SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                       Washington, D.C.  20549

                              FORM 10-Q

          FOR QUARTERLY REPORTS UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
              THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

  For the Quarter Ended August 31,November 30, 2000 Commission file number - 1-10635

                               NIKE, Inc.

        (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           OREGON                                  93-0584541

   (State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer
    incorporation or organization)              Identification No.)

        One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon    97005-6453

     (Address of principal executive offices)        (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (503) 671-6453

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports

required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange

Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period

that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been

subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days

Yes  X   No     .
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Common Stock shares outstanding as of August 31,November 30, 2000 were:
                                  _________________

                    Class A          99,233,99999,198,499

                    Class B         170,863,463170,456,096
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                                    270,097,462269,654,595
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PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements
                                   NIKE, Inc.

                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                                       Aug. 31,Nov. 30,      May 31,
                                                         2000         2000
                                                       ________      _______
                                                           (in millions)

           ASSETS

Current assets:
     Cash and equivalents                              $  407.1325.5     $  254.3
     Accounts receivable                                1,703.71,509.1      1,567.2
     Inventories (Note 4)                               1,469.21,373.6      1,446.0
     Deferred income taxes                                113.2        111.5
     Income taxes receivable                                 -           2.2
     Prepaid expenses                                     242.8183.3        215.2
                                                       ________     ________

     Total current assets                               3,936.03,504.7      3,596.4

Property, plant and equipment                           2,428.22,482.8      2,393.8
     Less accumulated depreciation                        840.3873.0        810.4
                                                       ________     ________

                                                        1,587.91,609.8      1,583.4

Identifiable intangible assets and goodwill               407.1404.2        410.9
Deferred income taxes and other assets                    260.1258.8        266.2
                                                       ________     ________

                                                       $6,191.1$5,777.5     $5,856.9
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           LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
     Current portion of long-term debt                 $      0.1-     $   50.1
     Notes payable                                        1,031.8924.3        924.2
     Accounts payable                                     589.6335.5        543.8
     Accrued liabilities                                  590.3519.6        621.9
     Income taxes payable                                  104.667.8            -
                                                       ________     ________

          Total current liabilities                     2,316.41,847.2      2,140.0

Long-term debt                                            467.1466.2        470.3
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities               104.6112.4        110.3
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)                       --           --
Redeemable preferred stock                                  0.3          0.3
Shareholders' equity:
     Common stock at stated value:
          Class A convertible-99.2 and
            99.2 shares outstanding                         0.2          0.2
          Class B-170.9B-170.5 and 170.4 shares
               outstanding                                  2.6          2.6
     Capital in excess of stated value                    383.2391.7        369.0
     Unearned stock compensation                          (14.6)(14.0)       (11.7)
     Accumulated other comprehensive income              (127.6)(142.9)      (111.1)
     Retained earnings                                  3,058.93,113.8      2,887.0
                                                       ________     ________

                                                        3,302.73,351.4      3,136.0
                                                       ________     ________

