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FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023
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. 1-10635
NIKE, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon
93-0584541
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(503) 671-6453
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
Class B Common Stock
NKE
New York Stock Exchange
(Title of each class)
(Trading symbol)
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
NONE
Indicate by check mark:
YES
NO
• if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
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• if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
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• 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.
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• whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).
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• whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
• if an emerging growth company, 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.
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• whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of
its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by
the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
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• if securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, whether the financial statements of the registrant
included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.
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• whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based
compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to
§ 240.10D-1(b).
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• whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
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As of November 30, 2022, the aggregate market values of the Registrant's Common Stock held by non-affiliates were:
Class A
144,299,267,044
As of July 12, 2023, the number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding were:
Class A
304,897,252
Class B
1,225,074,356
1,529,971,608
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Parts of Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 12, 2023, are incorporated by reference into Part III
of this report.
NIKE, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART I
1
ITEM 1.
Business
1
General
1
Products
1
Sales and Marketing
2
Our Markets
2
Significant Customer
3
Product Research, Design and Development
3
Manufacturing
3
International Operations and Trade
4
Competition
5
Trademarks and Patents
5
Human Capital Resources
6
Available Information and Websites
7
Information about our Executive Officers
8
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
9
ITEM 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
24
ITEM 2.
Properties
24
ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings
24
ITEM 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
24
PART II
25
ITEM 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
25
ITEM 6.
Reserved
27
ITEM 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
28
ITEM 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
49
ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
51
ITEM 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
91
ITEM 9A.
Controls and Procedures
91
ITEM 9B.
Other Information
91
ITEM 9C.
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
91
PART III
92
(Except for the information set forth under “Information about our Executive Officers” in Item 1 above, Part III is
incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement for the NIKE, Inc. 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.)
ITEM 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
92
ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation
92
ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
92
ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
92
ITEM 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
92
PART IV
93
ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
93
ITEM 16.
Form 10-K Summary
97
Signatures
99
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
NIKE, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 under the laws of the State of Oregon. As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this
"Annual Report"), the terms "we," "us," "our," "NIKE" and the "Company" refer to NIKE, Inc. and its predecessors, subsidiaries
and affiliates, collectively, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Our principal business activity is the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products
through NIKE Direct operations, which are comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms
(also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital"), to retail accounts and to a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales
representatives in nearly all countries around the world. We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences through our
digital platforms. Nearly all of our products are manufactured by independent contractors. Nearly all footwear and apparel
products are manufactured outside the United States, while equipment products are manufactured both in the United States and
abroad.
All references to fiscal 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are to NIKE, Inc.'s fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020,
respectively. Any references to other fiscal years refer to a fiscal year ending on May 31 of that year.
PRODUCTS
Our NIKE Brand product offerings are aligned around our consumer construct focused on Men's, Women's and Kids'. We also
design products specifically for the Jordan Brand and Converse. We believe this approach allows us to create products that
better meet individual consumer needs while accelerating our largest growth opportunities.
NIKE's athletic footwear products are designed primarily for specific athletic use, although a large percentage of the products are
worn for casual or leisure purposes. We place considerable emphasis on innovation and high-quality construction in the
development and manufacturing of our products. Our Men's, Women's and Jordan Brand footwear products currently lead in
footwear sales and we expect them to continue to do so.
We also sell sports apparel, which features the same trademarks and are sold predominantly through the same marketing and
distribution channels as athletic footwear. Our sports apparel, similar to our athletic footwear products, is designed primarily for
athletic use, although many of the products are worn for casual or leisure purposes, and demonstrates our commitment to
innovation and high-quality construction. Our Men's and Women's apparel products currently lead in apparel sales and we expect
them to continue to do so. We often market footwear, apparel and accessories in "collections" of similar use or by category. We
also market apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos.
We sell a line of performance equipment and accessories under the NIKE Brand name, including bags, socks, sport balls,
eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment and other equipment designed for sports activities. We
also sell small amounts of various plastic products to other manufacturers through our wholly-owned subsidiary, NIKE IHM, Inc.,
doing business as Air Manufacturing Innovation.
Our Jordan Brand designs, distributes and licenses athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories predominantly focused
on basketball performance and culture using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and operating results for Jordan Brand products are
reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Our wholly-owned subsidiary brand, Converse, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, designs, distributes and licenses
casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell
trademarks. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a stand-alone basis.
In addition to the products we sell to our wholesale customers and directly to consumers through our NIKE Direct operations, we
have also entered into license agreements that permit unaffiliated parties to manufacture and sell, using NIKE-owned trademarks,
certain apparel, digital devices and applications and other equipment designed for sports activities.
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We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences as well as digital products through our digital platforms, including
fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and wellness content; and digital services and features in retail stores that enhance the
consumer experience.
SALES AND MARKETING
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably as a result of changes in seasonal and geographic demand for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment,
as well as other macroeconomic, strategic, operating and logistics-related factors.
Because NIKE is a consumer products company, the relative popularity and availability of various sports and fitness activities, as
well as changing design trends, affect the demand for our products. We must, therefore, respond to trends and shifts in consumer
preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings, developing new products, styles and categories and influencing
sports and fitness preferences through extensive marketing. Failure to respond in a timely and adequate manner could have a
material adverse effect on our sales and profitability. This is a continuing risk. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors.
OUR MARKETS
We report our NIKE Brand operations based on our internal geographic organization. Each NIKE Brand geographic segment
operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel and
equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North America; Europe, Middle East & Africa
("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Sales
through our NIKE Direct operations are managed within each geographic operating segment.
Converse is also a reportable operating segment and operates predominately in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing
and selling of casual sneakers, apparel and accessories. Converse direct to consumer operations, including digital commerce,
are reported within the Converse operating segment results.
UNITED STATES MARKET
For fiscal 2023, NIKE Brand and Converse sales in the United States accounted for approximately 43% of total revenues,
compared to 40% and 39% for fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. We sell our products to thousands of retail accounts in
the United States, including a mix of footwear stores, sporting goods stores, athletic specialty stores, department stores, skate,
tennis and golf shops and other retail accounts. In the United States, we utilize NIKE sales offices to solicit such sales. During
fiscal 2023, our three largest United States customers accounted for approximately 22% of sales in the United States.
Our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell our products to consumers through various digital platforms. In
addition, our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell products through the following number of retail stores
in the United States:
U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
213
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
74
Converse stores (including factory stores)
82
TOTAL
369
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Refer to Item 2. Properties for further information.
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INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
For fiscal 2023, non-U.S. NIKE Brand and Converse sales accounted for approximately 57% of total revenues, compared to 60%
and 61% for fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. We sell our products to retail accounts through our own NIKE Direct
operations and through a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives around the world. We sell to
thousands of retail accounts and ship products from 67 distribution centers outside of the United States. Refer to Item 2.
Properties for further information on distribution facilities outside of the United States. During fiscal 2023, NIKE's three largest
customers outside of the United States accounted for approximately 14% of total non-U.S. sales.
In addition to NIKE-owned and Converse-owned digital commerce platforms in over 40 countries, our NIKE Direct and Converse
direct to consumer businesses operate the following number of retail stores outside the United States:
NON-U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
560
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
49
Converse stores (including factory stores)
54
TOTAL
663
SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER
No customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated net Revenues during fiscal 2023.
PRODUCT RESEARCH, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
We believe our research, design and development efforts are key factors in our success. Technical innovation in the design and
manufacturing process of footwear, apparel and athletic equipment receives continued emphasis as we strive to produce
products that help to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury and maximize comfort, while decreasing our environmental
impact.
In addition to our own staff of specialists in the areas of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise physiology, engineering, digital
technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, we also utilize research committees and advisory boards made
up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists, physicians and other experts who consult with
us and review certain designs, materials and concepts for product and manufacturing, design and other process improvements
and compliance with product safety regulations around the world. Employee athletes, athletes engaged under sports marketing
contracts and other athletes wear-test and evaluate products during the design and development process.
As we continue to develop new technologies, we are simultaneously focused on the design of innovative products and
experiences incorporating such technologies throughout our product categories and consumer applications. Using market
intelligence and research, our various design teams identify opportunities to leverage new technologies in existing categories to
respond to consumer preferences. The proliferation of Nike Air, Zoom, Free, Dri-FIT, Flyknit, FlyEase, ZoomX, Air Max, React and
Forward technologies, among others, typifies our dedication to designing innovative products.
MANUFACTURING
Nearly all of our footwear and apparel products are manufactured outside the United States by independent manufacturers
("contract manufacturers"), many of which operate multiple factories. We are also supplied, primarily indirectly, by a number of
materials, or "Tier 2" suppliers, who provide the principal materials used in footwear and apparel finished goods products. As of
May 31, 2023, we had 146 strategic Tier 2 suppliers.
As of May 31, 2023, our contract manufacturers operated 123 finished goods footwear factories located in 11 countries. For fiscal
2023, NIKE Brand footwear finished goods were manufactured by 15 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods footwear factory accounted for approximately 9% of total fiscal 2023 NIKE Brand
footwear production. For fiscal 2023, factories in Vietnam, Indonesia and China manufactured approximately 50%, 27% and 18%
of total NIKE Brand footwear, respectively. For fiscal 2023, four footwear contract manufacturers each accounted for greater than
10% of footwear production and in the aggregate accounted for approximately 58% of NIKE Brand footwear production.
As of May 31, 2023, our contract manufacturers operated 291 finished goods apparel factories located in 31 countries. For fiscal
2023, NIKE Brand apparel finished goods were manufactured by 55 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods apparel factory accounted for approximately 8% of total fiscal 2023 NIKE Brand
apparel production. For fiscal 2023, factories in Vietnam, China and Cambodia manufactured approximately 29%, 18% and 16%
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of total NIKE Brand apparel, respectively. For fiscal 2023, one apparel contract manufacturer accounted for more than 10% of
apparel production, and the top five contract manufacturers in the aggregate accounted for approximately 52% of NIKE Brand
apparel production.
NIKE's contract manufacturers buy raw materials for the manufacturing of our footwear, apparel and equipment products. Most
raw materials are available and purchased by those contract manufacturers in the countries where manufacturing takes place.
The principal materials used in our footwear products are natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles, as well as polyurethane films used to make
NIKE Air-Sole cushioning components. During fiscal 2023, Air Manufacturing Innovation, a wholly-owned subsidiary, with facilities
near Beaverton, Oregon, in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as contract manufacturers in China
and Vietnam, were our suppliers of NIKE Air-Sole cushioning components used in footwear.
