30/09/2014

The Nike Roshe Flyknit Reimagined

Limited-edition release uses excess Nike Flyknit yarn to create one-of-a-kind style.

As unique as the individuals who wear them, each new Nike Roshe Flyknit shoe is one-of-a-kind.

Nike designers achieved the dynamic style by threading together 12 colors of excess yarn — left on spools from other Nike Flyknit models — in random order to craft the shoe uppers.
“The knit upper on the Nike Roshe Flyknit is truly one-of-a-kind – no two shoes are exactly alike,” says Graeme McMillan, Nike Roshe Flyknit Designer.
As every shoe is unique, each half pair will be distinct from the other.

More with Less

The Nike Roshe epitomizes simplicity, using only what is truly necessary. It has no embellishments, only the basic shoe necessities that provide breathability and ultra-lightweight cushioning for all occasions.

In perfect harmony with the efficient Nike Roshe design, Nike Flyknit technology creates shoe uppers precisely engineered to provide support where it’s needed while reducing waste in the manufacturing process.
“At its essence, the Nike Roshe was an exercise in reductive design – it’s very minimal in the number of pieces and components compared to traditional sneakers,” says McMillan. “The efficiency associated with Flyknit tied into the ethos of what the Nike Roshe stands for.”
The limited edition Nike Roshe Flyknit will be available Oct. 4 on nike.com/sportswear and at select Nike Sportswear retailers.

Additional Nike Roshe Flyknit styles will be available Nov. 11 on nike.com/sportswear and at select Nike Sportswear retailers.

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Hibbett Announces Promotion of Jared Briskin to Senior Vice President and Chief Merchant

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: HIBB), a sporting goods retailer, today announced the promotion of Jared Briskin to Senior Vice President and Chief Merchant. Briskin replaces Rebecca Jones, who left the company.

Jeff Rosenthal, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Jared is a seasoned sporting goods merchant with more than 16 years’ experience with the Company, starting as a buyer and progressing to Vice President Divisional Merchandise Manager of Footwear and Equipment. He is highly respected within the industry and vendor community, and has had responsibility for all areas of Merchandising during his tenure with Hibbett. For these reasons, we expect a smooth transition of Jared into his new role.”

Hibbett Sports, Inc. operates sporting goods stores in small to mid-sized markets, predominately in the South, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States. The Company’s primary store format is Hibbett Sports, a 5,000-square-foot store located in strip centers and enclosed malls.

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Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward looking statements” as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements address future events, developments or results and typically use words such as believe, anticipate, expect, intend, plan, forecast, guidance, outlook, or estimate. For example, our forward looking statements include statements regarding personnel changes. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. For a discussion of factors which could affect our business, you should carefully review our Annual Report and other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors,” “Business” and “MD&A” sections in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2014 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on September 8, 2014. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the future events, developments or results described by our forward looking statements in this document could turn out to be materially and adversely different from those we discuss or imply. We are not obligated to release publicly any revisions to any forward looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report and you should not expect us to do so.

Contacts
Hibbett Sports, Inc./ Scott J. Bowman, 205-942-4292 / Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

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Makers of the AirBlade Hockey Stick to Kickstart Production

A better, faster, and more durable hockey stick is on the way - Carbon Sports is launching its patented AirBlade hockey stick on Kickstarter, with a goal of producing sticks right here in the USA by early 2015.

Stoneham, Massachusetts September 29, 2014 

Carbon Sports LLC, developer of hockey stick technology, announced today that it has initiated a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for production of its patented AirBlade Hockey Stick. The campaign will run throughout the U.S. and Canada, targeting hockey enthusiasts as potential investors (players, parents, league officials, etc.).

Carbon Sports is working through the popular crowdfunding website Kickstarter.com, which is a product of the Federal JOBS Act and provides an opportunity for the general public to support start-up businesses and unique entrepreneurial ideas.

Carbon Sports Chief Operating Officer, Richard Fucillo, stated, “This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in hockey and its technological advancement to get involved on the ground floor. Our engineers have developed a stick that is unlike anything ever seen in hockey. With the funding to allow us to enter full manufacturing mode, we expect to be producing custom made AirBlade hockey sticks by early 2015."

Fucillo explained that the AirBlade was designed with a perforated cross-beam pattern, rather than a foam core, with a carbon fiber composite material used in the aerospace and military industries. He is confident that the stick will become the standard in design and engineering. In fact, the company has received testimonials from Mike Eruzione (of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” USA Olympic hockey team), as well as Ken Hodge Jr., Stanley Cup winner Ken Linseman, and Craig Janney (who collectively have more than 30 years in the NHL), among other NCAA and prep school players.




About Carbon Sports LLC

Based in Stoneham, Massachusetts, Carbon Sports was founded to develop a new hockey stick that would solve the challenges faced by players using traditional carbon composite sticks. The company’s team of engineers, scientists, and athletes collectively has over 60 years of hockey and technological experience.

About Kickstarter

Kickstarter is a U.S.-based global crowdfunding platform with a mission to help bring creative projects to life. Since its launch in 2009, Kickstarter has reportedly received over $1 billion in pledges from 7 million donors to fund 69,000 projects, including films, music, video games, food-related projects, and technology. Backers are offered tangible rewards in exchange for their pledges, a model that traces its roots to the subscription method of arts patronage.

