From : Adam‚ Under Armour Junior Analyst To : Kevin A. Plank‚ Under Armour Chairman‚ President‚ and CEO Date : December 18‚ 2011 Subject : Under Armour’s Strong Financial Performance from 2008 to 2010 In order to help Under Armour acknowledge its position within the sport apparel and gear industry‚ I researched and constructed an analysis of the company’s financial performance from 2008 to 2010. Over the last three years‚ Under Armour posted a strong financial performance. From 2008 to 2010‚
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Based on the profitability of Nike and Under Armour‚ I believe that NIKE is more efficient in generating profit than Under Armour because of these reasons: First‚ based on the net profit margin‚ Nike is 10.70 percent compared to Under Armour which is 6.75 percent. Nike has a higher net profit margin than Under Armour. However‚ Under Armour had more of a gross profit margin than Nike. Second‚ Nike has a higher fixed asset turnover ratio‚ which means that they can generate revenue more effectively
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Organizational Background Analysis: Under Armour‚ Inc. Under Armour was founded in 1996 by former University of Maryland football player‚ Kevin Plank. The company’s main objective is to create high quality performance apparel; their overall mission is to make all athletes better through passion‚ design and the relentless pursuit of innovation. The primary product that the company provides is specially engineered performance apparel‚ made of synthetic fabric‚ which is designed to keep athletes cool
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outlets with more affordable products. We have to remember that Under Armour is a North American brand and the greatest percentage of these team rights that they own are North American-based teams. Though it would be great to expand into global markets in Europe and Asia‚ and keep signing rising star athletes‚ they must first protect their house. In fact‚ that has been the main slogan used by UA often‚ “protect this
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General External Environment Opportunities: McDonalds “Plan to Win” is driving results and has played a primary role in the company’s strategic direction. Now‚ the strategic direction is “to be better‚ not just bigger.” CEO Skinner stated‚ “ our customers centric plan to win continues to dive sustained momentum and is generating broad based growth in our business. Our performance confirms that our emphasis is on improving the McDonalds restaurant experience on the 5 P’s of people‚ product‚ place
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Under Armour 10K Business Section: ITEM 1. BUSINESS General Our principal business activities are the development‚ marketing and distribution of branded performance apparel‚ footwear and accessories for men‚ women and youth. The brand’s moisture-wicking fabrications are engineered in many designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional products. Our products are sold worldwide and are worn by athletes at all levels‚ from youth to professional
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Case Study: UNDER ARMOUR SWOT Analysis S – Strength Under Armour can became the first in US is because they have great product. Under Armour has a significant impact‚ so an analyst should put more weight into it. This statement will has a short-term positive impact on this entity‚ which add to its value. This statement will lead to an increase profits for this entity. Loyalty Under Armour have their own market‚ they will not loss the any customer from this market‚ and this type benefit also
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Medium Threat Of Substitute Products Low Some of Nike and Adidas products are patented‚ Under Armour does not have patent rights which means their products can be easily copied Nike and Adidas are both trying to get their market share in the apparel industry. Compared to Under Armour‚ they have greater resources and it would likely be easy for both companies to penetrate the market. 2. Does Under Armour have any core competencies and‚ if so‚ what are they? YES‚ CEO Kevin Plank was a former athlete
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Team Developed Strategic Audit – Under Armour (UA) { Group #3‚ MGMT 479C Team Members: WELCOME TO UNDER ARMOUR® EVERYTHING HERE IS BUILT TO MAKE YOU BETTER. www.underarmour.com Kokou Klu Past Corporate Performance Indexes (2009-2010) Strategic Posture Mission – “To make all athletes better through passion‚ science‚ and the relentless pursuit of innovation” Objectives – Become “The athletic brand of this generation. And Next.” Current Strategies Decline in footwear
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When you go to the mall are you looking for Nike or Under Armour? There are many similarities and differences between these two brands. Nike and Under Armour both have a wide selection of all kinds of different things that you can find at any sportswear stores including Finishline‚ Footaction‚ Footlocker‚ and Champs. Both Nike and Under Armour are similar in many ways. To begin‚ both are very reputable brands. Nike and Under Armour are both supported by people all around the world. Worn by nearly
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