Under Armour, Inc. - UAA STOCK NEWS

Under Armour (NYSE: UA, UAA) announced the appointment of Massimo Baratto as the new Chief Consumer Officer, effective November 1. Previously the Managing Director for EMEA, Baratto’s new role will focus on enhancing Under Armour's consumer strategy, overseeing global marketing, eCommerce, and retail. Kara Trent will succeed him as the Senior Vice President/General Manager of EMEA. Additionally, Alessandro de Pestel, the Chief Marketing Officer, will depart in February 2022. This leadership change aims to strengthen Under Armour's market position.

Under Armour announced an agreement to exchange approximately $169.1 million of its 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 for cash and Class C common stock. This exchange affects about 68% of the principal amount of the 2024 Notes, leaving $80.9 million outstanding. The deal will reduce annual interest payments by about $2.5 million.

Additionally, Under Armour entered into termination agreements for capped call transactions, enabling cash settlements linked to the stock's price, effective from August 23, 2021.

Under Armour announced the appointment of David Gibbs to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2021. Currently CEO of Yum! Brands, Gibbs brings extensive experience in global brand management and consumer focus, which Under Armour aims to leverage for growth. Executive Chairman Kevin Plank expressed enthusiasm about Gibbs' potential contributions to the company's ongoing transformation and growth strategy. Gibbs joins Under Armour after a successful tenure at Yum!, where he played a crucial role in its financial and operational strategies.

Under Armour reported a strong second quarter for 2021, with revenues reaching $1.4 billion, a 91% increase compared to the previous year. Notably, wholesale revenue surged by 157%. The company raised its full-year outlook, projecting revenues to grow at a low twenties percentage rate. Gross margin improved to 49.5%, and the company achieved net income of $59 million. However, challenges remain, including potential impacts from COVID-19 and restructuring costs of $483 million recognized to date. Cash reserves stood at $1.3 billion with no outstanding debt.

Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) will announce its second quarter earnings for the period ending June 30, 2021, on August 3, 2021, at 6:55 a.m. ET. Following the earnings release, a conference call will occur at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET, where management will discuss the results. This event will be webcast live and accessible for replay three hours after the call. As a leader in branded athletic performance apparel, Under Armour continues to focus on innovative products to enhance athletic performance.

Under Armour (NYSE: UA, UAA) announced an exchange agreement with certain holders of its 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024. The deal involves the exchange of $250 million of these notes for cash and/or shares of its Class C common stock. Following the exchange, 50% of the original notes will remain outstanding, resulting in a reduced annual interest payment obligation of approximately $3.75 million. Additionally, Under Armour has entered termination agreements related to capped call transactions, resulting in cash settlements based on the average stock price.

Under Armour has announced a significant increase in its minimum pay rate for hourly employees in the U.S. and Canada, raising it from $10 to $15 per hour, effective June 6. Approximately 90% of the Retail and Distribution House workforce, totaling over 8,000 employees, will benefit from this pay raise. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the teammate experience, including compensation improvements and development initiatives.

With more than 3,000 open roles, Under Armour aims to position itself competitively in the retail space.

Under Armour reported a strong first quarter for 2021, with revenue rising 35% to $1.3 billion. Key figures include a 32% increase in North America and a significant 58% growth internationally. Direct-to-consumer revenue surged 54%, driven by a 69% boost in eCommerce sales. The company's gross margin improved by 370 basis points to 50%. Adjusted operating income is projected to reach between $230 million and $240 million. Despite a solid performance, potential impacts from COVID-19 remain a concern.

Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UAA) announced a settlement with the SEC concerning past disclosures related to 'pull forward' sales from Q3 2015 to Q4 2016. The company will pay a civil penalty of $9.0 million, resolving all SEC claims without any admission of guilt. Importantly, the SEC confirmed no enforcement action against management. The company is also responding to DOJ requests but has not received any since Q2 2020.