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ENO Special Edition Trail Hammocks Hit Retailers for First Time

Trail-Inspired hammocks benefiting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Pacific Crest Trail Association are released into the wild with a 2 week long promotion

Asheville, NC, Sept. 14, 2014 – Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of hammocks and relaxation products for outdoor enthusiasts, are excited to introduce two ‘hammocks that give back’ to their growing network of retailers and fans: the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) Hammocks.

The hammocks ($69.95), both special edition colors with one-of-a-kind woven labels detailing either the ATC or PCTA’s logos, have just gone on sale at authorized retailers. For every hammock sold, ENO will donate $10 to the respective organization.

“ENO is proud to create a special edition hammock that gives back to both the ATC and the PCTA,” said Lane Nakaji, ENO’s General Manager. “We hope the unique color combinations we picked combined with the trail logos will appeal to a wide range of outdoors enthusiasts, from those new to the industry to long time members.”

The ATC Hammock made its debut in 2012 exclusively online at enonation.com and appalchiantrail.org, with a percentage of every sale donated directly to the Conservancy. After donating more than $12,000 to the ATC from hammock sales, ENO began the creation of a PCTA counterpart to help raise trail awareness coast-to-coast.

“We’re excited to partner with ENO on the new PCT hammock and honored that they’ve chosen to support our mission to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest Trail,” states PCTA Development Director Angie Williamson. “We’re especially impressed with ENO’s leadership in supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in addition to the Pacific Crest Trail Association and glad that our trails are in good company with ENO!”

The trail hammocks boast all the same characteristics as the DoubleNest Hammock, ENO’s top seller. Weighing only 19oz, the parachute nylon hammocks set up in seconds and pack down to the size of a softball in an attached stuff sack. Sold with attached aluminum carabiners, they are ready for any adventure, especially hiking the Appalachian and Pacific Crest trails.

“We appreciate the philanthropic contributions from ENO and for understanding the importance and value in supporting our efforts in protecting this iconic Trail,” said Ron Tipton, Executive Director and CEO of the ATC.

ENO has begun to roll out the hammocks to select retailers nationwide and will celebrate the launch with a 2 week long promotion on their social media platforms starting on Mon, 29 September. The promotion, hosted by ENO’s Facebook page, will promote the Trails with educational tips, facts and fun prizes.



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About ENO
  Eagles Nest Outfitters, the brain child of brothers Peter and Paul Pinholster, was founded in the summer of 1999. Growing steadily from a two-man, one-van operation, to the leading provider of ingeniously crafted parachute hammocks and outdoor accessories, the company offers the highest quality relaxation products for adventure travelers and outdoors lovers everywhere. The company’s products are sold in 1500+ specialty outdoor and sporting goods retailers in 10 countries and online at www.enonation.com.


About the Appalachian Trail Conservancy

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. For more information, please visit: www.appalachiantrail.org.


About the Pacific Crest Trail Association


The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as a world-class experience for hikers and equestrians, and for all the values provided by wild and scenic lands. For more information, please visit: https://www.pcta.org/

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Adidas fights to draw top talent to HQ in sleepy Bavarian town

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Adidas needs world-class designers, brand experts and technical whizzkids to improve its image against U.S. rival Nike, but persuading them to move to its headquarters in rural Germany is difficult.

Adidas has been losing market share to the world's biggest sportswear brand Nike, which is seen as far cooler in consumer surveys and is based near the hip U.S. city of Portland, Oregon.

Adidas acknowledges it is hard to recruit at its headquarters near the Bavarian town of Herzogenaurach, particularly for design, marketing and digital roles, and admits it missed trends in the U.S. market, where Under Armour has just overtaken it as No. 2 behind Nike. Nike's better than expected earnings on Sept. 25 underscored its ascendancy.

Adidas is responding by locating some key design roles in the United States at the same time as investing heavily in new facilities at its home base near the historic Bavarian town where Adidas was founded by shoe maker Adi Dassler in 1949.

"We need a lot of that top talent that is cutting edge. Ideally, they are working in the tech industry, in marketing organisations or are coming from top competitors. We need an environment that appeals to them," said Steve Fogarty, who is responsible for employer branding and digital recruiting
"Designers tend to gravitate to very large, international cities like Berlin, Amsterdam, London and it is a bit harder to convince them to move to the centre of Germany."

Eric Liedtke, the American who took over as Adidas head of global brands in March, has promoted Paul Gaudio to the role of global creative director and moved him from Herzo to the firm's U.S. base in Portland in a bid to turn around its fortunes in the world's biggest market for sporting goods. Close to 1,000 Adidas staff are based in Portland, compared with Nike's 8,500-strong workforce in the area.
Gaudio announced on Wednesday that Adidas will open a small creative studio in New York's Brooklyn district in 2015 to be led by three young footwear designers he has poached from Nike with a mission to explore design direction for the brand.

That will complement existing creative centres in Shanghai, Tokyo and Rio, but the vast majority of the company's hundreds of designers for football, outdoor, Originals fashion, training and running products remain based in Herzo.

Adidas shares are down more than a third this year, most recently suffering from a third profit warning in a year in July that the firm blamed in part on a disappointing performance in North America, particularly from its golf business.

Adidas trades at 17 times expected earnings, at a discount to Nike's 22.5 times and fast-growing Under Armour's 58 times.

Despite the new designers in the United States, long-serving Adidas Chief Executive Herbert Hainer, himself a native of Bavaria, remains committed to the company's base in a region proud of its strong economy and companies including BMW, Siemens, Audi, Munich Re and Allianz.

