Frequently asked questions

adidas' initial public offer (IPO) was on November 17, 1995.

The adidas share is listed on the German stock exchange in Frankfurt. The stock is part of the DAX 30 index, which includes only the largest German companies.

adidas AG has issued no-par-value bearer shares.

adidas was admitted to DAX on June 19, 1998.

The adidas AG stock registration number (ISIN) is DE0005003404.
The Reuters symbol is ADSG.F (Frankfurt) and the Bloomberg symbol is ADS.

Yes. The Annual General Meeting of adidas AG on May 11, 2006 approved a share split in a ratio of 1:4. On June 6, 2006, prior to market opening, each existing share was divided into four adidas AG shares. As no new shares were issued, there was no dilutive effect.

US investors can buy adidas ADRs either through any broker licensed to buy and sell US securities or directly through The Bank of New York. Currently we have two ADR facilities: One Level I facility and one according to Rule 144A for qualified institutional investors (QIBs). For more information on these two facilities please look here.

The Bank of New York
101 Barclay Street
22nd Floor
New York, NY 10286
1-888-269-2377 (From the US)
001-610-382-7836 (International)

No, the company does not offer such a program. Stock must be purchased through a bank or broker.

You can find the number of shares outstanding here.

For an overview of the adidas Group's shareholder structure, please click here.

The free float ratio of the capital stock is 100%.

No. The Salomon business segment was divested to Amer Sports Corporation in October 2005. Following the transaction, the company name was changed from adidas-Salomon AG to adidas AG.

The business of Reebok International Ltd. (USA) and its subsidiaries is consolidated within the adidas Group as of February 1, 2006.

Since March 8, 2001, Herbert Hainer is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of adidas AG.

Our Executive Board is composed of four members who reflect the diversity and internationality of the Group. Each member is responsible for a major business area within the Group. For an overview, please click here.

As the company and its domestic affiliates together have more than 2,000 employees, the Supervisory Board is composed pursuant to the German Co-Determination Act (MitBestG) of six members representing the shareholders and six members representing the employees. For an overview, please click here.

The headquarters of the adidas Group are located in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

At September 30, 2009, the adidas Group employed 39,524 people.

A five-year overview of the adidas Group's key financial figures can be found here.

Please click here for an overview of the dividend development per share.

The exact date of the next Annual General Meeting will be published on August 5, 2009.

Shareholders can register at their responsible bank where they have a safe deposit.

For more information, please contact:
 
adidas AG
Investor Relations
World of Sports
91074 Herzogenaurach
Phone: + 49 9132 84-2920
Fax: + 49 9132 84-3127
Send an e-mail to Investor Relations

Please click here for the financial calendar. A webcast of the presentation charts and speech will be available on our website.

For a hardcopy, please contact:

adidas AG
Investor Relations
World of Sports
91074 Herzogenaurach
Phone: + 49 9132 84-2920
Fax: + 49 9132 84-3127
Send an e-mail to Investor Relations


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