Under Armour Reiterates Outlook For 2016 Following Announcement Of Sports Authority Bankruptcy

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Mar 04, 2016, 08:30 ET

BALTIMORE, March 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA) today announced that it is reiterating its previously issued outlook for 2016 following the recent announcement by The Sports Authority of its commencement of a pre-arranged chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.

Based on current visibility, the Company continues to expect 2016 net revenues of approximately $4.95 billion, representing growth of 25% over 2015, and 2016 operating income of approximately $503 million, representing growth of 23% over 2015, in line with the financial targets outlined in the Company's recent earnings release issued on January 28, 2016.

The Sports Authority is a longstanding customer of the Company, and the Company intends to support them as they proceed through their restructuring. The Company plans to offset the impact of the bankruptcy on the Company's full year 2016 results through continued sales to The Sports Authority and sales through other channels and customers. In addition, although the Company does not currently believe that the exposure to its receivables from The Sports Authority is materially impacted by these developments, the Company will continue to monitor the proceedings and its related impact during the first quarter of 2016.

About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour (NYSE: UA), the originator of performance footwear, apparel and equipment, revolutionized how athletes across the world dress. Designed to make all athletes better, the brand's innovative products are sold worldwide to athletes at all levels. The Under Armour Connected Fitness™ platform powers the world's largest digital health and fitness community through a suite of applications: UA Record, MapMyFitness, Endomondo and MyFitnessPal. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.uabiz.com.

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