About 3,900 of the total Adidas staff of 52,500 work in and around Herzo, about a third of them from outside Germany, and Hainer said last month the company planned to add 100-150 new staff at its headquarters every year.

GLOBAL FOOTWEAR HUB

While Bavaria has a reputation for beer festivals, lederhosen and conservative politics, Nike's home town of Portland is a city of 600,000 that prides itself on its liberal values and environmental awareness, as well as a proliferation of trendy eateries and microbreweries.

Based on a campus in Beaverton, seven miles (11 km) outside Portland, Nike's location in the American northwest also raised questions in its early days in the 1960s, with founder and Oregon native Phil Knight saying everybody originally thought it should be located in New England or the South.

But Portland has since become a magnet for the global footwear industry, helped by the relatively short hop to Asian production hubs and a youthful talent pool, prompting Adidas to move its North America headquarters there from New Jersey in 1993, and drawing U.S. brands like Columbia Sportwear and Keen.

Herzo, by contrast, is a town of just 24,000 people set in rolling fields, though many Adidas staff commute from the nearby university town of Erlangen or the city of Nuremberg, known for its walled old town, gingerbread and sausages but not for the most vibrant nightlife or fashion scene.
Nuremberg has an airport with direct flights to many cities in Europe but not further afield and there is no train link to Herzo from Nuremberg or Erlangen, meaning most staff have to commute by car.
Herzo's biggest employer is family-owned Schaeffler, which has 9,000 staff in the town, mostly in technical roles producing precision products for the auto and aerospace industry. It is also home to rival sportswear firm Puma.

Conscious that it was not the best location for a big global consumer brand, Adidas considered leaving Herzo in the 1990s when the company was trying to rebuild its fortunes after flirting with bankruptcy following the death of founder Dassler in 1978 and then his son Horst in 1987.

But when the departure of U.S. troops from Germany at the end of the Cold War freed up the military base outside Herzo, local authorities persuaded Adidas to stay. It moved its headquarters to the base in 1998 from an overcrowded office in downtown Herzo and has been expanding the campus ever since.

SAFE BUT DULL

Herzogenaurach mayor German Hacker said surveys showed that foreign inhabitants particularly value the high quality of life and security that the town offers.

"Herzogenaurach is a sheltered and manageable town. That is its charm, but you can get to big towns in 10-15 minutes if you want," he said.

One former employee, who declined to be named because they still work on a contract basis for Adidas, said they left the company because they found living in Bavaria too boring. "It is so odd that this company is in the middle of farmland. It doesn't have anything to do with style," the person said.
Adidas recruiting expert Fogarty, who spent three years working in Herzo but moved back to Portland last year, says the vast majority of staff describe working in Germany as an amazing experience once they arrive.

He set up a website to extol the virtues of Herzo, featuring employees from around the world praising the rural running tracks near the office, local beer festivals and the proximity to Alpine ski slopes. (herzo.adidas-group.com/)

Fogarty, who often has to get up at the crack of dawn in Portland to speak to colleagues nine hours ahead in Herzo, said Adidas does not lose staff due to the location of its base as it is flexible about where people work.

"While our headquarters is technically in Herzo, the opportunity to work in many locations is already here, so why invest in moving the headquarters?" he said.

However, the experience of Puma, founded by Adi Dassler's brother Rudolf after the two split a joint business, shows the pitfalls of dispersing key staff.

Puma had based its product management and design team for its lifestyle range in London to be closer to fashion trends, but decided last year to move the division to Herzo as it sought to centralise functions as part of a restructuring programme.

Puma is in the process of trying to reaffirm its sporting roots after sales tumbled in recent years. Puma had lost its reputation for sports performance gear by moving too far into the fashion business.
Despite investing in fashion brands like NEO and Originals, Adidas has so far stayed true to its sporting heritage.

Adidas recently announced plans to build two new buildings - with a capacity for 3,600 staff - at its "World of Sports" campus outside Herzo and is about to open a 16-metre-high climbing wall in the grounds.

The Adidas campus already features sports fields and stylish buildings including a futuristic low-rise "brand centre" clad in black glass that opened in 2006 and a marketing and operations office called "Laces" that opened in 2011 and features criss-crossing walkways above a light-filled atrium.
"You can work in a dull office in the middle of Munich or an awesome office two hours north of Munich," said Christian Dzieia, Adidas director of property development.

An on-site fitness centre with daily yoga and aerobics classes opened last year as well as a bilingual kindergarten for 110 children and a campus canteen revamped with input from German celebrity chef Holger Stromberg.

"We're hiring a lot of people with a huge passion for sport whose eyes light up when they walk around the campus," said Fogarty.

"You have the best of both worlds, where you can walk onto this international campus with a lot of high-tech facilities and then go have lunch in a thousand-year-old Bavarian village."

Source Reuters By Emma Thomasson editing by Anna Willard and Janet McBride ©

Foot Locker And James Harden Challenge The Internet To A Game Of Horse

Fans will have the opportunity to submit videos over social media to play against the NBA star

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2014 -- Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, announced that NBA star James Harden, is challenging the Internet to a game of HORSE, the popular basketball pickup game. Starting today through October 1, fans can submit videos of their best shots using Vine, Instagram or YouTube and tag @footlocker #HorseWithHarden for the chance to compete in the game and have their shot taken by Harden.

Foot Locker's #HorseWithHarden challenge will take place on the evening of October 1 when Harden views and attempts to match selected shots from a secret location. Harden's made or missed attempts will be shared with the world via Foot Locker's YouTube channel and Twitter page. If Harden misses a shot, he gets a letter. If he hits a shot, the Internet gets a letter. The first to get the other to spell out HORSE wins the game. A series of games will be played that night.