                                                       $6,191.1$5,777.5     $5,856.9
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The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are
an integral part of this statement.
NIKE, Inc.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME Three Months Ended August 31,Year to Date Ending November 30, November 30, __________________ _________________ 2000 1999 2000 1999 ____ ____ ____ ____ (in millions, except per share data) Revenues $2,636.7 $2,501.1$2,198.7 $2,059.7 $4,835.5 $4,560.8 _________ _________ _________ _________ Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,569.2 1,534.71,327.3 1,238.0 2,896.6 2,772.6 Selling and administrative 701.1 626.5673.1 624.8 1,374.2 1,251.4 Interest 15.4 10.016.7 6.7 32.1 16.7 Other (income) expense 20.0 7.0(6.4) 16.8 13.6 23.7 _________ _________ 2,305.7 2,178.2 _________________ __________ 2,010.7 1,886.3 4,316.5 4,064.4 _________ _________ _________ __________ Income before income taxes 331.0 322.9188.0 173.4 519.0 496.4 Income taxes 120.8 122.7 ________ ________68.6 65.9 189.4 188.6 _________ __________ _________ __________ Net income $ 210.2119.4 $ 200.2107.5 $ 329.6 $ 307.8 ========= ========== ========= ========== Basic earnings per common share $ 0.780.44 $ 0.710.39 $ 1.22 $ 1.10 (Note 3) ========= ========= ========= ========== Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.770.44 $ 0.700.38 $ 1.21 $ 1.09 (Note 3) ========= ========= ========= ========== Dividends declared per common share $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.24 $ 0.24 ========= ========= ========= ==========
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement. NIKE, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ThreeSix Months Ended August 31,November 30, _________________ 2000 1999 ____ ____ (in millions) Cash provided (used) by operations: Net income $ 210.2 $200.2329.6 $307.8 Income charges (credits) not affecting cash: Depreciation 46.0 43.592.5 91.0 Deferred income taxes (3.0) (8.4)(2.0) (0.8) Amortization and other 6.4 18.114.8 20.4 Changes in other working capital components (83.7) 70.0(128.9) 147.7 _______ _______ Cash provided by operations 175.9 323.4306.0 566.1 _______ _______ Cash provided (used) by investing activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment (69.6) (172.3)(151.3) (244.6) Disposals of property, plant and equipment 0.7 2.7 Decrease/(increase)6.0 6.1 Increase in other assets 4.7 (9.1)(6.6) (13.8) Increase in other liabilities 0.8 0.16.4 3.5 _______ _______ Cash used by investing activities (63.4) (178.6)(145.5) (248.8) _______ _______ Cash provided (used) by financing activities: Additions in long-term debt 0.1 0.1 Reductions in long-term debt including current portion (50.2) (0.3)(50.4) (1.4) Increase in notes payable 107.5 69.6- 149.8 Proceeds from exercise of options 8.6 5.114.9 27.2 Repurchase of stock (5.9) (130.1)(39.0) (371.1) Dividends - common and preferred (32.4) (33.9)(64.8) (67.5) _______ _______ Cash provided (used)used by financing activities 27.6 (89.6)(139.2) (262.9) _______ _______ Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 12.7 (27.1)49.9 .5 Net increase in cash and equivalents 152.8 28.171.2 54.9 Cash and equivalents, May 31, 2000 and 1999 254.3 198.1 _______ _______ Cash and equivalents, August 31,November 30, 2000 and 1999 $ 407.1 $226.2325.5 $253.0 ======= ======= Non-cash investing and financing activity: Assumption of long-term debt to acquire property, plant, and equipment $ - $108.9 ======= ======= The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement. NIKE, Inc. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 - Summary of significant accounting policies: ___________________________________________ Basis of presentation: The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim period(s). The interim financial information and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company's latest annual report to shareholders. The results of operations for the three (3)six (6) months ended August 31,November 30, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire year. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to fiscal year 2001 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously reported results of operations or shareholders' equity. NOTE 2 - Comprehensive Income: __________________ Comprehensive income, net of taxes, is as follows: Three Months Ended August 31, __________________ 2000 1999 ____ ____ (in millions) Net Income $210.2 $200.2 Change in Cumulative Translation Adjustment (12.7) (11.5) Change in Unrealized Loss in Securities (3.8) - _______ _______ Total Comprehensive Income $193.7 $188.7
Comprehensive income, net of taxes, is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended November 30, November 30, __________________ _________________ 2000 1999 2000 1999 ____ ____ ____ ____ (in millions) Net Income $119.4 $107.5 $329.6 $307.8 Change in Cumulative Translation Adjustment (15.5) (4.0) (28.2) (15.5) Change in Unrealized Loss in Securities .2 - (3.6) - _______ _______ _______ _______ Total Comprehensive Income $104.1 $103.5 $297.8 $292.3 ======= ======= ======= =======
