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These forward-looking statements, and others we make from time to time, are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Many factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements, including the risks described below in Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors. We do not undertake any duty to update forward-looking statements after the date they are made or to conform them to actual results or to changes in circumstances or expectations.

The following discussion of our results of operations and liquidity and capital resources, including known trends and uncertainties identified by management, should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes that appear elsewhere in this quarterly report.

In 2007, we reclassified our geographical net sales and segment reporting to reflect changes in our internal management and oversight structure as well as growth of the international distributor business. Net sales to international distributors, previously included as part of "Other International," have been regrouped into either the new Europe, Middle-East and Africa ("EMEA") or Latin America and Asia Pacific ("LAAP") region, in accordance with the markets in which each respective distributor operates. Previously reported geographical net sales information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 was reclassified to reflect this change.

All references to quarters relate to the quarter ended September 30 of the particular year.

Overview

Highlights for the third quarter of 2008 are as follows:

• Net sales decreased $18.7 million, or 4%, to $452.4 million from $471.1 million for the comparable period in 2007. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared with the third quarter of 2007 contributed one percentage point of benefit to the consolidated net sales comparison. The decrease in net sales was primarily driven by our Columbia brand business in the United States, EMEA region and Canada, partially offset by growth from our sales of Mountain Hardwear brand products and our business in the LAAP region.

• Gross profit increased 150 basis points to 44.7% of net sales from 43.2% of net sales for the comparable period in 2007. This expansion was primarily due to improved sportswear and footwear product margins, favorable foreign currency hedge rates and a lower volume of close-out product sales at better comparative margins.

• Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expense increased $8.6 million, or 8%, to $120.8 million from $112.2 million for the comparable period in 2007. We expect full year 2008 SG&A expense, as a percentage of net sales, to increase compared to 2007 due primarily to planned investment in incremental marketing activities in 2008 to drive consumer demand for our brands, together with initial investment and incremental operating costs of our new retail stores.

• Net income was $58.3 million or $1.69 per diluted share, compared to $62.6 million or $1.72 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2007.

• Our backlog for the spring 2009 selling season as of September 30, 2008 decreased $43.5 million, or 10.5%, to $370.9 million from $414.4 million as of September 30, 2007. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared with 2007 contributed less than one percentage point of benefit to the spring 2009 backlog comparison. The decrease in our spring backlog was the result of a decline in orders in the United States, EMEA and Canada driven primarily by a decline in orders of Columbia brand sportswear. Although we cannot predict with certainty any future results, our reported backlog is one indicator of our anticipated net sales for the spring 2009 selling season. Many factors, however, could cause actual sales to differ materially from reported future order backlog, including the potential cancellation of orders by customers, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and continued deterioration of the macroeconomic conditions. We expect that our own retail sales will partially offset some of the anticipated wholesale sales decline for the spring 2009 season. Moreover, our spring 2009 backlog should not be used in forecasting sales beyond the spring 2009 selling season.

Since our initial public offering in 1998, our net sales have increased from $427.3 million in 1998 to $1,356.0 million in 2007, which equates to a compound annual growth rate of approximately 14% for this period. Although we cannot predict future results with certainty and despite current global economic conditions, we are committed to our demand creation and retail expansion strategies to stimulate increased consumer demand and improve inventory management with minimal disruption to our wholesale distribution channels. With our commitment to investment in these strategies, a well-developed sourcing and distribution infrastructure and a proven design and product development team, we believe that we are well positioned to establish sustainable platforms that will support long-term growth and profitability.

Results of Operations

Net income decreased $4.3 million, or 7%, to $58.3 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $62.6 million for the comparable period in 2007. Diluted earnings per share was $1.69 for the third quarter of 2008 compared to $1.72 for the third quarter of 2007.