Boobie Smooth, legendary New York City personality and streetball icon, will emcee the games, and provide commentary for viewers as Harden attempts each shot. Fans can follow the games that night on Foot Locker's Twitter page to see who wins.

"At Foot Locker, we pride ourselves in creating innovative ways to engage with our social communities and we are excited to do just that with the #HorseWithHarden challenge," said Stacy Cunningham, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Foot Locker. "Harden is one of the NBA's most talented players and our customers are incredibly creative, so this is definitely going to be a great matchup."

"I love working with Foot Locker because they know how to have fun, and #HorseWithHarden is an exciting opportunity for me to interact with fans," said Harden. "The Internet will be a tough opponent but I'm looking forward to the challenge. Bring on the shots, I'll be ready."

Visit HorseWithHarden.com to view the #HorseWithHarden submissions and the official rules.



About Foot Locker:

Foot Locker is part of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty athletic retailer that operates approximately 3,500 stores in 23 countries in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Through its Foot Locker, Footaction, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, SIX:02, Runners Point, and Sidestep retail stores, as well as its direct-to-customer channel, including footlocker.com, Eastbay, CCS.com, SIX:02.com, runnerspoint.com, and sidestep-shoes.com, the Company is a leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.

Additional information may be found at footlocker.com | Twitter: @footlocker #Approved | YouTube: youtube.com/footlocker | Blog: unlocked.footlocker.com | Facebook: facebook.com/footlocker

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American Apparel Appoints New Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2014 -- American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE MKT: APP) announced the appointment of Scott Brubaker as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Hassan Natha as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

Mr. Brubaker, 43, is a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, and replaces John Luttrell as Interim CEO. He received a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois and a master's degree in business administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and has served in interim officer and other advisory roles for several specialty retailers and manufacturers during his 21 years in the industry.

Mr. Natha, 55, who replaces Luttrell as CFO, has more than 20 years of experience in finance with both public and private companies, including service as Chief Financial Officer at Fisher Communications, Inc. and Jones Soda Company. He also spent ten years at Nike's Bauer Nike Hockey, Inc. in various finance and executive operations roles. Natha is a Certified Public Accountant and a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant. He received a bachelor's degree in Commerce from Concordia University and holds a Graduate Diploma of Public Accountancy from McGill University.

Allan Mayer, Co-Chairman of the Board, said the appointments of Brubaker and Natha would bolster the Company's senior executive team.

"The Board is delighted to welcome Scott Brubaker and Hassan Natha to American Apparel," Mr. Mayer said. "We are confident that their experience and leadership will help the Company achieve its goals, and we look forward to working with both of them."

John Luttrell, who had been serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is resigning from the Company.

"We also want to express our gratitude to John Luttrell for his years of service and many contributions to American Apparel," added David Danziger, Co-Chairman of the Board. "We appreciate his willingness to serve temporarily as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company and we wish him success in his future endeavors."

Mr. Brubaker affirmed his support for American Apparel's sweatshop-free, "Made in USA" manufacturing philosophy and commitment to maintain the Company's manufacturing headquarters in Los Angeles.

The Company also announced the promotions of long-time employees Patricia Honda and Nicolle Gabbay to the positions of President of Wholesale and President of Retail, respectively.

About American Apparel

American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel based in downtown Los Angeles, California. As of June 30, 2014, American Apparel had approximately 10,000 employees and operated 249 retail stores in 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China. American Apparel also operates a global e-commerce site that serves over 60 countries worldwide at http://www.americanapparel.com. In addition, American Apparel operates a leading wholesale business that supplies high quality T-shirts and other casual wear to distributors and screen printers.

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Crocs trying to monopolize marketplace, competitor says


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A family-owned, Nevada-based shoe company is taking on the giant shoe maker Crocs, accusing it of creating a monopoly by suing smaller competitors and putting them out of business.

In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday 10th September, in federal court in Nevada, USA Dawgs said Crocs Inc was using "sham" patent lawsuits in order to "litigate its competition out of the market."

"Crocs has managed to put everybody out of business," said Brian Elliott, the Las Vegas company's in-house attorney. "We're the last one standing from their original round of lawsuits and it's been a struggle with the weight of a billion dollar company that keeps filing lawsuits against you."

Crocs is by far the biggest manufacturer of the springy-soled clogs, made from ethyl vinyl acetate, a plastic. Although profits have declined recently, it reached $1 billion in annual sales in 2011 and has cornered more than 90 percent of the market, according to the complaint.

A representatives for Crocs, which is based in Colorado, said the company does not comment on pending litigation.

Dawgs said in the lawsuit that in 2006 Crocs obtained two patents it did not deserve because EVA-based shoes were already available. Crocs and its founder, Scott Seamans, however, "fraudulently concealed" relevant facts, including the shoes' Italian origins, from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to obtain the patents, according to the complaint.

Based on the patents, Elliott said, Crocs in 2011 won an import ban from the U.S. International Trade Commission, preventing competitors from selling clogs similar to its own in the United States.
Crocs also sued several other shoe makers for infringement, including Effervescent, Gen-X Sports and Holey Soles, the complaint said.

The Crocs suits against Dawgs, its distributor and one of its biggest clients, CVS, are on hold, Elliott said, because Dawgs has asked the USPTO to review Crocs' patents. Last year the agency issued a preliminary decision cancelling one of the two patents, he added.

