annual Report and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations set forth in Item 7.

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All references to years relate to the fiscal year ended December 31 of such year.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage relationship to net sales of certain items in our consolidated statements of operations:

Year Ended December 31, 2002 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2001

Net Sales:    Net sales increased 4.7% to $816.3 million in 2002 from $779.6 million for the comparable period in 2001. Net sales in the United States increased 1.1% to $557.5 million in 2002 from $551.2 million for the comparable period in 2001. Canadian sales increased 6.6% to $86.7 million in 2002 from $81.3 million for the comparable period in 2001 and European direct sales increased 16.5% to $95.9 million in 2002 from $82.3 million for the comparable period in 2001. Net international sales, excluding Canadian sales and European direct sales, increased 17.8% to $76.2 million in 2002 from $64.7 million for the comparable period in 2001.

By product category, the growth in net sales was primarily attributable to increased sales of outerwear and sportswear units predominantly in the United States and Europe, though all geographic markets experienced an increase in both outerwear and sportswear sales.

In constant dollar terms, Canadian sales increased 8.1%, European direct sales increased 12.4% and net international sales, excluding Canadian sales and European direct sales, increased 18.9% in 2002 compared to the same period in 2001.

Gross Profit:    Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 46.4% in 2002 compared to 45.8% for the comparable period in 2001. This increase was primarily the result of favorable sourcing costs for our products and effective inventory management. In addition, favorable weather conditions in the northeastern U.S. allowed for the timely shipping of full-priced fall products and improved margins on off-price selling activities. These increases were partially offset by the effect of the weaker Euro/U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar/U.S. dollar currency hedge rates in 2002 compared to the same period in 2001.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense:    Selling, general, and administrative expense (“SG&A”) increased 2.8% to $214.9 million in 2002 from $209.0 million for the comparable period in 2001, 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, SG&A expense decreased to 26.3% in 2002 from 26.8% for the comparable period in 2001. The decrease as a percentage of sales was primarily the result of continued operating efficiencies from global infrastructure investments as well as cost control measures.

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Interest (Income) Expense, Net:    Interest income was $2.8 million in 2002 compared to $1.7 million for the comparable period in 2001 and interest expense was $2.4 million in 2002 compared to $4.3 million for the comparable period in 2001. These changes were attributable to an increase in cash compared to the same period in 2001 and repayments of short-term notes payable.

Income Tax Expense:    The provision for income taxes increased to $61.5 million in 2002 from $56.8 million in 2001. The effective tax rate was 37.5% for 2002 and 39.0% for 2001. The reduction in the 2002 effective tax rate was due to several factors including the relative mix of international and domestic profitability and, to a lesser degree, the utilization of foreign tax credits.

Year Ended December 31, 2001 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2000

Net Sales:    Net sales increased 26.8% to $779.6 million in 2001 from $614.8 million for the comparable period in 2000. Net sales in the United States increased 25.6% to $551.2 million in 2001 from $438.9 million for the comparable period in 2000. Canadian sales increased 28.8% to $81.3 million in 2001 from $63.1 million for the comparable period in 2000 and European direct sales increased 39.5% to $82.3 million in 2001 from $59.0 million for the comparable period in 2000. Net international sales, excluding Canadian sales and European direct sales, increased 20.3% to $64.7 million in 2001 from $53.8 million for the comparable period in 2000. Overall, sales growth was driven by the increased penetration of the Columbia brand within the existing customer base in all markets as well as the introduction of Sorel branded footwear, primarily in North America, in fall 2001. Specifically, domestic department store sales increased to approximately 35.2% in 2001 from approximately 30.5% in 2000.

By product category, the growth in net sales is attributable to increased sales of outerwear and footwear units, including Sorel, predominantly in the United States, Canada and Europe as well as increased sales of sportswear units primarily in the United States and Europe.

In constant dollar terms, Canadian sales increased 34.4%, European direct sales increased 43.2% and net international sales, excluding Canadian sales and European direct sales, increased 29.4% in 2001 compared to the same period in 2000.

Gross Profit:    Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 45.8% in 2001 compared to 45.6% for the comparable period in 2000. This increase was due to the following factors including: (1) higher margins on spring outerwear and reduction of close-out product shipments for the three months ended March 31, 2001 when compared to the same period in 2000, (2) reduced impact of currency fluctuation, timely receipt of goods from factories, and minimal off-priced selling for three months ended September 30, 2001 when compared to same period in 2000, and (3) strong margins on outerwear closeout activity during the three months ended December 31, 2001. These increases were tempered by an increase in sales of spring close-out products which produce lower margins and negative effects of the Euro currency during the six months ended June 30, 2001.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense:    Selling, general, and administrative expense increased 13.8% to $209.0 million in 2001 from $183.7 million for the comparable period in 2000, 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, SG&A expense decreased to 26.8% in 2001 from 29.9% for the comparable period in 2000. This change was primarily due to strong sales growth in 2001, coupled with continued operating efficiencies from global infrastructure investments and maintenance of prudent cost control measures given the current economic environment.

