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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)
þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20162017
or
 
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission File No. 001-33202

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UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland 52-1990078
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1020 Hull Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
 (410) 454-6428
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 

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  þ    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  þ    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” andfiler,” “smaller reporting company”company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerþ Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  þ
As of September 30, 2016October 31, 2017 there were 183,739,248185,130,747 shares of Class A Common Stock, 34,450,000 shares of Class B Convertible Common Stock and 219,963,397222,117,109 Class C Common Stock outstanding.

UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
September 30, 20162017
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
 
   
PART I. 
Item 1. 
 

 

 

 

 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II. 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 5.
Item 6.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Under Armour, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 September 30,
2015
September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 September 30,
2016
Assets          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents$179,954
 $129,852
 $159,398
$258,002
 $250,470
 $179,954
Accounts receivable, net713,731
 433,638
 551,188
733,292
 622,685
 713,731
Inventories970,621
 783,031
 867,082
1,180,653
 917,491
 970,621
Prepaid expenses and other current assets162,255
 152,242
 134,751
284,895
 174,507
 162,255
Deferred income taxes
 
 60,692
Total current assets2,026,561
 1,498,763
 1,773,111
2,456,842
 1,965,153
 2,026,561
Property and equipment, net751,286
 538,531
 478,418
868,250
 804,211
 751,286
Goodwill576,903
 585,181
 591,872
559,318
 563,591
 576,903
Intangible assets, net68,248
 75,686
 79,692
48,646
 64,310
 68,248
Deferred income taxes155,592
 92,157
 42,866
97,147
 136,862
 155,592
Other long term assets106,747
 75,652
 66,404
100,162
 110,204
 106,747
Total assets$3,685,337
 $2,865,970
 $3,032,363
$4,130,365
 $3,644,331
 $3,685,337
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Current liabilities          
Revolving credit facility, current$250,000
 $
 $300,000
$270,000
 $
 $250,000
Accounts payable254,222
 200,460
 274,285
482,897
 409,679
 254,222
Accrued expenses238,284
 192,935
 188,266
266,074
 208,750
 238,284
Current maturities of long term debt27,000
 42,000
 42,124
27,000
 27,000
 27,000
Other current liabilities87,744
 43,415
 43,929
54,455
 40,387
 87,744
Total current liabilities857,250
 478,810
 848,604
1,100,426
 685,816
 857,250
Long term debt, net of current maturities796,768
 624,070
 559,411
771,382
 790,388
 796,768
Other long term liabilities108,165
 94,868
 89,094
157,861
 137,227
 108,165
Total liabilities1,762,183
 1,197,748
 1,497,109
2,029,669
 1,613,431
 1,762,183
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 4)
 
 
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 5)     
Stockholders’ equity          
Class A Common Stock, $0.0003 1/3 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015; 183,739,248 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016, 181,646,468 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 180,115,884 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015.61
 61
 60
Class B Convertible Common Stock, $0.0003 1/3 par value; 34,450,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and 35,700,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015.11
 11
 12
Class C Common Stock, $0.0003 1/3 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015; 219,963,397 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016, 216,096,468 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 215,815,884 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015.73
 72
 72
Class A Common Stock, $0.0003 1/3 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2017, December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016; 185,128,757 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017, 183,814,911 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016, and 183,739,248 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016.61
 61
 61
Class B Convertible Common Stock, $0.0003 1/3 par value; 34,450,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017, December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016.11
 11
 11
Class C Common Stock, $0.0003 1/3 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2017, December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016; 222,050,824 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017, 220,174,048 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016, and 219,963,397 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016.74
 73
 73
Additional paid-in capital816,390
 636,558
 603,051
864,920
 823,484
 816,390
Retained earnings1,156,650
 1,076,533
 971,117
1,272,556
 1,259,414
 1,156,650
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(50,031) (45,013) (39,058)(36,926) (52,143) (50,031)
Total stockholders’ equity1,923,154
 1,668,222
 1,535,254
2,100,696
 2,030,900
 1,923,154
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,685,337
 $2,865,970
 $3,032,363
$4,130,365
 $3,644,331
 $3,685,337
See accompanying notes.


Under Armour, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30, 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Net revenues$1,471,573
 $1,204,109
 $3,520,058
 $2,792,627
$1,405,615
 $1,471,573
 $3,611,192
 $3,520,058
Cost of goods sold772,949
 616,949
 1,863,151
 1,448,750
760,265
 772,949
 1,962,172
 1,863,151
Gross profit698,624
 587,160
 1,656,907
 1,343,877
Gross Profit645,350
 698,624
 1,649,020
 1,656,907
Selling, general and administrative expenses499,314
 415,763
 1,403,336
 1,112,912
498,172
 499,314
 1,495,992
 1,403,336
Restructuring and impairment charges84,998
 
 88,097
 
Income from operations199,310
 171,397
 253,571
 230,965
62,180
 199,310
 64,931
 253,571
Interest expense, net(8,189) (4,100) (18,476) (10,572)(9,575) (8,189) (25,237) (18,476)
Other expense, net(772) (3,239) (1,025) (5,038)(1,069) (772) (1,383) (1,025)
Income before income taxes190,349
 164,058
 234,070
 215,355
51,536
 190,349
 38,311
 234,070
Provision for income taxes62,124
 63,581
 80,322
 88,384
Income tax expense (benefit)(2,706) 62,124
 (1,349) 80,322
Net income128,225
 100,477
 153,748
 126,971
54,242
 128,225
 39,660
 153,748
Adjustment payment to Class C capital stockholders
 
 59,000
 

 
 
 59,000
Net income available to all stockholders$128,225
 $100,477
 $94,748
 $126,971
$54,242
 $128,225
 $39,660
 $94,748
              
Basic net income per share of Class A and B common stock$0.29
 $0.23
 $0.22
 $0.29
$0.12
 $0.29
 $0.09
 $0.22
Basic net income per share of Class C common stock$0.29
 $0.23
 $0.49
 $0.29
$0.12
 $0.29
 $0.09
 $0.49
Diluted net income per share of Class A and B common stock$0.29
 $0.23
 $0.21
 $0.29
$0.12
 $0.29
 $0.09
 $0.21
Diluted net income per share of Class C common stock$0.29
 $0.23
 $0.48
 $0.29
$0.12
 $0.29
 $0.09
 $0.48
              
Weighted average common shares outstanding Class A and B common stock              
Basic218,074
 215,743
 217,535
 215,347
219,491
 218,074
 219,125
 217,535
Diluted222,115
 221,053
 221,709
 220,708
222,848
 222,115
 222,871
 221,709
              
Weighted average common shares outstanding Class C common stock              
Basic219,756
 215,743
 218,147
 215,347
221,784
 219,756
 221,235
 218,147
Diluted223,738
 221,053
 222,301
 220,708
225,591
 223,738
 225,390
 222,301
See accompanying notes.

Under Armour, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three months ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Net income$128,225
 $100,477
 $153,748
 $126,971
$54,242
 $128,225
 $39,660
 $153,748
Other comprehensive income (loss):           
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment(6,182) (11,558) (1,917) (23,784)13,782
 (6,182) 28,966
 (1,917)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge, net of tax of $769 and $(506) for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $(1,654) and $(698) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.1,411
 (105) (3,101) (466)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge, net of tax of $(1,759) and $769 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $(6,270) and $(1,654) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.(6,215) 1,411
 (18,006) (3,101)
Gain on intra-entity foreign currency transactions2,539
 
 4,257
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(4,771) (11,663) (5,018) (24,250)10,106
 (4,771) 15,217
 (5,018)
Comprehensive income (loss)$123,454
 $88,814
 $148,730
 $102,721
Comprehensive income$64,348
 $123,454
 $54,877
 $148,730
See accompanying notes.


Under Armour, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities   
Net income$39,660
 $153,748
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities   
Depreciation and amortization128,488
 105,382
Unrealized foreign currency exchange rate gains(30,429) (4,846)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment1,518
 504
Impairment charges55,116
 
Amortization of bond premium190
 
Stock-based compensation34,409
 43,445
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation arrangements356
 44,444
Deferred income taxes42,705
 (61,561)
Changes in reserves and allowances43,793
 70,565
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable(138,267) (342,342)
Inventories(243,696) (186,472)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(26,215) (19,702)
Other non-current assets(12,554) 
Accounts payable86,481
 68,093
Accrued expenses and other liabilities75,526
 51,784
Income taxes payable and receivable(86,274) 40,925
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(29,193) (36,033)
Cash flows from investing activities   
Purchases of property and equipment(225,924) (251,378)
Purchases of property and equipment from related parties
 (70,288)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
 (24,230)
Sales of available-for-sale securities
 30,712
Purchases of other assets(1,648) (858)
Net cash used in investing activities(227,572) (316,042)
Cash flows from financing activities   
Proceeds from long term debt and revolving credit facility665,000
 1,302,537
Payments on long term debt and revolving credit facility(415,250) (889,000)
Employee taxes paid for shares withheld for income taxes(2,586) (13,685)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances9,717
 13,022
Cash dividends paid
 (2,927)
Payments of debt financing costs
 (5,250)
Contingent consideration payments for acquisitions
 (2,424)
Net cash provided by financing activities256,881
 402,273
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents7,416
 (96)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents7,532
 50,102
Cash and cash equivalents   
Beginning of period250,470
 129,852
End of period$258,002
 $179,954
    
Non-cash investing and financing activities   
Change in accrual for property and equipment(31,886) (9,374)
Non-cash dividends
 (56,073)
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2016 2015
Cash flows from operating activities   
Net income$153,748
 $126,971
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities   
Depreciation and amortization105,382
 72,211
Unrealized foreign currency exchange rate (gains) losses(4,846) 24,677
Loss on disposal of property and equipment504
 434
Stock-based compensation43,445
 44,800
Deferred income taxes(61,561) (15,266)
Changes in reserves and allowances70,565
 19,577
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:   
Accounts receivable(342,342) (288,687)
Inventories(186,472) (357,874)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(19,702) (52,629)
Accounts payable68,093
 58,155
Accrued expenses and other liabilities38,099
 44,863
Income taxes payable and receivable40,925
 9,320
Net cash used in operating activities(94,162) (313,448)
Cash flows from investing activities   
Purchases of property and equipment(251,378) (226,733)
Purchases of property and equipment from related parties(70,288) 
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired
 (539,460)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities(24,230) (80,272)
Sales of available-for-sale securities30,712
 68,314
Purchases of other assets(858) (2,670)
Net cash used in investing activities(316,042) (780,821)
Cash flows from financing activities   
Proceeds from long term debt and revolving credit facility1,302,537
 650,000
Payments on long term debt and revolving credit facility(889,000) (29,527)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements44,444
 40,768
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances13,022
 7,527
Payments of debt financing costs(5,250) (947)
Cash dividends paid(2,927) 
Contingent consideration payments for acquisitions(2,424) 
Net cash provided by financing activities460,402
 667,821
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(96) (7,329)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents50,102
 (433,777)
Cash and cash equivalents   
Beginning of period129,852
 593,175
End of period$179,954
 $159,398
    
Non-cash investing and financing activities   
Change in accrual for property and equipment(9,374) 4,800
Non-cash dividends paid(56,073) 
Property and equipment acquired under build-to-suit leases

5,631
See accompanying notes.

