Under Armour, Inc. Analysis (NYSE: UA) Under Armour was founded in 1996 by Kevin Plank (Current CEO and Chairman of the company) and became publicly traded on NYSE in 2006. Under Armour’s core products were performance sport apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its main market is North America (95% of its revenue). Now, it is the second largest sports apparel companies in the U.S. I. Ownership and Control i. Ownership 1. In the quarterly report ended at Sep. 30, 2014, Under Armour
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History………………………………………………………………………P.3-4 Current Status……………………………………………………………………..P.5 SWOT Analysis……………………………………………………………………P.6-7 Direct Competitors…………………………………………………………………P.7 Genral Trends………………………………………………………………………P.8 External Influences………………………………………………………………….P.8-9 Global Issues………………………………………………………………………..P.9 Problems…………………………………………………………………………….P.10 Income Statements………………………………………………………………….P.11 Ration Analysis……………………………………………………………………..P.12-16 Work Cited…………………………………………………………………………P
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UNDER ARMOUR: A Financial Analysis Under Armour Overview Under Armour Inc. (UA) was founded in 1996 by Kevin Planks whose company mission was to provide a premium t-shirt more suitable for athletic activity. By attacking a niche market, UA was able to establish a strong foothold in the t-shirt and base layer-clothing business and has grown rapidly as a result. To diversify its portfolio and reach a larger target market, UA has expanded its product lines in recent years to include footwear
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nder Armour Inc. based in Baltimore, Maryland, is one of the leading designers, marketers, and distributors of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. The Company engages in the design, development, marketing, and distribution of a range of apparels and accessories utilizing various synthetic microfiber fabrications in the United States and internationally. It offers a wide variety of products including sporting goods and lifestyle
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Introduction Under Armour (UA) is based in Baltimore, Maryland and is a developer and retailer of performance apparel, footwear and accessories for athletic use. Under Armour was started in 1996 by former University of Maryland football player Kevin Plank with the belief that athletes needed a good alternative to the basic cotton t-shirt for their workouts. After working with multiple fabric companies to develop an advanced moisture wicking fabric, Mr. Plank began selling tight-fitting base
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[pic] DeVry FIN 515 Group Project Company analysis as of 12/31/2013 and 12/31/2012 in USD 2012 2013 Profitability Ratios: Gross Margin 48.74 39.12 Operating Margin 11.37 10.21 EBITDA Margin % 13.39 12.21 Calculated Tax Rate % 37.80 30.21 Profit Margin (TTM) 6.96 5.67 Valuation Ratios: Price/Earnings (TTM) 113.38 115.21 Price/Book (TTM) 17.54 18.19 Price/Cash Flow (TTM) 153.19 158.30 Asset
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Business Analysis of the Under Armour Brand Business Analysis FOR Dr. Kimberly Carter Business 508: Contemporary Business October 25, 2015 Strayer University . Abstract This paper aims to analyze three factors impacting the overall performance of Under Armour. Kevin Plank, a former University of Maryland football player, started the company in 1996 with an innovative idea to provide premium sports apparel to Under Armour’s customers. Factors such as ethical standards
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............................. 2 Company Profile………………………………………………………..…..3 Industry Analysis…………………………………………………………...4 SWOT Analysis………………………………………………………….....8 Valuation…………………………………………………………………..12 Conclusion……………………………………………………………..…..13 Historical Ratio Analysis Valuation ratios………………………………………………………........17 Dividends………………………………………………………………….17 Growth rates……………………………………………………………….18 Financial strength………………………………………………………….18 Profitability ratios………………………………………………………….19 Management
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strategies, in an attempt to achieve growth and increase market share. The Under Armour brand has been built on differentiation, authenticity, and originality. An advanced second skin microfiber under garment to control perspiration and body temperature, for athletes as well as those who lead active lifestyles, is the cornerstone of Under Armour’s business. Since founder Kevin Plank first launched the original Under Armour compression t-shirt in 1996, the company has experienced rapid growth, with
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UNDER ARMOUR Ecomonic Analysis Wisniewski, Angela Table Of Contents 1. Executive Summary 3 2. Company History and Analysis 3 a. Strengths 4 b. Weaknesses 4 c. Opportunities 5 d. Threats 5 3. Microeconomic Analysis 5 4. Macroeconomic Analysis 7 5. Market Structure- Monopolistic Competition 8 e. Consumer Demand 9 6. Market Competition 9 7. Managerial Recommendations 11 8
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