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PRESS CONTACTS: Danielle Daly Under Armour 410.246.5768 [email protected] Haley Steinberg Authentic Brands Group 646.612.7439 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNDER ARMOUR PARTNERS WITH “THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME” Global Performance Brand Inks Multi-Year Partnership with Authentic Brands Group for Muhammad Ali™ Baltimore, MD and New York, NY (February 18, 2015) – Under Armour (NYSE:UA) and Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) today announced a multi-year Muhammad Ali™ brand partnership. Under Armour, the global performance apparel, footwear and equipment brand, will utilize the iconic imagery, video, and quotes from the Muhammad Ali™ archive to form the basis of a comprehensive, global brand integration that will include both product and marketing. “Ali is one of the most recognized and celebrated figures of all time. His achievements both in the boxing ring and through his dedicated humanitarian efforts around the world solidify him as “The Greatest of All Time,” said Glenn Silbert, VP, Mens, Outdoor and Team Sports, Under Armour. “It’s an honor to align the Under Armour brand, which has long celebrated the unyielding will of an athlete, with such an icon. We look forward to working closely with ABG and the Ali family to introduce Ali to the next generation of athletes around the world.” The long-term partnership launches next month with a capsule collection of lifestyle apparel featuring Ali iconic words and imagery for men, women, and youth at UA.com, Under Armour® Brand House locations, select department stores, and sporting goods retailers. A full collection of exclusive Muhammad Ali™ branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories will debut in fall of 2015 at retail locations worldwide. “Muhammad Ali is one of the most respected and trailblazing figures in modern history. His monumental influence as a leader and champion continues to impact athletes, celebrities, and fans from around the world,” said Nick Woodhouse, President and CMO of ABG. “The partnership with Under Armour is a perfect marriage as it uniquely taps into the deep connection that people have with Ali.” Muhammad Ali is one of the most recognizable and influential sports figures of our time. His countless awards and accolades include most recently being named Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Century", GQ's "Athlete of the Century", and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Amnesty International Lifetime Achievement Award. “We are truly flattered to have Under Armour pay homage to Muhammad in such a significant way,” said Lonnie Ali. “We see in the Under Armour brand a similar spirit and drive that pushed Muhammad to be such a groundbreaking force.” The retail launch will be supported by a fully integrated campaign that connects consumers and brand fans to the product collection through the Under Armour and Muhammad Ali™ social media channels. The campaign will bow in early March with classic Ali video clips paired with iconic quotes from the living legend.

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PRESS  CONTACTS:    Danielle  Daly  Under  Armour  410.246.5768  [email protected]    Haley  Steinberg  Authentic  Brands  Group  646.612.7439  hsteinberg@abg-­‐nyc.com      FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE    

UNDER ARMOUR PARTNERS WITH “THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME”

Global Performance Brand Inks Multi-Year Partnership with Authentic Brands Group for Muhammad Ali™

Baltimore, MD and New York, NY (February 18, 2015) – Under Armour (NYSE:UA) and Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) today announced a multi-year Muhammad Ali™ brand partnership. Under Armour, the global performance apparel, footwear and equipment brand, will utilize the iconic imagery, video, and quotes from the Muhammad Ali™ archive to form the basis of a comprehensive, global brand integration that will include both product and marketing. “Ali is one of the most recognized and celebrated figures of all time. His achievements both in the boxing ring and through his dedicated humanitarian efforts around the world solidify him as “The Greatest of All Time,” said Glenn Silbert, VP, Mens, Outdoor and Team Sports, Under Armour. “It’s an honor to align the Under Armour brand, which has long celebrated the unyielding will of an athlete, with such an icon. We look forward to working closely with ABG and the Ali family to introduce Ali to the next generation of athletes around the world.” The long-term partnership launches next month with a capsule collection of lifestyle apparel featuring Ali iconic words and imagery for men, women, and youth at UA.com, Under Armour® Brand House locations, select department stores, and sporting goods retailers. A full collection of exclusive Muhammad Ali™ branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories will debut in fall of 2015 at retail locations worldwide. “Muhammad Ali is one of the most respected and trailblazing figures in modern history. His monumental influence as a leader and champion continues to impact athletes, celebrities, and fans from around the world,” said Nick Woodhouse, President and CMO of ABG. “The partnership with Under Armour is a perfect marriage as it uniquely taps into the deep connection that people have with Ali.” Muhammad Ali is one of the most recognizable and influential sports figures of our time. His countless awards and accolades include most recently being named Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Century", GQ's "Athlete of the Century", and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Amnesty International Lifetime Achievement Award. “We are truly flattered to have Under Armour pay homage to Muhammad in such a significant way,” said Lonnie Ali. “We see in the Under Armour brand a similar spirit and drive that pushed Muhammad to be such a groundbreaking force.” The retail launch will be supported by a fully integrated campaign that connects consumers and brand fans to the product collection through the Under Armour and Muhammad Ali™ social media channels. The campaign will bow in early March with classic Ali video clips paired with iconic quotes from the living legend.

Follow Muhammad Ali @MuhammadAli and Under Armour @UnderArmour on Instagram and Twitter. About Under Armour, Inc. Under Armour (NYSE: UA), the originator of performance footwear, apparel and equipment, revolutionized how athletes across the world dress. Designed to make all athletes better, the brand's innovative products are sold worldwide to athletes at all levels. The Under Armour Connected Fitness™ platform powers the world’s largest digital health and fitness community through a suite of applications: UA Record, MapMyFitness, Endomondo and MyFitnessPal. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.uabiz.com. About Authentic Brands Group, LLC Authentic Brands Group, in partnership with Leonard Green & Partners, is an intellectual property corporation with a mandate to acquire, manage and build long-term value in prominent consumer brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG's mission is to further enhance brand equity through partnering with best-in-class licensees and retailers. ABG’s portfolio includes Marilyn Monroe®, Mini Marilyn ®, Muhammad Ali®, Elvis Presley®, Juicy Couture®, Judith Leiber®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Taryn Rose®, Misook®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Palm Beach®, Bobby Jones®, Spyder®, Prince®, Ektelon®, Viking®, TapouT®, Airwalk ®, Vision Street Wear ®, Hind ®, Above The Rim®, and Sportcraft®. www.abg-nyc.com