Under Armour, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Description of the Business
Under Armour, Inc. is a developer, marketer and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories. These products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional on playing fields around the globe, as well as by consumers with active lifestyles. The Under Armour Connected FitnessTM platform powers the world's largest digital health and fitness community. The Company uses this platform to engage its consumers and increase awareness and sales of its products.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Under Armour, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements was condensed or omitted for the interim periods presented in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal, recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations were included. Intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20152016 is derived from the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 20152016 (the “2015“2016 Form 10-K”), which should be read in conjunction with these consolidated financial statements. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162017, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 20162017 or any other portions thereof.
On March 16, 2016, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of the Company’s new Class C non-voting common stock, referred to as the Class C stock. The Class C stock was issued through a stock dividend on a one-for-one basis to all existing holders of the Company's Class A and Class B common stock. The shares of Class C stock were distributed on April 7, 2016, to stockholders of record of Class A and Class B common stock as of March 28, 2016. Stockholders' equity and all references to share and per share amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this one-for-one stock dividend.
On June 3, 2016, the Board of Directors approved the payment of a $59.0 million dividend to the holders of the Company's Class C stock in connection with shareholder litigation related to the creation of the Class C stock. The Company's Board of Directors approved the payment of this dividend in the form of additional shares of Class C stock, with cash in lieu of any fractional shares. This dividend was distributed on June 29, 2016, in the form of 1,470,256 shares of Class C stock and $2.9 million in cash.
On January 5, 2015, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of Endomondo ApS (“Endomondo”), a Denmark-based digital connected fitness company. On March 17, 2015, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of MyFitnessPal, Inc. (“MFP”), a digital nutrition and connected fitness company. Both companies were acquired to expand the Under Armour Connected Fitness community.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable. The majority of the Company’s accounts receivable is due from large sporting goods retailers. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of each customer’s financial condition and collateral is not required. The Company's largest customer accounted for 20.2%13.1%, 18.7%16.0% and 20.7%20.2% of accounts receivable as of September 30, 2016,2017, December 31, 20152016 and September 30, 2015,2016, respectively. The Company's largestFor the nine months ended September 30, 2017, no customer accounted for 11.0% and 12.5%more than 10% of the Company's net revenues forrevenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively.the Company's largest customer accounted for 11.0% of net revenues.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
As of September 30, 2016,2017, December 31, 20152016 and September 30, 2015,2016, the allowance for doubtful accounts waswas $13.1 million, $11.3 million and $33.6 million, $5.9 million and $6.3 million, respectively.


Shipping and Handling Costs
The Company charges certain customers shipping and handling fees. These fees are recorded in net revenues. The Company includes the majority of outbound handling costs as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. Outbound handling costs include costs associated with preparing goods to ship to customers and certain costs to operate the Company’s distribution facilities. These costs, included within selling, general and administrative expenses, were $25.7$25.5 million and $14.3$25.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $65.1$74.5 million and $40.1$65.1 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. The Company includes outbound freight costs associated with shipping goods to customers as a component of cost of goods sold.



Management Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
During the three months ending September 30, 2017, as a change in estimate, the Company reversed $12.3 million of incentive compensation accruals relating to the first two quarters of 2017.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, which supersedes the most current revenue recognition requirements. This ASU requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. In 2016, the FASB issued ASUs 2016-08, 2016-10, 2016-11 and 2016-12, which provide supplemental adoption guidance and clarification toThis ASU 2014-09. These ASUs will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 permittedpermitted.
The Company’s initial assessment of the guidance in this ASU has identified wholesale customer support costs, direct to consumer incentive programs and should be applied retrospectivelycustomer related returns as transactions potentially affected by this guidance. While the Company has not completed its evaluation, it expects the impact of the adoption of this ASU would primarily change presentation within our consolidated financial statements but is currently not expected to each prior reporting period presented or ashave a material effect on income from operations.
The Company will adopt the guidance in this new ASU effective January 1, 2018, and plans to use the modified retrospective transition approach, which would result in an adjustment to retained earnings for the cumulative effect, adjustmentif any, of applying this guidance to contracts in effect as of the dateadoption date. Under this approach, we would not restate the prior financial statements presented. The guidance in this ASU requires us to provide additional disclosures of adoption. The Companythe amount by which each financial statement line item is currently evaluating this pronouncementaffected in the current reporting period during 2018 as compared to determine the impactguidance that was in effect before the change, and an explanation of its adoption on its consolidated financial statements. the reasons for significant changes, if any.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, which amends the existing guidance for leases and will require recognition of operating leases with lease terms of more than twelve months and all financing leases on the balance sheet. For these leases, companies will record assets for the rights and liabilities for the obligations that are created by the leases. This ASU will require disclosures that provide qualitative and quantitative information for the lease assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating this ASU to determine the impact of its adoption on its consolidated financial statements. The Company currently anticipates adopting the new standard effective January 1, 2019. The Company has formed a committee and initiated the review process for adoption of this ASU. While the Company is still in the process of completing its analysis on the complete impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, it expects the ASU to have a material impact on its consolidated balance sheet for recognition of lease-related assets and liabilities.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, which simplifies the application of hedge accounting and more closely aligns hedge accounting with companies' risk management strategies, thereby making more hedging strategies eligible for hedge accounting. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact this ASU will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, which effectsaffects all entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. The amendments in this ASU cover such areas as the recognition of excess tax benefits and deficiencies, the classification of those excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows, an accounting policy election for forfeitures the amount an employer can withhold to cover income taxes and still qualify for equity classification and the classification of those taxes paid on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. This guidance can be applied either prospectively, retrospectively or using a modified retrospective transition method. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has not yet selected a transition date and is currently evaluating this ASU to determine the impact of its adoption on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, which eliminates the diversity in practice related to the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows, by adding or clarifying guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating this ASU to determine the impact of its adoption on its consolidated financial statements.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In November 2015, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update which requires deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Earlier adoption is permitted for all entities as of the beginning

of an interim or annual reporting period.  This amendment may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to all periods presented. The Company adopted the provisions of this guidance prospectively in the fourth quarter of 2015, and did not retrospectively adjust the prior periods. Had the Company adopted this guidance retrospectively, $60.7 million would have been reclassified from deferred income taxes-current to deferred income taxes-long term for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The adoption of this guidance will simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes and reduce complexity without decreasing the usefulness of information provided to users of financial statements. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, which requires costs incurred to issue debt to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt. This ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU on January 1, 2017 on a prospective basis and recorded an excess tax deficiency of $1.3 million as an increase in income tax expense related to share-based compensation for vested awards. Additionally, the first quarterCompany made a policy election under the provisions of 2016, and reclassified approximately $2.9this ASU to account for forfeitures when they occur rather than estimating the number of awards that are expected to vest. As a result of this election, the Company recorded a $1.9 million and $3.1 million from "Other long term assets"cumulative-effect benefit to "Long term debt, net of current maturities"retained earnings as of December 31, 2015the date of adoption. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU related to changes on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows on a retrospective basis.

Excess tax benefits and deficiencies have been classified within cash flows from operating activities and employee taxes paid for shares withheld for income taxes have been classified within cash flows from financing activities on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. This resulted in an increase of $44.4 million to the cash flows from operating activities section and a decrease of $13.7 million to the cash flows from financing activities section of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.2016.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, which requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU on a modified retrospective basis on January 1, 2017, resulting in a cumulative-effect benefit to retained earnings of $26.0 million as of the date of adoption.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, which simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating step two of the test. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU on July 1, 2017, and recorded an impairment charge of $28.6 million during its interim goodwill impairment test for the Connected Fitness reporting unit.

3. Restructuring and Impairment
A description of significant restructuring and related impairment charges is included below:
Restructuring
On July 27, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan (the “restructuring plan”) to more closely align its financial resources with the critical priorities of the business. The Company’s original expectation was to incur estimated pre-tax restructuring and related charges of approximately $110.0 to $130.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. In the third quarter of 2017, the Company recognized approximately $59.9 million of pre-tax charges in connection with this restructuring plan, which included $31.2 million of asset impairments and $28.7 million of restructuring related charges including employee related severance, contract terminations and other restructuring related costs. In addition to these charges, the Company also recognized restructuring related goodwill impairment charges of approximately $28.6 million for its Connected Fitness business which was not included in the Company’s original range estimate. Inclusive of the goodwill impairment, the Company now expects to incur total pre-tax restructuring and related charges of approximately $140.0 to $150.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2017.
Impairment
As a part of the restructuring plan, the Company abandoned the use of several assets included within Property and Equipment, resulting in an impairment charge of $14.4 million, reducing the carrying value of these assets to their estimated fair values. Fair value was estimated using an income-approach based on Management’s forecast of future cash flows expected to be derived from the assets' use.
Additionally, in connection with the restructuring plan, strategic decisions were made during the third quarter in 2017 to abandon the use of certain intangible assets in the Company's Connected Fitness reporting unit. These intangible assets included technology and brand names, resulting in total intangible asset impairment charges of $12.1 million, reducing the carrying value of these assets to their estimated fair values. Fair value was estimated using an income-approach based on management’s forecast of future cash flows expected to be derived from the assets use. In addition, the Company also made the strategic decision to not pursue certain other planned future revenue streams in connection with the restructuring plan.
The Company determined sufficient indication existed to trigger the performance of an interim goodwill impairment for Company’s Connected Fitness reporting unit. Using updated cash flow projections, the Company calculated the fair value of the Connected Fitness reporting unit based on the discounted cash flows model. The carrying value exceeded the fair value, resulting in an impairment of goodwill. As the excess of the carrying value for the Connected Fitness reporting unit was greater than the goodwill for this reporting unit, all $28.6 million of goodwill was impaired.
The summary of the costs incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, as well as the Company’s current estimates of the amount expected to be incurred during the remainder of 2017, are as follows:

 Restructuring and Impairment Charges incurredEstimated Restructuring and Impairment Charges to be Incurred
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended December 31, Total 
(In thousands)2017 2017 2017 (2) 2017 (2) 
Costs recorded in cost of goods sold:        
     Inventory write-offs (1)$3,597
 $3,597
 $
 $3,597
 
Total costs recorded in cost of goods sold3,597
 3,597
 
 3,597
 
         
Costs recorded in restructuring and impairment charges:        
     Goodwill impairment28,647
 28,647
 
 28,647
 
     Property and equipment impairment14,415
 14,415
 
 14,415
 
     Employee related costs11,657
 12,159
 3,000
 15,159
 
     Intangible asset impairment12,054
 12,054
 
 12,054
 
     Other restructuring related costs12,603
 15,200
 23,000
 38,200
 
     Contract exit costs5,622
 5,622
 31,000
 36,622
 
Total costs recorded in restructuring and impairment charges84,998
 88,097
 57,000
 145,097
 
Total restructuring, impairment and restructuring related costs$88,595
 $91,694
 $57,000
 $148,694
 
(1) This table includes an additional non-cash charge of $3.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 associated with the reduction of inventory outside of current liquidation channels in line with the restructuring plan.
(2) Estimated restructuring and impairment charges to be incurred reflect the high-end of the range of the estimated remaining charges expected to be taken by the Company during 2017 in connection with the restructuring plan.

4. Long Term Debt
Credit Facility
In January 2016, theThe Company amended itsis party to a credit agreement to increasethat provides revolving credit facility commitments from $800.0 millionfor up to $1.25 billion. This amendment also extended thebillion of borrowings, as well as term of the revolving credit facility and the remaining outstanding term loans under the credit agreement, which as of September 30, 2016 totaled $192.5 million, from May 2019 toloan commitments, in each case maturing in January 2021. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had $250.02017, there was $270.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility.facility and $167.5 million of term loan borrowings outstanding.
At the Company's request and the lender's consent, revolving and or term loan borrowings may be increased by up to $300.0 million in aggregate, subject to certain conditions as set forth in the credit agreement, as amended. Incremental borrowings are uncommitted and the availability thereof will depend on market conditions at the time the Company seeks to incur such borrowings.
The borrowings under the revolving credit facility have maturities of less than one year. Up to $50.0 million of the facility may be used for the issuance of letters of credit. There were $1.5$4.6 million of letters of credit outstanding as of September 30, 2016.2017.
The credit agreement contains negative covenants that, subject to significant exceptions, limit the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted payments, pledge their assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. The Company is also required to maintain a ratio of consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the credit agreement, to consolidated interest expense of not less than 3.50 to 1.00 and is not permitted to allow the ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA to be greater than 3.25 to 1.00 ("consolidated leverage ratio"). The method of calculating these ratios is set forth in the Company's credit agreement and differs from how rating agencies or other companies may calculate similar measures. As of September 30, 2016,2017, the Company was in compliance with these ratios. In addition, the credit agreement contains events of default that are customary for a facility of this nature, and includes a cross default provision whereby an event of default under other material indebtedness, as defined in the credit agreement, will be considered an event of default under the credit agreement.