Interest (Income) Expense, Net:    Interest income was $1.7 million in 2001 compared to $1.1 million for the comparable period in 2000 and interest expense was $4.3 million in 2001 compared to $5.3 million for the comparable period in 2000. These changes were attributable to our increased cash position during the first,

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second and fourth quarters of 2001 as compared to the same periods in 2000 combined with our decreased borrowings and an overall reduction in the short-term rates in 2001 when compared to 2000.

Income Tax Expense:    The provision for income taxes increased to $56.8 million in 2001 from $33.5 million in 2000. The effective tax rate was 39.0% for 2001 and 36.4% for 2000. The lower tax rate in 2000 was due primarily to the utilization of foreign tax credits which were not replicated in 2001.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We financed our operations for the year ended December 31, 2002 primarily through cash provided by operating activities. At December 31, 2002, we had total cash and cash equivalents of $194.7 million compared to $79.1 million at December 31, 2001. Cash provided by operating activities was $168.6 million for 2002 compared to $68.3 million in 2001. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase in net income, decreases in accounts receivable and inventories and an increase in accounts payable.

Our primary capital requirements are for working capital and general corporate needs. Net cash used in investing activities was $38.0 million in 2002 and $39.7 million for the comparable period in 2001. In 2002, our major capital expenditures consisted of approximately $26.9 million for the construction of our European distribution facility in Cambrai, France and approximately $11.1 million for other North American distribution related projects as well as maintenance capital requirements. In 2001 our major capital expenditures consisted of the expansion and retrofit of our United States distribution center, the development of our new corporate headquarters and the construction of our European distribution facility.

Cash used in financing activities was $15.1 million in 2002 as compared to cash provided by financing activities of $15.4 million for the comparable period in 2001. In 2002, net cash used in financing activities was primarily due to repayment of borrowings on short-term notes payable of $16.9 million and net repayment of $5.1 million on long-term debt offset by proceeds from the sale of stock under employee stock plans of $6.9 million. In 2001, net cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to proceeds from the sale of stock under employee stock plans of $8.2 million, net borrowings of short-term notes payable of $3.4 million, and net borrowings of $3.8 million of long-term debt.

To fund our domestic working capital requirements, we have available unsecured revolving lines of credit with aggregate seasonal limits ranging from $35 million to $75 million, of which $10 million to $50 million is committed. As of December 31, 2002, no domestic balance was outstanding under these lines of credit. Internationally, our subsidiaries have local currency operating lines in place guaranteed by us with a combined limit of approximately $71.8 million at December 31, 2002. The balance outstanding under these lines of credit was $9.8 million as of December 31, 2002.

Additionally, we maintain unsecured and uncommitted lines of credit with a combined limit of $250 million at December 31, 2002, available for issuing letters of credit. At December 31, 2002, the balance outstanding under these letters of credit was $112.0 million.

As we continue our investment in global infrastructure to support our growth, we anticipate the capital expenditures for 2003 will be approximately $15 million, consisting of maintenance capital requirements and information technology and distribution projects. We expect to fund these costs with existing cash and cash provided by operations. If the need for additional expenditures arises, we may need to seek additional funding. Our ability to obtain additional credit facilities will depend on many factors, including prevailing market conditions, our financial condition, and our ability to negotiate favorable terms and conditions. We do not assure you that financing will be available on terms that are acceptable or favorable to us, if at all.

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from the timing of shipments to wholesale customers for the fall outerwear season. As our sportswear and footwear product lines mature, we expect an increasing impact on seasonal shipments and corresponding working capital requirements. We believe that our liquidity requirements for at least the next 12 months will be adequately covered by existing cash, cash provided by operations and existing short-term borrowing arrangements.

The following table presents our estimated contractual commitments (in thousands):

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks from fluctuations of foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates as a result of our international sales, production and funding requirements. Our policy is to utilize financial instruments to reduce market risk where internal netting and other strategies cannot be effectively employed. Foreign currency and interest rate transactions are used only to the extent considered necessary to meet our objectives. We do not enter into foreign currency or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes.

Our foreign currency risk management objective is to protect cash flows resulting from sales, purchases and other costs from exchange rate movements. We manage this risk by using forward exchange contracts and purchased options to hedge certain firm as well as anticipated commitments and the related receivables and payables, including third party or intercompany transactions. Anticipated, but not yet firmly committed, transactions that we hedge carry a high level of certainty and are expected to be recognized within one year. We use cross-currency swaps to hedge foreign currency denominated payments related to intercompany loan agreements. Hedged transactions are denominated primarily in the Euro, Japanese yen and Canadian dollars.