NOTE 3 - Net income per common share: ___________________________ Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated in accordance with SFAS 128, "Earnings per Share." This standard requires that basic earnings per share be calculated using the average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are calculated by taking into consideration the dilutive effect of issued and outstanding stock options. Options to purchase 9.69.7 million and 1.65.4 million shares of common stock were outstanding at August 31,November 30, 2000 and August 31,November 30, 1999, respectively but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of common shares and, therefore, the effect would be antidilutive. The following represents a reconciliation from basic earnings per share to diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended August 31,Six Months Ended November 30, November 30, __________________ _________________ 2000 1999 2000 1999 ____ ____ ____ ____ (in millions, except per share data) Determination of shares: Average common shares outstanding 269.9 281.1269.8 277.3 269.8 279.2 Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards 3.4 3.9 4.43.7 4.2 ______ ______ ______ ______ Diluted average common shares outstanding 273.8 285.5273.2 281.2 273.5 283.4 ====== ====== ====== ====== Basic earnings per common share $ 0.780.44 $ 0.710.39 $1.22 $1.10 ====== ====== ====== ====== Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.770.44 $ 0.700.38 $1.21 $1.09 ====== ====== ====== ====== NOTE 4 - Inventories: ___________ Inventories by major classification are as follows: Aug. 31,Nov. 30, May 31, 2000 2000 ________ ________ (in millions) Finished goods $1,438.6$1,350.4 $1,416.6 Work-in-progress 19.312.8 17.3 Raw materials 11.310.4 12.1 ________ ________ $1,469.2$1,373.6 $1,446.0 ======== ======== NOTE 5 - Operating Segments: The Company's major operating segments are defined by geographic regions for subsidiaries participating in NIKE Brand sales activity. Other Brands as shown below represent activity for Cole-Haan Holdings, Inc., Bauer NIKE Hockey, Inc., and NIKE IHM, Inc. and are considered immaterial for individual disclosure. In prior years, the Company's operations in Africa were included in the Americas region, but effective June 1, 2000, these operations are included in the EuropeEMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region. Africa information and certain other prior year segment information has been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. Where applicable, "Corporate" represents items necessary to reconcile to the consolidated financial statements which generally include corporate activity and corporate eliminations. The segments are evidence of the structure of the enterprise's internal organization. Each NIKE Brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, production, marketing and selling of sports and fitness footwear, apparel, and equipment. Net revenues as shown below represent sales to external customers for each segment. Intercompany revenues have been eliminated and are immaterial for separate disclosure. The Company evaluates performance of individual operating segments based on Contribution Profit before Corporate Allocations, Interest Expense and Income Taxes. On a consolidated basis, this amount represents Income Before Taxes less Interest Expense as shown in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Other reconciling items for Contribution Profit represent corporate costs that are not allocated to the operating segments for management reporting and intercompany eliminations for specific income statement items. Accounts receivable, inventory, and fixed assets for operating segments are regularly reviewed and therefore provided:
Three Months Ended August 31,Six Months Ended November 30, November 30, __________________ _________________ 2000 1999 2000 1999 ____ ____ ____ ____ Net Revenue USA $1,351.9 $1,331.7 EURORE 775.5 730.6$1,131.1 $1,078.6 $2,483.0 $2,410.3 EMEA 512.1 500.4 1,287.6 1,231.0 ASIA PACIFIC 240.5 190.9292.1 242.6 532.6 433.5 AMERICAS 150.1 130.8147.6 129.4 297.7 260.2 OTHER BRANDS 118.7 117.1115.8 108.7 234.6 225.8 _________ _________ $2,636.7 $2,501.1_________ ________ $2,198.7 $2,059.7 $4,835.5 $4,560.8 ========= ========= ======== ======== Contribution Profit USA $ 288.5208.6 $ 272.9 EUROPE 149.7 151.4193.7 $ 497.2 $ 466.5 EMEA 70.2 66.0 219.9 217.5 ASIA PACIFIC 40.4 24.068.6 44.4 109.0 68.4 AMERICAS 26.8 20.932.2 20.5 59.1 41.3 OTHER BRANDS 18.7 20.015.3 19.9 34.0 39.9 CORPORATE (177.7) (156.3)(190.2) (164.4) (368.0) (320.5) _________ _________ __________ ________ $ 346.4204.7 $ 332.9180.1 $ 551.2 $ 513.1 ========= ========= Aug. 31,========== ======== Nov. 30, May 31, 2000 2000 _________ __________ Accounts Receivable, net USA $ 572.9556.9 $ 564.8 EUROPE 650.4EMEA 473.8 529.9 ASIA PACIFIC 159.5164.8 200.8 AMERICAS 146.3156.1 123.0 OTHER BRANDS 145.4129.8 121.0 CORPORATE 29.227.7 27.7 _________ _________ $1,703.7$1,509.1 $1,567.2 ========= ========= Inventories, net USA $ 786.9692.0 $ 736.5 EUROPE 299.7EMEA 312.7 357.4 ASIA PACIFIC 138.6129.9 115.9 AMERICAS 69.865.9 65.5 OTHER BRANDS 143.6143.5 141.4 CORPORATE 30.629.6 29.3 _________ _________ $1,469.2$1,373.6 $1,446.0 ======== ========= Property, Plant and Equipment, net USA $ 267.4269.9 $ 271.6 EUROPE 226.9EMEA 214.4 240.4 ASIA PACIFIC 423.5431.4 426.4 AMERICAS 17.516.6 18.2 OTHER BRANDS 113.2111.6 114.4 CORPORATE 539.4565.9 512.4 _________ _________ $1,587.9$1,609.8 $1,583.4 ========= =========