Borrowings under the credit agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, either (a) an alternate base rate, or (b) a rate based on the rates applicable for deposits in the interbank market for U.S. Dollars or the applicable currency in which the loans are made (“adjusted LIBOR”), plus in each case an applicable margin. The applicable margin for loans will be adjusted by reference to a grid (the “Pricing Grid”) based on the consolidated leverage ratio and ranges between 1.00% to 1.25% for adjusted LIBOR loans and 0.00% to 0.25% for alternate base rate loans. The weighted average interest raterates under the outstanding term loans and revolving credit facility borrowings was 1.62%were 2.4% and 1.58%2.2% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, respectively. The Company pays a commitment fee on the average daily unused amount of the revolving credit facility and certain fees with respect to letters of credit. As of September 30, 2016,2017, the commitment fee was 15.0 basis points. Since inception, the Company incurred and deferred $3.9 million in financing costs in connection with the credit agreement.
3.250% Senior Notes
In June 2016, the Company issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.250% senior unsecured notes due June 15, 2026 (the “Notes”). The proceeds were used to pay down amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility. Interest is payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 beginning December 15, 2016. Prior to March 15, 2026 (three months prior to the maturity date of the Notes), the Company may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time or from time to time at a redemption price equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed or a “make-whole” amount applicable to such Notes as described in the indenture governing the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. On or

after March 15, 2026 (three months prior to the maturity date of the Notes), the Company may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time or from time to time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The indenture governing the Notes contains covenants, including limitations that restrict the Company’s ability and the ability of certain of its subsidiaries to create or incur secured indebtedness and enter into sale and leaseback transactions and the Company’s ability to consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of its properties or assets to another person, in each case subject to material exceptions described in the indenture. The Company has incurred and deferred $5.3 million in financing costs in connection with the Notes.
Other Long Term Debt
In December 2012, the Company entered into a $50.0 million recourse loan collateralized by the land, buildings and tenant improvements comprising the Company's corporate headquarters. The loan has a seven year term and maturity date of December 2019. The loan bears interest at one month LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50%, and allows for prepayment without penalty. The loan includes covenants and events of default substantially consistent with the Company's credit agreement discussed above. The loan also requires prior approval of the lender for certain matters related to the property, including transfers of any interest in the property. As of September 30, 2016,2017, December 31, 20152016 and September 30, 2015,2016, the outstanding balance on the loan was $42.5$40.5 million, $44.0$42.0 million and $44.5$42.5 million, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on the loan was 2.00%2.7% and 1.94%2.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, respectively.
Interest expense, net was $8.2$9.6 million and $4.1$8.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $18.5$25.2 million and $10.6$18.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017, and 2015,2016, respectively. Interest expense includes the amortization of deferred financing costs, bank fees, capital and built-to-suit lease interest and interest expense under the credit and other long term debt facilities.
The Company monitors the financial health and stability of its lenders under the credit and other long term debt facilities, however during any period of significant instability in the credit markets, lenders could be negatively impacted in their ability to perform under these facilities.

4.5. Commitments and Contingencies
Other than the borrowings and repayments disclosed in Note 3 and changes which occur in the normal course of business, thereThere were no significant changes to the contractual obligations reported in the 20152016 Form 10-K as updatedother than those which occur in the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.normal course of business.
In connection with various contracts and agreements, the Company has agreed to indemnify counterparties against certain third party claims relating to the infringement of intellectual property rights and other items. Generally, such indemnification obligations do not apply in situations in which the counterparties are grossly negligent, engage in willful misconduct, or act in bad faith. Based on the Company’s historical experience and the estimated probability

of future loss, the Company has determined that the fair value of such indemnifications is not material to its consolidated financial position or results of operations.
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation and other proceedings, including matters related to commercial and intellectual property disputes, as well as trade, regulatory and other claims related to its business. TheOther than as described below, the Company believes that all current proceedings are routine in nature and incidental to the conduct of its business, and that the ultimate resolution of any such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On March 23, 2017, three separate securities cases previously filed against the Company in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland were consolidated under the caption In re Under Armour Securities Litigation, Case No. 17-cv-00388-RDB (the “Consolidated Action”). On August 4, 2017, the lead plaintiff in the Consolidated Action, North East Scotland Pension Fund (“NESFP”), filed a consolidated amended complaint (the “Amended Complaint”) against the Company, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and former Chief Financial Officers, Lawrence Molloy and Brad Dickerson.  The Amended Complaint alleges violations of Section 10(b) (and Rule 10b-5) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 20(a) control person liability under the Exchange Act against the officers named in the Amended Complaint, claiming that the defendants made material misstatements and omissions regarding, among other things, the Company's growth and consumer demand for certain of the Company's products.  The class period identified in the Amended Complaint is September 16, 2015 through January 30, 2017.
A new plaintiff, Bucks County Employees Retirement Fund (“Bucks County”), joined NESFP in filing the Amended Complaint.  In addition to joining the claims noted above, Bucks County also asserts claims under Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in connection with the Company’s public offering of senior unsecured notes in June 2016.  The Securities Act claims are asserted against the Company, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Molloy, the Company’s directors who signed the registration statement pursuant to which the offering was made and the underwriters that participated in the offering.  Bucks County alleges that the offering materials utilized in connection with the offering contained false and/or misleading statements and omissions regarding, among other things, the Company’s growth and consumer demand for certain of the Company’s products.
The Company believes that the claims asserted in the Consolidated Action are without merit and intends to defend the lawsuit vigorously. However, because of the inherent uncertainty as to the outcome of this proceeding, the Company is unable at this time to estimate the possible impact of the outcome of this matter.

5.6. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). The fair value accounting guidance outlines a valuation framework, creates a fair value hierarchy in order to increase the consistency and

comparability of fair value measurements and the related disclosures, and prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1:Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
  
Level 2:Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
  
Level 3:Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

Financial assets and (liabilities) measured at fair value are set forth in the table below:
 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2016
(In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Available-for-sale securities $
 $
 $
 $6,534
 $
 $
 $11,958
 $
 $
Derivative foreign currency contracts (see Note 7) 
 1,577
 
 
 3,811
 
 
 1,371
 
Interest rate swap contracts (see Note 7) 
 3,953
 
 
 (1,486) 
 
 (3,391) 
Derivative foreign currency contracts (see Note 8) 

 (7,754) 

 
 15,238
 
 
 1,577
 
Interest rate swap contracts (see Note 8) 
 156
 
 
 (420) 
 
 3,953
 
TOLI policies held by the Rabbi Trust 
 4,819
 
 
 4,456
 
 
 4,384
 
 
 5,539
 
 
 4,880
 
 
 4,819
 
Deferred Compensation Plan obligations 
 (6,486) 
 
 (5,072) 
 
 (4,741) 
 
 (9,301) 
 
 (7,023) 
 
 (6,486) 

Fair values of the financial assets and liabilities listed above are determined using inputs that use as their basis readily observable market data that are actively quoted and are validated through external sources, including third-party pricing services and brokers. The Company purchases marketable securities that are designated as available-for-sale. The foreign currency contracts represent gains and losses on derivative contracts, which is the net difference between the U.S. dollar value to be received or paid at the contracts’ settlement date and the U.S. dollar value of the foreign currency to be sold or purchased at the current market exchange rate. The interest rate swap contracts represent gains and losses on the derivative contracts, which is the net difference between the fixed interest to be paid and variable interest to be received over the term of the contract based on current market rates. The fair value of the trust owned life insurance (“TOLI”) policies held by the Rabbi Trust is based on the cash-surrender value of the life insurance policies, which are invested primarily in mutual funds and a separately managed fixed income fund. These investments are initially made in the same funds and purchased in substantially the same amounts as the selected investments of participants in the Under Armour, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”), which represent the underlying liabilities to participants in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Liabilities under the Deferred Compensation Plan are recorded at amounts due to participants, based on the fair value of participants’ selected investments.
As of September 30, 2017, the fair value of the Company's Senior Notes was $557.3 million, and as of September 30, 2016, the carrying value approximated the fair value. The carrying value of the Company's other long term debt approximated its fair value as of September 30, 20162017 and 2015.2016. The fair value of the Company's long termlong-term debt wasis estimated based upon quoted prices for similar instruments or quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets (Level 2 input)2).
Some assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances. These assets can include long-lived assets and goodwill that has been reduced to fair value when impaired (see Note 3). Assets that are written down to fair value when impaired are not subsequently adjusted to fair value unless further impairment occurs.

6. Stock-Based7. Performance Based Equity Compensation
The Company grants a combination of time-based and performance-based restricted stock units and stock options as part of its incentive compensation. Certain senior executives are eligible to receive performance-based awards. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, 2.42017, 1.8 million performance-based restricted stock units and 0.30.5 million performance-based stock options for shares of our Class C common stock were awarded to certain officers and key employees under the Company's Second Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended. TheseThe performance-based restricted stock units and options have weighted average grant date fair values of $36.16$19.05 and $36.18,$8.17, respectively, and have vesting conditions tied to the achievement of certain combined annualrevenue and operating income targets for 20162017 and 2017.2018. Upon the achievement of the targets, one thirdhalf of the restricted stock units and options will vest each in February 2018, February 2019 and February 2020.
If certain lower levels of combined annual revenue and operating income for 20162017 and 20172018 are achieved, fewer or no restricted stock units or options will vest and the remaining restricted stock units and options will be forfeited. The Company deemed the achievement of certain revenue and operating income targets for 20162017 and 20172018 probable during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. The Company assesses the probability of the achievement of the remaining revenue and operating income targets at the end of each reporting period. If it becomes probable that any remaining performance targets related to these performance-based restricted stock units and options will be achieved, a cumulative adjustment will be recorded as if ratable stock-based compensation

expense had been recorded since the grant date. Additional stock based compensation of up to $5.3$4.2 million would have been recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, for these performance-based restricted stock units and options had the achievement of the remaining revenue and operating income targets been deemed probable.
During 2016, the Company granted performance-based restricted stock units and options with vesting conditions tied to the achievement of certain combined annual operating income targets for 2016 and 2017. As of September 30, 2017, the Company deems the achievement of these operating income targets improbable. As such, no expense for these awards has been recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