The fair value of our hedges was unfavorable by $2.8 million and $0.3 million as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. A 10% change in the Euro, Japanese yen and Canadian dollar exchange rates would have resulted in the fair value fluctuating approximately $8.1 million at December 31, 2002 and $6.0 million at December 31, 2001. Changes in fair value, resulting from foreign exchange rate fluctuations, would be substantially offset by the change in value of the underlying hedged transactions.

Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our debt obligations. We have no cash flow exposure due to rate changes on our $20.6 million and $25.0 million of long-term debt as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. We do, however, have cash flow exposure on our committed and uncommitted bank lines of credit because interest is based on LIBOR and other interest rate indices.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make various estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, cost of sales and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We believe that the estimates, assumptions and judgments involved

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in the accounting policies described below have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting policies and estimates. Because of the uncertainty inherent in these matters, actual results could differ from the estimates we use in applying the critical accounting policies. We base our ongoing estimates on historical experience and other various assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Some of these critical accounting policies affect working capital account balances, including the policy for revenue recognition, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, and inventory obsolescence.

Revenue Recognition

We record wholesale and licensed product revenues when title passes and the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer, based on the terms of sale. Title generally passes upon shipment or upon receipt by the customer depending on the country of the sale and the agreement with the customer. Retail store revenues are recorded at the time of sale.

In some countries outside of the U.S., precise information regarding the date of receipt by the customer is not readily available. In these cases, we estimate the date of receipt by the customer based upon historical and expected delivery times by geographic location.

Upon shipment, we also provide for estimated sales returns and miscellaneous claims from customers as reductions to revenues. We base our estimates on historical rates of product returns and claims. However, actual returns and claims in any future period are inherently uncertain and thus may differ from our estimates. If actual or expected future returns and claims were significantly greater or lower than the reserves we had established, we would record a reduction or increase to net revenues in the period in which we made such determination.

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

We make ongoing estimates for the uncollectibility of our accounts receivable and maintain an allowance for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In determining the amount of the allowance, we consider our historical level of credit losses and we make judgments about the credit worthiness of customers based on ongoing credit evaluations. We analyze specific customer accounts, customer concentrations, current economic trends, and changes in customer payment terms. Since we cannot predict future changes in the financial stability of our customers, actual future losses from uncollectible accounts may differ from our estimates. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in their inability to make payments, a larger allowance may be required. If we determine a smaller or larger allowance was appropriate, we would record a credit or a charge to selling, general and administrative expense in the period in which we made the determination.

Inventory Obsolescence and Product Warranty

We make ongoing estimates of potential future excess, close-out or slow moving inventory and product warranty costs. We identify our excess inventory, a component of which is planned, and evaluate our purchase commitments, sales forecasts, and historical experience and make provisions as necessary to properly reflect inventory value. When evaluating our reserve for warranty costs, we consider our historical returns rates by season, product mix, current economic trends, and the historical cost to repair, replace, or refund the original sale. In the event we determine smaller or larger reserves were appropriate, we would record a credit or a charge to cost of sales in the period we made the determination.

Income Taxes

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for the net deferred tax asset in order to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Although we consider future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, if we have different judgments or use different estimates in the future, these differences may affect the valuation allowance and accordingly, income in the period we made the determination.

On a quarterly basis, we estimate what our effective tax rate will be for the full fiscal year and record a quarterly income tax provision in accordance with the anticipated effective rate. As the calendar year progresses, we periodically refine our estimate based upon actual events and earnings by jurisdiction during the year. This ongoing estimation process can result in changes to our expected effective tax rate for the full calendar year. When this occurs, we adjust the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs so that the year-to-date provision equals the expected annual effective tax rate.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” This statement eliminates amortization of goodwill and certain intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and sets forth methods to periodically evaluate these assets for impairment. We adopted SFAS No. 142 on January 1, 2002 and therefore ceased amortization of certain intangible assets. Other than the cessation of amortization, the adoption of this statement had no impact on our results of operations or cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2002. Amortization expense for intangible assets with indefinite useful lives was $796,000 for 2001 and $199,000 for 2000. During the fourth quarter of 2002, we completed an impairment test on the intangible assets and determined that these assets were not impaired.

