| Name |
adidas AG |
| Chairman & CEO |
Herbert Hainer |
| 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 170 subsidiaries with headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. |
| 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. |
| Business Year |
1.1. – 31.12. |
| Financials |
adidas Group 2009
Net sales: €10,4 billion
Net income: €245 million |
| 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. |
| Employees |
39,596 at the end of 2009 |
| Headquarters |
World of Sports
Adi-Dassler-Str. 1
91074 Herzogenaurach
Germany |
| Internet |
www.adidas-Group.com |