7.8. Risk Management and Derivatives
Foreign Currency Risk Management
The Company is exposed to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relating to transactions generated by its international subsidiaries in currencies other than their local currencies. These gains and losses are primarily driven by intercompany transactions and inventory purchases denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the purchasing entity. From time to time, the Company may elect to enter into

foreign currency contracts to reduce the risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on intercompany transactions and projected inventory purchases for its international subsidiaries.
As of September 30, 2016,2017, the aggregate notional value of the Company's outstanding foreign currency contracts was $680.4$338.6 million, which was comprised of Canadian Dollar/U.S. Dollar, Euro/U.S. Dollar, Yen/Euro, Mexican Peso/Euro and Pound Sterling/Euro currency pairs with contract maturities ranging from one to fourteen months. A portion of the Company's foreign currency contracts are not designated as cash flow hedges, and accordingly, changes in their fair value are recorded in earnings. The Company also enters into foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges. For foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges, changes in fair value, excluding any ineffective portion, are recorded in other comprehensive income until net income is affected by the variability in cash flows of the hedged transaction. The effective portion is generally released to net income after the maturity of the related derivative and is classified in the same manner as the underlying exposure.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, the Company reclassified $1.0$0.1 million and $1.8 million from other comprehensive income to cost of goods sold related to foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges.hedges, respectively. The fair values of the Company's foreign currency contracts were a liability of $7.8 million as of September 30, 2017, and were included in accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheet. The fair values of the Company's foreign currency contracts were assets of $1.6 million, $3.8$15.2 million and $1.4$1.6 million as of September 30, 2016, December 31, 20152016 and September 30, 2015,2016, respectively, and were included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Refer to Note 56 for a discussion of the fair value measurements. Included in other expense, net were the following amounts related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and derivative foreign currency contracts:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30, 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Unrealized foreign currency exchange rate gains (losses)$985
 $(5,454) $4,846
 $(24,677)$1,035
 $985
 $30,429
 $4,846
Realized foreign currency exchange rate gains (losses)(2,635) (1,858) (3,094) 6,999
3,221
 (2,635) 865
 (3,094)
Unrealized derivative gains (losses)516
 (112) (401) (182)388
 516
 (838) (401)
Realized derivative gains (losses)426
 3,559
 (2,415) 12,196
(4,182) 426
 (26,972) (2,415)
Interest Rate Risk Management
In order to maintain liquidity and fund business operations, the Company enters into long term debt arrangements with various lenders which bear a range of fixed and variable rates of interest. The nature and amount of the Company's long-termlong term debt can be expected to vary as a result of future business requirements, market conditions and other factors. The Company may elect to enter into interest rate swap contracts to reduce the impact associated with interest rate fluctuations. The Company utilizes interest rate swap contracts to convert a portion of variable rate debt to fixed rate debt. The contracts pay fixed and receive variable rates of interest. The interest rate swap contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges and accordingly,hedges. Accordingly, the effective portion of the changes in their fair value are recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified into interest expense over the life of the underlying debt obligation. Refer to Note 34 for a discussion of long term debt.
As of September 30, 2016,2017, the notional value of the Company's outstanding interest rate swap contracts was $157.5$140.0 million. During the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, the Company recorded a $0.5$0.2 million and $0.7$0.5 million increase in interest expense, respectively, representing the effective portion of the contract reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income. During the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, the Company recorded a $1.6$0.8 million and $2.1$1.6 million increase in interest expense, respectively, representing the effective portion of the contract reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income. The fair values of the interest rate swap contracts were assets of $0.2 million and $4.0 million as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and were included in other long term assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The fair valuesvalue of the interest rate swap

contracts were liabilitieswas a liability of $1.5 million and $3.4$0.4 million as of December 31, 20152016, and September 30, 2015, respectively, and werewas included in other long term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
The Company enters into derivative contracts with major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings and is exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by these financial institutions. This credit risk is generally limited to the unrealized gains in the derivative contracts. However, the Company monitors the credit quality of these financial institutions and considers the risk of counterparty default to be minimal.


8.9. Provision for Income Taxes
The effective ratesProvision for income taxes were 34.3% and 41.0% fordecreased $81.6 million to a benefit of $1.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.2017 from $80.3 million during the same period in 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company's effective tax rate was (3.5%) compared to 34.3% for the same period in 2016. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 was lower than the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 primarily due to increasedchallenged results in North America creating a higher proportion of international profitabilityprofits in 2017, partially offset by non-deductible goodwill impairment charges and the recording of certain valuation allowances.
Valuation allowances of $13.2 million were recorded discretely against deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2016 for certain U.S. state jurisdictions. Additionally, valuation allowances were recorded against current year deferred tax assets in certain U.S. state jurisdictions. These valuation allowances were recorded due to lower than expected results in the third quarter of 2017 and a significantly reduced outlook for the remainder of the year.
The Company files income tax benefit relatedreturns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions which are regularly subject to our prior period acquisitions.examination by tax authorities.  Based on the status of current examinations in various taxing jurisdictions, management believes it is reasonably possible that in the next 12 months the amount of the total liability for unrecognized income tax benefits and interest could decrease by up to $16 million.

9.10. Earnings per Share
The following represents a reconciliation from basic earnings per share to diluted earnings per share:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Numerator              
Net income$128,225
 $100,477
 $153,748
 $126,971
$54,242
 $128,225
 $39,660
 $153,748
Adjustment payment to Class C capital stockholders
 
 59,000
 

 
 
 59,000
Net income (loss) available to all stockholders128,225
 100,477
 94,748
 126,971
Net income available to all stockholders$54,242
 $128,225
 $39,660
 $94,748
Denominator              
Weighted average common shares outstanding Class A and B218,074
 215,743
 217,535
 215,347
219,491
 218,074
 219,125
 217,535
Effect of dilutive securities Class A and B4,041
 5,310
 4,174
 5,361
3,357
 4,041
 3,746
 4,174
Weighted average common shares and dilutive securities outstanding Class A and B222,115
 221,053
 221,709
 220,708
222,848
 222,115
 222,871
 221,709
              
Weighted average common shares outstanding Class C219,756
 215,743
 218,147
 215,347
221,784
 219,756
 221,235
 218,147
Effect of dilutive securities Class C3,982
 5,310
 4,154
 5,361
3,807
 3,982
 4,155
 4,154
Weighted average common shares and dilutive securities outstanding Class C223,738
 221,053
 222,301
 220,708
225,591
 223,738
 225,390
 222,301
              
Basic earnings per share Class A and B$0.29
 $0.23
 $0.22
 $0.29
Basic earnings per share Class C$0.29
 $0.23
 $0.49
 $0.29
Dilutive earnings per share Class A and B$0.29
 $0.23
 $0.21
 $0.29
Dilutive earnings per share Class C$0.29
 $0.23
 $0.48
 $0.29
Basic net income per share of Class A and B common stock$0.12
 $0.29
 $0.09
 $0.22
Basic net income per share of Class C common stock$0.12
 $0.29
 $0.09
 $0.49
Diluted net income per share of Class A and B common stock$0.12
 $0.29
 $0.09
 $0.21
Diluted net income per share of Class C common stock$0.12
 $0.29
 $0.09
 $0.48

Effects of potentially dilutive securities are presented only in periods in which they are dilutive. Stock options and restricted stock units representing 83.7233.8 thousand and 47.183.7 thousand shares of Class A common stock outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Stock options and restricted stock units representing 1.14.0 million and 47.1 thousand1.1 million shares of Class C common stock outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Stock options and restricted stock units representing 86.9272.3 thousand and 463.186.9 thousand shares of Class A common stock outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Stock options and restricted stock units representing 444.3 thousand4.1 million and 463.1 thousand0.4 million shares of Class C common

stock outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.



10.11. Segment Data and Related Information
The Company’s operating segments are based on how the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) makes decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance. As such, the CODM receives discrete financial information for the Company's principal business by geographic region based on the Company’s strategy to become a global brand. These geographic regions include North America;America, Latin America;America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”);, and Asia-Pacific. Each geographic segment operates exclusively in one industry: the development, marketing and distribution of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories. The CODM also receives discrete financial information for the Company's Connected Fitness business. Intersegment revenueTotal expenditures for additions to long-lived assets are not disclosed as this information is generated by Connected Fitness which runs advertising campaigns for the Company's e-commerce business in North America. The Company accounts for this intersegment revenue as if the sales were made to third parties making similar purchases. Duenot regularly provided to the insignificance of the Latin America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific operating segments, they continue to be combined into International for disclosure purposes.CODM.
The net revenues and operating income (loss) associated with the Company's segments are summarized in the following tables. Net revenues represent sales to external customers for each segment. In addition to net revenues, operating income (loss) is a primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performanceIntercompany balances were eliminated for separate disclosure. The majority of each segment. Corporatecorporate service costs are primarily included inwithin North America and have not been allocated to International or Connected Fitness.the Company's other segments. As the Company continues to grow its business outside of North America, a larger portion of its corporate overhead costs have begun to support global functions. Due to the individual materiality of our Asia-Pacific segment, the Company has separately presented its Asia-Pacific, EMEA and Latin America segments, and will no longer combine these segments for presentation purposes. Net revenues and operating income by segment presented for prior periods have been conformed to the current presentation.
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016
Net revenues       
North America$1,077,088
 $1,225,188
 $2,778,165
 $2,932,915
EMEA127,932
 105,099
 334,683
 237,559
Asia-Pacific130,320
 85,810
 309,712
 188,985
Latin America46,887
 35,295
 123,342
 99,170
Connected Fitness23,388
 20,181
 65,290
 62,179
Intersegment eliminations
 
 
 (750)
Total net revenues$1,405,615
 $1,471,573
 $3,611,192
 $3,520,058
 Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2017
2016
2017
2016
Operating income






North America$65,827

$182,840

$64,124

$251,084
EMEA16,977

8,383

13,990

8,348
Asia-Pacific34,173

27,151

69,050

54,399
Latin America(10,223)
(10,550)
(26,175)
(27,751)
Connected Fitness(44,574)
(8,514)
(56,058)
(32,509)
    Total operating income62,180

199,310

64,931

253,571
Interest expense, net(9,575)
(8,189)
(25,237)
(18,476)
Other expense, net(1,069)
(772)
(1,383)
(1,025)
    Income before income taxes$51,536

$190,349

$38,311

$234,070
The operating income information presented above includes the impact of restructuring and impairment charges related to the Company's restructuring plan. Charges incurred and expected to be incurred by segment in connection with the restructuring plan are as follows:

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 2016 2015
Net revenues       
North America$1,225,188
 $1,059,440
 $2,932,915
 $2,440,728
International226,204
 130,230
 525,714
 315,467
Connected Fitness20,181
 14,439
 62,179
 36,432
Intersegment eliminations
 
 (750) 
Total net revenues$1,471,573
 $1,204,109
 $3,520,058
 $2,792,627
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 2016 2015
Operating income (loss)       
North America$182,840
 $181,822
 $251,084
 $272,543
International24,984
 6,180
 34,996
 6,126
Connected Fitness(8,514) (16,605) (32,509) (47,704)
    Total operating income199,310
 171,397
 253,571
 230,965
Interest expense, net(8,189) (4,100) (18,476) (10,572)
Other expense, net(772) (3,239) (1,025) (5,038)
    Income before income taxes$190,349
 $164,058
 $234,070
 $215,355
 Costs IncurredEstimated Costs to be Incurred
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended December 31, Total 
(In thousands)2017 (1) 2017 (1) 2017 (1) 2017 
Costs recorded in restructuring and impairment charges:        
North America$30,965
 $33,563
 $49,000
 $82,563
 
EMEA184
 184
 8,000
 8,184
 
Asia-Pacific
 
 
 
 
Latin America6,039
 6,540
 
 6,540
 
Connected Fitness47,810
 47,810
 
 47,810
 
Total costs recorded in restructuring and impairment charges$84,998
 $88,097
 $57,000
 $145,097
 

(1) This table excludes additional non-cash charges of $3.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 associated with the reduction of inventory outside of current liquidation channels in line with the restructuring plan.