NOTE 6 - Commitments and contingencies: _____________________________ At August 31,November 30, 2000, the Company had letters of credit outstanding totaling $734.8$804.4 million. These letters of credit were issued for the purchase of inventory. There have been no other significant subsequent developments relating to the commitments and contingencies reported on the Company's most recent Form 10-K. Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION Operating Results _________________ Net income for the firstsecond quarter of fiscal year 2001 was $210.2$119.4 million, a 5%an 11% increase over the $200.2$107.5 million net income reported in the firstsecond quarter of fiscal year 2000. A 5%Fiscal year-to-date net income increased 7% to $329.6 million. The increase in net income for the second quarter was driven by a 7% increase in revenues and by favorable other income/expense results. These factors were partially offset by a 19030 basis point reduction in gross margin percentage, increased selling and administrative expenses and higher interest expense. The 7% increase in year-to-date net income was driven by a 6% increase in revenues, a 90 basis point improvement in gross margin percentage and foreign exchange gains reported in other income/expense. These factors were the primary drivers of the increase,partially offset in part by increased selling and administrative expenses.expenses, and higher interest expense. Diluted earnings per share rose from $.70increased 16% in the quarter and 11% year-to-date. Due to $.77, a 10% increase over the prior year. Shareshare repurchases, over the past year resulted in fewer shares were outstanding inat the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2001 and hence drovethan at the end of the year-ago quarter. As a result, earnings per share growthgrew faster than net income. Had foreign currency exchange rates remained constant, increases in revenues for the quarter and fiscal year-to-date of 7% and 6%, respectively, would have been 12% and 10%, respectively. The lower real dollar increases primarily reflected the impact of the continued strength of the U.S. dollar against the euro. Each geographic region achieved revenue growth in the quarter.quarter and in the first half of the fiscal year. The U.S. region, which represents 54% of NIKE brand revenues, grew 2%.5% in the quarter and 3% year-to-date. For the quarter, U.S. footwear andrevenues declined 2% while apparel revenues grew 13%. Year-to- date, U.S. footwear revenues declined 1% and 2%, respectively, while apparel revenues grew 5%. U.S. equipment revenues grew 55%. Our international63% and 59%, respectively, for the second quarter and year-to-date periods. Equipment revenues represented approximately 7% of U.S. region revenues during these periods. Second quarter revenues in the U.S. reflect footwear declines in the moderate price segments, but better performance in the athletic specialty and urban accounts; apparel sales recovery and growth, particularly in the team replica and women's apparel business; and strong equipment sales growth driven by the increased popularity of our golf balls, bags and socks. International regions accounted for 46% of NIKE brand revenues in the firstsecond quarter, of fiscal year 2001, up from 44%45% in the firstsecond quarter of the previous fiscal year. RevenuesFootwear, apparel and equipment revenues increased in our Europeanall international regions during the quarter and fiscal year-to-date. For the quarter, revenues in the Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") region which includes operationsgrew 2%, reflecting a 23% increase in Africa, grew 6%; hadconstant dollars partially offset by the valueeffects of the U.S. dollar remainedweak euro. Year-to-date, revenues in this region grew 5%, an increase of 21% in constant withdollars. These results reflected growth in the prior year, revenues would have increased 19%.footwear, apparel and equipment businesses, driven by the strength of our brand across the region. In the Asia Pacific region, revenues grew 26%; had20% in the valuequarter, an increase of 22% in constant dollars. Year-to-date, revenues in this region grew 23%, an increase of 21% in constant dollars. These results reflected strong footwear, apparel and equipment sales in most countries in the U.S. dollar remained constant with the prior year, revenues would have increased 20%.region. Revenue growth in Japan was especially strong. In the Americas region, revenues grew 15%; had14% both in real and constant dollars in the valuequarter. Year-to-date revenues in this region were also 14% higher this year, 15% on a constant dollar basis. The strength of the U.S. dollar remained constantbrand in Mexico and across the region, combined with the priorconversion benefits of the 1999 of Brazil footwear sales from distributors to direct NIKE sales, drove this revenue growth. Compared to last year, revenues would haveother brands revenue (which includes Bauer NIKE Hockey and Cole Haan) increased 16%. In7% for the international regions,quarter and 4% for the growth reflected higher revenues in footwear, apparel and equipment.fiscal year-to-date period. The breakdown of revenues follows: Three Months Ended August 31, ___________________ % 2000 1999 change ______ ______ _______ (in millions) U.S.A. REGION FOOTWEAR $934.9 $941.0 -1% APPAREL 325.9 332.0 -2% EQUIPMENT AND OTHER 91.1 58.7 55% _______ _______ TOTAL U.S.A. 1,351.9 1,331.7 2% EUROPE REGION FOOTWEAR 424.0 385.1 10% APPAREL 296.7 294.6 1% EQUIPMENT AND OTHER 54.8 50.9 8% _______ _______ TOTAL EUROPE 775.5 730.6
Three Months Ended Year to Date Ending November 30, November 30, ___________________ _________________ % % 2000 1999 change 2000 1999 change ______ ______ _______ ______ ______ _______ (in millions) U.S.A. REGION FOOTWEAR $705.0 $722.9 -2% $1,640.0 $1,663.9 -1% APPAREL 346.6 307.0 13% 672.5 639.0 5% EQUIPMENT AND OTHER 79.5 48.7 63% 170.5 107.4 59% _______ _______ ________ ________ TOTAL U.S.A. 1,131.1 1,078.6 5% 2,483.0 2,410.3 3% EMEA REGION FOOTWEAR 253.3 246.2 3% 677.2 631.3 7% APPAREL 218.0 215.2 1% 514.7 509.8 1% EQUIPMENT AND OTHER 40.8 39.0 5% 95.7 89.9 6% _______ _______ ________ ________ TOTAL EMEA 512.1 500.4 2% 1,287.6 1,231.0 5% ASIA PACIFIC REGION FOOTWEAR 153.3 130.9 17% 305.3 253.1 21% APPAREL 115.9 96.0 21% 180.6 145.7 24% EQUIPMENT AND OTHER 22.9 15.7 46% 46.7 34.7 35% _______ _______ ________ ________ TOTAL ASIA PACIFIC 292.1 242.6 20% 532.6 433.5 23% AMERICAS