The principal materials used in our apparel products are natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both virgin and
recycled); specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and repel rain
and/or snow; and plastic and metal hardware.
In fiscal 2023, we experienced ongoing supply chain volatility during the first part of the year, which improved gradually during the
course of the year. We also experienced higher supply chain network costs primarily due to inflationary pressures during the year.
Despite competition for certain materials during fiscal 2023, contract manufacturers were able to source sufficient quantities of
raw materials for use in our footwear and apparel products. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors, for additional discussion of the impact
of sourcing risks on our business.
Since 1972, Sojitz Corporation of America ("Sojitz America"), a large Japanese trading company and the sole owner of our
redeemable preferred stock, has performed import-export financing services for us.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND TRADE
Our international operations and sources of supply are subject to the usual risks of doing business abroad, such as the
implementation of, or potential changes in, foreign and domestic trade policies, increases in import duties, anti-dumping
measures, quotas, safeguard measures, trade restrictions, restrictions on the transfer of funds and, in certain parts of the world,
political tensions, instability, conflicts, nationalism and terrorism, and resulting sanctions and other measures imposed in
response to such issues. We have not, to date, been materially affected by any such risk but cannot predict the likelihood of such
material effects occurring in the future.
In recent years, uncertain global and regional economic and political conditions have affected international trade and increased
protectionist actions around the world. These trends are affecting many global manufacturing and service sectors, and the
footwear and apparel industries, as a whole, are not immune. Companies in our industry are facing trade protectionism in many
different regions, and, in nearly all cases, we are working together with industry groups to address trade issues and reduce the
impact to the industry, while observing applicable competition laws. Notwithstanding our efforts, protectionist measures have
resulted in increases in the cost of our products, and additional measures, if implemented, could adversely affect sales and/or
profitability for NIKE, as well as the imported footwear and apparel industry as a whole.
We monitor protectionist trends and developments throughout the world that may materially impact our industry, and we engage
in administrative and judicial processes to mitigate trade restrictions. We are actively monitoring actions that may result in
additional anti-dumping measures and could affect our industry. We are also monitoring for and advocating against other
impediments that may limit or delay customs clearance for imports of footwear, apparel and equipment. NIKE also advocates for
trade liberalization for footwear and apparel in a number of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements. Changes in, and
responses to, U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs or penalties on imported goods or retaliatory measures by
other countries, have negatively affected, and could in the future negatively affect, U.S. corporations, including NIKE, with
business operations and/or consumer markets in those countries, which could also make it necessary for us to change the way
we conduct business, either of which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or our results of operations.
In addition, with respect to proposed trade restrictions, we work with a broad coalition of global businesses and trade
associations representing a wide variety of sectors to help ensure that any legislation enacted and implemented (i) addresses
legitimate and core concerns, (ii) is consistent with international trade rules and (iii) reflects and considers domestic economies
and the important role they may play in the global economic community.
Where trade protection measures are implemented, we believe we have the ability to develop, over a period of time, adequate
alternative sources of supply for the products obtained from our present suppliers. If events prevented us from acquiring products
from our suppliers in a particular country, our operations could be temporarily disrupted and we could experience an adverse
financial impact. However, we believe we could abate any such disruption, and that much of the adverse impact on supply would,
therefore, be of a short-term nature, although alternate sources of supply might not be as cost-effective and could have an
ongoing adverse impact on profitability.
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Our international operations are also subject to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), and other
anti-bribery laws applicable to our operations. We source a significant portion of our products from, and have important consumer
markets, outside of the United States. We have an ethics and compliance program to address compliance with the FCPA and
similar laws by us, our employees, agents, suppliers and other partners. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors for additional information
on risks relating to our international operations.
COMPETITION
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is highly competitive on a worldwide basis. We compete internationally with
a significant number of athletic and leisure footwear companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment
companies and large companies having diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment, including
adidas, Anta, ASICS, Li Ning, lululemon athletica, New Balance, Puma, Under Armour and V.F. Corporation, among others. The
intense competition and the rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and leisure
footwear and apparel and athletic equipment constitute significant risk factors in our operations. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors
for additional information.
NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. Important aspects of competition in this industry are:
• Product attributes such as quality; performance and reliability; new product style, design, innovation and development; as
well as consumer price/value.
• Consumer connection, engagement and affinity for brands and products, developed through marketing, promotion and
digital experiences; social media interaction; customer support and service; identification with prominent and influential
athletes, influencers, public figures, coaches, teams, colleges and sports leagues who endorse our brands and use our
products and active engagement through sponsored sporting events and clinics.
• Effective sourcing and distribution of products, with attractive merchandising and presentation at retail, both in-store and on
digital platforms.
We believe that we are competitive in all of these areas.
TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
We believe that our intellectual property rights are important to our brand, our success and our competitive position. We
strategically pursue available protections of these rights and vigorously protect them against third-party theft and infringement.
We use trademarks on nearly all of our products and packaging, and in our marketing materials, and believe having distinctive
marks that are readily identifiable is an important factor in creating a market for our goods, in identifying our brands and the
Company, and in distinguishing our goods from the goods of others. We consider our NIKE and Swoosh Design trademarks to be
among our most valuable assets and we have registered these trademarks in over 190 jurisdictions worldwide. In addition, we
own many other trademarks that we use in marketing our products. We own common law rights in the trade dress of several
distinctive shoe designs and elements. For certain trade dress, we have sought and obtained trademark registrations.
We have copyright protection in our designs, graphics, software applications, digital goods and other original works. When
appropriate, we also obtain registered copyrights.
We file for, own and maintain many U.S. and foreign utility and design patents protecting components, technologies, materials,
manufacturing techniques, features, functionality, and industrial designs used in and for the manufacture of various athletic,
performance, and leisure footwear and apparel, including physical and digital versions thereof, athletic equipment, and digital
devices, and related software applications. These patents expire at various times.
We believe our success depends upon our capabilities in areas such as design, research and development, production and
marketing and is supported and protected by our intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, utility and design patents,
copyrights, and trade secrets, among others.
We have followed a policy of applying for and registering intellectual property rights in the United States and select foreign
countries on trademarks, inventions, innovations and designs that we deem valuable. We also continue to vigorously protect our
intellectual property, including trademarks, patents and trade secrets against third-party infringement and misappropriation.
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HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES
At NIKE, we consider the strength and effective management of our workforce to be essential to the ongoing success of our
business. We believe that it is important to attract, develop and retain a diverse and engaged workforce at all levels of our
business and that such a workforce fosters creativity and accelerates innovation. We are focused on building an increasingly
diverse talent pipeline that reflects our consumers, athletes and the communities we serve.
CULTURE
Each employee shapes NIKE's culture through behaviors and practices. This starts with our Maxims, which represent our core
values and, along with our Code of Conduct, feature the fundamental behaviors that help anchor, inform and guide us and apply
to all employees. Our mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world, which includes the belief that if
you have a body, you are an athlete. We aim to do this by creating groundbreaking sport innovations, making our products more
sustainably, building a creative and diverse global team, supporting the well-being of our employees and making a positive impact
in communities where we live and work. Our mission is aligned with our deep commitment to maintaining an environment where
all NIKE employees have the opportunity to reach their full potential, to connect to our brands and to shape our workplace
culture. We believe providing for growth and retention of our employees is essential in fostering such a culture and are dedicated
to giving access to training programs and career development opportunities, including trainings on NIKE's values, history and
business, trainings on developing leadership skills at all levels, tools and resources for managers and qualified tuition
reimbursement opportunities.
As part of our commitment to empowering our employees to help shape our culture, we source employee feedback through our
Engagement Survey program, including several corporate pulse surveys. The program provides every employee throughout the
globe an opportunity to provide confidential feedback on key areas known to drive employee engagement, including their
satisfaction with their managers, their work and the Company generally. The program also measures our employees’ emotional
commitment to NIKE as well as NIKE's culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NIKE also provides multiple points of contact for
employees to speak up if they experience something that does not align with our values or otherwise violates our workplace
policies, even if they are uncertain what they observed or heard is a violation of company policy.
As part of our commitment to make a positive impact on our communities, we maintain a goal of investing 2% of our prior fiscal
year's pre-tax income into global communities. The focus of this investment continues to be inspiring kids to be active through
play and sport as well as uniting and inspiring communities to create a better and more equitable future for all. Our community
investments are an important part of our culture in that we also support employees in giving back to community organizations
through donations and volunteering, which are matched by the NIKE Foundation where eligible.
EMPLOYEE BASE
As of May 31, 2023, we had approximately 83,700 employees worldwide, including retail and part-time employees. We also
utilize independent contractors and temporary personnel to supplement our workforce.
None of our employees are represented by a union, except certain employees in the EMEA and APLA geographies are members
of and/or represented by trade unions, as allowed or required by local law and/or collective bargaining agreements. Also, in some
countries outside of the United States, local laws require employee representation by works councils (which may be entitled to
information and consultation on certain subsidiary decisions) or by organizations similar to a union. In certain European countries,
we are required by local law to enter into, and/or comply with, industry-wide or national collective bargaining agreements. NIKE
has never experienced a material interruption of operations due to labor disagreements.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity, equity and inclusion ("DE&I") is a strategic priority for NIKE and we are committed to having an increasingly diverse
team and culture. We aim to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace through recruitment, development and retention of
diverse talent with the goal of expanding representation across all dimensions of diversity over the long term. We remain
committed to the targets announced in fiscal 2021 for the Company to work toward by fiscal 2025, including increasing
representation of women in our global corporate workforce and leadership positions, as well as increasing representation of U.S.
racial and ethnic minorities in our U.S. corporate workforce and at the Director level and above.
We continue to enhance our efforts to recruit diverse talent through our traditional channels and through initiatives, such as
partnerships with athletes and sports-related organizations to create apprenticeship programs and new partnerships with
organizations, colleges and universities that serve diverse populations. Additionally, we are prioritizing DE&I education so that all
NIKE employees and leaders have the cultural awareness and understanding to lead inclusively and build diverse and inclusive
teams. We also have Employee Networks, collectively known as NikeUNITED, representing various employee groups.
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Our DE&I focus extends beyond our workforce and includes our communities, which we support in a number of ways. We have
committed to investments that aim to address racial inequality and improve diversity and representation in our communities. We
also are leveraging our global scale to accelerate business diversity, including investing in business training programs for women
and increasing the proportion of services supplied by minority-owned businesses.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
NIKE's total rewards are intended to be competitive and equitable, meet the diverse needs of our global teammates and reinforce
our values. We are committed to providing comprehensive, competitive and equitable pay and benefits to our employees, and we
have invested, and aim to continue to invest, in our employees through growth and development and holistic well-being
initiatives. Our initiatives in this area include:
• We are committed to competitive pay and to reviewing our pay and promotion practices annually.