Net revenues by product category are as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 2016 2015
Apparel$1,021,185
 $865,514
 $2,300,596
 $1,936,221
Footwear278,891
 196,279
 785,843
 510,864
Accessories121,832
 103,564
 302,266
 249,755
    Total net sales1,421,908
 1,165,357
 3,388,705
 2,696,840
License revenues29,484
 24,313
 69,923
 59,355
Connected Fitness20,181
 14,439
 62,180
 36,432
Intersegment eliminations
 
 (750) 
    Total net revenues$1,471,573
 $1,204,109
 $3,520,058
 $2,792,627

11. Related Party Transactions
In June 2016, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with Sagamore Development Holdings, LLC, an entity controlled by the Company’s CEO, to purchase parcels of land to be utilized to expand the Company’s corporate headquarters to accommodate its growth needs.  The purchase price for these parcels totaled $70.3 million. The Company determined that the purchase price for the land represented the fair market value of the parcels and approximated the cost to the seller to purchase and develop the parcels, including costs related to the termination of a lease encumbering the parcels.
In connection with the purchase of these parcels, in September 2016, the parties entered into an agreement pursuant to which the parties will share the burden of any special taxes arising due to infrastructure projects in the surrounding area.  The allocation to the Company is based on the expected benefits to the Company’s parcels from these projects. No obligations were owed by either party under this agreement as of September 30, 2016.
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016
Net Revenues       
Apparel$939,364
 $1,021,185
 $2,335,454
 $2,300,596
Footwear285,052
 278,891
 791,637
 785,843
Accessories123,487
 121,832
 335,172
 302,267
    Total net sales1,347,903
 1,421,908
 3,462,263
 3,388,706
License revenues34,324
 29,484
 83,639
 69,923
Connected Fitness23,388
 20,181
 65,290
 62,179
Intersegment eliminations
 
 
 (750)
    Total net revenues$1,405,615
 $1,471,573
 $3,611,192
 $3,520,058


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts, such as statements regarding our future financial condition or results of operations, our prospects and strategies for future growth, our anticipated charges and restructuring costs and the timing of these measures, the development and introduction of new products, the implementation of our marketing and branding strategies and future benefits and opportunities from acquisitions.acquisitions and other significant investments. In many cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “outlook,” “intends,” “potential” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause events or our actual activities or results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future events, results, actions, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20152016 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) (our “2015“2016 Form 10-K”) or in this Form 10-Q under “Risk Factors”, if included herein, and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These factors include without limitation:
changes in general economic or market conditions that could affect overall consumer spending;spending or our industry;
changes to the financial health of our customers;
our ability to successfully execute our restructuring plan and realize its expected benefits;
our ability to effectively drive operational efficiency in our business;
any disruptions, delays or deficiencies in the design or implementation of our new global operating and financial reporting information technology system;
our ability to effectively manage our growth and a more complex global business;
our ability to comply with existing trade and other regulations, and the potential impact of new trade and tax regulations on our profitability;
our ability to successfully manage or realize expected results from acquisitions and other significant investments andor capital expenditures;
our ability to effectively develop and launch new, innovative and updated products;
fluctuations in the costs of our products;
our ability to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products and manage our inventory in response to changing demands;
increased competition causing us to lose market share or reduce the prices of our products or to increase significantly our marketing efforts;
fluctuations in the costs of our products;
loss of key suppliers or manufacturers or failure of our suppliers or manufacturers to produce or deliver our products in a timely or cost-effective manner, including due to port disruptions;
our ability to further expand our business globally and to drive brand awareness and consumer acceptance of our products in other countries;
the availability, integration and effective operation of information systems and other technology, as well as any potential interruption of such systems or technology, including risks related to the implementation of our new global operating and financial reporting information technology system;
our ability to accurately anticipate and respond to seasonal or quarterly fluctuations in our operating results;

risks related to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;
our ability to effectively market and maintain a positive brand image;
our ability to comply with trade and other regulations;
the availability, integration and effective operation of information systems and other technology, as well as any potential interruption in such systems or technology;
risks related to data security or privacy breaches;
our ability to raise additional capital required to grow our business on terms acceptable to us;

our potential exposure to litigation and other proceedings; and
our ability to attract key talent and retain the services of our senior management and key employees.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q reflect our views and assumptions only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Overview
We are a leading developer, marketer and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories. The brand’s moisture-wicking fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional products. Our products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe, as well as by consumers with active lifestyles. The Under Armour Connected Fitness platform powers the world's largest digital health and fitness community and our strategy is focused on engaging with these consumers and increasing awareness and sales of our products. We plan to grow this community by developing innovative applications, services and other digital solutions to impact how athletes and fitness-minded individuals train, perform and live.
Our net revenues grew to $4.0 billion$4,825.3 million in 20152016 from $1.5 billion$1,834.9 million in 2011. We reported net revenues of $3.5 billion for the first nine months of 2016, which represented a 26% increase from the first nine months of 2015.2012. We believe that theour growth in our businessnet revenues has been driven by a growingincreasing consumer interest in performanceour products and the strength of the Under Armour brand in the marketplace. We plan to continue to increase our net revenues over the long term bymarket place. Our long-term growth strategy is focused on increased sales of our apparel, footwear and accessories, expansion of our wholesale distribution sales channel, growthproducts through ongoing product innovation, investment in our direct to consumer sales channel anddistribution channels, international expansion in international markets and engaging with consumers through our Connected Fitness business.  Our directWhile we plan to consumer sales channel includescontinue to invest in growth, we also plan to improve efficiencies throughout our brandbusiness as we seek to gain scale through our operations and factory house storesreturn on our investments.
Financial highlights for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the prior year period include:
Net revenues decreased 4.5%.
Wholesale revenue decreased 13.2% and websites.Direct to Consumer revenue increased 14.6%.
Our primary business operates
Apparel revenue decreased8.0%. Footwear and accessories revenues grew 2.2% and 1.4%, respectively.
Revenue in four geographic segments: (1)our North America comprisingsegment decreased 12.1%. Revenue in our Asia-Pacific, EMEA and Latin America segments grew 51.9%, 21.7% and 32.8%, respectively.
Selling, general and administrative expense decreased 0.2%.
Gross margin decreased 160 basis points.
On July 27, 2017, our Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan (the “restructuring plan”) to more closely align our financial resources with our critical priorities of the United Statesbusiness. Our original expectation was to incur estimated pre-tax restructuring and Canada, (2) EMEA, (3) Asia-Pacific,related charges of approximately $110.0 to $130.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. In the third quarter of 2017, we recognized approximately $59.9 million of pre-tax charges in connection with this restructuring plan, which included $31.2 million of asset impairments and (4) Latin America. We$28.7 million of restructuring related charges including employee related severance, contract terminations and other restructuring related costs. In addition to these charges, we also operaterecognized restructuring related goodwill impairment charges of approximately $28.6 million for our Connected Fitness business as a separate segment. Aswhich was not included our international operating segments are currently not material, we combine them and refer to them collectively as International for reporting purposes. Segment operating income consistsoriginal range estimate. Inclusive of the revenues generated by that segment, lessgoodwill impairment, we now expect to incur total pre-tax restructuring and related charges of approximately $140.0 to $150.0 million for the cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative costs that are incurred directly by that segment, as well as an allocation of certain centrally managed costs. Corporate services costs, which are generally included in our North America operating segment, include company-wide administrative costs. year ending December 31, 2017.

General
Net revenues comprise net sales, license revenues and Connected Fitness revenues. Net sales comprise sales from our primary product categories, which are apparel, footwear and accessories. Our license revenues primarily consist of fees paid to us by our licensees in exchange for the use of our trademarks on ourtheir products. Our Connected Fitness revenues consist of digital advertising, digital fitness platform licenses and subscriptions from our Connected Fitness business.

Cost of goods sold consists primarily of product costs, inbound freight and duty costs, outbound freight costs, handling costs to make products floor-ready to customer specifications, royalty payments to endorsers based on a predetermined percentage of sales of selected products and write downs for inventory obsolescence. The fabrics in many of our products are made primarily of petroleum-based synthetic materials. Therefore our product costs, as well as our inbound and outbound freight costs, could be affected by long term pricing trends of oil. In general, as a percentage of net revenues, we expect cost of goods sold associated with our apparel and accessories to be lower than that of our footwear. A limited portion of cost of goods sold is associated with license and Connected Fitness revenues, primarily website hosting costs and other costs related to our Connected Fitness business.
We include outbound freight costs associated with shipping goods to customers as cost of goods sold; however, we include the majority of outbound handling costs as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. As a result, our gross profit may not be comparable to that of other companies that include outbound handling costs in their cost of goods sold. Outbound handling costs include costs associated with preparing goods to ship to customers and certain costs to operate our distribution facilities. These costs were $25.7$25.5 million and $14.3$25.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $65.1$74.5 million and $40.1$65.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively.

Our selling, general and administrative expenses consist of costs related to marketing, selling, product innovation and supply chain and corporate services. We consolidate our selling, general and administrative expenses into two primary categories: marketing and other. The other category is the sum of our selling, product innovation and supply chain and corporate services categories. Personnel costs are included in these categories based on the employees’ function. Personnel costs include salaries, benefits, incentives and stock-based compensation related to our employees. Our marketing costs are an important driver of our growth. Marketing costs consist primarily of commercials, print ads, league, team, player and event sponsorships and depreciation expense specific to our in-store fixture program for our concept shops.
Other expense, net consists of unrealized and realized gains and losses on our foreign currency derivative financial instruments and unrealized and realized gains and losses on adjustments that arise from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relating to transactions generated by our international subsidiaries.

Results of Operations
The following table sets forth key components of our results of operations for the periods indicated, both in dollars and as a percentage of net revenues: 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 2016 2015
2017 2016 2017 2016
Net revenues$1,471,573
 $1,204,109
 $3,520,058
 $2,792,627
$1,405,615
 $1,471,573
 $3,611,192
 $3,520,058
Cost of goods sold772,949
 616,949
 1,863,151
 1,448,750
760,265
 772,949
 1,962,172
 1,863,151
Gross profit698,624
 587,160
 1,656,907
 1,343,877
Gross Profit645,350
 698,624
 1,649,020
 1,656,907
Selling, general and administrative expenses499,314
 415,763
 1,403,336
 1,112,912
498,172
 499,314
 1,495,992
 1,403,336
Restructuring and impairment charges84,998
 
 88,097
 
Income from operations199,310
 171,397
 253,571
 230,965
62,180
 199,310
 64,931
 253,571
Interest expense, net(8,189) (4,100) (18,476) (10,572)(9,575) (8,189) (25,237) (18,476)
Other expense, net(772) (3,239) (1,025) (5,038)(1,069) (772) (1,383) (1,025)
Income before income taxes190,349
 164,058
 234,070
 215,355
51,536
 190,349
 38,311
 234,070
Provision for income taxes62,124
 63,581
 80,322
 88,384
Income tax expense (benefit)(2,706) 62,124
 (1,349) 80,322
Net income$128,225
 $100,477
 $153,748
 $126,971
$54,242
 $128,225
 $39,660
 $153,748

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(As a percentage of net revenues)2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Net revenues100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
Cost of goods sold52.5 % 51.2 % 52.9 % 51.9 %54.1 % 52.5 % 54.3 % 52.9 %
Gross profit47.5 % 48.8 % 47.1 % 48.1 %45.9 % 47.5 % 45.7 % 47.1 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses34.0 % 34.6 % 39.9 % 39.8 %35.4 % 34.0 % 41.4 % 39.9 %
Restructuring and impairment charges6.0 %  % 2.4 %  %
Income from operations13.5 % 14.2 % 7.2 % 8.3 %4.4 % 13.5 % 1.8 % 7.2 %
Interest expense, net(0.5)% (0.3)% (0.6)% (0.4)%(0.7)% (0.5)% (0.7)% (0.6)%
Other expense, net(0.1)% (0.3)%  % (0.2)%(0.1)% (0.1)%  %  %
Income before income taxes12.9 % 13.6 % 6.6 % 7.7 %3.7 % 12.9 % 1.1 % 6.6 %
Provision for income taxes4.2 % 5.3 % 2.2 % 3.2 %
Income tax expense (benefit)(0.2)% 4.2 %  % 2.2 %
Net income8.7 % 8.3 % 4.4 % 4.5 %3.9 % 8.7 % 1.1 % 4.4 %