REGION FOOTWEAR 100.8 89.9 12% 202.3 181.9 11% APPAREL 40.0 36.5 10% 82.2 72.3 14% EQUIPMENT AND OTHER 6.8 3.0 127% 13.2 6.0 120% _______ _______ ________ ________ TOTAL AMERICAS 147.6 129.4 14% 297.7 260.2 14% _______ _______ ________ ________ TOTAL NIKE BRAND 2,082.9 1,951.0 7% 4,600.9 4,335.0 6% OTHER BRANDS 115.8 108.7 7% 234.6 225.8 4% _______ _______ ________ ________ TOTAL REVENUES $2,198.7 $2,059.7 7% $4,835.5 $4,560.8 6% ASIA PACIFIC REGION FOOTWEAR 152.0 122.3 24% APPAREL 64.7 49.7 30% EQUIPMENT AND OTHER 23.8 18.9 26% _______ _______ TOTAL ASIA PACIFIC 240.5 190.9 26% AMERICAS REGION FOOTWEAR 101.5 92.1 10% APPAREL 42.2 35.8 18% EQUIPMENT AND OTHER 6.4 2.9 121% _______ _______ TOTAL AMERICAS 150.1 130.8 15% _______ _______ TOTAL NIKE BRAND 2,518.0 2,384.0 6% OTHER BRANDS 118.7 117.1 1% _______ _______ TOTAL REVENUES $2,636.7 $2,501.1 5% ======== ======== ======== ========
The gross margin percentage for the second quarter was 40.5%, representing39.6% compared to 39.9% in the third consecutivesecond quarter of the previous fiscal year. The primary driver of this reduction was foreign exchange rates. Our international revenues are primarily denominated in which that percentageforeign currencies whereas a substantial portion of our product costs are denominated in U.S. dollars. We hedge most significant foreign exchange exposures through foreign exchange contracts, but the entire impact of foreign exchange rates, positive or negative, may not immediately affect the prices we charge customers. For the second quarter, foreign exchange rates adversely affected results in the EMEA region; however this was greater than 40%. Each region,partially offset by positive exchange rate effects in the Asia Pacific and theAmericas regions. On a global basis, footwear and apparel businesses, reportedexperienced gross margin percentage improvements over the prior year, resulting in a 190 basis point improvement for the Company as a whole. Several factors contributed to thereductions while apparel experienced improved gross margin percentage frommargins in the previous year, includingquarter. Equipment gross margins did not change significantly. Foreign exchange rates were the most significant factor generating reductions in footwear gross margins. Although some apparel is purchased locally and therefore not subject to foreign currency fluctuations, apparel margins were still negatively affected by changes in foreign exchange rates. However, fewer apparel close-outs, improved retail margins, and improved apparelhigher net pricing margins driven primarily by(largely the result of a better product mix in Europe.EMEA) drove a net improvement in worldwide apparel margins for the quarter. The fiscal year-to-date gross margin percentage was 40.1%, compared to 39.2% for the same period in the previous fiscal year. This increase is attributable to improvements in the U.S., Asia Pacific and America regions offset by lower margins for the EMEA region. The effect of foreign exchange rates was the most significant factor on regional gross margins for this period. On a global basis, apparel gross margins improved while equipment reported reduced gross margins. Footwear gross margins did not change significantly. The factors leading to the improvements in apparel gross margins for the fiscal year-to-date period were the same as described above. The equipment gross margin percentage was adversely affected by higher close- outs and lower net pricing margins. Selling and administrative expenses increased $74.6for both the quarter and fiscal year-to-date period compared to the prior year. For the quarter, these expenses were up 8% to $673.1 million, versusand year-to-date they were up 10% to $1,374.2 million. The increases, for both the first quarter of last year. The largest factor in this increase wasand the year-to-date period, were driven primarily by incremental spending for marketing spending relatedand operational initiatives undertaken to two major sporting events this fiscal year:achieve future revenue growth and profitability. Marketing initiatives focused on the 2000 Summer Olympics, the 2000 European Soccer ChampionshipChampionships, and the 2000 Summer Olympics. Other significant factors included our continuedsoccer investments in the Americas region, where we have increased our on-field presence through additional club and individual player sponsorships. Operational initiatives included continued expansion of new retail outlets,outlets; the development of e-commerce,e-commerce; investments in systems and processes supporting our worldwide supply chain initiativeschain; and geographic expansion. Interestexpansion of NIKE distribution to territories formerly served by independent distributors. Partially offsetting these increases was a reduction in bad debt expense. Second quarter interest expense for the quarter increased fromby $10.0 million versus last year, to $16.7 million. Fiscal year-to-date interest expense increased $15.4 million thisversus last year, to $32.1 million. The increases in current quarter and year-to-date interest costs were due to higher outstandingaverage levels of debt balances duringin the first quarterhalf of fiscal year 2001 versus the first quarterprior year. The Company increased debt during the second half of fiscal year 2000. The debt balances increased during fiscal year 2000, primarily to fund capital expenditures, share repurchasesrepurchase stock, and the financing offinance inventory purchases previously financed by our trading partner, Nissho Iwai American Corporation (NIAC), with whom we restructured our trading agreement in fiscal year 2000.Corporation. See the Liquidity and Capital Resources discussion following for more information