In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.” This statement requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred. Under previous guidance, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of the commitment to an exit plan. The provisions of this statement will be applied prospectively, as applicable, and are effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure,” an amendment of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” This statement provides alternative methods of transition for voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. We have chosen to continue to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB 25 and related interpretations. The provisions of SFAS No. 148 are effective for fiscal years ended after December 15, 2002. Accordingly, we have adopted the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 148 in the financial reports for the year ended December 31, 2002. As the adoption of this statement involves disclosures only, we do not expect a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”). This interpretation elaborates on the disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about its obligations under specified guarantees that it has issued. It also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The disclosure requirements in this interpretation are effective for financial statements of interim or annual periods ending after December 15, 2002. We have adopted the disclosure provisions of FIN 45 (see Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements). Additionally, the recognition of a guarantor’s obligation should be applied on a prospective basis to guarantees issued after December 31, 2002. We do not believe that the provisions of FIN 45 will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

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In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN 46”). This interpretation explains how to identify variable interest entities and how an enterprise assesses its interest in a variable interest entity to decide whether to consolidate that entity. This interpretation requires existing unconsolidated variable interest entities to be consolidated by their primary beneficiaries if the entities do not effectively disperse risks among parties involved. Variable interest entities that effectively disperse risks will not be consolidated unless a single party holds an interest or combination of interest that effectively recombines risks that were previously dispersed. This interpretation applies immediately to variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003, and to variable interest entities in which an enterprise obtains an interest after that date. It applies in the first fiscal year or interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, to variable interest entities in which an enterprise holds a variable interest that it acquired before February 1, 2003. We do not believe that the provisions of FIN 46 will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report, including Item 1 of Part I and Items 7 and 7(a) of Part II, contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include any statements related to our expectations regarding future performance or conditions, including any statements regarding:

These forward-looking statements, and others made from time to time by management, are subject to many risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks described below under the heading “Factors That May Affect Our Business and the Price of Our Common Stock.” Risk factors that may affect liquidity, future financing and working capital requirements and availability include:

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We do not undertake any duty to update forward-looking statements after the date they are made, to conform them to actual results or to changes in circumstances or expectations.

Factors That May Affect Our Business and the Price of Our Common Stock

Our Business is Affected by Weather Conditions

Our business is adversely affected by unseasonal weather conditions. Sales of our outerwear are dependent in part on the weather and may decline in years in which weather conditions do not favor the use of our outerwear or cold weather footwear. For example, we believe unseasonably warm weather in the United States in 1998 and 1999 caused customers to delay, and in some cases reduce or cancel, orders for our outerwear, which had an adverse effect on our net sales and profitability. Similarly, unseasonably warm weather in 2001 made it more difficult for retailers to sell outerwear and we believe resulted in retailer caution when placing orders for fall 2002. Periods of unseasonably warm weather in the fall or winter or unseasonably cold or wet weather in the spring could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our Sales and Earnings May be Adversely Affected by an Economic Downturn or Economic Uncertainty

Sales of our products, particularly outerwear, are subject to substantial cyclical fluctuation. Consumer demand for our apparel and footwear, or our licensed products, may not reach our growth targets, or may decline, when there is an economic downturn or economic uncertainty in our key markets, particularly markets in North America and Europe. Continuing weakness in the Japanese economy, for example, has limited growth opportunities in recent years, and a slowing economy in the United States in 2002 has created additional uncertainties as to our customers and our business. In addition, recent volatility in the global oil markets has resulted in rising fuel prices, which many shipping companies are passing on to their customers. Our shipping costs have increased over the past several months, and we expect these costs may continue to increase. We may not be able to pass these increased costs on to our customers. Our sensitivity to economic cyclicality and any related fluctuation in consumer demand and rising shipping costs could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our International Operations Involve Many Risks

We are subject to many risks generally associated with doing business abroad, including foreign governmental regulations, foreign consumer preferences, political unrest, disruptions or delays in shipments and changes in economic conditions in countries in which we manufacture or sell products. Terrorist acts and U.S. military operations abroad appear to have increased the risks of doing business abroad, and we expect this to continue with the increased prospect of military action in the Middle East. These factors, among others, could influence our ability to sell products in international markets, our ability to manufacture products or procure materials, as well as our cost of doing business. If any of these or other factors make the conduct of business in a particular country undesirable or impractical, our business could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, many of our imports are subject to duties, tariffs or quotas that affect the cost and quantity of various types of goods imported into the United States or into our other sales markets. The countries in which our products are produced or sold may adjust or impose new quotas, duties, tariffs or other restrictions, any of which could have a material adverse effect on us. We produce a significant portion of our products in China, and therefore adverse conditions in China or adverse changes in China’s trading status with the U.S. or with other sales markets could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

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We Are Affected by the Financial Health of Retailers

We extend credit to our customers based on an assessment of a customer’s financial circumstances, generally without requiring collateral. To assist in the scheduling of production and the shipping of seasonal products, we offer customers discounts for placing pre-season orders and extended payment terms for taking delivery before the peak shipping season. These extended payment terms increase our exposure to the risk of uncollectible receivables. In addition, we face increased risk of order reduction or cancellation when dealing with financially ailing retailers or retailers struggling with economic uncertainty. Some of our significant customers have experienced financial difficulties in the past, which in turn have had an adverse effect on our business, and we believe retailers are being more cautious than usual with orders as a result of weakness in the retail economy. A slowing economy in our key markets could have an adverse effect on the financial health of our customers, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