• We have an annual company bonus plan and a retail-focused bonus plan applicable to all eligible employees. Both programs
are focused on rewarding employees for company performance, which we believe reinforces our culture and rewards
behaviors that support collaboration and teamwork.
• We provide comprehensive family care benefits in the U.S. and globally where practicable, including family planning
coverage, backup care and child/elder care assistance as well as an income-based childcare subsidy for eligible employees.
• Our Military Leave benefit provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off every 12 months.
• We offer free access to our Sport Centers at our world headquarters for our full-time employees and North America store
employees.
• We provide employees free access to mindfulness and meditation resources, as well as live classes through our Sport
Centers.
• We provide all employees and their families globally with free and confidential visits with a mental health counselor through a
third-party provider and our global Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We provide support to our employees in a variety of ways during times of crisis, including pay continuity under certain
circumstances, our natural disaster assistance program, and ongoing support for challenges related to the COVID-19
pandemic.
• We provide a hybrid work approach for the majority of employees, as well as a Four Week Flex, which provides employees
an opportunity to work from a location of their choice for up to four weeks per year.
• We offer a Well-Being Week where we close our corporate offices for a full-week in the summer and Well-Being Days for our
teammates in our retail stores and distribution centers, and encourage our teammates to focus on their well-being.
• We provide inclusive family planning benefits and transgender healthcare coverage for eligible employees covered on the
U.S. Health Plan, including access to both restorative services and personal care.
• We provide all U.S. employees with unlimited free financial coaching through a third-party provider.
Additional information related to our human capital strategy can be found in our FY22 NIKE, Inc. Impact Report, which is
available on the Impact section of about.nike.com. Information contained on or accessible through our websites is not
incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any
references to our websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND WEBSITES
Our NIKE digital commerce website is located at www.nike.com. On our NIKE corporate website, located at investors.nike.com,
we post the following filings as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"): our annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
our current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our proxy statements are also posted on our corporate website. All such
filings on our corporate website are available free of charge. Copies of these filings are also available on the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov. Also available on our corporate website are the charters of the committees of our Board of Directors, as well as our
corporate governance guidelines and code of ethics. Copies of any of these documents will be provided in print to any
shareholder who submits a request in writing to NIKE Investor Relations, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453.
Information contained on or accessible through our website is not incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual
Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any references to our website are intended to be inactive
textual references only.
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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The executive officers of NIKE, Inc. as of July 20, 2023, are as follows:
Mark G. Parker, Executive Chairman — Mr. Parker, 67, is Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
and served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 - January 2020. He has been employed
by NIKE since 1979 with primary responsibilities in product research, design and development,
marketing and brand management. Mr. Parker was appointed divisional Vice President in charge of
product development in 1987, corporate Vice President in 1989, General Manager in 1993, Vice
President of Global Footwear in 1998 and President of the NIKE Brand in 2001.
John J. Donahoe II, President and Chief Executive Officer — Mr. Donahoe, 63, was appointed
President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2020 and has been a director since 2014. He brings
expertise in digital commerce, technology and global strategy. He previously served as President and
Chief Executive Officer at ServiceNow, Inc. Prior to joining ServiceNow, Inc., he served as President and
Chief Executive Officer of eBay, Inc. He also held leadership roles at Bain & Company for two decades.
Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Mr. Friend, 45, joined NIKE in
2009 and leads the Company's finance, demand & supply management, procurement and global places
& services organizations. He joined NIKE as Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Development,
and was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Emerging Markets in 2011. In 2014, Mr. Friend was
appointed Chief Financial Officer of Global Categories, Product and Functions, and was subsequently
appointed Chief Financial Officer of the NIKE Brand in 2016. He was also appointed Vice President of
Investor Relations in 2019. Mr. Friend was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of NIKE, Inc. in April 2020. Prior to joining NIKE, he worked in the financial industry including
roles as VP of investment banking and mergers and acquisitions at Goldman Sachs and Morgan
Stanley.
Monique S. Matheson, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer — Ms. Matheson,
56, joined NIKE in 1998, with primary responsibilities in the human resources function. She was
appointed as Vice President and Senior Business Partner in 2011 and Vice President, Chief Talent and
Diversity Officer in 2012. Ms. Matheson was appointed Executive Vice President, Global Human
Resources in 2017.
Ann M. Miller, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer — Ms. Miller, 49, joined NIKE in 2007 and
serves as EVP, Chief Legal Officer for NIKE, Inc. In her capacity as Chief Legal Officer, she oversees all
legal, compliance, government & public affairs, social community impact, security, resilience and
investigation matters of the Company. For the past six years, she served as Vice President, Corporate
Secretary and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. She previously served as Converse's General
Counsel, and brings more than 20 years of legal and business expertise to her role. Prior to joining
NIKE, Ms. Miller worked at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell.
Heidi O'Neill, President, Consumer, Brand & Product — Ms. O'Neill, 58, joined NIKE in 1998 and leads
the integration of global Men's, Women's & Kids' consumer teams, the entire global product engine and
global brand marketing and sports marketing to build deep storytelling, relationships and engagement
with the brand. Since joining NIKE, she has held a variety of key roles, including leading NIKE's
marketplace and four geographic operating regions, leading NIKE Direct and accelerating NIKE's retail
and digital-commerce business and creating and leading NIKE's Women’s business. Prior to NIKE, Ms.
O'Neill held roles at Levi Strauss & Company and Foote, Cone & Belding.
Craig Williams, President, Geographies & Marketplace — Mr. Williams, 54, joined NIKE in 2019 and
leads NIKE's four geographies and marketplace across the NIKE Direct and wholesale business. In
addition, he leads the Supply Chain and Logistics organization. Mr. Williams joined NIKE as President of
Jordan Brand overseeing a team of designers, product developers, marketers and business leaders.
Prior to NIKE, he was Senior Vice President, The Coca-Cola Co., and President of The McDonald's
Division (TMD) Worldwide. Mr. Williams has also held roles at CIBA Vision and Kraft Foods Inc., and
served five years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Nuclear Power Officer.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Analyst Reports
Certain written and oral statements, other than purely historic information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to
NIKE's business plans, objectives and expected operating or financial results and the assumptions upon which those statements
are based, made or incorporated by reference from time to time by NIKE or its representatives in this Annual Report, other
reports, filings with the SEC, press releases, conferences or otherwise, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results,
performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "will be," "will
continue," "will likely result" or words or phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties
which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties are detailed
from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the SEC, including reports filed on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, and include, among
others, the following: international, national and local political, civil, economic and market conditions, including high, and
increases in, inflation and interest rates; the size and growth of the overall athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and equipment
markets; intense competition among designers, marketers, distributors and sellers of athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and
equipment for consumers and endorsers; demographic changes; changes in consumer preferences; popularity of particular
designs, categories of products and sports; seasonal and geographic demand for NIKE products; difficulties in anticipating or
forecasting changes in consumer preferences, consumer demand for NIKE products and the various market factors described
above; our ability to execute on our sustainability strategy and achieve our sustainability-related goals and targets, including
sustainable product offerings; difficulties in implementing, operating and maintaining NIKE's increasingly complex information
technology systems and controls, including, without limitation, the systems related to demand and supply planning and inventory
control; interruptions in data and information technology systems; consumer data security; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting
operating results, including, without limitation, the fact that advance orders may not be indicative of future revenues due to
changes in shipment timing, the changing mix of orders with shorter lead times, and discounts, order cancellations and returns;
the ability of NIKE to sustain, manage or forecast its growth and inventories; the size, timing and mix of purchases of NIKE's
products; increases in the cost of materials, labor and energy used to manufacture products; new product development and
introduction; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; product performance and
quality; customer service; adverse publicity and an inability to maintain NIKE's reputation and brand image, including without
limitation, through social media or in connection with brand damaging events; the loss of significant customers or suppliers;
dependence on distributors and licensees; business disruptions; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery
deadlines; increases in borrowing costs due to any decline in NIKE's debt ratings; changes in business strategy or development
plans; general risks associated with doing business outside of the United States, including, without limitation, exchange rate
fluctuations, import duties, tariffs, quotas, sanctions, political and economic instability, conflicts and terrorism; the potential impact
of new and existing laws, regulations or policy, including, without limitation, tariffs, import/export, trade, wage and hour or labor
and immigration regulations or policies; changes in government regulations; the impact of, including business and legal
developments relating to, climate change, extreme weather conditions and natural disasters; litigation, regulatory proceedings,
sanctions or any other claims asserted against NIKE; the ability to attract and retain qualified employees, and any negative public
perception with respect to key personnel or our corporate culture, values or purpose; the effects of NIKE's decision to invest in or
divest of businesses or capabilities; health epidemics, pandemics and similar outbreaks, including the COVID-19 pandemic; and
other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report and other reports.
Investors should also be aware that while NIKE does, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against NIKE's
policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly,
shareholders should not assume that NIKE agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content
of the statement or report. Furthermore, NIKE has a policy against confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others.
Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not
the responsibility of NIKE.
Risk Factors
The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Annual Report may include additional factors which could
adversely affect NIKE's business and financial performance. Moreover, NIKE operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing
environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risks, nor can it assess
the impact of all such risks on NIKE's business or the extent to which any risk, or combination of risks, may cause actual results
to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should
not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.
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Economic and Industry Risks
Global economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial
condition.
The uncertain state of the global economy, including high and rising levels of inflation and interest rates and the risk of a
recession, continues to impact businesses around the world. If global economic and financial market conditions deteriorate, the
following factors, among others, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition:
• Our sales are impacted by discretionary spending by consumers. Declines in consumer spending have in the past resulted
in and may in the future result in reduced demand for our products, increased inventories, reduced orders from retailers for
our products, order cancellations, lower revenues, higher discounts and lower gross margins.
• In the future, we may be unable to access financing in the credit and capital markets at reasonable rates in the event we find
it desirable to do so.
• We conduct transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
relative to the U.S. Dollar. Continued volatility in the markets and exchange rates for foreign currencies and contracts in
foreign currencies has had and could continue to have a significant impact on our reported operating results and financial
condition.
• Continued volatility in the availability and prices for commodities and raw materials we use in our products and in our supply
chain (such as cotton or petroleum derivatives) has had and could in the future have a material adverse effect on our costs,
gross margins and profitability. In addition, supply chain issues caused by factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and
geopolitical conflicts have impacted and may continue to impact the availability, pricing and timing for obtaining commodities
and raw materials.