Meanwhile, Dawgs said U.S. consumers were paying more for the popular clogs because competition in the sector had been "virtually eliminated."

The case is USA Dawgs, Inc v. Crocs, Inc, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, No. 14-cv-1461.

Source Reuters Reporting by Andrew Chung; Editing by Ted Botha and Dan Grebler ©

Garmin® and Universal Partnerships & Licensing Introduce The Biggest Loser vívofit® Daily Activity Tracker Highlighted in Episode of The Biggest Loser: Glory Days Airing Tonight at 8/7p CT on NBC

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OLATHE, Kan. /September 25, 2014 — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), and Universal Partnerships & Licensing announced a partnership for The Biggest Loser branded fitness devices beginning with the launch of The Biggest Loser vívofit daily activity tracker in early October 2014. All Biggest Loser contestants on the current season of the Shine America produced series will be wearing The Biggest Loser vívofit to set healthy goals, track their progress, and stay accountable to their trainers. The Biggest Loser vívofit will be highlighted during tonight’s episode at 8/7 p.m. CT on NBC.
 
“For more than a decade Garmin wearables have helped people reach health and wellness goals, and the introduction of vívofit earlier this year brought that motivation to the next level,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “We are very excited to partner with The Biggest Loser, one of the most popular shows on television, which shares our dedication and passion for helping create lifelong healthy habits.”

The Biggest Loser vívofit brings together two iconic lifestyle brands,” said Cindy Chang, senior vice president of worldwide sales for Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “Garmin remains at the forefront in the wearable technology category, and this special Biggest Loser vívofit offers consumers the same motivational tools as the contestants on the show, allowing them to create their own healthy habits and meet fitness goals at home.”

The Biggest Loser vívofit is a stylish, lightweight daily activity tracker designed to turn good intentions into lifelong habits. Vívofit is the only fitness band with over one year of battery life and a unique curved display that always stays on. The Biggest Loser vívofit automatically greets users with a personalized daily goal, tracks their progress and reminds them when it’s time to move. It shows steps, goal countdown, calories, distance, and time of day, and has a 5ATM water rating1.  

The Biggest Loser vívofit is also compatible with ANT+™ heart rate monitors for fitness activities. Users can wirelessly sync their Biggest Loser vívofit with Garmin Connect™, a free online fitness community with millions of users, or on their compatible mobile device2 with the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app to see a complete picture of their daily and overall progress, join online challenges with other The Biggest Loser vívofit users or start their own competitions with friends for virtual badges and added motivation.

The Biggest Loser vívofit was designed to remove barriers to establishing healthy habits and will be used as a constant motivator and activity tracker both on the ranch and after The Biggest Loser contestants leave to continue competing at home. The Biggest Loser vívofit with a variety of interchangeable bands will be available at NBCUniversal’s online store and various U.S. Retailers.

For 25 years, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin.
1 Water rating 5 ATM (50m). For more information, see Garmin.com/waterrating.
2 See Garmin.com/BLE for a list of compatible phones.

Garmin and vívofit are registered trademarks, and Garmin Connect and ANT+ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

© 2014 NBC Studios & Reveille LLC; The Biggest Loser is a trademark of Reveille LLC and its related entities, and is used under license.  All rights reserved.

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

The Biggest Loser is licensed by Universal Partnerships & Licensing in association with Shine America, the producers of The Biggest Loser.

Big Tent Entertainment is the licensing agent of record for The Biggest Loser.

About Garmin

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

About Universal Partnerships & Licensing

Universal Partnerships & Licensing (UP&L) oversees NBCUniversal’s consumer product licensing, film, home entertainment and television promotions, and corporate alliances for Universal’s theatrical, home entertainment, television, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the company’s vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities.  UP&L is part of NBCUniversal.  NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Shine America

Shine America is the U.S. division of Shine Group, an award-winning global production and distribution organization with 27 production companies across 11 countries. Shine America is a leading television studio that creates inspired and compelling programming including current unscripted series MasterChef (FOX), MasterChef Junior (FOX), The Biggest Loser (NBC), Minute to Win It (GSN), The Face (Oxygen), Restaurant Startup (CNBC) and Fake Off (TruTV). Scripted series include Peabody Award-winning The Bridge (FX), as well as upcoming dramas Gracepoint (FOX) and Utopia (HBO).

Shine America incorporates several divisions including unscripted format label Ardaban, which develops and distributes original content to the U.S. marketplace. The global Shine 360˚ division builds brands through the leveraging of its intellectual property and creating integrated marketing opportunities for advertisers. Shine Group’s distribution arm, Shine International, distributes Shine America’s extensive library of programming and formats to more than 150 countries.

About Big Tent Entertainment, LLC

Big Tent Entertainment, LLC (www.bigtent.tv) is an entertainment company specializing in the integrated development and management of media brands. Formed in 2002, the company manages a portfolio across both traditional and new media while focusing on brand strategy, community building, viral marketing, licensing and retail merchandising.  The company represents NBCUniversal’s Biggest Loser franchise, 24-hour preschool network Sprout, the viral sensation Domo (Worldwide ex. Asia), Discovery Kids from Discovery Communications, Miffy in North America, as well as global personalization brand Pixfusion.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations.  The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2013, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983).  A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html.  No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Icebug Footwear Announces Official Footwear Sponsorship of Obstacle Course Racing World Championships 2014

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Bellingham, WA (September 29, 2014)- Icebug® USA, the leader in traction footwear, is excited to announce they will be the official footwear sponsor of the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships to be held October 25-26, 2014 in Cincinnati, OH.