We Operate in Very Competitive Markets

The markets for outerwear, sportswear and rugged footwear are highly competitive, as are the markets for our licensees’ products. In each of our geographic markets, we face significant competition from global and regional branded apparel and footwear companies. In many instances, retailers who are our customers pose our most significant competitive threat by marketing apparel and footwear under their own labels. We also compete with other apparel and footwear companies for the production capacity of independent manufacturers that produce our apparel and for import quota capacity. Many of our competitors are significantly larger and have substantially greater financial, distribution, marketing and other resources and have achieved greater recognition for their products than we have. Increased competition could result in reductions in display areas in retail locations, reductions in sales or reductions in prices of our products, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

We Face Risks Associated with Consumer Preferences and Fashion Trends

We believe we have benefited from changing consumer preferences, including increased consumer interest in outdoor activities and lifestyle changes that emphasize apparel designed for these activities. Changes in consumer preferences or consumer interest in outdoor activities could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, although we believe our products have not been significantly affected by past fashion trends, changes in fashion trends could have a greater impact as we expand our offerings to include more product categories in more geographic areas Also, we face risks because our business requires us to anticipate consumer preferences. Our decisions about product designs often are made far in advance of consumer acceptance. Although we try to manage our inventory risk through early order commitments by retailers, we must generally place production orders with manufacturers before we have received all of a season’s orders. If we fail to anticipate accurately and respond to consumer preferences, we could experience lower sales, excess inventories and lower profit margins, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our Success Depends on our use of Proprietary Rights

Our registered and common law trademarks have significant value and are important to our ability to create and sustain demand for our products. We also place significant value on our trade dress, the overall appearance and image of our products. From time to time, we discover products that are counterfeit reproductions of our products or design “knock offs.” If we are unsuccessful in challenging a party’s products on the basis of trademark or design infringement, continued sales of these products could adversely affect our sales and our brand and result in the shift of consumer preference away from our products. The actions we take to establish and protect trademarks and other proprietary rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others or to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violations of proprietary rights. Additionally, in markets outside of the United States, it may be more difficult for us to establish our proprietary rights and to challenge successfully use of those rights by other parties. Although we have not been materially

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inhibited from selling products in connection with trademark and trade dress disputes, as we extend our brand into new product categories, new product lines and expand the geographic scope of our marketing, we could become subject to litigation based on allegations of the infringement of intellectual property rights of third parties. Future litigation also may be necessary to defend us against such claims or to enforce and protect our intellectual property rights. Any intellectual property litigation could be costly and could cause diversion of management’s attention from the operation of our business. Adverse determinations in any litigation could result in the loss of our proprietary rights, subject us to significant liabilities or require us to seek licenses from third parties, which may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. Any intellectual property litigation could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our Success Depends on Our Distribution Facilities and Systems

Our ability to meet customer expectations, manage inventory, complete sales and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies depends on the proper operation of our existing distribution facilities, the development or expansion of additional distribution capabilities and the timely performance of services by third parties (including those involved in shipping product to and from our distribution facilities). In the United States, we rely primarily on our distribution center in Portland, Oregon; in Canada, we rely primarily on our distribution center in Strathoy, Ontario; and in Europe we distribute our products through two different distribution centers: one in The Netherlands that is owned and operated by an independent logistics company, and the other in Cambrai, France, which we own and operate. We expect that this new facility in Cambrai, France will replace the remaining distribution center in The Netherlands in 2003. The implementation and performance of the new distribution facility is subject to many risks generally associated with transition and startup activities, including the risk that the new distribution facility may not successfully handle distribution activities. Our distribution facilities in the United States, The Netherlands, and France are highly automated, which means their operations are complicated and may be subject to a number of risks related to computer viruses, the proper operation of software and hardware, electronic or power interruptions, or other system failures. Our operations could also be interrupted by disasters, such as earthquakes (which are known to occur in the Northwestern United States) or fires. We maintain business interruption insurance, but it may not adequately protect us from the adverse effect that could be caused by significant disruptions in our distribution facilities.