on debt balances. Other income/expense for the quarter was anet income of $6.4 million, compared to net expense for the same quarter of $20.0last year of $16.8 million. Year-to-date, other income/expense was net expense of $13.6 million, up from a $7.0compared to $23.7 million expense in the prior year. ForeignThe improvement for both the quarter and year-to-date is primarily attributable to gains from hedging intercompany charges and net gains from the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on recorded assets and liabilities. These assets and liabilities include amounts due to and from third parties, intercompany assets and liabilities, and foreign exchange contracts. The hedging of intercompany charges generally produces gains in an environment where the U.S. dollar is strengthening, and losses in an environment where the U.S. dollar is weakening, based on how and when the intercompany charges are computed and ultimately paid. The effects of fluctuations between the British pound and the euro, and between the euro and the U.S. dollar, were the largest driver of this increased expense.most significant. Our effective tax rate decreased fromfor the quarter and year-to-date was 36.5%. This rate compares to 38.0% for the quarter and year-to-date period in the first quarter of the prior year to 36.5% in the first quarter of this year. The dropThis decrease was primarily due to increased utilization of tax loss carryforwards of certain foreign operations that recently turned profitable and lower taxes on a portion of foreign earnings that have been permanently reinvested offshore. Futures Orders Worldwide futures and advance orders for NIKE brand athletic footwear and apparel scheduled for delivery between SeptemberDecember 2000 and JanuaryApril 2001 totaled $3.1$3.6 billion, essentially flat as compared to1% lower than the same period last year. On a constant dollar basis, worldwide futures and advance orders for these same periods were 3% higher in the current year. These orders and the relative change in these orders between years are not necessarily indicative of the change in revenues that we will experience for subsequent periods. This is due to potential shifts in the mix of advance orders in relation to at-once orders, and varying cancellation rates. ExchangeForeign currency exchange rate fluctuations willcan also cause differences in the comparisons. Euro Conversion On January 1, 1999, eleven of the fifteen member countries of the European Union established permanent, fixed conversion rates between their existing currencies and the European Union's new common currency, the euro. During the transition period ending December 31, 2001, public and private parties may pay for goods and services using either the euro or the participating country's legacy currency. Beginning January 1, 2002, euro denominated bills and coins will be issued, withissued; the legacy currencies beingwill be completely withdrawn from circulation on June 30, 2002. We have had a dedicated project team working on the euro transition strategy since January 1998. We are in the process of makinghave made modifications to information echnologytechnology systems supporting marketing, order management, purchasing, invoicing, payroll, and cash management functions. Many of our systems are alreadyfunctions, in order to make them euro compliant. Our plan is toAll major systems have most systemsbeen converted toand are euro compliance by the end of calendar year 2000,compliant, well ahead of the end of the transitional period. We believe the introduction of the euro may create a move towards a greater level of wholesale price harmonization, although differing country costs and value added tax rates will continue to result in price differences at the retail level. Over the past year and a half, we have been actively working to assess and, where necessary, adjust our pricing practices to operate effectively in this new environment. The introduction of the euro may also reduce currency exchange and hedging costs. The costs of adapting our systems and practices to the implementation of the euro arewere generally related to the modification of existing systems and are estimated to betotal approximately $8 million. These costs are beingwere expensed as incurred. NIKE believes that the conversion to the euro will not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Recently Issued Accounting Standard In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" (FAS 133). In May 1999, the Financial Accounting Standards Board delayed the required implementation date by one year, extending our implementation date to June 1, 2001. In June 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities--an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" (FAS 138). FAS 133, as amended, will require us to recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. We will record changes in the fair value of derivatives in current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on the intended use of the derivative and any resulting designation. We will recognize the ineffective portion of all hedges in current-period earnings. Management is in the process of determining the complete effect that the adoption of FAS 133 will have on NIKE's results of operations and financial position. The significance of the FAS 133 transition adjustment is contingent upon the fair values of derivatives outstanding on adoption date and the impact the changes in accounting will have on balances recorded as of the transition date. Because this information is based on future market rates and both current and future transactions, no determination of the materiality of the adjustment can be made at this