One of the fastest growing sports in the US, obstacle course racing is a true test of the mind and body while overcoming obstacles on some of the toughest terrain. A perfect match for Icebug, which are made specifically for the needs of serious trail runners and obstacle course racers. Icebug shoes are specially designed with various outsole technologies to provide extreme traction on the trail and course.

“When we created the OCRWC, we made a commitment to ourselves that we would only partner with companies that offer the high quality products while also operating with the highest level of integrity,” said OCRWC Founder Adrian Bijanada. “Icebug emphatically hits both those marks and we thrilled to be able to offer their products to some of the best athletes in the world.”

“Icebug is very excited to sponsor the OCRWC and support all of the athletes that have supported our brand in the past years,” says Evan Wert, President of Icebug USA. “We are also proud that the OCRWC recognizes Icebug as the best brand for the top athletes in their sport. We are looking at a multi-year deal and to making a strong commitment to the sport and it’s athletes.”

As part of the sponsorship, Icebug will have a tent on site to educate customers on the brand and allow them to demo different types of shoes and the ArchFlex insoles. The Icebug tent will also feature the Swedish “Worlds Toughest” team that will be over to race with their Icebug footwear.
Ideal for OCR racing, the Icebug OLX® outsole system features 14-17 fixed carbide steel studs built right in to the outsole for ultimate grip on mud and logs. Or runners can choose from the RB9X outsole, a super durable rubber compound that sticks to the most slick and slippery of surfaces. They also offer lightweight, non-water absorbing materials for comfort and fit.

Links:
Icebug: http://www.icebug.com
Icebug on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Icebug.Official
OCR World Championships: http://ocrworldchampionships.com

About ICEBUG:

A Swedish shoe brand that started to challenge the global footwear giants back in 2001.  Icebug is driven by innovation, creativity and integrity – a passion for making functional and stylish footwear. Read more about us at www.icebug.com.

About the OCR World Championships:

The OCR World Championships, announced in December 2013, is the first truly independent championship event designed to celebrate the athletes in the burgeoning sport of obstacle course racing. The race will be held on October 25th & 26th, 2014 in Cincinnati, OH. It will be one of the most diverse competitive events in the sport with over 16 racing categories including elite, age-group, and team competitions, and will feature over 50 categories for cash and prizes for athletes.

For more information, visit http://ocrworldchampionships.com.


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Electric Vehicle Technology Company Brammo Chooses Online Crowdfunding Platform EarlyShares for its $3 Million Capital Raise

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MIAMI, FL – September 26, 2014 EarlyShares, the online platform for private investing, today announced the launch of a $3 million convertible debt investment offering for Brammo, an electric vehicle technology company seeking to scale the business and execute on international expansion plans. More information about the investment opportunity is available by clicking here.

“We decided to host our capital raise on the EarlyShares platform because it gives accredited investors across the U.S. the opportunity to become owners in our game-changing business,” said Craig Bramscher, CEO and Chairman at Brammo. “Hosting our capital raise on an online crowdfunding platform like EarlyShares is a testament to our company’s commitment to innovation. As a leading pioneer in its field, EarlyShares embodies our company’s commitment to reshaping existing paradigms and engineering creative solutions.”

Brammo, with headquarters in Oregon, designs and develops electric vehicles including the award-winning Enertia and Empulse motorcycles. Founded in 2002, the company has established a footprint in the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry, with distribution and marketing operations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Brammo also has a top electric race team, Team ICON Brammo, which is the reigning FIM eRR World Cup Champion.

Brammo has been called “the world leader in electric motorcycles” by Charged Electric Vehicles magazine and has earned dozens of awards and honors, including Playboy magazine’s 2013 Motorcycle of the Year and Popular Science‘s 2011 “Best of What’s New.” Though Brammo has historically focused its innovation and commercial efforts on electric motorcycles, the company is expanding its presence in four-wheel off road vehicles, mini buses, and other utility vehicles.

“We are thrilled to work with an award-winning, U.S.-based ‘green’ technology company in Brammo,” said Joanna Schwartz, CEO of EarlyShares. “Brammo has gained an impressive market position in an industry poised for tremendous growth. We are delighted to help the Brammo team motivate its American fan base to become investors in the company.”

Under current SEC regulations, only accredited investors who are registered users of EarlyShares may invest in Brammo and other private opportunities on EarlyShares. Interested investors may sign up here and complete an accreditation questionnaire to determine if they are eligible to invest.

About Brammo

Brammo Inc. is a leading electric vehicle technology company headquartered in North America. Brammo designs and develops electric vehicles including the award winning Enertia and Empulse motorcycles. Brammo is the 2013, FIM eRR North American World Cup Champion. Brammo is an OEM supplier of its innovative Brammo Digital Drivetrain systems including the Brammo Power battery pack and Brammo Power vehicle management system. Brammo has vehicle distribution and marketing operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. To learn more, visit www.Brammo.com

About EarlyShares 

EarlyShares is the trusted platform that gives accredited investors direct access to vetted private investment opportunities. Under new securities regulations, EarlyShares streamlines the processes of private investing and capital raising to make the private finance market more efficient, transparent, and accessible for all parties involved. For more information or to join the “Future of Investing,” visit EarlyShares.com.

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Finish Line Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 Results

INDIANAPOLIS--The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL) reported results for the thirteen weeks ended August 30, 2014.