We May Not Be Able to Implement Our Growth Strategy or Manage Growth Successfully

We face many challenges in implementing our growth strategies. For example, our expansion into international markets involves countries where we have little sales or distribution experience and where our brand is not yet widely known. Expanding our product categories involves, among other things, gaining experience with new products, gaining consumer acceptance, and establishing and protecting intellectual property rights. Increasing sales to department stores, and improving the sales productivity of our customers, will each depend on various factors, including strength of our brand name, competitive conditions, our ability to manage increased sales and future expansion, the availability of desirable locations and the negotiation of terms with retailers. Future terms with customers may be less favorable to us than those we now operate under. Large retailers in particular increasingly seek to transfer various costs of business to their vendors, such as the cost of lost profits from product price markdowns. To implement our business strategy, we need to manage growth effectively. We need to continue to change various aspects of our business, to maintain and enhance our information systems and operations to respond to increased demand and to attract, retain and manage qualified personnel. Growth could place an increasing strain on management, financial, product design, marketing, distribution and other resources, and we could experience operating difficulties. For example, in recent years, we have undertaken a number of new initiatives that require significant management attention and corporate resources, including the development or expansion of distribution facilities on two continents and the acquisition, rejuvenation and extension of the Sorel^® brand. This growth involves many risks and uncertainties and, if we are unable to manage it effectively, we may not achieve our objectives our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.

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Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations May Affect our Business

We generally purchase products in U.S. dollars. However, the cost of these products sourced overseas may be affected by changes in the value of the relevant currencies. Price increases caused by currency exchange rate fluctuations could make our products less competitive or have an adverse effect on our margins. Our international revenues and expenses generally are derived from sales and operations in foreign currencies, and these revenues and expenses could be materially affected by currency fluctuations, including amounts recorded in foreign currencies and translated into U.S. dollars for consolidated financial reporting. Currency exchange rate fluctuations could also disrupt the business of the independent manufacturers that produce our products by making their purchases of raw materials more expensive and more difficult to finance. We conduct a program to hedge against our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations. We may not, however, be successful and foreign currency fluctuations could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Labor Disruptions at Ports May Adversely Affect Our Business

Our business depends on our ability to source and distribute products in a timely manner. As a result, we rely on the free flow of goods through open and operational ports worldwide, particularly in the western United States. Labor disputes at certain ports, such as those experienced at western U.S. ports in 2002, create significant risks for our business, particularly if such disputes result in work slowdowns, lockouts, strikes, or other disruptions during our peak importing seasons, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, potentially resulting in cancelled orders by customers, unanticipated inventory accumulation, and reduced revenues and earnings.

We Depend on Independent Manufacturers to Make Our Products and Meet Customer Expectations

Our products are produced by independent manufacturers worldwide. We do not operate or own any production facilities. Although we enter into a number of purchase order commitments each season, we do not have long-term contracts with certain manufacturers. We therefore face risks that manufacturing operations will fail to perform as expected, or that our competitors will gain production or quota capacities that we need for our business. If a manufacturer fails to ship orders in a timely manner or to meet our standards, we could miss delivery requirements, which could result in cancellation of orders, refusal to accept deliveries or a reduction in purchase prices, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business. In an effort to ensure that our independent manufacturers operate with safe, ethical and humane working conditions, we regularly monitor factories and we enforce our requirements that each agree to comply with our Standards of Manufacturing Practices and applicable laws and regulations, but we do not control these vendors or their labor practices. If a manufacturer violates labor or other laws, or engages in practices that are not generally accepted as ethical in our key markets, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

We Depend on Key Suppliers for Some Specialty Fabrics

Some of the materials that we use may be available, in the short-term, from only one source or a very limited number of sources. For example, some specialty fabrics are manufactured to our specification by one source or a few sources. From time to time, we have experienced difficulty satisfying our raw material and finished goods requirements. Although we believe we could identify and qualify additional factories to produce these materials, the unavailability of some existing manufacturers for supply of these materials could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our Advance Purchases of Products May Result in Excess Inventories

To minimize our purchasing costs, the time necessary to fill customer orders and the risk of non-delivery, we place orders for our products with manufacturers prior to receiving all of our customers’ orders and maintain an inventory of various products that we anticipate will be in greater demand. We may not be able to sell the

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products we have ordered from manufacturers or that we have in our inventory. Customers may be allowed to cancel an order prior to shipment with sufficient advance notice. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-downs and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

We Depend on Key Personnel

Our future success will depend in part on the continued service of key personnel, particularly Timothy Boyle, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and Gert Boyle, our Chairman and widely recognized advertising spokesperson. Our future success will also depend on our ability to attract and retain key managers, designers, sales people and others. We face intense competition for such individuals worldwide, and there is a significant concentration of well-funded apparel and footwear competitors in and around Portland, Oregon (including NIKE and Adidas). We may not be able to attract or retain these employees, and our failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our Business Is Affected by Seasonality and Fluctuations in Operating Results

Our results of operations have fluctuated and are likely to fluctuate significantly from period to period. Our products are marketed on a seasonal basis, with a product mix now weighted substantially toward the fall season. Our results of operations for the quarter ended September 30 in the past have been much stronger than the results for the other quarters. This seasonality, along with other factors that are beyond our control, including general economic conditions, changes in consumer behavior, weather conditions, availability of import quotas and currency exchange rate fluctuations, could adversely affect our business and cause our results of operations to fluctuate. Results of operations in any period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for any future period.