time. Liquidity and Capital Resources Our financial position remained strong at November 30, 2000. Compared to May 31, 2000, shareholders' equity increased by 7% to $3.4 billion. Working capital increased 14% to $1.7 billion and the current ratio was 1.90:1 at November 30, 2000 compared to 1.68:1 at May 31, 2000. The increase in working capital and the increase in current ratio resulted primarily from lower current liabilities than at May 31, 2000. Cash provided by operations infor the first quarter of fiscal year 2001six-month period ended November 30, 2000 was $175.9$306.0 million, which was a decrease of $147.5$260.1 million versusfrom the first quarter ofsame period last year. Whileyear, despite increased net income increased $10.0of $21.8 million over the prior year, cash provided by operations was reduced by a $153.7 million increase in the use ofcurrent period. The decrease in operating cash forflow occurred due to variances in our working capital. This change inDuring the six-month period ended November 30, 2000 other working capital was due to a smaller increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilitiescomponents increased $128.9 million whereas in the first quarter of this year due tosix-month period ended November 30, 1999 other working capital components decreased by $147.7 million. Total cash flows used by investing activities during the timing of certain payments and the restructuring of our agreement with NIAC in fiscal year 2000. Capital expenditures for the first quarter of fiscal year 2001six month period were $69.6$145.5 million. A significant portion of this total expenditure was for computer equipment and software, driven by our supply chain initiative. We alsoinitiative; investments in new retail outlets; and the continued to invest funds in the expansion of our world headquarters and the development of new warehouse facilities in Japan.headquarters. Net cash providedflows used by financing activities was $27.6for the six months ended November 30, 2000 were $139.2 million. This reflected increased short-term borrowings incurred primarilyamount included uses of cash for stock repurchases, dividends to fund higher working capital balances than at May 31, 2000.shareholders and payment of a maturing note payable. This was partially offset by proceeds from employee stock option exercises. We believe that the significant cash flow generated by operations, together with access to external sources of funds, will be adequate to meet our anticipated capital needs. SignificantWe maintain significant short and long-term lines of credit are maintained with banks, which, along with cash on hand, provide adequate operating liquidity. Liquidity is also provided by our commercial paper program, under which there was $647.2$735.1 million outstanding at August 31,November 30, 2000. During the second quarter, we entered into a new $1.25 billion committed credit facility with a group of banks: $750.0 million has a maturity of 364 days from the borrowing date and $500.0 million has a maturity of five years from the borrowing date. To date, we have not borrowed against the facility. Each year both facilities can be extended for an additional year. Our long-term debt rating is now A2 and A by Moody's Investor Service and Standard and Poor's Corporation, respectively. In the firstsecond quarter of fiscal year 2001, we purchased a total of 0.10.9 million shares of NIKE's Class B common stock for $5.9$33 million. These purchases were made under a four-year, $1 billion share repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors at the beginning the current fiscal year. Funding for repurchases has, and is expected to continue to come primarily from operating cash flow. The timing and the amount of shares purchased will be dictated by working capital needs and stock market conditions. Dividends per share of common stock for the firstsecond quarter of fiscal year 2001 remained at $.12$0.12 per share, the same level as the previous year. Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK There were no material changes to the disclosure made in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000 regarding this matter. Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Analyst Reports Certain written and oral statements made or incorporated by reference from time to time by NIKE or its representatives in this report, other reports, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, conferences, or otherwise, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("the Act"). Forward- looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "will be," "will continue," "will result," or words or phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the S.E.C., including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K, and include, among others, the following: international, national and local general economic and market conditions; the size and growth of the overall athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment markets; intense competition among designers, marketers, distributors and sellers of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment for consumers and endorsers; demographic changes; changes in consumer preferences; popularity of particular designs, categories of products, and sports; seasonal and geographic demand for NIKE products; the size, timing and mix of purchases of NIKE's products; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results, including, without limitation, the fact that advance "futures" orders may not be indicative of future revenues due to the changing mix of futures and at-once orders; the ability of NIKE to sustain, manage or forecast its growth and inventories; new product