Company Profile For NIKE, Inc.

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is engaged in the design, development and worldwide marketing of footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. NIKE sells athletic footwear and athletic apparel. It sells its products to retail accounts, through NIKE-owned retail, including stores and Internet sales, and through a mix of independent distributors and licensees, in over 170 countries around the world. Running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired casual shoes, and Kid’s shoes are its footwear categories. It also markets shoes designed for aquatic activities, baseball, cheerleading, football, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and other athletic and recreational uses. It sells a line of performance equipment under the NIKE brand name, including bags, socks, sport balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and other equipment designed for sports activities.

BRIEF: For the three months ended 31 August 2009, NIKE Inc.'s revenues decreased 12% to $4.8B. Net income increased less than 1% to $513M. Revenues reflect lower income generated from United States, Asia Pacific and Americas region. Net income reflects a decrease in selling & administrative expenses. The Company is engaged in designing, marketer & distributor of authentic athletic footwear.