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Factsheet adidas Group

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| Chairman & CEO |
Herbert Hainer |
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| Description |
The adidas Group strives to be the global leader in the sporting goods industry with brands built on a passion for sports and a sporting lifestyle. With brands such as adidas, Reebok and TaylorMade-adidas Golf in its portfolio, the adidas Group offers a broad range of products. As a global player the adidas Group is represented in major markets all over the world. The Group comprises over 150 subsidiaries with headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. |
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Established |
In 1949 adidas is registered as a company, named after its founder: 'Adi' from Adolf and 'Das' from Dassler. On January 31, 2006 Reebok International Ltd. joined the adidas Group family. |
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| Business Year |
1.1. – 31.12. |
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| Financials |
adidas Group 2008 Net sales: €10,8 billion Net income: €642 million |
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| Share |
adidas AG’s share is listed on the "Deutsche Börse" stock exchange in Frankfurt. The stock is part of the DAX-30 index, which includes only the largest German companies listed. |
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| Employees |
38,982 at the end of 2008 |
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| Headquarters |
World of Sports Adi-Dassler-Str. 1 91074 Herzogenaurach Germany
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| Internet |
www.adidas-Group.de
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