• If retailers of our products experience declining revenues or experience difficulty obtaining financing in the capital and credit
markets to purchase our products, this could result in reduced orders for our products, order cancellations, late retailer
payments, extended payment terms, higher accounts receivable, reduced cash flows, greater expense associated with
collection efforts and increased bad debt expense.
• In the past, certain retailers of our products have experienced severe financial difficulty, become insolvent and ceased
business operations, and this could occur in the future, which could negatively impact the sale of our products to consumers.
• If contract manufacturers of our products or other participants in our supply chain experience difficulty obtaining financing in
the capital and credit markets to purchase raw materials or to finance capital equipment and other general working capital
needs, it may result in delays or non-delivery of shipments of our products.
Our products, services and experiences face intense competition.
NIKE is a consumer products company and the relative popularity of various sports and fitness activities and changing design
trends affect the demand for our products, services and experiences. The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is
highly competitive both in the United States and worldwide. We compete internationally with a significant number of athletic and
leisure footwear companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment companies, private labels and large
companies that have diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment. We also compete with other
companies for the production capacity of contract manufacturers that produce our products. In addition, we and our contract
manufacturers compete with other companies and industries for raw materials used in our products. Our NIKE Direct operations,
both through our digital commerce operations and retail stores, also compete with multi-brand retailers, which sell our products
through their digital platforms and physical stores, and with digital commerce platforms. In addition, we compete with respect to
the digital services and experiences we are able to offer our consumers, including fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and
wellness content and services; and digital services and features in retail stores that enhance the consumer experience.
Product offerings, technologies, marketing expenditures (including expenditures for advertising and endorsements), pricing, costs
of production, customer service, digital commerce platforms, digital services and experiences and social media presence are
areas of intense competition. These, in addition to ongoing rapid changes in technology, a reduction in barriers to the creation of
new footwear and apparel companies and consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and leisure footwear, apparel, and
equipment, services and experiences, constitute significant risk factors in our operations. In addition, the competitive nature of
retail, including shifts in the ways in which consumers shop, and the continued proliferation of digital commerce, constitutes a risk
factor implicating our NIKE Direct and wholesale operations. If we do not adequately and timely anticipate and respond to our
competitors, our costs may increase, demand for our products may decline, possibly significantly, or we may need to reduce
wholesale or suggested retail prices for our products.
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Economic factors beyond our control, and changes in the global economic environment, including fluctuations in
inflation and currency exchange rates, could result in lower revenues, higher costs and decreased margins and
earnings.
A majority of our products are manufactured and sold outside of the United States, and we conduct purchase and sale
transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to the volatility of global economic conditions, including fluctuations in
inflation and foreign currency exchange rates. Central banks may deploy various strategies to combat inflation, including
increasing interest rates, which may impact our borrowing costs. Additionally, there has been, and may continue to be, volatility in
currency exchange rates that impact the U.S. Dollar value relative to other international currencies. Our international revenues
and expenses generally are derived from sales and operations in foreign currencies, and these revenues and expenses are
affected by currency fluctuations, specifically amounts recorded in foreign currencies and translated into U.S. Dollars for
consolidated financial reporting, as weakening of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar adversely affects the U.S. Dollar
value of the Company's foreign currency-denominated sales and earnings. Currency exchange rate fluctuations could also
disrupt the business of the independent manufacturers that produce our products by making their purchases of raw materials
more expensive and more difficult to finance. Foreign currency fluctuations have adversely affected and could continue to have
an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
We hedge certain foreign currency exposures to lessen and delay, but not to completely eliminate, the effects of foreign currency
fluctuations on our financial results. Since the hedging activities are designed to lessen volatility, they not only reduce the
negative impact of a stronger U.S. Dollar or other trading currency, but they also reduce the positive impact of a weaker U.S.
Dollar or other trading currency. Our future financial results have in the past been and could in the future be significantly affected
by the value of the U.S. Dollar in relation to the foreign currencies in which we conduct business. The degree to which our
financial results are affected for any given time period will depend in part upon our hedging activities.
We may be adversely affected by the financial health of our wholesale customers.
We extend credit to our customers based on an assessment of a customer's financial condition, generally without requiring
collateral. To assist in the scheduling of production and the shipping of our products, we offer certain customers the opportunity to
place orders five to six months ahead of delivery under our futures ordering program. These advance orders may be canceled
under certain conditions, and the risk of cancellation increases when dealing with financially unstable retailers or retailers
struggling with economic uncertainty. In the past, some customers have experienced financial difficulties up to and including
bankruptcies, which have had an adverse effect on our sales, our ability to collect on receivables and our financial condition.
When the retail economy weakens or as consumer behavior shifts, retailers tend to be more cautious with orders. A slowing or
changing economy in our key markets, including a recession, could adversely affect the financial health of our customers, which
in turn could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, product sales are dependent
in part on high quality merchandising and an appealing retail environment to attract consumers, which requires continuing
investments by retailers. Retailers that experience financial difficulties may fail to make such investments or delay them, resulting
in lower sales and orders for our products.
Climate change and other sustainability-related matters, or legal, regulatory or market responses thereto, may have an
adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
There are concerns that increased levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have caused, and
may continue to cause, potentially at a growing rate, increases in global temperatures, changes in weather patterns and
increasingly frequent and/or prolonged extreme weather and climate events. Climate change may also exacerbate challenges
relating to the availability and quality of water and raw materials, including those used in the production of our products, and may
result in changes in regulations or consumer preferences, which could in turn affect our business, operating results and financial
condition. For example, there has been increased focus by governmental and non-governmental organizations, consumers,
customers, employees and other stakeholders on products that are sustainably made and other sustainability matters, including
responsible sourcing and deforestation, the use of plastic, energy and water, the recyclability or recoverability of packaging and
materials transparency, any of which may require us to incur increased costs for additional transparency, due diligence and
reporting. In addition, federal, state or local governmental authorities in various countries have proposed, and are likely to
continue to propose, legislative and regulatory initiatives to reduce or mitigate the impacts of climate change on the environment.
Various countries and regions are following different approaches to the regulation of climate change, which could increase the
complexity of, and potential cost related to complying with, such regulations. Any of the foregoing may require us to make
additional investments in facilities and equipment, may impact the availability and cost of key raw materials used in the
production of our products or the demand for our products, and, in turn, may adversely impact our business, operating results
and financial condition.
Although we have announced sustainability-related goals and targets, there can be no assurance that our stakeholders will agree
with our strategies, and any perception, whether or not valid, that we have failed to achieve, or to act responsibly with respect to,
such matters or to effectively respond to new or additional legal or regulatory requirements regarding climate change, could result
in adverse publicity and adversely affect our business and reputation. Execution of these strategies and achievement of our goals
is subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
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limited to, our ability to execute our strategies and achieve our goals within the currently projected costs and the expected
timeframes; the availability and cost of raw materials and renewable energy; unforeseen production, design, operational and
technological difficulties; the outcome of research efforts and future technology developments, including the ability to scale
projects and technologies on a commercially competitive basis such as carbon sequestration and/or other related processes;
compliance with, and changes or additions to, global and regional regulations, taxes, charges, mandates or requirements relating
to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon costs or climate-related goals; adapting products to customer preferences and customer
acceptance of sustainable supply chain solutions; and the actions of competitors and competitive pressures. As a result, there is
no assurance that we will be able to successfully execute our strategies and achieve our sustainability-related goals, which could
damage our reputation and customer and other stakeholder relationships and have an adverse effect on our business, results of
operations and financial condition.
Extreme weather conditions and natural disasters could negatively impact our operating results and financial condition.
Given the broad and global scope of our operations, we are particularly vulnerable to the physical risks of climate change, such
as shifts in weather patterns. Extreme weather conditions in the areas in which our retail stores, suppliers, manufacturers,
customers, distribution centers, offices, headquarters and vendors are located could adversely affect our operating results and
financial condition. Moreover, natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, floods or droughts, whether
occurring in the United States or abroad, and their related consequences and effects, including energy shortages and public
health issues, have in the past temporarily disrupted, and could in the future disrupt, our operations, the operations of our
vendors, manufacturers and other suppliers or have in the past resulted in, and in the future could result in, economic instability
that may negatively impact our operating results and financial condition. In particular, if a natural disaster or severe weather event
were to occur in an area in which we or our suppliers, manufacturers, employees, customers, distribution centers or vendors are
located, our continued success would depend, in part, on the safety and availability of the relevant personnel and facilities and
proper functioning of our or third parties' computer, network, telecommunication and other systems and operations. In addition, a
natural disaster or severe weather event could negatively impact retail traffic to our stores or stores that carry our products and
could have an adverse impact on consumer spending, any of which could in turn result in negative point-of-sale trends for our
merchandise. Further, climate change may increase both the frequency and severity of extreme weather conditions and natural
disasters, which may affect our business operations, either in a particular region or globally, as well as the activities of our third-
party vendors and other suppliers, manufacturers and customers. We believe the diversity of locations in which we operate, our
operational size, disaster recovery and business continuity planning and our information technology systems and networks,
including the Internet and third-party services ("Information Technology Systems"), position us well, but may not be sufficient for
all or for concurrent eventualities. If we were to experience a local or regional disaster or other business continuity event or
concurrent events, we could experience operational challenges, in particular depending upon how a local or regional event may
affect our human capital across our operations or with regard to particular aspects of our operations, such as key executive
officers or personnel. For example, our world headquarters is located in an active seismic zone, which is at a higher risk for
earthquakes and the related consequences or effects. Further, if we are unable to find alternative suppliers, replace capacity at
key manufacturing or distribution locations or quickly repair damage to our Information Technology Systems or supply systems,
we could be late in delivering, or be unable to deliver, products to our customers. These events could result in reputational
damage, lost sales, cancellation charges or markdowns, all of which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of
operations and financial condition.
Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and could in the future be, adversely affected by a
pandemic, epidemic or other public health emergency.
Pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and other public health emergencies, and preventative measures taken to
contain or mitigate such crises have caused, and may in the future cause, business slowdown or shutdown in affected areas and
significant disruption in the financial markets, both globally and in the United States. These events have led to and could again
lead to adverse impacts to our global supply chain, factory cancellation costs, store closures, and a decline in retail traffic and
discretionary spending by consumers and, in turn, materially impact our business, sales, financial condition and results of
operations as well as cause a volatile effective tax rate driven by changes in the mix of earnings across our jurisdictions. We
cannot predict whether, and to what degree, our sales, operations and financial results could in the future be affected by the
pandemic and preventative measures. Risks presented by pandemics and other public health emergencies include, but are not
limited to:
• Deterioration in economic conditions in the United States and globally, including the effect of prolonged periods of inflation
on our consumers and vendors;
• Disruption to our distribution centers, contract manufacturers, finished goods factories and other vendors, through the effects
of facility closures, increased operating costs, reductions in operating hours, labor shortages, and real time changes in
operating procedures, such as additional cleaning and disinfection procedures, which have had, and could in the future
again have, a significant impact on our planned inventory production and distribution, including higher inventory levels or
inventory shortages in various markets;
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• Impacts to our distribution and logistics providers' ability to operate, including labor and container shortages, and increases
in their operating costs. These supply chain effects have had, and could in the future have, an adverse effect on our ability to
meet consumer demand, including digital demand, and have in the past resulted in and could in the future result in extended
inventory transit times and an increase in our costs of production and distribution, including increased freight and logistics
costs and other expenses;
• Decreased retail traffic as a result of store closures, reduced operating hours, social distancing restrictions and/or changes in
consumer behavior;
• Reduced consumer demand for our products, including as a result of a rise in unemployment rates, higher costs of
borrowing, inflation and diminished consumer confidence;
• Cancellation or postponement of sports seasons and sporting events in multiple countries, and bans on large public
gatherings, which have reduced and in the future could reduce consumer spending on our products and could impact the
effectiveness of our arrangements with key endorsers;
• The risk that any safety protocols in NIKE-owned or affiliated facilities, including our offices, will not be effective or not be
perceived as effective, or that any virus-related illnesses will be linked or alleged to be linked to such facilities, whether
accurate or not;
• Incremental costs resulting from the adoption of preventative measures and compliance with regulatory requirements,
including providing facial coverings and hand sanitizer, rearranging operations to follow social distancing protocols,
conducting temperature checks, testing and undertaking regular and thorough disinfecting of surfaces;
• Bankruptcies or other financial difficulties facing our wholesale customers, which could cause them to be unable to make or
delay making payments to us, or result in revised payment terms, cancellation or reduction of their orders; and
• Significant disruption of and volatility in global financial markets, which could have a negative impact on our ability to access
capital in the future.
We cannot reasonably predict the ultimate impact of any pandemic or public health emergency, including the extent of any
adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, which will depend on, among other things, the
duration and spread of the pandemic or public health emergency, the impact of governmental regulations that have been, and
may continue to be, imposed in response, the effectiveness of actions taken to contain or mitigate the outbreak, the availability,
safety and efficacy of vaccines, including against emerging variants of the infectious disease, and global economic conditions.
Additionally, disruptions have in the past made it more challenging to compare our performance, including our revenue growth
and overall profitability, across quarters and fiscal years, and could have this effect in the future. Any pandemic or public health
emergency may also affect our business, results of operations or financial condition in a manner that is not presently known to us
or that we currently do not consider to present significant risks and may also exacerbate, or occur concurrently with, other risks
discussed in this Item 1A. Risk Factors, any of which could have a material effect on us.
Business and Operational Risks
Failure to maintain our reputation, brand image and culture could negatively impact our business.
Our iconic brands have worldwide recognition, and our success depends on our ability to maintain and enhance our brand image
and reputation. Maintaining, promoting and growing our brands will depend on our design and marketing efforts, including
advertising and consumer campaigns, product innovation and product quality. Our commitment to product innovation, quality and
sustainability, and our continuing investment in design (including materials), marketing and sustainability measures may not have
the desired impact on our brand image and reputation. In addition, our success in maintaining, extending and expanding our
brand image depends on our ability to adapt to a rapidly changing media and digital environment, including our reliance on social
media and other digital advertising networks, and digital dissemination of advertising campaigns on our digital platforms and
through our digital experiences and products. We could be adversely impacted if we fail to achieve any of these objectives.
Our brand value also depends on our ability to maintain a positive consumer perception of our corporate integrity, purpose and
brand culture. Negative claims or publicity involving us, our culture and values, our products, services and experiences,
consumer data, or any of our key employees, endorsers, sponsors, suppliers or partners could seriously damage our reputation
and brand image, regardless of whether such claims are accurate. For example, while we require our suppliers of our products to
operate their business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we do not control their practices. Negative publicity
relating to a violation or an alleged violation of policies or laws by such suppliers could damage our brand image and diminish
consumer trust in our brand. Further, our reputation and brand image could be damaged as a result of our support of, association
with or lack of support or disapproval of certain social causes, as well as any decisions we make to continue to conduct, or
change, certain of our activities in response to such considerations. Social media, which accelerates and potentially amplifies the
scope of negative publicity, can increase the challenges of responding to negative claims. Adverse publicity about regulatory or
legal action against us, or by us, could also damage our reputation and brand image, undermine consumer confidence in us and
reduce long-term demand for our products, even if the regulatory or legal action is unfounded or not material to our operations. If
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the reputation, culture or image of any of our brands is tarnished or if we receive negative publicity, then our sales, financial
condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Our business is affected by seasonality, which could result in fluctuations in our operating results.
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably from time to time or in the future as a result of strategic shifts in our business and seasonal or geographic demand
for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment and in connection with the timing of significant sporting events, such as
the NBA Finals, Olympics or the World Cup, among others. In addition, our customers may cancel orders, change delivery
schedules or change the mix of products ordered with minimal notice. As a result, we may not be able to accurately predict our
quarterly sales. Accordingly, our results of operations are likely to fluctuate significantly from period to period. This seasonality,
along with other factors that are beyond our control, including economic conditions, changes in consumer preferences, weather
conditions, outbreaks of disease, social or political unrest, availability of import quotas, transportation disruptions and currency
exchange rate fluctuations, has in the past adversely affected and could in the future adversely affect our business and cause our
results of operations to fluctuate. Our operating margins are also sensitive to a number of additional factors that are beyond our
control, including manufacturing and transportation costs, shifts in product sales mix and geographic sales trends, all of which we
expect to continue. Results of operations in any period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for any
future period.
If we are unable to anticipate consumer preferences and develop new products, we may not be able to maintain or
increase our revenues and profits.
Our success depends on our ability to identify, originate and define product trends as well as to anticipate, gauge and react to
changing consumer demands in a timely manner. However, lead times for many of our products may make it more difficult for us
to respond rapidly to new or changing product trends or consumer preferences. All of our products are subject to changing
consumer preferences that cannot be predicted with certainty. Our new products may not receive consumer acceptance as
consumer preferences could shift rapidly to different types of performance products or away from these types of products
altogether, and our future success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and respond to these changes. If we fail to
anticipate accurately and respond to trends and shifts in consumer preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings,
developing new products, designs, styles and categories, and influencing sports and fitness preferences through extensive
marketing, we could experience lower sales, excess inventories or lower profit margins, any of which could have an adverse
effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, we market our products globally through a diverse spectrum
of advertising and promotional programs and campaigns, including social media and other digital advertising networks. If we do
not successfully market our products or if advertising and promotional costs increase, these factors could have an adverse effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We rely on technical innovation and high-quality products to compete in the market for our products.
Technical innovation and quality control in the design and manufacturing processes of footwear, apparel, equipment and other
products and services are essential to the commercial success of our products and development of new products. Research and
development play a key role in technical innovation. We rely upon specialists in the fields of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise
physiology, engineering, digital technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, as well as research committees
and advisory boards made up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists and other experts to
develop and test cutting-edge performance products. While we strive to produce products that help to enhance athletic
performance and reduce injury and maximize comfort, if we fail to introduce technical innovation in our products, consumer
demand for our products could decline, and if we experience problems with the quality of our products, we may incur substantial
expense to remedy the problems and loss of consumer confidence.
Failure to continue to obtain or maintain high-quality endorsers of our products could harm our business.
We establish relationships with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, as well as other public figures, including artists,
designers and influencers, to develop, evaluate and promote our products, as well as establish product authenticity with
consumers. However, as competition in our industry has increased, the costs associated with establishing and retaining such
sponsorships and other relationships have increased, and competition to attract and retain high-quality endorsers has increased.
If we are unable to maintain our current associations with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, or other public figures,
or to do so at a reasonable cost, we could lose the high visibility or on-field authenticity associated with our products, and we may
be required to modify and substantially increase our marketing investments. As a result, our brands, net revenues, expenses and
profitability could be harmed.
Furthermore, if certain endorsers were to stop using our products contrary to their endorsement agreements, our business could
be adversely affected. In addition, actions taken or statements made by athletes, teams or leagues, or other endorsers,
associated with our products or brand that harm the reputations of those athletes, teams or leagues, or endorsers, or our
decisions to cease collaborating with certain endorsers in light of actions taken or statements made by them, have in the past
harmed and could in the future seriously harm our brand image with consumers and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on
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our sales and financial condition. Poor or non-performance by our endorsers, a failure to continue to correctly identify promising
athletes, public figures or sports organizations, to use and endorse our products and brand or a failure to enter into cost-effective
endorsement arrangements with prominent athletes, public figures and sports organizations could adversely affect our brand,
sales and profitability.
Failure to accurately forecast consumer demand could lead to excess inventories or inventory shortages, which could
result in decreased operating margins, reduced cash flows and harm to our business.
To meet anticipated demand for our products, we purchase products from manufacturers outside of our futures ordering program
and in advance of customer orders, which we hold in inventory and resell to customers. There is a risk we may be unable to sell
excess products ordered from manufacturers. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-
downs, and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices could significantly impair our brand image and have an adverse
effect on our operating results, financial condition and cash flows. Conversely, if we underestimate consumer demand for our
products or if our manufacturers fail to supply products we require at the time we need them, we may experience inventory
shortages. Inventory shortages could delay shipments to customers, negatively impact retailer, distributor and consumer
relationships and diminish brand loyalty. The difficulty in forecasting demand also makes it difficult to estimate our future results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows from period to period. A failure to accurately predict the level of demand for our
products could adversely affect our net revenues and net income, and we are unlikely to forecast such effects with any certainty
in advance.
Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.
Our NIKE Direct operations, including our retail stores and digital platforms, have required and will continue to require significant
investment. Our NIKE Direct stores have required and will continue to require substantial fixed investment in equipment and
leasehold improvements and personnel. We have entered into substantial operating lease commitments for retail space. Certain
stores have been designed and built to serve as high-profile venues to promote brand awareness and marketing activities and to
integrate with our digital platforms. Because of their unique design and technological elements, locations and size, these stores
require substantially more investment than other stores. Due to the high fixed-cost structure associated with our NIKE Direct retail
stores, a decline in sales, a shift in consumer behavior away from brick-and-mortar retail, or the closure, temporary or otherwise,
or poor performance of individual or multiple stores could result in significant lease termination costs, write-offs of equipment and
leasehold improvements and employee-related costs.
