Frequently Asked Questions: Investor Relations

1. When was the initial public offer (IPO) of the adidas AG?
2. Where is the adidas AG share listed?
3. When was adidas admitted to DAX?
4. What is the adidas AG stock registration number?
5. I am a US investor wanting to buy adidas shares. How can I do this?
6. Does the adidas AG have a direct stock purchase program?
7. What is the number of shares outstanding?
8. What is the free float ratio of the capital stock?
9. Who is the Group's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman?
10. Where is the adidas Group headquartered?
11. How many people does the adidas Group employ?
12. Where can I get more information about the adidas Group's key financial data?
13. How and where can I register for the Annual General Meeting?
14. I have questions about the latest results or other financial affairs ...
15. When will the next results be released?
16. I would like to get an Annual Report...
1. When was the initial public offer (IPO) of the adidas AG?
The initial public offer (IPO) of the adidas AG was on 17 November 1995.
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2. Where is the adidas AG share listed?
The adidas AG 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. When was adidas admitted to DAX?
adidas AG was admitted to DAX on June 19, 1998.
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4. What is the adidas AG stock registration number?
The adidas AG stock registration number (WPKN) is 500340. The Reuters symbol is ADSG.F (Frankfurt) and the Bloomberg symbol is ADS.
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5. I am a US investor wanting to buy adidas shares. How can I do this?
adidas is listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange in Germany. As an individual investor you will need to use a broker who can trade in Germany. For qualified institutional investors in the US, who are restricted to investing in US-papers, adidas has an unsponsored ADR (= American Depository Receipts) program according to Rule 144A. The ratio is two ADRs per ordinary share.
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6. Does the adidas AG 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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7. What is the number of shares outstanding?
You can find the number of shares outstanding here.
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8. What is the free float ratio of the capital stock?
The free float ratio of the capital stock is 100%.
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9. Who is the Group's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman?
Since March 8, 2001, Herbert Hainer is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Executive Board of the adidas AG.
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10. Where is the adidas Group headquartered?
The adidas Group headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany.
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11. How many people does the adidas Group employ?
At September 30, 2009, the adidas Group employed 39,524 people.
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12. Where can I get more information about the adidas Group's key financial data?
For more information on the key financial data, please click here.
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13. 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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14. I have questions about the latest results or other financial affairs ...
For more information, please contact:
adidas AG Investor Relations World of Sports 91074 Herzogenaurach Phone: + 49 9132 84-2920 Fax: + 49 9132 84-3127 E-Mail: investor.relations@adidas.de
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15. 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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16. I would like to get an Annual Report...
For a hardcopy, please contact: adidas AG Investor Relations World of Sports 91074 Herzogenaurach Phone: + 49 9132 84-2920 Fax: + 49 9132 84-3127 E-Mail: investor.relations@adidas.de or click here to open our online order form. If you would like to view the previous and latest reports on the internet, please click here.
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