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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 19, 2015. Meeting Information COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 25, 2015 Date: May 19, 2015 Time: 3:00 PM Local Time Location: Columbia Sportswear Company 14375 NW Science Park Drive Portland, OR 97229 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more cplete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY 14375 NW SCIENCE PARK DRIVE PORTLAND, OR 97229 M86797-P61667 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instruct

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 19, 2015. Meeting Information COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 25, 2015 Date: May 19, 2015 Time: 3:00 PM Local Time Location: Columbia Sportswear Company 14375 NW Science Park Drive Portland, OR 97229 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY 14375 NW SCIENCE PARK DRIVE PORTLAND, OR 97229 M86797-P61667 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.ions.

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Voting Items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 01) Gertrude Boyle 07) Edward S. George 02) Timothy P. Boyle 08) Walter T. Klenz 03) Sarah A. Bany 09) Ronald E. Nelson 04) Murrey R. Albers 10) John W. Stanton 05) Stephen E. Babson 11) Malia H. Wasson 06) Andy D. Bryant The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3: 2. To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2015. 3. To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation. M86799-P61667

Voting Items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 01) Gertrude Boyle 07) Edward S. George 02) Timothy P. Boyle 08) Walter T. Klenz 03) Sarah A. Bany 09) Ronald E. Nelson 04) Murrey R. Albers 10) John W. Stanton 05) Stephen E. Babson 11) Malia H. Wasson 06) Andy D. Bryant The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3: 2. To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2015. 3. To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation.M86799-P61667

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