Many factors unique to retail operations, some of which are beyond our control, pose risks and uncertainties. Risks include, but
are not limited to: credit card fraud; mismanagement of existing retail channel partners; inability to manage costs associated with
store construction and operation; and theft.
In addition, we have made significant investments in digital technologies and information systems for the digital aspect of our
NIKE Direct operations, and our digital offerings will require continued investment in the development and upgrading of our
technology platforms. In order to deliver high-quality digital experiences, our digital platforms must be designed effectively and
work well with a range of other technologies, systems, networks, and standards that we do not control. We may not be successful
in developing platforms that operate effectively with these technologies, systems, networks or standards. A growing portion of
consumers access our NIKE Direct digital platforms, but in the event that it is more difficult for consumers to access and use our
digital platforms, consumers find that our digital platforms do not effectively meet their needs or expectations or consumers
choose not to access or use our digital platforms or use devices that do not offer access to our platforms, the success of our
NIKE Direct operations could be adversely impacted. Our competitors may develop, or have already developed, digital
experiences, features, content, services or technologies that are similar to ours or that achieve greater acceptance.
We may not realize a satisfactory return on our investment in our NIKE Direct operations and management's attention from our
other business opportunities could be diverted, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results
of operations.
If the technology-based systems that give our consumers the ability to shop or interact with us online do not function
effectively, our operating results, as well as our ability to grow our digital commerce business globally or to retain our
customer base, could be materially adversely affected.
Many of our consumers shop with us through our digital platforms. Increasingly, consumers are using mobile-based devices and
applications to shop online with us and with our competitors, and to do comparison shopping, as well as to engage with us and
our competitors through digital services and experiences that are offered on mobile platforms. We use social media and
proprietary mobile applications to interact with our consumers and as a means to enhance their shopping experience. Any failure
on our part to provide attractive, effective, reliable, secure and user-friendly digital commerce platforms that offer a wide
assortment of merchandise with rapid delivery options and that continually meet the changing expectations of online shoppers or
any failure to provide attractive digital experiences to our customers could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in the
loss of digital commerce and other sales, harm our reputation with consumers, have a material adverse impact on the growth of
our digital commerce business globally and have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations. In
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addition, as use of our digital platforms continues to grow, we will need an increasing amount of technical infrastructure to
continue to satisfy our consumers' needs. If we fail to continue to effectively scale and adapt our digital platforms to
accommodate increased consumer demand, our business may be subject to interruptions, delays or failures and consumer
demand for our products and digital experiences could decline.
Risks specific to our digital commerce business also include diversion of sales from our and our retailers' brick and mortar stores,
difficulty in recreating the in-store experience through direct channels and liability for online content. Our failure to successfully
respond to these risks might adversely affect sales in our digital commerce business, as well as damage our reputation and
brands.
We rely significantly on information technology to operate our business, including our supply chain and retail
operations, and any failure, inadequacy or interruption of that technology could harm our ability to effectively operate
our business.
We are heavily dependent on Information Technology Systems, across our supply chain, including product design, production,
forecasting, ordering, manufacturing, transportation, sales and distribution, as well as for processing financial information for
external and internal reporting purposes, retail operations and other business activities. Information Technology Systems are
critical to many of our operating activities and our business processes and may be negatively impacted by any service
interruption or shutdown. For example, our ability to effectively manage and maintain our inventory and to ship products to
customers on a timely basis depends significantly on the reliability of these Information Technology Systems. Over a number of
years, we have implemented Information Technology Systems in all of the geographical regions in which we operate. Our work to
integrate, secure and enhance these systems and related processes in our global operations is ongoing and NIKE will continue to
invest in these efforts. We cannot provide assurance, however, that the measures we take to secure and enhance these systems
will be sufficient to protect our Information Technology Systems and prevent cyber-attacks, system failures or data or information
loss. The failure of these systems to operate effectively, including as a result of security breaches, viruses, hackers, malware,
natural disasters, vendor business interruptions or other causes, failure to properly maintain, protect, repair or upgrade systems,
or problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems could cause delays in product fulfillment and reduced
efficiency of our operations, could require significant capital investments to remediate the problem which may not be sufficient to
cover all eventualities, and may have an adverse effect on our reputation, results of operations and financial condition. In
addition, the use of employee-owned devices for communications as well as hybrid work arrangements, present additional
operational risks to our Information Technology Systems, including, but not limited to, increased risks of cyber-attacks. Further,
like other companies in the retail industry, we have in the past experienced, and we expect to continue to experience, cyber-
attacks, including phishing, and other attempts to breach, or gain unauthorized access to, our systems. To date, these attacks
have not had a material impact on our operations, but we cannot provide assurance that they will not have an impact in the
future.
We also use Information Technology Systems to process financial information and results of operations for internal reporting
purposes and to comply with regulatory financial reporting, legal and tax requirements. From time to time, we have expended,
and expect to continue to expend, significant resources to modify, update and enhance our Information Technology Systems and
to investigate and remediate vulnerabilities or other exposures. These modifications, updates and enhancements may cost more
than initially expected and may not be effective in preventing issues and disruptions. Moreover, due to the complexity of our
Information Technology Systems, the process of implementing modifications or enhancements can itself create a risk of systems
disruptions and security issues. If Information Technology Systems suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown and our
business continuity plans, or those of our vendors, do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, we could experience
delays in reporting our financial results, which could result in lost revenues and profits, as well as reputational damage.
Furthermore, we depend on Information Technology Systems and personal data collection for digital marketing, digital commerce,
consumer engagement and the marketing and use of our digital products and services. We also rely on our ability to engage in
electronic communications throughout the world between and among our employees as well as with other third parties, including
customers, suppliers, vendors and consumers. Any interruption in Information Technology Systems may impede our ability to
engage in the digital space and result in lost revenues, damage to our reputation, and loss of users.
We are subject to the risk our licensees may not generate expected sales or maintain the value of our brands.
We currently license, and expect to continue licensing, certain of our proprietary rights, such as trademarks or copyrighted
material, to third parties. If our licensees fail to successfully market and sell licensed products, or fail to obtain sufficient capital or
effectively manage their business operations, customer relationships, labor relationships, supplier relationships or credit risks, it
could adversely affect our revenues, both directly from reduced royalties received and indirectly from reduced sales of our other
products.
We also rely on our licensees to help preserve the value of our brands. Although we attempt to protect our brands through
approval rights over the design, production processes, quality, packaging, merchandising, distribution, advertising and promotion
of our licensed products, we cannot completely control the use of our licensed brands by our licensees. The misuse of a brand by
or negative publicity involving a licensee could have a material adverse effect on that brand and on us.
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Consolidation of retailers or concentration of retail market share among a few retailers may increase and concentrate
our credit risk and impair our ability to sell products.
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment retail markets in some countries are dominated by a few large athletic footwear,
apparel and equipment retailers with many stores and accelerating digital commerce capabilities. The market shares of these
retailers may increase through acquisitions and construction of additional stores and investments in digital capacity, and as a
result of attrition as struggling retailers exit the market. Consolidation of our retailers will concentrate our credit risk with a smaller
set of retailers, any of whom may experience declining sales or a shortage of liquidity. In addition, increasing market share
concentration among a few retailers in a particular country or region increases the risk that if any one of them substantially
reduces their purchases of our products, we may be unable to find sufficient retail outlets for our products to sustain the same
level of sales and revenues.
If one or more of our counterparty financial institutions default on their obligations to us or fail, we may incur significant
losses.
As part of our hedging activities, we enter into transactions involving derivative financial instruments, which may include forward
contracts, commodity futures contracts, option contracts, collars and swaps with various financial institutions. In addition, we have
significant amounts of cash, cash equivalents and other investments on deposit or in accounts with banks or other financial
institutions in the United States and abroad. As a result, we are exposed to the risk of default by or failure of counterparty
financial institutions. The risk of counterparty default or failure may be heightened during economic downturns and periods of
uncertainty in the financial markets. If one of our counterparties were to become insolvent or file for bankruptcy, our ability to
recover losses incurred as a result of default, or our assets deposited or held in accounts with such counterparty, may be limited
by the counterparty's liquidity or the applicable laws governing the insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings. In the event of default
or failure of one or more of our counterparties, we could incur significant losses, which could negatively impact our results of
operations and financial condition.
We rely on a concentrated source base of contract manufacturers to supply a significant portion of our footwear
products.
As of May 31, 2023, our contract manufacturers operated 123 finished goods footwear factories located in 11 countries. We rely
upon contract manufacturers, which we do not own or operate, to manufacture all of the footwear products we sell. For fiscal
2023, four footwear contract manufacturers each accounted for greater than 10% of footwear production and in the aggregate
accounted for approximately 58% of NIKE Brand footwear production. Our ability to meet our customers' needs depends on our
ability to maintain a steady supply of products from our contract manufacturers. If one or more of our significant suppliers were to
sever their relationship with us or significantly alter the terms of our relationship, including due to changes in applicable trade
policies, or be unable to perform, we may not be able to obtain replacement products in a timely manner, which could have a
material adverse effect on our business operations, sales, financial condition or results of operations. Additionally, if any of our
primary footwear contract manufacturers fail to make timely shipments, do not meet our quality standards or otherwise fail to
deliver us product in accordance with our plans, there could be a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Certain of our footwear contract manufacturers are highly specialized and only produce a specific type of product. Such contract
manufacturers may go out of business if consumer preferences or market conditions change such that there is no longer
sufficient demand for the types of products they produce. If, in the future, the relevant products are again in demand and the
specialized contract manufacturers no longer exist, we may not be able to locate replacement facilities to manufacture certain
footwear products in a timely manner or at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our sales, financial condition or
results of operations.
The market for prime real estate is competitive.
Our ability to effectively obtain real estate to open new retail stores and otherwise conduct our operations, both domestically and
internationally, depends on the availability of real estate that meets our criteria for traffic, square footage, co-tenancies, lease
economics, demographics and other factors. We also must be able to effectively renew our existing real estate leases. In
addition, from time to time, we seek to downsize, consolidate, reposition or close some of our real estate locations, which may
require modification of an existing lease. Failure to secure adequate new locations or successfully modify leases for existing
locations, or failure to effectively manage the profitability of our existing fleet of retail stores, could have an adverse effect on our
operating results and financial condition.