For the thirteen weeks ended August 30, 2014:
  • Consolidated net sales were $466.9 million, an increase of 7.1% over the prior year period.
  • Finish Line comparable store sales increased 1.5%.
  • Diluted earnings per share were $0.54 in the current and prior year.
“Our second quarter results fell short of our expectations due to softness within elements of our basketball offering while our running business was up mid single digits driven by casual and performance styles,” said Glenn Lyon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are confident that we can reaccelerate sales trends in basketball by working closely with our brand partners to improve our assortments. In combination with our market leadership position in running, advanced omnichannel capabilities and growing business relationship with Macy’s, this will fuel sustainable sales and earnings growth over the long-term.”

Balance Sheet
 
As of August 30, 2014, consolidated merchandise inventories increased 11.5% to $329.9 million compared to $296.0 million as of August 31, 2013.

The company repurchased 133,333 shares of its common stock in the second quarter, totaling $3.6 million. The company has 3.1 million shares remaining on its current Board authorized repurchase program.

As of August 30, 2014, the company had no interest-bearing debt and $190.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $203.8 million in the prior year.
Outlook
 
For the fiscal year ending February 28, 2015, the company still expects Finish Line comparable store sales to be up mid single digits and earnings per share to increase in the high single to low double digit range over fiscal year 2014 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.66.

Q2 Fiscal 2015 Conference Called , September 26, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
 
The company will host a conference call for investors today, September 26, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. To participate in the live conference call, dial 866-923-8645 (U.S. and Canada) or 660-422-4970 (International), conference ID # 2199609. The live conference call will also be accessible online at www.finishline.com. A replay of the conference call can be accessed approximately two hours following the completion of the call by dialing 855-859-2056, conference ID #2199609. This recording will be made available through Sunday, October 26, 2014. The replay will also be accessible online at www.finishline.com.

Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Measures
 
This report refers to certain financial measures that are identified as non-GAAP. The company believes that these non-GAAP measures, including gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses, operating income, net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. and diluted earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders, are helpful to investors because they allow for a more direct comparison of the company’s year-over-year performance and are useful in assessing the company’s progress in achieving its long-term financial objectives.

This supplemental information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures.

A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures can be found in the company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with this release.

About The Finish Line, Inc.
 
The Finish Line, Inc. is a premium retailer of athletic shoes, apparel and accessories. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Finish Line has approximately 1,020 Finish Line branded locations primarily in U.S. malls and shops inside Macy’s department stores and employs more than 14,000 sneakerologists who help customers every day connect with their sport, their life and their style. Online shopping is available at www.finishline.com and www.macys.com. Mobile shopping is available at m.finishline.com. Follow Finish Line on Twitter at Twitter.com/FinishLine and “like” Finish Line on Facebook at Facebook.com/FinishLine.

Finish Line also operates the Running Specialty Group. This includes 58 specialty running stores in 12 states and the District of Columbia under The Running Company, Run On!, Blue Mile, Boulder Running Company, Roncker’s Running Spot, Running Fit and VA Runner banners. More information is available at www.run.com or www.boulderrunningcompany.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
 
This news release includes statements that are or may be considered “forward-looking” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “future,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “estimates,” “outlook,” “potential,” “optimistic,” “confidence,” “continue,” “evolve,” “expand,” “growth” or words and phrases of similar meaning. Statements that describe objectives, plans or goals also are forward-looking statements.

All of these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, management assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The principal risk factors that could cause actual performance and future actions to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the company’s reliance on a few key vendors for a majority of its merchandise purchases (including a significant portion from one key vendor); the availability and timely receipt of products; the ability to timely fulfill and ship products to customers; fluctuations in oil prices causing changes in gasoline and energy prices, resulting in changes in consumer spending as well as increases in utility, freight and product costs; product demand and market acceptance risks; deterioration of macro-economic and business conditions; the inability to locate and obtain or retain acceptable lease terms for the company’s stores; the effect of competitive products and pricing; loss of key employees; execution of strategic growth initiatives (including actual and potential mergers and acquisitions and other components of the company’s capital allocation strategy); cybersecurity risks, including breach of customer data; and the other risks detailed in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date of this report and Finish Line undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
       
 
The Finish Line, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share and store/shop data)
Thirteen Weeks Ended     Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 30,
2014
  August 31,
2013
August 30,
2014
  August 31,
2013
Net sales $ 466,880 $ 436,030 $ 873,411 $ 787,083
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs) 311,760   289,693   589,411   533,751  
Gross profit 155,120 146,337 284,000 253,332
Selling, general and administrative expenses 111,882 103,455 220,778 202,811
Store closing costs 115 17 361 203
Impairment charges 264     2,332    
Operating income 42,859 42,865 60,529 50,318
Interest (expense) income, net (1 ) 10   6   24  
Income before income taxes 42,858 42,875 60,535 50,342
Income tax expense 16,699   16,682   23,721   19,635  
Net income 26,159 26,193 36,814 30,707
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (2 ) 314   1,778   875  
Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. $ 26,157   $ 26,507   $ 38,592   $ 31,582  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders $ 0.54   $ 0.54   $ 0.79   $ 0.64  
Diluted weighted average shares 48,202   48,757   48,281   48,744  
Dividends declared per share $ 0.08   $ 0.07   $ 0.16   $ 0.14  
 