Consolidated Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 20162017 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 20152016
Net revenues increased $267.5decreased$66.0 million, or 22.2%4.5%, to $1,471.6$1,405.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $1,204.1$1,471.6 million during the same period in 2015.2016. Net revenues by product category are summarized below: 

Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 $ Change % Change2017 2016 $ Change % Change
Apparel$1,021,185
 $865,514
 $155,671
 18.0%$939,364
 $1,021,185
 $(81,821) (8.0)%
Footwear278,891
 196,279
 82,612
 42.1%285,052
 278,891
 6,161
 2.2 %
Accessories121,832
 103,564
 18,268
 17.6%123,487
 121,832
 1,655
 1.4 %
Total net sales1,421,908
 1,165,357
 256,551
 22.0%1,347,903
 1,421,908
 (74,005) (5.2)%
License revenues29,484
 24,313
 5,171
 21.3%34,324
 29,484
 4,840
 16.4 %
Connected Fitness20,181
 14,439
 5,742
 39.8%23,388
 20,181
 3,207
 15.9 %
Total net revenues1,471,573
 1,204,109
 267,464
 22.2%$1,405,615
 $1,471,573
 $(65,958) (4.5)%

The increasedecrease in net sales was driven primarily by:
ApparelA decline in apparel unit sales in multiple categories led by outdoor, women's training and youth performance, partially offset by unit sales growth in golf and new offerings in multiple lines led by training and golf; and
Footwear unit sales growth, led by running, basketball and training.
sportstyle.
License revenues increased $5.2$4.8 million, or 21.3%16.4%, to $29.5$34.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $24.3$29.5 million during the same period in 20152016 driven primarily by increased revenue from our licensing partners in North America.
Connected Fitness revenue increased $5.8$3.2 million, or 39.8%15.9%, to $20.2$23.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $14.4$20.2 million during the same period in 20152016, primarily driven by increased advertising and subscribers on our fitness applications and higher sales of our licensed products. an increase in partnership revenue.
Gross profit increased $111.4decreased $53.2 million to $698.6$645.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $587.2$698.6 million for the same period in 2015.2016. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues, or gross margin, decreased 130160 basis points to 47.5%45.9% for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 compared to 48.8%47.5% during the same period in 2015.2016. The decrease in gross margin percentage was primarily driven by the following:
approximate 80100 basis point decrease driven by increased liquidation as a result of ourdue to inventory management strategystrategies in North America including pricing and a higher concentration of sales to our off price partners, which we expect to continue for the remainder of the year on a more limited basis;year;
approximate 3050 basis point decrease related to product margins driven by higher discounts and promotions, partially offset by continued improvement in product input costs,air freight;
approximate 50 basis point decrease due to our international business representing a higher percentage of sales, which we do not expect to continue for the remainder of the year; and
approximate 30 basis point decrease due to the write-off of inventory as a part of our restructuring plan.
The above decreases were partially offset by:

approximate 50 basis point increase driven by foreign exchange rates, which we expect to continue throughfavorable product input costs; and
approximate 20 basis point increase driven by the remainderweakening of the year on a more limited basis.U.S. dollar positively impacting our gross margin within our businesses outside of the United States.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $83.5decreased$1.1 million to $499.3$498.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $415.8$499.3 million for the same period in 2015. As a percentage of net revenues,2016. Within selling, general and administrative expenses decreasedexpense:
Marketing costs increased $4.4 million to 34.0%$143.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to 34.6%2017 from $139.5 million for the same period in 2015. These changes were primarily attributable to the following:
Marketing costs increased $11.0 million to $139.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 from $128.5 million for the same period in 2015.2016. This increase was primarily due to key North American retail marketing campaigns, our investments in sponsorships and increased marketing in connection with the growth of our international business, partially offset by decreased marketing spend in our North America direct-to-consumer business. As a percentage of net revenues, marketing costs decreasedincreased to 9.5% 10.2% for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from 10.7%9.5% for the same period in 2015.
2016.
Other costs increased $72.5decreased $5.5 million to $359.8$354.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $287.3 $359.8 million for the same period in 2015. The increase2016. This decrease was driven primarily by the reversal of incentive compensation accruals, which was partially offset by higher personnel and other costs incurred for both the continued expansion of our direct to consumerdirect-to-consumer distribution channel, including increased costs related to retail stores, distribution facilities and our e-commerce business, and strategic initiatives such as product creation, innovation and sport category management.business. As a percentage of net revenues, other costs increased to 24.4%25.2% for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from 23.9%24.4% for the same period in 2015.2016.
As a percentage of net revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 35.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 34.0% for the same period in 2016, primarily due to the decrease in net revenue described above.
Income from operations increased $27.9decreased $137.1 million or 16.3%, to $199.3$62.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $171.4income of $199.3 million for the same period in 2015. Income from operations2016, and as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 13.5%4.4% for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from 14.2%13.5% for the same period in 2015.2016. Income from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was negatively impacted by $85.0 million of restructuring and impairment charges in connection with the restructuring plan.

Interest expense, net increased $4.1$1.4 million to $8.2$9.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $4.1$8.2 million for the same period in 2015.2016. This increase was primarily due to interestan increase in borrowing on the net increase of $172.2 million in total debt outstanding.our revolving credit facility.
Other expense, net decreased $2.4increased $0.3 million to expense of $0.8$1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from expense of $3.2$0.8 million for the same period in 2015. This decrease was due to higher net gains on the combined foreign currency exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in foreign currencies and our derivative financial instruments as compared to the prior period.2016.
Provision for income taxes decreased $1.5$64.8 million to $62.1a benefit of $2.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $63.6$62.1 million during the same period in 2015.2016. For the three months ended September 30, 2016,2017, our effective tax rate was 32.6%(5.3)% compared to 38.8%32.6% for the same period in 2015.2016. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 was lower than the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 20152016, primarily due to increasedchallenged results in North America creating a higher proportion of international profitability and a tax benefit relatedprofits in 2017, partially offset by non-deductible goodwill impairment charges (See Note 3 to our prior period acquisitions.Consolidated Financial Statements) and the recording of certain valuation allowances. 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20162017 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 20152016
Net revenues increased $727.5$91.1 million, or 26.0%2.6%, to $3,520.1$3,611.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $2,792.6$3,520.1 million during the same period in 2015.2016. Net revenues by product category are summarized below: 
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 $ Change % Change2017 2016 $ Change % Change
Apparel$2,300,596
 $1,936,221
 $364,375
 18.8 %$2,335,454
 $2,300,596
 $34,858
 1.5%
Footwear785,843
 510,864
 274,979
 53.8 %791,637
 785,843
 5,794
 0.7%
Accessories302,266
 249,755
 52,511
 21.0 %335,172
 302,267
 32,905
 10.9%
Total net sales3,388,705
 2,696,840
 691,865
 25.7 %3,462,263
 3,388,706
 73,557
 2.2%
License revenues69,923
 59,355
 10,568
 17.8 %83,639
 69,923
 13,716
 19.6%
Connected Fitness62,180
 36,432
 25,748
 70.7 %65,290
 62,179
 3,111
 5.0%
Intersegment eliminations(750) 
 (750) (100.0)%
 (750) 750
 100.0%
Total net revenues$3,520,058
 $2,792,627
 $727,431
 26.0 %$3,611,192
 $3,520,058
 $91,134
 2.6%

The increase in net sales was driven primarily by:
Apparel unit sales growth in men's training and new offeringsgolf, partially offset by unit sales decline in multiple lines ledoutdoor;
Footwear unit sales growth in run, partially offset by training, golfunit sales decline in basketball; and running; and
FootwearAccessories unit sales growth led by running, basketball andmen's training.
License revenues increased $10.5$13.7 million, or 17.8%19.6%, to $69.9$83.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $59.4$69.9 million during the same period in 2015,2016, driven primarily by increased revenue from our licensing partners in North America.
Connected Fitness revenue increased $25.8$3.1 million, or 70.7%5.0%, to $62.2$65.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $36.4$62.2 million during the same period in 2015,2016, primarily driven by a full nine months of operations from our 2015 acquisitions, increasedincreases in paid subscribers and an increase in advertising and subscribers on our fitness applications and higherpartnership revenues, partially offset by a decrease in hardware sales as we discontinued connected hardware sales as part of our licensed products.restructuring plan.
Gross profit increased $313.0decreased $7.9 million to $1,656.9$1,649.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $1,343.9$1,656.9 million for the same period in 2015.2016. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues, or gross margin, decreased 100140 basis points to 47.1%45.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 compared to 48.1%47.1% for the same period in 2015.2016. The decrease in gross margin percentage was primarily driven by the following:
approximate 6090 basis pointspoint decrease driven by increased liquidation as a result of our changingdue to inventory management strategyand pricing strategies in North America, which we expect to continue for the remainder of the year on a more limited basis;year;
approximate 50 basis point decrease driven by negative sales mix primarily driven by the continued strength of our accelerated footwear and international growth, which we expect to continue through the remainder of the year on a more limited basis; andhigher air freight;
approximate 30 basis point decrease driven by foreign exchange rates,due to our international business representing a higher percentage of sales, which we expect to continue throughfor the remainder of the year on a more limited basis.year; and;
approximate 20 basis point decrease driven by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar negatively impacting our gross margins within our businesses outside of the United States.
The above decreases above were partially offset by:

approximate 3050 basis point increase driven primarily by lower freight costs,favorable sales channel mix due to higher direct to consumer sales as a percentage of total sales, which we do not expect to continue throughfor the remainder of the year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $290.4$92.7 million to $1,403.3$1,496.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $1,112.9$1,403.3 million for the same period in 2015.2016. As a percentage of net revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 39.9%41.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017, compared to 39.8%39.9% for the same period in 2015. These changes were primarily attributable to the following:2016. Within in selling, general and administrative expense:
Marketing costs increased $44.3$38.5 million to $369.8$408.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $325.5$369.8 million for the same period in 2015.2016. This increase was primarily due to key North American retailthe timing of marketing campaigns,expenses related to investments in our investments incollegiate and professional athlete sponsorships and increased marketing in connection with the growth of our international business, partially offset by decreased marketing spend in our North America direct-to-consumer business. As a percentage of net revenues, marketing costs decreasedincreased to 10.5%11.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from 11.7%10.5% for the same period in 2015.2016.
Other costs increased $246.1$54.2 million to $1,033.5$1,087.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $787.4$1,033.5 million for the same period in 2015.2016. This increase was primarily due to $24.5 million in expenses related to the liquidation of The Sports Authority, comprised of $22.7 million in bad debt expense and $1.8 million of in-store fixture impairment. In addition, this increase was driven by higher personnel and other costs incurred for the continued expansion of our direct to consumer distribution channel, including increased investmentwhich was partially offset by the reversal of incentive compensation accruals. Other costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 included $24.5 million of expense related to the bankruptcy and liquidation of one of our factory house and brand house stores.wholesale customers. As a percentage of net revenues, other costs increased to 29.4%30.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017, from 28.2%29.4% for the same period in 2015.2016.
Income from operations increased $22.6decreased$188.7 million or 9.8%, to $253.6$64.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $231.0$253.6 million for the same period in 2015. Income from operations2016, and as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 7.2%1.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from 8.3%7.2% for the same period in 2015.2016. Income from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was negatively impacted by $88.1 million of restructuring and impairment charges in connection with the restructuring plan.
Interest expense, net increased $7.9$6.7 million to $18.5$25.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $10.6$18.5 million for the same period in 2015.2016. This increase was primarily due to interest on the net increase of $172.2$600 million in total debt outstanding.Senior Notes issued in June of 2016 and an increase in borrowing on our revolving credit facility.
Other expense, net decreased $4.0increased $0.4 million to $1.0$1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $5.0$1.0 million for the same period in 2015. This decrease was due to higher net gains on the combined foreign currency exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in foreign currencies and our derivative financial instruments as compared to the prior period.2016.

