adidas celebrates its greatest moments for 60th anniversary

13. August 2009 Herzogenaurach, August 13, 2009 - When Adi Dassler registered his company "Adi Dassler adidas Schuhfabrik" on August 18th, 1949, little did he know that, 60 years later, the brand with the 3-Stripes would be one of the most famous and successful global brands. This year, adidas celebrates its 60th anniversary with a look back on the greatest moments in its history. It still seems an unlikely story: a modest shoemaker from a small rural town in Germany develops a range of sports products so original and so perfect that they are sought by athletes from all over the world. As he indulges his passion for sport and for innovation, he creates a brand as great as any in the world. An unlikely story, but not impossible. To adidas, Impossible is Nothing. May it be Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10, Bob Beamon's jump into the history books, the Miracle of Bern or Stefanie Graf's Golden Slam - adidas was always a part of the greatest moments achieved on the pitch, the court and the fields around the world, displaying the same passion and innovative spirit Adi Dassler started the company with all those years ago. And it is these stories that still inspire adidas 60 years later - and will continue to do so for the decades to come. "Adi Dassler's interest and passion for sport were the focal point of his life. He regarded it as his task to help all athletes perform better by providing them with the best possible product. adidas has remained true to this mission for six decades and has thus become one of the best known and most popular brands in the world. The motivation of our company founder and his close association with sport will continue to shape our path in future on our way to becoming the world's leading sports brand," says Erich Stamminger, President of the adidas brand. Adi Dassler died in 1978, at the age of 78, but his ideas, his efforts and passion still live on today. With new innovations, new divisions and new developments, adidas still relies on its founder's motto which is now represented by the brand's attitude: Impossible is Nothing. About adidas adidas has a clear mission - to be the leading sports brand in the world. To accomplish this mission, the brand comprises two divisions that reflect two distinct market segments: Sport Performance and Sport Style. Product and marketing initiatives at adidas primarily focus on five global priorities: football, running, training, basketball and Originals. The adidas brand attitude "Impossible is Nothing" drives all brand communication initiatives and helps strengthen the brand's bond with consumers. With a well-defined and segmented distribution approach and a premium-price strategy, adidas clearly positions itself as a top-notch brand in all markets. *** Contacts: Media Relations Investor Relations Jan Runau John-Paul O'Meara Chief Corporate Communications Officer Head of Investor Relations Tel.: +49 (0) 9132 Tel.: +49 84-3830 (0) 9132 84-2751 Kirsten Keck Dennis Weber Corporate PR Manager Investor Relations Manager Tel.: +49 (0) 9132 84-6207 Tel.: +49 (0) 9132 84-4989 Katja Schreiber Corporate PR Manager Tel.: +49 (0) 9132 84-3810 Please visit our corporate website: www.adidas-Group.com This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.