Finish Line store activity for the period:
Beginning of period 645 651 645 645
Opened 4 9 7 19
Closed (2 ) (1 ) (5 ) (5 )
End of period 647   659   647   659  
Square feet at end of period 3,523,755 3,571,267
Average square feet per store 5,446 5,419
Branded shops within department stores activity for the period:
Beginning of period 262 44 185 3
Opened 109 89 186 130
Closed (1 )   (1 )  
End of period 370   133   370   133  
Square feet at end of period 372,672 158,948
Average square feet per shop 1,007 1,195
Running Specialty store activity for the period:
Beginning of period 58 38 48 27
Acquired 8 9
Opened 1 2 3
Closed        
End of period 58   39   58   39  
Square feet at end of period 199,905 119,964
Average square feet per store 3,447 3,076
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 30,
2014
August 31,
2013
August 30,
2014
August 31,
2013
Net sales 100.0
%
100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
Cost of sales (including occupancy costs) 66.8   66.4   67.5   67.8  
Gross profit 33.2 33.6 32.5 32.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 24.0 23.8 25.3 25.8
Store closing costs
Impairment charges     0.3    
Operating income 9.2 9.8 6.9 6.4
Interest (expense) income, net        
Income before income taxes 9.2 9.8 6.9 6.4
Income tax expense 3.6   3.8   2.7   2.5  
Net income 5.6 6.0 4.2 3.9
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest   0.1   0.2   0.1  
Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. 5.6 % 6.1 % 4.4 % 4.0 %
 
       
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
August 30,
2014
  August 31,
2013
  March 1,
2014
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 190,583 $ 203,832 $ 229,079
Merchandise inventories, net 329,924 295,952 304,209
Other current assets 27,104 23,852 33,675
Property and equipment, net 246,674 202,450 223,182
Goodwill 29,458 21,544 25,608
Other assets, net 9,013   19,932   9,192
Total assets $ 832,756   $ 767,562   $ 824,945
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities $ 186,282 $ 172,122 $ 193,670
Deferred credits from landlords 29,856 28,544 27,658
Other long-term liabilities 21,273 17,131 19,659
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net 563 2,772 1,774
Shareholders’ equity 594,782   546,993   582,184
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 832,756   $ 767,562   $ 824,945
 
 
The Finish Line, Inc.
Reconciliation of Gross Profit, GAAP to Gross Profit, Non-GAAP (unaudited)
(In thousands)
           
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 30, 2014   August 31, 2013 August 30, 2014   August 31, 2013
Gross profit, GAAP $ 155,120     33.2 % $ 146,337     33.6 % $ 284,000     32.5 % $ 253,332     32.2 %
Start-up costs             5,758   0.7  
Gross profit, Non-GAAP $ 155,120   33.2 % $ 146,337   33.6 % $ 284,000   32.5 % $ 259,090   32.9 %
 
 
Reconciliation of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, GAAP to
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Non-GAAP (unaudited)
(In thousands)
           
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 30, 2014   August 31, 2013 August 30, 2014   August 31, 2013
Selling, general and administrative expenses, GAAP $ 111,882     24.0 % $ 103,455     23.8 % $ 220,778     25.3 % $ 202,811   25.8 %
Start-up costs             (2,202 ) (0.3 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses, Non-GAAP $ 111,882   24.0 % $ 103,455   23.8 % $ 220,778   25.3 % $ 200,609   25.5 %
 
 
Reconciliation of Operating Income, GAAP to Operating Income, Non-GAAP (unaudited)
(In thousands)
           
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 30, 2014   August 31, 2013 August 30, 2014   August 31, 2013
Operating income, GAAP $ 42,859     9.2 % $ 42,865     9.8 % $ 60,529     6.9 % $ 50,318     6.4 %
Impairment charges 264 2,332 0.3
Start-up costs             7,960   1.0  
Operating income, Non-GAAP $ 43,123   9.2 % $ 42,865   9.8 % $ 62,861   7.2 % $ 58,278   7.4 %
 
 
Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to The Finish Line, Inc., GAAP to
Net Income Attributable to The Finish Line, Inc., Non-GAAP (unaudited)
(In thousands)
           
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 30, 2014   August 31, 2013 August 30, 2014   August 31, 2013
Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc., GAAP $ 26,157   5.6 % $ 26,507     6.1 % $ 38,592   4.4 % $ 31,582   4.0 %
Impairment charges* 264 2,241 0.3
Start-up costs 7,960 1.0
Decrease in income tax expense (102 )       (863 ) (0.1 ) (3,109 ) (0.4 )
Net income attributable to The Finish Line, Inc., Non-GAAP $ 26,319   5.6 % $ 26,507   6.1 % $ 39,970   4.6 % $ 36,433   4.6 %
 
* Net of decrease to net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the twenty-six weeks ended August 30, 2014 related to impairment charges of $91.
           
 
Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. Shareholders, GAAP to
Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. Shareholders, Non-GAAP (unaudited)
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 30, 2014   August 31, 2013 August 30, 2014   August 31, 2013
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders, GAAP $ 0.54 $ 0.54 $ 0.79 $ 0.64
Impairment charges, net of income taxes and redeemable noncontrolling interest 0.03
Start-up costs, net of income taxes       0.10
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The Finish Line, Inc. shareholders, Non-GAAP $ 0.54   $ 0.54   $ 0.82   $ 0.74
 
Note: See Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Measures above.

The Finish Line, Inc.
Media Contact:
Dianna Boyce, 317-613-6577 / Corporate Communications
or
Investor Contact:
Ed Wilhelm, 317-613-6914 / Chief Financial Officer

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