development and introduction; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property; performance and reliability of products; customer service; adverse publicity; the loss of significant customers or suppliers; dependence on distributors; business disruptions; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery deadlines; changes in business strategy or development plans; general risks associated with doing business outside the United States, including, without limitation, import duties, tariffs, quotas and political and economic instability; changes in government regulations; liability and other claims asserted against NIKE; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in this report and other reports. The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report may include additional factors which could adversely impact NIKE's business and financial performance. Moreover, NIKE operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors, nor can it assess the impact of all such risk factors on NIKE's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Investors should also be aware that while NIKE does, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against NIKE's policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, shareholders should not assume that NIKE agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Furthermore, NIKE has a policy against issuing or confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not the responsibility of NIKE. Part II - Other Information . Item 1. Legal Proceedings: There have been no material changes from the information previously reported under Item 3 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders The Company's annual meeting of shareholders was held on September 18, 2000. The shareholders elected for the ensuing year all of management's nominees for the Board of Directors and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent accountants for fiscal 2001. The voting results are as follows: Election of Directors Votes Cast For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Directors Elected by holders of Class A Common Stock: Ralph D. DeNunzio 96,163,342 -0- -0- Richard K. Donahue 96,163,342 -0- -0- Douglas G. Houser 96,163,342 -0- -0- John E. Jaqua 96,163,342 -0- -0- Philip H. Knight 96,163,342 -0- -0- Charles W. Robinson 96,163,342 -0- -0- A. Michael Spence 96,163,342 -0- -0- John R. Thompson, Jr. 96,163,342 -0- -0- Elected by holders of Class B Common Stock: Thomas E. Clarke 138,126,398 4,926,029 -0- Jill K. Conway 140,280,337 2,772,090 -0- Delbert J. Hayes 138,150,327 4,902,100 -0- Broker For Against Abstain Non-Votes Proposal 2 - Amend 1990 Stock Incentive Plan Class A and Class B Common Stock Voting Together 160,005,178 53,171,718 797,362 26,241,511 Proposal 3 - Reapprove Executive Performance Sharing Plan Class A and Class B Common Stock Voting Together 235,132,770 4,272,050 812,542 -0- Proposal 4 - Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent accountants: Class A and Class B Common Stock Voting Together 239,486,410 136,448 594,510 -0- Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K: (a) EXHIBITS: 3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 1995). 3.2 Third Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 1995). 4.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (see Exhibit 3.1). 4.2 Third Restated Bylaws, as amended (see Exhibit 3.2). 4.3 Form of Indenture between the Company and The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.01 to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-15953 filed by the Company on November 26, 1996). 10.1 Credit Agreement dated as of September 15, 1995November 17, 2000 among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, National Trust & Savings Association,N.A., individually and as Agent, and the other banks party thereto (incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 1995).thereto. 10.2 Form of non-employee director Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1993).*Agreement. 10.3 Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Company and each of its officers and directors (incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement filed in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders held on September 21, 1987). 10.4 NIKE, Inc. Restated Employee Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference from Registration Statement No. 33-29262 on Form S-8 filed by the Company on June 16, 1989).* 10.5 NIKE, Inc. 1990 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement filed in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders held on September 22, 1997)18, 2000).* 10.6 NIKE, Inc. Executive Performance Sharing Plan (incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement filed in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders held on September 18, 2000).* 10.7 NIKE, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement filed in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders held on September 18, 2000)22, 1997).* 10.8 Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Philip H. Knight dated March 10, 1994 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for he fiscal year ended May 31, 1994).* 12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Charges. 27 Financial Data Schedule. * Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. (b) Reports on Form 8-K: No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fiscal quarter ending August 31,November 30, 2000. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. NIKE, Inc. An Oregon Corporation BY:/s/ Donald W. Blair ________________________ Donald W. Blair Chief Financial Officer DATED: OctoberJanuary 16, 20002001