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

                                                       Three Months Ended         Nine Months Ended
                                                          September 30,             September 30,
                                                       2008           2007         2008         2007
Net sales                                               100.0 %        100.0 %      100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of sales                                            55.3           56.8         56.6        57.0

Gross profit                                             44.7           43.2         43.4        43.0
Selling, general and administrative expense              26.7           23.8         32.8        28.8
Net licensing income                                      0.4            0.3          0.4         0.3

Income from operations                                   18.4           19.7         11.0        14.5
Interest income, net                                      0.4            0.4          0.7         0.8

Income before income tax                                 18.8           20.1         11.7        15.3
Income tax expense                                       (5.9 )         (6.8 )       (3.8 )      (5.2 )

Net income                                               12.9 %         13.3 %        7.9 %      10.1 %

Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Quarter Ended September 30, 2007

Net Sales: Consolidated net sales decreased 4% to $452.4 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $471.1 million for the comparable period in 2007. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared with the third quarter of 2007 contributed one percentage point of benefit to consolidated net sales for the third quarter of 2008.

The decrease in net sales was driven by decreased net sales in the United States, EMEA region and Canada, partially offset by increased net sales in the LAAP region. By product category, the reduction in net sales was led by footwear, followed by outerwear and sportswear, partially offset by an increase in net sales of accessories and equipment.

Sales by Geographic Region

Net sales in the United States decreased $12.9 million, or 5%, to $271.3 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $284.2 million for the comparable period in 2007. The decrease in net sales in the United States was led by sportswear, followed by outerwear, footwear and accessories and equipment. The net sales decrease was led by the wholesale business for the Columbia brand, partially offset by increased net sales through our retail stores as a result of our expanded retail business and an increase in net sales of Mountain Hardwear brand outerwear. The decrease in wholesale net sales in the United States was primarily the result of lower initial order volumes for fall 2008 season and the weak U.S. retail environment resulting from difficult macro-economic conditions.

Net sales in the EMEA region decreased $9.1 million, or 10%, to $78.2 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $87.3 million for the comparable period in 2007. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared with 2007 contributed six percentage points of benefit to the EMEA net sales comparison. The decrease in net sales in the EMEA region was led by footwear, followed by sportswear and outerwear. Net sales of accessories and equipment in the EMEA region remained essentially flat compared to the third quarter of 2007. The net sales decreases for EMEA direct and EMEA distributors were essentially equal. The decrease in EMEA direct net sales was a result of lower initial order volumes due to continued product assortment and marketing challenges, coupled with economic uncertainty in that region. The decrease in net sales to EMEA distributors reflects earlier shipments of our fall 2008 products in this year's second quarter, compared with shipments of our fall 2007 line, more of which occurred in last year's third quarter.

Net sales in the LAAP region increased $4.3 million, or 10%, to $46.1 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $41.8 million for the comparable period in 2007. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared with 2007 contributed less than one percentage point of benefit to the LAAP net sales comparison. Net sales growth in the LAAP region was driven by our Japan business, followed by our Korea business, partially offset by a decrease in net sales to LAAP distributors. The increase in Japan net sales was primarily the result of growth in our retail business as well as continued expansion with key wholesale partners, particularly in the sports chain channel.

Net sales in Canada decreased $1.0 million, or 2%, to $56.8 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $57.8 million for the comparable period in 2007. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared with 2007 contributed one percentage point of benefit to Canada's net sales comparison. The decrease in net sales in Canada was primarily the result of a decrease in net sales of outerwear, partially offset by increased net sales in sportswear, footwear and accessories and equipment. The net sales decrease in outerwear was primarily attributable to lower initial order volumes for the fall 2008 season. The decrease in net sales in Canada was partially offset by incremental sales of fall 2008 Mountain Hardwear brand and Montrail brand products that were previously sold through third party distributors. We began selling Mountain Hardwear brand and Montrail brand products directly in the Canadian market beginning with the spring 2008 product line.