Provision for income taxes decreased $8.1$81.6 million to $80.3a benefit of $1.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $88.4$80.3 million of expense during the same period in 2015.2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, our effective tax rate was 34.3%(3.5)% compared to 41.0%34.3% for the same period in 2015.2016. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 was lower than the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016, primarily due to increasedchallenged results in North America creating a higher proportion of international profitability and a tax benefit relatedprofits in 2017, partially offset by non-deductible goodwill impairment charges (see Note 3 to our prior period acquisitions.Consolidated Financial Statements) and the recording of certain valuation allowances.
Segment Results of Operations
The net revenues and operating income (loss) associated with our segments are summarized in the following tables. Corporate service costs are primarily included inThe majority of corporate expenses within North America and have not been allocated to International or Connected Fitness.our other segments. Intersegment revenue is generated by Connected Fitness which runs advertising campaigns for other segments. Due to the individual materiality of our e-commerce business in North America.Asia-Pacific segment, we have separately presented our Asia-Pacific, EMEA and Latin America segments, and will no longer combine these segments for presentation purposes. Net revenues and operating income by segment presented for prior periods have been conformed to the current presentation.
Three Months Ended September 30, 20162017 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 20152016
Net revenues by segment are summarized below: 
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 $ Change % Change2017 2016 $ Change % Change
North America$1,225,188
 $1,059,440
 $165,748
 15.6%$1,077,088
 $1,225,188
 $(148,100) (12.1)%
International226,204
 130,230
 95,974
 73.7%
EMEA127,932
 105,099
 22,833
 21.7 %
Asia-Pacific130,320
 85,810
 44,510
 51.9 %
Latin America46,887
 35,295
 11,592
 32.8 %
Connected Fitness20,181
 14,439
 5,742
 39.8%23,388
 20,181
 3,207
 15.9 %
Total net revenues1,471,573
 1,204,109
 267,464
 22.2%$1,405,615
 $1,471,573
 $(65,958) (4.5)%
The decrease in total net revenues was driven by the following:
Net revenues in our North America operating segment increased $165.8decreased $148.1 million to $1,225.2$1,077.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $1,059.4$1,225.2 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to thelower sales in our wholesale channel driven by lower demand and operational challenges.

items discussed above in the Consolidated Results of Operations. Net revenues in Internationalour EMEA operating segment increased $96.0$22.8 million to $226.2$127.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $130.2$105.1 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to unit sales growth to wholesale partners in the United Kingdom and Germany.
Net revenues in our Asia-Pacific operating segment increased $44.5 million to $130.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $85.8 million for the same period in 2016 primarily due to store growth in China and South Korea.
Net revenues in our Latin America operating segment increased $11.6 million to $46.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $35.3 million for the same period in 2016 primarily due to unit sales growth in our EMEAwholesale and Asia-Pacific operating segments. direct-to-consumer channels in Brazil and Mexico.
Net revenues in our Connected Fitness operating segment increased $5.8$3.2 million to $20.2$23.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 from $14.4$20.2 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to increased advertising, subscription and licensingdriven by an increase in partnership revenue.
Operating income (loss) by segment is summarized below: 
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 $ Change % Change2017 2016 $ Change % Change
North America$182,840
 $181,822
 $1,018
 0.6%$65,827
 $182,840
 $(117,013) (64.0)%
International24,984
 6,180
 18,804
 304.3%
EMEA16,977
 8,383
 8,594
 102.5 %
Asia-Pacific34,173
 27,151
 7,022
 25.9 %
Latin America(10,223) (10,550) 327
 3.1 %
Connected Fitness(8,514) (16,605) 8,091
 48.7%(44,574) (8,514) (36,060) (423.5)%
Total operating income$199,310
 $171,397
 $27,913
 16.3%$62,180
 $199,310
 $(137,130) (68.8)%
The decrease in total operating income was driven by the following:

Operating income in our North America operating segment increased $1.0decreased $117.0 million to $65.8 million operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $182.8 million for the same period in 2016 primarily due to the decreases in net sales and gross margin discussed above in the Consolidated Results of Operations and $31.0 million in restructuring and impairment charges.
Operating income in our EMEA operating segment increased $8.6 millionto $17.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $181.8$8.4 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to increases in revenuethe sales growth discussed above offset by increased liquidations and the movement of $3.7 million in expenses resulting from a strategic shift in headcount supporting our global business from our Connected Fitness operating segment to North America. above.
Operating income in Internationalour Asia-Pacific operating segment increased $18.8$7.0 million to $25.0$34.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $6.2$27.2 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to the sales growth discussed above. This increase was offset by investments in our Asia-Pacificdirect to consumer business and EMEA operating segments. entry into new territories.
Operating loss in our Connected FitnessLatin America operating segment decreased $8.1$0.3 million to $8.5$10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 from $16.6$10.6 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to the sales growth discussed above, partially offset by $6.0 million in restructuring and impairment charges
Operating loss in our Connected Fitness segment increased advertising, subscription$36.1 million to $44.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $8.5 million for the same period in 2016 primarily due to $47.8 million in restructuring and licensing revenue and the $3.7 million shift in expenses disclosed above.impairment charges.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20162017 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 20152016
Net revenues by segment are summarized below: 
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 $ Change % Change2017 2016 $ Change % Change
North America$2,932,915
 $2,440,728
 $492,187
 20.2 %$2,778,165
 $2,932,915
 $(154,750) (5.3)%
International525,714
 315,467
 210,247
 66.6 %
EMEA334,683
 237,559
 97,124
 40.9 %
Asia-Pacific309,712
 188,985
 120,727
 63.9 %
Latin America123,342
 99,170
 24,172
 24.4 %
Connected Fitness62,179
 36,432
 25,747
 70.7 %65,290
 62,179
 3,111
 5.0 %
Intersegment eliminations(750) 
 (750) (100.0)%
 (750) 750
 100.0 %
Total net revenues$3,520,058
 $2,792,627
 $727,431
 26.0 %$3,611,192
 $3,520,058
 $91,134
 2.6 %
The increase in total net revenues was driven by the following:
Net revenues in our North America operating segment increased $492.2decreased $154.8 millionto $2,932.9$2,778.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $2,440.7$2,932.9 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to the items discussed abovelower sales in the Consolidated Results of Operations. our wholesale channel driven by lower demand and operational challenges.
Net revenues in Internationalour EMEA operating segment increased $210.2$97.1 million to $525.7$334.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $315.5$237.6 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to unit sales growth to wholesale partners in the United Kingdom and Germany.
Net revenues in our Asia-Pacific operating segment increased $120.7 million to $309.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $189.0 million for the same period in 2016 primarily due to store growth in China and EMEASouth Korea.
Net revenues in our Latin America operating segments. segment increased $24.2 million to $123.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $99.2 million for the same period in 2016 primarily due to unit sales growth to wholesale partners and through our direct to consumer channels in Mexico, Chile, and Brazil.
Net revenues in our Connected Fitness operating segment increased $25.8$3.1 million to $62.2$65.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $36.4$62.2 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due todriven by a full nine months of operations from our 2015 acquisitionsincreases in paid subscribers and increasedan increase in advertising subscription and licensing revenue.partnership revenues partially offset by a decrease in hardware sales.

Operating income (loss) by segment is summarized below:
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2016 2015 $ Change % Change2017 2016 $ Change % Change
North America$251,084
 $272,543
 $(21,459) (7.9)%$64,124
 $251,084
 $(186,960) (74.5)%
International34,996
 6,126
 28,870
 471.3 %
EMEA13,990
 8,348
 5,642
 67.6 %
Asia-Pacific69,050
 54,399
 14,651
 26.9 %
Latin America(26,175) (27,751) 1,576
 5.7 %
Connected Fitness(32,509) (47,704) 15,195
 31.9 %(56,058) (32,509) (23,549) (72.4)%
Total operating income$253,571
 $230,965
 $22,606
 9.8 %$64,931
 $253,571
 $(188,640) (74.4)%
The decrease in total operating income was driven by the following:
Operating income in our North America operating segment decreased $21.4$187.0 million to $251.1$64.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $272.5$251.1 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to $24.5

the decreases in net sales and gross margin discussed above in the Consolidated Results of Operations and $33.6 million in expensesrestructuring and impairment charges. Operating income in our North America operating segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was negatively impacted by $24.5 million of expense related to the liquidation of The Sports Authority, comprisedone of $22.7 million in bad debt expense and $1.8 million of in-store fixture impairment. In addition, this decrease reflects the movement of $9.1 million in expenses resulting from a strategic shift in headcount supporting our global business from our Connected Fitness operating segment to North America. This decrease is partially offset by the increases in revenue discussed above. wholesale customers.
Operating income in Internationalour EMEA operating segment increased $28.9$5.6 million to $35.0$14.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $6.1$8.3 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to sales growth discussed above, which was partially offset by costs related to a distributor termination.
Operating income in our Asia-Pacific and EMEA operating segments. Operating loss in our Connected Fitness segment decreased $15.2increased$14.7 millionto $32.5$69.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $47.7$54.4 million for the same period in 20152016 primarily due to increased advertising, subscriptionthe sales growth discussed above. This increase was offset by investments in our direct to consumer business and licensing revenue, a fullentry into new territories.
Operating loss in our Latin America operating segment decreased $1.6 million to $26.2 million for the nine months of operationsended September 30, 2017 from $27.8 million for the same period in 2016 primarily due to the sales growth discussed above partially offset by $6.5 million in restructuring and impairment charges.
Operating loss in our 2015 acquisitionsConnected Fitness segment increased $23.5 million to $56.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $32.5 million for the same period in 2016 primarily due to $47.8 million in restructuring and the $9.1 million shift in expenses disclosed above.impairment charges.

Seasonality
Historically, we have recognized a majority of our net revenues and a significant portion of our income from operations in the last two quarters of the year, driven primarily by increased sales volume of our products during the fall selling season, including our higher priced cold weather products, along with a larger proportion of higher margin direct to consumer sales. The level of our working capital generally reflects the seasonality and growth in our business.

Financial Position, Capital Resources and Liquidity
Our cash requirements have principally been for working capital and capital expenditures. We fund our working capital, primarily inventory, and capital investments from cash flows from operating activities, cash and cash equivalents on hand and borrowings available under our credit and long term debt facilities. Our working capital requirements generally reflect the seasonality and growth in our business as we recognize the majority of our net revenues in the last two quarters of the year. Our capital investments have included expanding our in-store fixture and branded concept shop program, improvements and expansion of our distribution and corporate facilities to support our growth, leasehold improvements to our brand and factory house stores, and investment and improvements in information technology systems.
Our inventory strategy is focused on continuing to meet consumer demand while improving our inventory efficiency over the long term by putting systems and processes in place to improve our inventory management. These systems and processes are designed to improve our forecasting and supply planning capabilities. In addition to systems and processes, key areas of focus that we believe will enhance inventory performance are added discipline around the purchasing of product, production lead time reduction, and better planning and execution in selling of excess inventory through our factory house stores and other liquidation channels.
We believe our cash and cash equivalents on hand, cash from operations, our ability to access the debt capital markets and borrowings available to us under our credit agreement and other financing instruments are adequate to

meet our liquidity needs and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. As of September 30, 2016,2017, we had $1.0 billion of remaining availability under our revolving credit facility. Although we believe we have adequate sources of liquidity over the long term, an economic recession or a slow recovery could adversely affect our business and liquidity. In addition, instability in or tightening of the capital markets could adversely affect our ability to obtain additional capital to grow our business on terms acceptable to us or at all.

