Frequently Asked Questions
Please find enclosed a list of frequently asked questions.
1. When was adidas' initial public offer (IPO)?
2. Where is the adidas share listed?
3. What type of shares has adidas AG issued?
4. When was adidas admitted to DAX?
5. What is the adidas AG stock registration number?
6. Has adidas AG recently conducted a share split?
7. I am a US investor wanting to buy adidas shares. How can I do this?
8. How can I get in contact with Deutsche Bank?
9. Does the adidas Group have a direct stock purchase program?
10. What is the number of shares outstanding?
11. How does the adidas Group's shareholder structure look like?
12. What is the free float ratio of the capital stock?
13. Does Salomon still belong to the adidas Group?
14. When did adidas acquire Reebok?
15. Who is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company?
16. How is the composition of adidas AG's Executive Board?
17. How is the composition of adidas AG's Supervisory Board?
18. Where is the adidas Group headquartered?
19. How many people does the adidas Group employ?
20. Where do I get a quick overview of the adidas Group's key financial figures?
21. How much dividend per share did adidas pay in the past years?
22. When will the next Annual General Meeting take place?
23. How and where can I register for the Annual General Meeting?
24. I have questions about the latest results or other financial matters ...
25. When will the next results be released?
26. I would like to get an Annual Report ...
1. When was adidas' initial public offer (IPO)?
adidas' initial public offer (IPO) was on November 17, 1995.
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2. Where is the adidas share listed?
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.
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3. What type of shares has adidas AG issued?
adidas AG has issued registered no-par-value shares (registered shares).
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4. When was adidas admitted to DAX?
adidas was admitted to DAX on June 19, 1998.
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5. What is the adidas AG stock registration number?
The adidas AG stock registration number (ISIN) is DE000A1EWWW0.
The Reuters symbol is ADSG.F (Frankfurt) and the Bloomberg symbol is ADS.
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6. Has adidas AG recently conducted a share split?
At 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. There has been no further share split since this event.
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7. I am a US investor wanting to buy adidas shares. How can I do this?
US investors can buy adidas ADRs either through any broker licensed to buy and sell US securities or directly through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas (Deutsche Bank). Currently we have one ADR facility, the Level I facility. For more information on this facility please look here.
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8. How can I get in contact with Deutsche Bank?
Contact details for registered and private ADR Holders:
Deutsche Bank Shareholder Services
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
Peck Slip Station
P.O. Box 2050
New York, NY 10272-2050
Email: DB@amstock.com
Toll-free number: +1 866 706 0509
Direct Dial: +1 718 921 8137
Contact details for ADR brokers & institutional investors:
Phone (US): +1 212 250 9100
Phone (UK): +44 207 547 6500
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9. Does the adidas Group have a direct stock purchase program?
No, the company does not offer such a program. Stock must be purchased through a bank or broker.
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10. What is the number of shares outstanding?
You can find the number of shares outstanding here.
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11. How does the adidas Group's shareholder structure look like?
For an overview of the adidas Group's shareholder structure, please click here.
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12. What is the free float ratio of the capital stock?
The free float ratio of the capital stock is 100%.
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13. Does Salomon still belong to the adidas Group?
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.
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14. When did adidas acquire Reebok?
The business of Reebok International Ltd. (USA) and its subsidiaries is consolidated within the adidas Group as of February 1, 2006.
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15. Who is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company?
Since March 8, 2001, Herbert Hainer is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of adidas AG.
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16. How is the composition of adidas AG's Executive Board?
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.
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17. How is the composition of adidas AG's Supervisory Board?
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.
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18. Where is the adidas Group headquartered?
The headquarters of the adidas Group are located in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
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19. How many people does the adidas Group employ?
At September 30, 2011, the adidas Group employed 48,547 people.
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20. Where do I get a quick overview of the adidas Group's key financial figures?
A five-year overview of the adidas Group's key financial figures can be found here.
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21. How much dividend per share did adidas pay in the past years?
Please click here for an overview of the dividend development per share.
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22. When will the next Annual General Meeting take place?
The next Annual General Meeting will take place on May 10, 2012 in the Stadthalle Fuerth, Rosenstrasse 50 in 90762 Fuerth/Bavaria, Germany.
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23. How and where can I register for the Annual General Meeting?
Shareholders can register at their responsible bank where they have a safe deposit.
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24. I have questions about the latest results or other financial matters ...
For more information, please contact:
adidas AG
Investor Relations
World of Sports
91074 Herzogenaurach
Phone: + 49 9132 84-3296
Fax: + 49 9132 84-3127
Send an e-mail to Investor Relations.
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25. When will the next results be released?
Please click here for the financial calendar. A webcast of the presentation charts and speech will be available on our website.
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26. I would like to get an Annual Report ...
For a hardcopy, please refer to our Order Service.
If you would like to view the previous and latest reports on the internet, please click here.
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