Sales by Product Category

Net sales of sportswear decreased $4.4 million, or 3%, to $157.5 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $161.9 million for the comparable period in 2007. The decrease in sportswear net sales was the result of a decrease in net sales in the United States, followed by the EMEA region, partially offset by increased net sales in the LAAP region and Canada. The sportswear net sales decrease was led by the United States wholesale business for the Columbia brand, partially offset by increased net sales through our retail stores as a result of our expanded retail business. We primarily attribute the decrease in wholesale sportswear net sales in the United States to lower initial order volumes for fall 2008 season and the weak U.S. retail environment resulting from difficult macro-economic conditions.

Net sales of outerwear decreased $7.2 million, or 3%, to $208.6 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $215.8 million for the comparable period in 2007. The decrease in outerwear net sales was led by the United States, followed by Canada and the EMEA region, partially offset by a net sales increase in the LAAP region. The outerwear net sales decrease was led by the United States wholesale business for the Columbia brand, partially offset by an increase in net sales of Mountain Hardwear brand outerwear and increased net sales through our retail stores as a result of our expanded retail business. The decrease in wholesale outerwear net sales in the United States was primarily the result of lower initial order volumes for fall 2008 season and the continued weak U.S. retail environment resulting from difficult macro-economic conditions.

Net sales of footwear decreased $7.8 million, or 11%, to $63.6 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $71.4 million for the comparable period in 2007. The decrease in footwear net sales was led by the EMEA region, followed by the United States, partially offset by an increase in net sales in the LAAP region and Canada. The decreases in net sales of footwear for EMEA direct and EMEA distributors were essentially equal. The decrease in EMEA direct footwear net sales was primarily the result of lower initial order volumes due to continued product assortment and marketing challenges, coupled with economic uncertainty in that region. The decrease in EMEA distributor footwear net sales was largely attributable to earlier shipments of fall 2008 products in this year's second quarter, compared with shipments of our fall 2007 line, more of which occurred in last year's third quarter.

Net sales of accessories and equipment increased $0.7 million, or 3%, to $22.7 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $22.0 million for the comparable period in 2007. The increase in accessories and equipment net sales was led by the LAAP region, followed by Canada. The increase in net sales of accessories and equipment were partially offset by a decrease in the United States while net sales remained essentially flat in the EMEA region. The increase in accessories and equipment net sales in the LAAP region was primarily attributable to increased sales of bags and packs.

Gross Profit: Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 44.7% for the third quarter of 2008 from 43.2% for the comparable period in 2007. Gross profit expansion was primarily due to improved sportswear and footwear product margins, favorable foreign currency hedge rates and a lower volume of close-out product sales at better comparative margins.

Our gross profits may not be comparable to those of other companies in our industry because some include all of the costs related to their distribution network in cost of sales. We, like others, have chosen to include these expenses as a component of SG&A expense.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense: SG&A expense includes all costs associated with our design, merchandising, marketing, distribution and corporate functions, including related depreciation and amortization.

SG&A expense increased $8.6 million, or 8%, to $120.8 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $112.2 million for the comparable period in 2007. Selling expenses increased $3.1 million, or 8%, and general and administrative expenses increased $5.5 million, or 8%. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expense increased to 26.7% of net sales for the third quarter of 2008 from 23.8% of net sales for the comparable period in 2007.

Selling expenses, including commissions and advertising, increased to 9.2% of net sales for the third quarter of 2008 from 8.2% of net sales for the comparable period in 2007. We attribute the increase in selling expenses as a percentage of net sales to our increased marketing investments to drive consumer demand for our brands, which was amplified by a decrease in consolidated net sales for the quarter.

The increase in general and administrative expenses primarily resulted from the start-up and operational costs of our new retail stores. Depreciation and amortization included in SG&A expense totaled $7.8 million for the third quarter of 2008, compared to $7.5 million for the same period in 2007.

Net Licensing Income: We derive net licensing income from income that we earn through licensing our trademarks across a range of categories that complement our current product offerings. Products distributed by our licensees for the third quarter of 2008 included socks, bicycles, insulated products including soft-sided coolers, leather accessories, camping gear, eyewear, watches, home furnishings, and other accessories.