Cash Flows
The following table presents the major components of net cash flows provided by and used in operating, investing and financing activities for the periods presented:
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2016 20152017 2016
Net cash provided by (used in):      
Operating activities$(94,162) $(313,448)$(29,193) $(36,033)
Investing activities(316,042) (780,821)(227,572) (316,042)
Financing activities460,402
 667,821
256,881
 402,273
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(96) (7,329)7,416
 (96)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$50,102
 $(433,777)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents$7,532
 $50,102
Operating Activities
Operating activities consist primarily of net income adjusted for certain non-cash items. Adjustments to net income for non-cash items include depreciation and amortization, unrealized foreign currency exchange rate gains and losses, losses on disposals of property and equipment, impairment charges, stock-based compensation, excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements, deferred income taxes and changes in reserves and allowances. In addition, operating cash flows include the effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities, principally inventories, accounts receivable, income taxes payable and receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Cash used in operating activities decreased $219.2$6.8 million to $94.2$29.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $313.4$36.0 million during the same period in 2015.2016. The decrease in cash used in operating activities was due to a decrease in net cash outflows from operating assets and liabilities of $185.4$42.7 million andoffset by an increasedecrease in net income adjusted for non-cash items.items of $35.9 million. The decrease in cash outflows related to changes in operating assets and liabilities period over period was primarily driven by:
a smalleran increase in inventorythe change in accounts receivable of $171.4$204.1 million in the current period compared to the prior period, primarily due to earlier purchases in the prior period for our peak season;timing of cash collections from new customers; partially offset by
a larger increasedecrease in accountsincome taxes payable and receivable of $53.7$127.2 million and a decrease in the current period compared to the prior period, due to the timinginventories of shipments driven by current period sales being more heavily weighted to the end of the period.$57.2 million.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities decreased $464.8$88.4 million to $316.0$227.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $780.8$316.0 million for the same period in 2015,2016, primarily due to our acquisitions of MyFitnessPal and Endomondo during the first quarter of 2015.lower capital expenditures.
Capital expenditures for the full year 20162017 are expected to be approximately $450$300.0 million, comprised primarily of investments in our global offices around the world including our headquarters in Baltimore, our distribution centers our SAP platform, and global Direct-to-Consumer.retail stores.
Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities decreased $207.4$145.4 million to $460.4$256.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 from $667.8$402.3 million for the same period in 2015.2016. This decrease was primarily due to higher repaymentslower borrowings on our revolving credit facility in the current period compared to the prior period, partially offset by the issuance of senior notes in the current period.facility.

Capital Resources

Credit Facility

In January 2016, we amended ourWe are party to a credit agreement to increasethat provides revolving credit facility commitments from $800.0 millionfor up to $1.25 billion. This amendment also extended the$1.25 billion of borrowings, as well as term of the revolving credit facility and the remaining outstanding term loans under the credit agreement, which as of September 30, 2016 totaled $192.5 million, from May 2019 toloan commitments, in each case maturing in January 2021. As of September 30, 2016, we had $250.02017, there was $270.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility.facility and $167.5 million of term loan borrowings outstanding.
At our request and the lender's consent, revolving and or term loan borrowings may be increased by up to $300.0 million in aggregate, subject to certain conditions as set forth in the credit agreement, as amended. Incremental borrowings are uncommitted and the availability thereof will depend on market conditions at the time we seek to incur such borrowings.
The borrowings under the revolving credit facility have maturities of less than one year. Up to $50.0 million of the facility may be used for the issuance of letters of credit. There were $1.5$4.6 million of letters of credit outstanding as of September 30, 2016.2017.
The credit agreement contains negative covenants that, subject to significant exceptions, limit our ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted payments, pledge our assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. We are also required to maintain a ratio of consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the credit agreement, to consolidated interest expense of not less than 3.50 to 1.00 and we are not permitted to allow the ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA to be greater than 3.25 to 1.00 ("consolidated leverage ratio"). The method of calculating these ratios is set forth in our credit agreement and differs from how rating agencies or other companies may calculate similar measures. As of September 30, 2016,2017, we were in compliance with these ratios. In addition, the credit agreement contains events of default that are customary for a facility of this nature, and includes a cross default provision whereby an event of default under other material indebtedness, as defined in the credit agreement, will be considered an event of default under the credit agreement.

Borrowings under the credit agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, either (a) an alternate base rate, or (b) a rate based on the rates applicable for deposits in the interbank market for U.S. Dollars or the applicable currency in which the loans are made (“adjusted LIBOR”), plus in each case an applicable margin. The applicable margin for loans will be adjusted by reference to a grid (the “Pricing Grid”) based on the consolidated leverage ratio and ranges between 1.00% to 1.25% for adjusted LIBOR loans and 0.00% to 0.25% for alternate base rate loans. The weighted average interest raterates under the outstanding term loans and revolving credit facility borrowings was 1.62%were 2.4% and 1.58%2.2% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. We pay a commitment fee on the average daily unused amount of the revolving credit facility and certain fees with respect to letters of credit. As of September 30, 2016,2017, the commitment fee was 15.0 basis points.

3.250% Senior Notes
In June 2016, we issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.250% senior unsecured notes due June 15, 2026 (the “Notes”). The proceeds were used to pay down amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility. Interest is payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 beginning December 15, 2016. Prior to March 15, 2026 (three months prior to the maturity date of the Notes), we may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time or from time to time at a redemption price equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed or a “make-whole” amount applicable to such Notes as described in the indenture governing the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. On or after March 15, 2026 (three months prior to the maturity date of the Notes), we may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time or from time to time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The indenture governing the Notes contains covenants, including limitations that restrict our ability and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to create or incur secured indebtedness and enter into sale and leaseback transactions and our ability to consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our properties or assets to another person, in each case subject to material exceptions described in the indenture.

Other Long Term Debt
In December 2012, we entered into a $50.0 million recourse loan collateralized by the land, buildings and tenant improvements comprising our corporate headquarters. The loan has a seven year term and maturity date of December 2019. The loan bears interest at one month LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50%, and allows for prepayment without penalty. The loan includes covenants and events of default substantially consistent with our credit agreement discussed above. The loan also requires prior approval of the lender for certain matters related to the property, including transfers of any interest in the property. As of September 30, 2016,2017, December 31, 20152016 and September 30, 2015,2016, the outstanding balance on the loan was $42.5$40.5 million, $44.0$42.0 million and $44.5$42.5 million, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on the loan was 2.00%2.7% and 1.94%2.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017, respectively.
Interest expense, net was $8.2$9.6 million and $4.1$8.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $18.5$25.2 million and $10.6$18.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017, and 2015,2016, respectively. Interest expense includes the amortization of deferred financing costs, bank fees, capital and built-to-suit lease interest and interest expense under the credit and other long term debt facilities.

We monitor the financial health and stability of our lenders under the credit and other long term debt facilities, however during any period of significant instability in the credit markets, lenders could be negatively impacted in their ability to perform under these facilities.


Contractual Commitments and Contingencies
Other than the borrowings and repayments disclosed above in the "Capital Resources" section and changes which occur in the normal course of business, there were no significant changes to the contractual obligations reported in our 20152016 Form 10-K as updated in our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.2017.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. To prepare these financial statements, we must make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could be significantly different from these estimates. We believe the following addresses the critical accounting policies that are necessary to understand and evaluate our reported financial results.
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 of the audited consolidated financial statements included in our 20152016 Form 10-K. The SEC suggests companies provide additional disclosure on those accounting policies considered most critical. The SEC considers an accounting policy to be critical if it is important to our financial condition and results of operations and requires significant judgments and estimates on the part of management in its application. Our estimates are often based on complex judgments, probabilities and assumptions that management believes to be reasonable, but that are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. It is also possible that other professionals, applying reasonable judgment to the same facts and circumstances, could develop and support a range of alternative estimated amounts. For a complete discussion of our critical accounting policies, see the “Critical Accounting Policies” section of the MD&A in our 20152016 Form 10-K. There were no significant changes to our critical accounting policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Refer to Note 2 to the notes to our financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for our assessment of recently issued accounting standards.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no significant changes to our market risk since December 31, 2015.2016. For a discussion of our exposure to market risk, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls
In 2015, we began the process of implementing a global operating and financial reporting information technology system, SAP Fashion Management Solution ("FMS"), as part of a multi-year plan to integrate and upgrade our systems and processes. The first phase of this implementation became operational on July 5, 2017, in our North America, EMEA, and Connected Fitness operations. We believe the implementation of the systems and related changes to internal controls will enhance our internal controls over financial reporting. We also believe the necessary steps have been taken to monitor and maintain appropriate internal control over financial reporting during this period of change and will continue to evaluate the operating effectiveness of related key controls during subsequent periods.
We are currently in the process of developing an implementation strategy and roll-out plan for FMS in our Asia-Pacific and Latin America operations over the next several years.
As the phased implementation of this system occurs, we will experience certain changes to our processes and procedures which, in turn, result in changes to our internal control over financial reporting. While we expect FMS to strengthen our internal financial controls by automating certain manual processes and standardizing business processes and reporting across our organization, management will continue to evaluate and monitor our internal controls as each of the affected areas evolve. For a discussion of risks related to the implementation of new systems, see Item 1A - "Risk Factors - Risks Related to Our Business - Risks and uncertainties associated with the implementation of information systems may negatively impact our business" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
There hashave been no changeother changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.



PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are involved in litigation and other proceedings, including matters related to commercial and intellectual property, as well as trade, regulatory and other claims related to our business. See Note 5to our Consolidated Financial Statements for information on certain legal proceedings, which is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
TheIn addition to the other information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the Risk Factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2015 have2016.  The Company is supplementing those risk factors by adding the Risk Factor set forth below.
Our restructuring plan may not materially changed.be successful, or we may not fully realize the expected benefits of our restructuring plan or other operating or cost-saving initiatives.
During the third quarter of 2017, we announced a restructuring plan designed to more closely align our financial resources against the critical priorities of our business.  This plan included a reduction in our global workforce, as well as other initiatives to improve operational efficiencies.  Restructuring plans present significant potential risks that may impair our ability to achieve anticipated operating improvements and/or cost reductions.  These risks include, among others, higher than anticipated costs in implementing our restructuring plans, management distraction from ongoing business activities, damage to our reputation and brand image and workforce attrition beyond planned reductions.  If we are unable to successfully implement and manage our restructuring plans, we may not achieve our targeted operational improvements and efficiencies, including planned cost reductions.  This could adversely impact our operating results and financial condition, and our future results of operations.   In addition, if we fail to achieve targeted operating improvements and/or cost reductions, we may be required to implement additional restructuring-related activities, which may be dilutive to our earnings in the short term.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On November 2, 2016, the Company’s Chief Revenue Officer, Karl-Heinz Maurath, agreed to accept a one-time transition payment of $500,000 in exchange for his transition from the Company’s offices in Panama to the Company’s global headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.  Pursuant to the terms of this arrangement, Mr. Maurath is expected to relocate to the Company’s global headquarters by early 2017. If he fails to do so, he will be required to reimburse the Company for the full amount of this payment. In addition, if he resigns or is terminated for cause prior to the second anniversary of the effective date of his relocation, he will be required to reimburse the Company pro-rata based on the number of days worked during such time period.


ITEM6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No.
  
  
Section 302 Chief Executive Officer Certification
  
Section 302 Chief Financial Officer Certification
  
Section 906 Chief Executive Officer Certification
  
Section 906 Chief Financial Officer Certification
  
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
  
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
  
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
  
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
  
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
  
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
 
 UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
   
 By:
/s/ LDAWRENCEAVID P. ME. BOLLOYERGMAN
  Lawrence P. MolloyDavid E. Bergman
  
Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 2, 20168, 2017

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