UNDER ARMOUR AND THE NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE OUTFITTER AGREEMENT
Baltimore, MD – Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) and the North Carolina High School Athletic Association today announced an agreement designating Under Armour as the official outfitter and supplier of athletic apparel, accessories, and footwear for the NCHSAA. The multi-year agreement gives Under Armour the ability to provide apparel and footwear to all high schools and student-athletes competing for the North Carolina state championships.
“We are very pleased to add a global company of the exceptional quality of Under Armour to our family of corporate partners,” said NCHSAA commissioner Davis Whitfield. “We think it is a perfect fit with the NCHSAA. Under Armour is a well-established, forward-thinking, technology-driven company that makes the well-being of young people a priority. We anticipate this will be a great partnership and are excited about our future with Under Armour.”
“Under Armour is excited to partner with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, and for this opportunity to connect with our core demographic of young athletes across all sports,” said Matt Mirchin, Under Armour Senior Vice President, Sports Marketing. “As a brand, Under Armour puts the needs and wants of athletes first, and we are proud to provide support for athletes across the state of North Carolina.”
About Under Armour, Inc. Under Armour® (NYSE: UA) is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories.The brand’s moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.underarmour.com.
