UARM Under Armour

-Partner and Sales Leader, Ryan Wood, Named President of International, Relocating to Amsterdam to Lead Global Growth Initiatives- BALTIMORE, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Under Armour(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:UARM), a leading developer, marketer and distributor of branded performance products, announced today the opening of its European headquarters in Amsterdam and the promotion of one of the company's partners, Ryan Wood, to president of international. The company will operate its European sales, marketing and logistics functions from an office located in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, originally built to host sports competitions during the 1928 Olympic Games. "Ryan has been core to Under Armour's success in building solid relationships with independent and key account channels in the United States, and I'm confident that his stellar track record will continue in Europe and beyond," commented Kevin Plank, founder and chief executive officer of Under Armour. "Our international business is a top priority, so we sent our best." Under Armour manufactures a line of moisture wicking microfiber apparel that pulls perspiration away from the skin to keep athletes cool, dry and light throughout the course of a game, practice or workout. Founded in 1996, Under Armour develops diverse product lines to help athletes perform under all climates and conditions, including HeatGear(TM) to wear when it is hot, ColdGear(TM) to wear when it is cold, and AllSeasonGear(TM) to wear when conditions are between the two. "Under Armour is the U.S. leader in the fast- growing compression performance apparel market, and a growing number of athletes around the globe demand the performance advantage that our gear provides on the playing field," commented Wood, who will relocate to Amsterdam and will lead Under Armour's operations in Europe, Asia and Canada. "Our success is built on a proven model of working with athletes and teams at a grassroots level to develop awareness, and we've already experienced great success among European players in soccer, cricket and rugby. Amsterdam is an ideal location to provide our growing base of customers and retailers in Europe with the highest level of service and support." Throughout Europe, Under Armour is worn by professional and university athletes in a wide variety of team sports, including soccer, rugby, cricket and ice hockey, and Wood is charged with building local European support to ensure the long-term success of the business internationally. Matthew Mirchin, vice president of U.S. sales, joined Under Armour in May 2005, and will continue to lead sales efforts in the United States. Prior to joining the company, Mirchin served as president of numerous divisions for Russell Athletic, including retail, bookstores, team, men's retail and bike. Prior to joining Russell Athletic, Mirchin served in various capacities at the Champion Division of Sara Lee Corporation. ABOUT UNDER ARMOUR, Inc. (http://www.underarmour.com/) Under Armour is available in more than 8,000 locations worldwide, including specialty and independent retailers throughout the United Kingdom, across the United States and Canada, and in Japan through a licensing arrangement with Dome Corporation. The company also has offices in Canada and Hong Kong. Under Armour is an official supplier of performance apparel to the National Hockey League, the U.S. Ski Team, USA Rugby, the National Lacrosse League, and Major League Lacrosse. The company's products are worn by players on many teams in the National Football League, Major League Baseball, and in many Division I-A college football programs. The company employs more than 500 people and its global headquarters are located in Baltimore, Maryland. DATASOURCE: Under Armour, Inc. CONTACT: Amy Christopher, +1-410-367-2700, ext. 21, for Under Armour, Inc. Web site: http://www.underarmour.com/

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