Net licensing income increased to $1.9 million for the third quarter of 2008 compared to $1.3 million for the same period in 2007. The components of licensing income for the third quarter of 2008 were led by socks, followed by leather accessories, leather outerwear, eyewear, insulated products and bicycles.

Interest Income, Net: Net interest income was $1.8 million for the third quarter of 2008 compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease in interest income was due to a change in the mix of cash and short-term investments, coupled with lower interest rates compared to the same period in 2007. Interest expense was nominal for the third quarter of 2008 and the comparable period in 2007.

Income Tax Expense: The provision for income taxes decreased to $26.6 million for the third quarter of 2008 from $32.0 million for the comparable period in 2007 due to lower income and a lower effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Our effective income tax rate was 31.3% for the third quarter of 2008 compared to 33.9% for the same period in 2007. The decrease in our effective tax rate was primarily due to the recognition of a tax benefit associated with a tax reserve and the fact that a greater percentage of our income in 2008 is expected to be earned in foreign jurisdictions that tax corporate income at a lower rate than the U.S. tax rate.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

Net Sales: Consolidated net sales decreased 2% to $962.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 from $979.3 million for the comparable period in 2007. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates contributed two percentage points of benefit to consolidated net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.

The decrease in net sales was led primarily by the United States, followed by the EMEA region, partially offset by increased net sales in the LAAP region and Canada. By product category, the reduction in net sales was led by sportswear, followed by footwear, partially offset by increased net sales of outerwear and accessories and equipment.

Sales by Geographic Region

Net sales in the United States decreased $34.1 million, or 6%, to $522.7 million from $556.8 million for the comparable period in 2007. The reduction in net sales in the United States was led by sportswear, followed by outerwear and footwear, while net sales of accessories and equipment remained essentially flat. The net sales decrease was led by the wholesale business for the Columbia brand, partially offset by increased net sales through our retail stores as a result of our expanded retail business. The decrease in wholesale net sales was primarily the result of lower initial order volumes for spring and fall 2008 seasons and the weak U.S. retail environment resulting from difficult macro-economic conditions. In addition, unseasonably cool weather conditions in the spring 2008 season led to significant order reductions and cancellations.

Net sales in the EMEA region decreased $3.8 million, or 2%, to $207.3 million from $211.1 million for the comparable period in 2007. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates contributed seven percentage points of benefit to the EMEA net sales comparison. The decrease in net sales in the EMEA region was led by footwear, followed by sportswear, offset by an increase in outerwear net sales and a modest increase in net sales of accessories and equipment. The decrease in net sales in the EMEA region included a decrease in EMEA direct net sales, partially offset by an increase in net sales to EMEA distributors. The decrease in EMEA direct net sales was result of lower initial order volumes in spring and fall 2008 seasons due to continued product assortment and marketing challenges, coupled with economic uncertainty in that region. The increase in net sales to EMEA distributors primarily reflects increased outerwear net sales to our largest distributor.

Net sales in the LAAP region increased $19.3 million, or 17%, to $135.2 million from $115.9 million for the comparable period in 2007. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates contributed three percentage points of benefit to the LAAP net sales comparison. Net sales growth in the LAAP region was led by our Japan business, followed by our Korea business and our LAAP distributor businesses. The increase in Japan net sales was primarily the result of growth in our retail business as well as continued expansion with key wholesale partners, particularly in the sports chain channel.

Net sales in Canada increased $2.2 million, or 2%, to $97.7 million from $95.5 million for the comparable period in 2007. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates contributed six percentage points of benefit to Canada's net sales comparison. The increase in net sales in Canada was led by sportswear, followed by accessories and equipment, offset by a decrease in net sales of outerwear and footwear. The increase in Canada net sales was primarily the result of incremental sales of Mountain Hardwear brand and Montrail brand products that were previously sold through third party distributors, partially offset by a decrease in sales of Columbia brand outerwear primarily attributable to lower initial order volumes for the fall 2008 season.