Additionally, the economic environment may make it difficult to determine the fair market rent of real estate properties
domestically and internationally. This could impact the quality of our decisions to exercise lease options at previously negotiated
rents and to renew expiring leases at negotiated rents. Any adverse effect on the quality of these decisions could impact our
ability to retain real estate locations adequate to meet our targets or efficiently manage the profitability of our existing fleet of
stores, which could have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
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The success of our business depends, in part, on high-quality employees, including key personnel as well as our ability
to maintain our workplace culture and values.
Our success depends in part on the continued service of high-quality employees, including key executive officers and personnel.
The loss of the services of key individuals, or any negative perception with respect to these individuals, or our workplace culture
or values, could harm our business. Our success also depends on our ability to recruit, retain and engage our personnel
sufficiently, both to maintain our current business and to execute our strategic initiatives. Competition for employees in our
industry is intense and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. Changes to our current and future
work models may not meet the needs or expectations of our employees or may not be perceived as favorable compared to other
companies' policies, which could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain our employees. In addition, shifts in U.S.
immigration policy could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain highly skilled employees who are from outside the
United States. We also believe that our corporate culture has been a key driver of our success, and we have invested substantial
time and resources in building, maintaining and evolving our culture. Any failure to preserve and evolve our culture could
negatively affect our future success, including our ability to retain and recruit employees.
Our business operations and financial performance could be adversely affected by changes in our relationship with our
workforce or changes to United States or foreign employment regulations.
We have significant exposure to changes in domestic and foreign laws governing our relationships with our workforce, including
wage and hour laws and regulations, fair labor standards, minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, unemployment tax rates,
workers' compensation rates, citizenship requirements and payroll taxes, which could have a direct impact on our operating
costs. A significant increase in minimum wage or overtime rates in countries where we have workforce could have a significant
impact on our operating costs and may require that we relocate those operations or take other steps to mitigate such increases,
all of which may cause us to incur additional costs. There is also a risk of potential claims that we have violated laws related to
discrimination and harassment, health and safety, wage and hour laws, criminal activity, personal injury and other claims. In
addition, if there were a significant increase in the number of members of our workforce who are members of labor organizations
or become parties to collective bargaining agreements, we could be vulnerable to a strike, work stoppage or other labor action,
which could have an adverse effect on our business.
Risks Related to Operating a Global Business
Our international operations involve inherent risks which could result in harm to our business.
Nearly all of our athletic footwear and apparel is manufactured outside of the United States, and the majority of our products are
sold outside of the United States. Accordingly, we are subject to the risks generally associated with global trade and doing
business abroad, which include foreign laws and regulations, varying consumer preferences across geographic regions, political
tensions, unrest, disruptions or delays in cross-border shipments and changes in economic conditions in countries in which our
products are manufactured or where we sell products. Changes in U.S. or international social, political, regulatory and economic
conditions could impact our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. In particular, political and economic
instability, geopolitical conflicts, political unrest, civil strife, terrorist activity, acts of war, public corruption, expropriation,
nationalism and other economic or political uncertainties in the United States or internationally could interrupt and negatively
affect the sale of our products or other business operations. Any negative sentiment toward the United States as a result of any
such changes could also adversely affect our business.
In addition, disease outbreaks, terrorist acts and military conflict have increased the risks of doing business abroad. These
factors, among others, could affect our ability to manufacture products or procure materials, or our costs for manufacturing and
procuring materials, our ability to import products, our ability to sell products in international markets and our cost of doing
business. If any of these or other factors make the conduct of business in a particular country undesirable or impractical, our
business could be adversely affected.
Our products are subject to risks associated with overseas sourcing, manufacturing and financing.
The principal materials used in our footwear products — natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles and polyurethane films — are locally available
to manufacturers. The principal materials used in our apparel products — natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both
virgin and recycled), specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and
repel rain and/or snow as well as plastic and metal hardware — are also available in countries where our manufacturing takes
place. Both our apparel and footwear products are dependent upon the ability of our contract manufacturers to locate, train,
employ and retain adequate personnel. NIKE contract manufacturers and materials suppliers buy raw materials and are subject
to wage rates and other labor standards that are oftentimes regulated by the governments of the countries in which our products
are manufactured.
There could be a significant disruption in the supply of fabrics or raw materials from current sources or, in the event of a
disruption or heightened competition for such materials, our contract manufacturers might not be able to locate alternative
suppliers of materials of comparable quality at an acceptable price or at all. Further, our contract manufacturers have
experienced and may continue to experience in the future, unexpected closures, unexpected increases in work wages or other
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changes in labor standards, whether government mandated or otherwise, and increases in compliance costs due to
governmental regulation concerning certain metals, fabrics or raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products. In
addition, we cannot be certain that manufacturers that we do not contract and that we refer to as "unaffiliated manufacturers" will
be able to fill our orders in a timely manner. If we experience significant increases in demand, or reductions in the availability of
materials, or need to replace an existing contract manufacturer or materials supplier, there can be no assurance additional
supplies of fabrics or raw materials or additional manufacturing capacity will be available when required on terms acceptable to
us, or at all, or that any contract manufacturer, unaffiliated manufacturer, or any materials supplier would allocate sufficient
capacity to us in order to meet our requirements. In addition, even if we are able to expand existing or find new manufacturing
capacity or sources of materials, we may encounter delays in production and added costs as a result of the time it takes to train
suppliers and manufacturers in our methods, products, quality control standards and labor, health and safety standards. Any
delays, interruption or increased costs in labor or wages, in the supply of materials or in the manufacturing of our products could
have an adverse effect on our ability to meet retail customer and consumer demand for our products and result in lower revenues
and net income both in the short- and long-term.
Because contract manufacturers make a majority of our products outside of our principal sales markets, our products must be
transported by third parties over large geographic distances. Delays in the shipment or delivery of our products due to the
availability of transportation, container shortages, labor shortages, including work stoppages or port strikes, infrastructure and
port congestion or other factors, and costs and delays associated with consolidating or transitioning between manufacturers,
have adversely impacted, and could in the future adversely impact the availability of our products and, in turn, our financial
performance. In addition, delays in the shipment or delivery of our products, manufacturing delays or unexpected demand for our
products have required us, and may in the future require us to use faster, but more expensive, transportation methods such as air
freight, which could adversely affect our profit margins. The cost of oil is a significant component in manufacturing and
transportation costs, so increases in the price of petroleum products can adversely affect our profit margins. Changes in U.S.
trade policies, including modifications to import tariffs and existing trade policies and agreements, have also had, and could
continue to have a significant impact on our activities in foreign jurisdictions, and could adversely affect our reputation or results
of operations.
Our success depends on our global distribution facilities.
We distribute our products to customers directly from the factory and through distribution centers located throughout the world.
Our ability to meet customer expectations, manage inventory, complete sales and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies
and growth, particularly in emerging markets, depends on the proper operation of our distribution facilities, the development or
expansion of additional distribution capabilities and the timely performance of services by third parties (including those involved in
shipping product to and from our distribution facilities). Our distribution facilities have in the past and could in the future be
interrupted by information technology problems, disasters such as earthquakes or fires or outbreaks of disease or government
actions taken to mitigate their spread. Any significant failure in our distribution facilities could result in an adverse effect on our
business. We maintain business interruption insurance, but it may not adequately protect us from adverse effects caused by
significant disruptions in our distribution facilities.
Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Risks
We are subject to a complex array of laws and regulations and litigation and other legal and regulatory proceedings,
which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As a multinational corporation with operations and distribution channels throughout the world, we are subject to and must comply
with extensive laws and regulations in the United States and other jurisdictions in which we have operations and distribution
channels. If we or our employees, agents, suppliers, and other partners fail to comply with any of these laws or regulations, such
failure could subject us to fines, sanctions or other penalties that could negatively affect our reputation, business, financial
condition and results of operations. Furthermore, laws, regulations and policies and the interpretation of such, can conflict among
jurisdictions and compliance in one jurisdiction may result in legal or reputational risks in another jurisdiction. We are involved in
various types of claims, lawsuits, regulatory proceedings and government investigations relating to our business, our products
and the actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships, product liability,
antitrust, trademark rights and a variety of other matters. It is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of any such legal
or regulatory proceedings or investigations, and we could in the future incur judgments, fines or penalties, or enter into
settlements of lawsuits and claims that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations and negatively impact our reputation. The global nature of our business means legal and compliance risks, such as
anti-bribery, anti-corruption, fraud, trade, environmental, competition, privacy and other regulatory matters, will continue to exist
and additional legal proceedings and other contingencies have and will continue to arise from time to time, which could adversely
affect us. In addition, the adoption of new laws or regulations, or changes in the interpretation of existing laws or regulations, may
result in significant unanticipated legal and reputational risks. Moreover, the regulation of certain transactions we engage in,
including those involving virtual goods and cryptocurrencies, remains in an early stage and subject to significant uncertainty. As a
result, we are required to exercise our judgment as to whether or how certain laws or regulations apply, or may in the future
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apply, and it is possible that legislators, regulators and courts may disagree with our conclusions. Any current or future legal or
regulatory proceedings could divert management's attention from our operations and result in substantial legal fees.
Changes to U.S. or other countries' trade policies and tariff and import/export regulations or our failure to comply with
such regulations may have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Changes in the U.S. government's import and export policies, including trade restrictions, sanctions and countersanctions,
increased tariffs or quotas, embargoes, safeguards or customs restrictions, could require us to change the way we conduct
business and adversely affect our results of operations.
In addition, changes in laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the territories or
countries where we currently sell our products or conduct our business could adversely affect our business. U.S. presidential
administrations have instituted or proposed changes in trade policies that include the negotiation or termination of trade
agreements, the imposition of higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., economic sanctions on individuals, corporations or countries,
and other government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries where we conduct our business. It may
be time-consuming and expensive for us to alter our business operations in order to adapt to or comply with any such changes.