We Face Risks of Product Liability and Warranty Claims

Our products are used in outdoor activities, sometimes in severe conditions. Although we have not experienced any significant expense as the result of product recalls or product liability claims, recalls or these types of claims could occur in the future and have a material adverse effect on our business. Our outerwear and Sorel products are backed by a lifetime limited warranty for defects in quality and workmanship. We maintain a warranty reserve for future warranty claims, but the actual costs of servicing future warranty claims could exceed the reserve and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our Common Stock Price May Be Volatile

The price of our common stock has fluctuated substantially since our initial public offering. Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market, which has experienced and is likely to experience significant price and volume fluctuations that could adversely affect the market price of our common stock without regard to our operating performance. We also believe factors such as fluctuations in financial results, variances from financial market expectations, changes in earnings estimates by analysts, or announcements by us or competitors may cause the market price of the common stock to fluctuate, perhaps substantially.

Insiders Control a Majority of Our Common Stock and Could Sell Shares

Timothy Boyle, Gert Boyle and Sarah Bany (Gert Boyle’s daughter and a member of our Board of Directors), beneficially own a majority of our Common Stock. As a result, if acting together, they will be able to effectively control matters requiring shareholder approval without the cooperation of other shareholders. Shares held by these three insiders are available for resale, subject to the limitations of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933. The sale or prospect of the sale of a substantial number of these shares could have an adverse effect on the market price of our Common Stock.

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Item 7(a).    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information required by this item is included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and is incorporated herein by this reference.

Item 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Our management is responsible for the information and representations contained in this report. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which we consider appropriate in the circumstances and include some amounts based on our best estimates and judgments. Other financial information in this report is consistent with these financial statements.

Our accounting systems include controls designed to reasonably assure that assets are safeguarded from unauthorized use or disposition and which provide for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These systems are supplemented by the selection and training of qualified financial personnel and an organizational structure providing for appropriate segregation of duties.

The Audit Committee is responsible for recommending to the Board of Directors the appointment of the independent accountants and reviews with the independent accountants and management the scope and the results of the annual examination, the effectiveness of the accounting control system and other matters relating to our financial affairs as they deem appropriate.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Columbia Sportswear Company:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Columbia Sportswear Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Sportswear Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Portland, Oregon

January 30, 2003

(March 14, 2003 as to Note 17)

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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1—BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ORGANIZATION

Nature of the business:

Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel, including outerwear, sportswear, footwear, and related accessories.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of presentation:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Columbia Sportswear Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions.

Certain reclassifications of amounts reported in the prior period financial statements have been made to conform to classifications used in the current period financial statements.

Dependence on key suppliers:

The Company’s products are produced by independent manufacturers worldwide. For 2002 the Company sourced approximately 99% (by dollar volume) of its products outside the United States, principally in the Far East. The Company’s three largest factory groups accounted for approximately 17% of the Company’s total global production for 2002 and another company produced substantially all of the zippers used in the Company’s products. From time to time, the Company has experienced difficulty satisfying its raw material and finished goods requirements. Although the Company believes that it could identify and qualify additional factories to produce these materials, the unavailability of some existing manufacturers for supply of these materials could have a material adverse affect on the Company.

Cash and cash equivalents:

Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost and represent investments with original maturities of three months or less. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, cash and cash equivalents included $194,670,000 and $79,082,000 of investments, respectively, primarily comprised of investment grade asset-backed debt obligations, municipal tax-exempt securities, preferred auction rate securities and money market funds.

Accounts receivable:

Accounts receivable have been reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts, which was $9,341,000 and $8,016,000 at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The provision for bad debt expense was $3,704,000, $3,531,000 and $4,854,000 in 2002, 2001, and 2000, respectively. The charges to the reserve were $2,379,000, $1,341,000 and $3,563,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Inventories:

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company periodically reviews its inventories for excess, close-out or slow moving items and makes provisions as necessary to properly reflect inventory value.

Property, plant, and equipment:

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures and amortization of leasehold improvements is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from 3 to 10 years. Buildings are depreciated using the straight-line method over 30 years.

The interest-carrying costs of capital assets under construction are capitalized based on the Company’s weighted average borrowing rates. Capitalized interest was $1,000,000, $792,000 and $145,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

Intangibles and other assets:

Intangibles and other assets consist of the following (in thousands):

In September 2000, the Company acquired the Sorel trademark rights, associated brand names and other related intellectual property rights for $7,967,000 in cash. The acquired intangible assets ceased being amortized on January 1, 2002 with the adoption of SFAS No. 142. The related accumulated amortization was $996,000 at December 31, 2002 and 2001.