Sales by Product Category

Net sales of sportswear decreased $15.3 million, or 3%, to $434.1 million from $449.4 million for the comparable period in 2007. The decrease in sportswear net sales was predominantly the result of decreased net sales in the United States, followed by the EMEA region, offset by net sales increases in the LAAP region and Canada. The sportswear net sales decrease was led by the United States wholesale business for the Columbia brand, partially offset by increased net sales through our retail stores as a result of our expanded retail business. We primarily attribute the decrease in wholesale net sales of sportswear to lower initial order volumes and the weak U.S. retail environment resulting from difficult macro-economic conditions. In addition, unseasonably cool weather conditions in the spring 2008 season led to significant order reductions and cancellations.

Net sales of outerwear increased $4.6 million, or 1%, to $320.0 million from $315.4 million for the comparable period in 2007. The increase in outerwear net sales was led by the LAAP region, followed by the EMEA region, partially offset by a net sales decrease in the United States and Canada. The net sales increase of outerwear in the LAAP region was driven by our Japan business, followed by our Korea business and net sales to LAAP distributors. The increase in net sales of outerwear in Japan was primarily the result of growth in our retail business as well as continued expansion with key wholesale partners, particularly in the sports chain channel.

Net sales of footwear decreased $9.4 million, or 6%, to $157.4 million from $166.8 million for the comparable period in 2007. The decrease in footwear net sales was led by the EMEA region, followed by the United States and Canada, partially offset by a slight increase in net sales in the LAAP region. The decrease in footwear net sales in the EMEA region was led by EMEA direct footwear net sales, followed by EMEA distributor net sales. The decrease in EMEA direct footwear net sales was primarily the result of lower initial order volumes due to continued product assortment and marketing challenges, coupled with economic uncertainty in that region. The decrease in EMEA distributor footwear net sales was primarily a result of earlier shipments of spring 2008 product that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Net sales of accessories and equipment increased $3.7 million, or 8%, to $51.4 million from $47.7 million for the comparable period in 2007. Accessories and equipment net sales growth was led by the LAAP region, followed by Canada and the EMEA region while net sales in the United States remained essentially flat. The increase in accessories and equipment net sales in the LAAP region was primarily attributable to increased sales of bags and packs.

Gross Profit: Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 43.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 from 43.0% for the comparable period in 2007. Gross profit percentages expanded in our outerwear, sportswear and footwear categories, partially offset by a contraction in accessories and equipment gross profit percentage. Gross profit expansion was primarily due to favorable foreign currency hedge rates, a lower volume of close-out product sales and some increased average selling prices.

Improvement in foreign currency hedge rates for our fall 2008 selling season favorably affected our gross profit. Since our global supply of inventory is generally purchased with U.S. dollars, the gross profit of our direct international businesses is partially dependent on the valuation of the U.S. dollar. For our fall 2008 selling season, the hedge rates for our European, Canadian and Japanese businesses improved from our fall 2007 selling season.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense: SG&A expense increased $34.2 million, or 12%, to $316.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 from $281.8 million for the comparable period in 2007. Selling expenses increased $5.6 million, or 7%, and general and administrative expenses increased $28.6 million, or 14%. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expense increased to 32.8% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 from 28.8% of net sales for the comparable period in 2007.

Selling expenses, including commissions and advertising, increased to 9.2% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 from 8.5% of net sales for the comparable period in 2007. We attribute the increase in selling expenses as a percentage of net sales to our increased marketing investments to drive consumer demand for our brands, which was amplified by a decrease in consolidated net sales for nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.

The increase in general and administrative expenses primarily resulted from the start-up and operational costs of our new retail stores. Depreciation and amortization included in SG&A expense totaled $22.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $21.4 million for the same period in 2007.

Net Licensing Income: Net licensing income increased to $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 from $3.3 million for the comparable period . . .