NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE)

1 Bowerman Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005-6453 (Map)
Phone: 503-671-6453
Fax: 503-671-6300
Toll Free: 800-344-6453
http://www.nikebiz.com

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Overview

Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, helped others succeed in times of war. NIKE, the world's #1 shoemaker, does more dominating than assisting, to capture a hefty share of the US athletic shoe market. It designs and sells shoes for a variety of sports, including baseball, cheerleading, golf, volleyball, hiking, tennis, and football. NIKE also sells Cole Haan dress and casual shoes, as well as athletic apparel and equipment. In addition, NIKE operates NIKETOWN shoe and sportswear stores, NIKE factory outlets, NIKE Women shops and sells its shoes and apparel online. Overall, it sells its sportswear in some 675 NIKE-owned retail stores in the US and abroad. Nike acquired soccer star Umbro in 2008.

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Key Numbers from Hoover's UK

Key financials for NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE)

Company Type Public (NYSE: NKE)
Fiscal Year-End May
2009 Sales (mil.) £11,841.2
1-Year Sales Growth 2.9%
2009 Net Income (mil.) £918.0
1-Year Net Income Growth (21.1%)
2009 Employees 34,300
1-Year Employee Growth 5.5%
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Key people and executives for NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE)

Chairman Philip H. Knight
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President, CEO, and Director Mark G. Parker
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President, Global Operations Gary M. DeStefano
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  • #136 in FORTUNE 500
  • S&P 500
  • #266 in FT Global 500
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