Impairment of long-lived and intangible assets:

The Company evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets for possible impairment as events or changes arise indicating that such assets should be reviewed. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value. Fair value is based on the best information available, including quoted market prices, prices for similar assets or the results of valuation techniques. The Company has determined that its long-lived assets as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 are not impaired.

Deferred income taxes:

United States income taxes are provided currently on financial statement earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries expected to be repatriated. The Company determines annually the amount of undistributed non-U.S. earnings to invest indefinitely in its non-U.S. operations. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is estimated to be more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Revenue Recognition:

The Company records wholesale and licensed product revenues when title passes and the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer, based on the terms of sale. Title generally passes upon shipment or upon receipt by the customer depending on the country of the sale and the agreement with the customer. Retail store revenues are recorded at the time of sale.

In certain countries outside of the U.S., precise information regarding the date of receipt by the customer is not readily available. In these cases, the Company estimates the date of receipt by the customer based upon historical and expected delivery times by geographic location.

Upon shipment, the Company also provides for estimated sales returns and miscellaneous claims from customers as reductions to revenues. The estimates are based on historical rates of product returns and claims. However, actual returns and claims in any future period are inherently uncertain and thus may differ from the estimates. If actual or expected future returns and claim were significantly greater or lower than the reserves that had been established, the Company would record a reduction or increase to net revenues in the period in which it made such determination.

Foreign currency translation:

The assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries have been translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at period end, and the net sales and expenses have been translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates in effect during the period. The foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders’ equity and are not currently adjusted for income taxes as they relate to indefinite net investments in non-U.S. operations.

Fair value of financial instruments:

Based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for bank loans with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt approximates the carrying value. Furthermore, the carrying value of all other financial instruments potentially subject to valuation risk (principally consisting of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable) also approximate fair value because of their short-term maturities.

Derivatives:

The Company accounts for derivatives in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended by SFAS No. 137, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – Deferral of the Effective Date of SFAS No. 133” and SFAS No. 138, “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities – an Amendment of SFAS No. 133.”

Substantially all foreign currency derivatives entered into by the Company qualify for and are designated as foreign-currency cash flow hedges, including those hedging foreign currency denominated firm commitments.

Changes in fair values of outstanding cash flow hedge derivatives that are highly effective are recorded in other comprehensive income, until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. In most cases amounts recorded in other comprehensive income will be released to earnings some time after maturity of the related derivative. The consolidated statement of operation classification of effective hedge results is the same as that of the underlying exposure. Results of hedges of product costs are recorded in

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

cost of sales when the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings. Unrealized derivative gains and losses recorded in current and non-current assets and liabilities and amounts recorded in other comprehensive income are non-cash items and therefore are taken into account in the preparation of the consolidated statement of cash flows based on their respective balance sheet classifications.

Stock-based compensation:

The Company has elected to follow the accounting provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (“APB 25”), “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”, for stock-based compensation and to furnish the pro forma disclosures required under SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure.” No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of the grant.

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to stock-based compensation (in thousands, except per share amounts):

The effects of applying SFAS No. 123 in this pro forma disclosure are not necessarily indicative of future amounts.

Advertising costs:

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its retail customers for some of their costs of advertising the Company’s products. The Company records these costs in selling, general and administrative expense at the time when it is obligated to its customers for the costs. This obligation may arise prior to the related advertisement being run. Advertising expense was $36,273,000, $35,011,000 and $27,343,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001, and 2000, respectively.

Product warranty:

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

the Company’s history of warranty repairs and replacements. A summary of accrued warranties is as follows (in thousands):

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” This statement eliminates amortization of goodwill and certain intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and sets forth methods to periodically evaluate these assets for impairment. The Company adopted SFAS No. 142 on January 1, 2002 and therefore ceased amortization of certain intangible assets. Other than the cessation of amortization, the adoption of this statement had no impact on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2002. Amortization expense for intangible assets with indefinite useful lives was $796,000 for 2001 and $199,000 for 2000. During the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company completed an impairment test on the intangible assets and determined that these assets were not impaired.

In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.” This statement requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred. Under previous guidance, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of the commitment to an exit plan. The provisions of this statement will be applied prospectively, as applicable, and are effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation— Transition and Disclosure,” an amendment of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” This statement provides alternative methods of transition for voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. The Company has chosen to continue to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB 25 and related interpretations. The provisions of SFAS No. 148 are effective for fiscal years ended after December 15, 2002. Thus, the Company has adopted the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 148 in the financial reports for the year ended December 31, 2002. As the adoption of this statement involves disclosures only, the Company does not expect a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”). This interpretation elaborates on the disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about its obligations under specified guarantees that it has issued. It also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The disclosure requirements in this interpretation are effective for financial statements of interim or annual periods ending after December 15, 2002. The Company has adopted the disclosure provisions of FIN 45 (see Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements). Additionally, the recognition of a