Changes or proposed changes in U.S. or other countries' trade policies may result in restrictions and economic disincentives on
international trade. Tariffs and other changes in U.S. trade policy have in the past and could in the future trigger retaliatory actions
by affected countries, and certain foreign governments have instituted or are considering imposing retaliatory measures on
certain U.S. goods. Further, any emerging protectionist or nationalist trends either in the United States or in other countries could
affect the trade environment. The Company, similar to many other multinational corporations, does a significant amount of
business that would be impacted by changes to the trade policies of the United States and foreign countries (including
governmental action related to tariffs, international trade agreements, or economic sanctions). Such changes have the potential
to adversely impact the U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof or the economy of another country in which we conduct
operations, our industry and the global demand for our products, and as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, many of our imported products are subject to duties, tariffs or quotas that affect the cost and quantity of various types
of goods imported into the United States and other countries. Any country in which our products are produced or sold may
eliminate, adjust or impose new quotas, duties, tariffs, safeguard measures, anti-dumping duties, cargo restrictions to prevent
terrorism, restrictions on the transfer of currency, climate change legislation, product safety regulations or other charges or
restrictions, any of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Furthermore, we are subject to the FCPA as well as the anti-corruption laws of other countries in which we operate. Although we
implement policies and procedures designed to promote compliance with these laws, our employees, independent contractors,
contract manufacturers, suppliers and agents, as well as those companies to which we outsource certain of our business
operations, may take actions in violation of our policies. Any such violation could result in sanctions or other penalties and have
an adverse effect on our business, reputation and operating results.
Failure to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business.
We periodically discover counterfeit reproductions of our products or products that otherwise infringe our intellectual property
rights. If we are unsuccessful in enforcing our intellectual property rights, continued sales of these products could adversely affect
our sales and our brand and could result in a shift of consumer preference away from our products.
The actions we take to establish and protect our intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our
products by others. We also may be unable to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violations of
proprietary rights.
We may be subject to liability if third parties successfully claim we infringe their intellectual property rights. Defending
infringement claims could be expensive and time-consuming and might result in our entering into costly license agreements. We
also may be subject to significant damages or injunctions against development, manufacturing, use, importation and/or sale of
certain products.
We take various actions to prevent the unauthorized use and/or disclosure of our confidential information and intellectual property
rights. These actions include contractual measures such as entering into non-disclosure and non-compete agreements and
agreements relating to our collaborations with third parties and providing confidential information awareness training. Our controls
and efforts to prevent unauthorized use and/or disclosure of confidential information and intellectual property rights might not
always be effective. For example, confidential information related to business strategy, innovations, new technologies, mergers
and acquisitions, unpublished financial results or personal data could be prematurely, inadvertently, or improperly used and/or
disclosed, resulting in a loss of reputation, loss of intellectual property rights, a decline in our stock price and/or a negative impact
on our market position, and could lead to damages, fines, penalties or injunctions. In addition, new products we offer, such as
virtual goods, may raise various novel intellectual property law considerations, including adequacy and scope of assignment,
licensing, transfer, copyright and other right-of-use issues.
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In addition, the laws of certain countries may not protect or allow enforcement of intellectual property rights to the same extent as
the laws of the United States. We may face significant expenses and liability in connection with the protection of our intellectual
property rights, including outside the United States, and if we are unable to successfully protect our rights or resolve intellectual
property conflicts with others, our business or financial condition may be adversely affected.
We are subject to data security and privacy risks that could negatively affect our results, operations or reputation.
In addition to our own sensitive and proprietary business information, we handle transactional and personal information about our
wholesale customers and consumers and users of our digital experiences, which include online distribution channels and product
engagement, adaptive products and personal fitness applications. Hackers and data thieves are increasingly sophisticated and
operate social engineering, such as phishing, and large-scale, complex automated attacks that can evade detection for long
periods of time. Any breach of our or our service providers' networks, or other vendor systems, may result in the loss of
confidential business and financial data, misappropriation of our consumers', users' or employees' personal information or a
disruption of our business. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our business, including unwanted
media attention, impairment of our consumer and customer relationships, damage to our reputation; resulting in lost sales and
consumers, fines, lawsuits, or significant legal and remediation expenses. We also may need to expend significant resources to
protect against, respond to and/or redress problems caused by any breach.
In addition, we must comply with increasingly complex and rigorous, and sometimes conflicting, regulatory standards enacted to
protect business and personal data in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. For example, the European Union adopted the
General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"); the United Kingdom enacted the UK General Data Protection Regulation
(which implements the GDPR into UK law); several states in the United States have passed data privacy laws; China enacted the
Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law; and additional jurisdictions have adopted or are considering
proposing or adopting similar regulations. These laws impose additional obligations on companies regarding the handling of
personal data and provide certain individual privacy rights to persons whose data is stored. Compliance with existing, proposed
and recently enacted laws and regulations can be costly and time consuming, and any failure to comply with these regulatory
standards could subject us to legal, operational and reputational risks. Misuse of or failure to secure personal information could
also result in violation of data privacy laws and regulations, proceedings against the Company by governmental entities or others,
imposition of fines by governmental authorities and damage to our reputation and credibility and could have a negative impact on
revenues and profits.
We could be subject to changes in tax rates, adoption of new tax laws, additional tax liabilities or increased volatility in
our effective tax rate.
We earn a substantial portion of our income in foreign countries and, as such, we are subject to the tax laws in the United States
and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Current economic and political conditions make tax laws and regulations, or their
interpretation and application, in any jurisdiction subject to significant change.
Proposals to reform U.S. and foreign tax laws could significantly impact how U.S. multinational corporations are taxed on global
earnings and could increase the U.S. corporate tax rate. For example, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD) and the G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the "Inclusive Framework") has put
forth two proposals—Pillar One and Pillar Two—that revise the existing profit allocation and nexus rules and ensure a minimal
level of taxation, respectively. On December 12, 2022, the European Union member states agreed to implement the Inclusive
Framework's global corporate minimum tax rate of 15%. Other countries are also actively considering changes to their tax laws to
adopt certain parts of the Inclusive Framework's proposals. Although we cannot predict whether or in what form these proposals
will be enacted into law, these changes, if enacted into law, could have an adverse impact on our effective tax rate, income tax
expense and cash flows.
Portions of our operations are subject to a reduced tax rate or are under a tax holiday. We also utilize tax rulings and other
agreements to obtain certainty in treatment of certain tax matters. Tax holidays and rulings can expire from time to time and may
be extended when certain conditions are met, or terminated if certain conditions are not met. The impact of any changes in
conditions would be the loss of certainty in treatment thus potentially impacting our effective income tax rate. For example, in
January 2019, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached State
Aid rules when granting certain tax rulings to the Company. If this matter is adversely resolved, the Netherlands may be required
to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the Company's income taxes related to prior periods in the
Netherlands could increase.
We are also subject to the examination of our tax returns by the United States Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax
authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from these examinations to determine the
adequacy of our provision for income taxes. Although we believe our tax provisions are adequate, the final determination of tax
audits and any related disputes could be materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of
audits or related disputes could have an adverse effect on our financial statements for the period or periods for which the
applicable final determinations are made. For example, we and our subsidiaries are also engaged in a number of intercompany
transactions across multiple tax jurisdictions. Although we believe we have clearly reflected the economics of these transactions
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and the proper local transfer pricing documentation is in place, tax authorities may propose and sustain adjustments that could
result in changes that may impact our mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates.
Failure of our contractors or our licensees' contractors to comply with our code of conduct, local laws and other
standards could harm our business.
We have license agreements that permit independent parties to manufacture or contract for the manufacture of products using
our intellectual property. We require the contractors that directly manufacture our products and our licensees that make products
using our intellectual property (including, indirectly, their contract manufacturers) to comply with a code of conduct and other
environmental, human rights, health and safety standards for the benefit of workers. We also require our contract manufacturers
and the contractors of our licensees to comply with applicable standards for product safety. Notwithstanding their contractual
obligations, from time to time contractors may not comply with such standards or applicable local law or our licensees may fail to
enforce such standards or applicable local law on their contractors. If one or more of our direct or indirect contractors violates or
fails to comply with, or is accused of violating or failing to comply with, such standards and laws, this could harm our reputation or
result in a product recall and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on our sales and financial condition. Negative publicity
regarding production methods, alleged unethical or illegal practices or workplace or related conditions of any of our suppliers,
manufacturers or licensees could adversely affect our brand image and sales, force us to locate alternative suppliers,
manufacturers or licenses or result in the imposition of additional regulations, including new or additional quotas, tariffs,
sanctions, product safety regulations or other regulatory measures, by governmental authorities.
Risks Related to Our Securities, Investments and Liquidity
Our financial results may be adversely affected if substantial investments in businesses and operations fail to produce
expected returns.
From time to time, we may invest in technology, business infrastructure, new businesses or capabilities, product offering and
manufacturing innovation and expansion of existing businesses, such as our NIKE Direct operations, which require substantial
cash investments and management attention. We believe cost-effective investments are essential to business growth and
profitability; however, significant investments are subject to typical risks and uncertainties inherent in developing a new business
or expanding an existing business. The failure of any significant investment to provide expected returns or profitability could have
a material adverse effect on our financial results and divert management attention from more profitable business operations. See
also "Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties."
The sale of a large number of shares of common stock by our principal shareholder could depress the market price of
our common stock.
As of June 30, 2023, Swoosh, LLC beneficially owned approximately 77% of our Class A Common Stock. If, on June 30, 2023, all
of these shares were converted into Class B Common Stock, Swoosh, LLC's commensurate ownership percentage of our Class
B Common Stock would be approximately 16%. The shares are available for resale, subject to the requirements of the U.S.
securities laws and the terms of the limited liability company agreement governing Swoosh, LLC. The sale or prospect of a sale of
a substantial number of these shares could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock. Swoosh, LLC was
formed by Philip H. Knight, our Chairman Emeritus, to hold the majority of his shares of Class A Common Stock. Mr. Knight does
not have voting rights with respect to Swoosh, LLC, although Travis Knight, his son and a NIKE director, has a significant role in
the management of the Class A Common Stock owned by Swoosh, LLC.
Changes in our credit ratings or macroeconomic conditions may affect our liquidity, increasing borrowing costs and
limiting our financing options.
Our long-term debt is currently rated Investment Grade by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service. If our credit ratings
are lowered, borrowing costs for our existing facilities or for future long-term debt or short-term credit facilities may increase and
our financing options, including our access to credit or capital markets, could be adversely affected. We may also be subject to
restrictive covenants that would reduce our flexibility to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted
payments, pledge assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental
changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. Failure to comply with such covenants could result in a default, and as a result,
the commitments of our lenders under our credit agreements may be terminated and the maturity of amounts owed may be
accelerated. In addition, macroeconomic conditions, such as increased volatility or disruption in the credit or capital markets,
could adversely affect our ability to refinance existing debt.
If our internal controls are ineffective, our operating results could be adversely affected.
Our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements because of its inherent limitations, including
the possibility of human error, the circumvention or overriding of controls or fraud. Even effective internal controls can provide
only reasonable assurance with respect to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. If we fail to maintain the
adequacy of our internal controls, including any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or if we experience
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difficulties in their implementation, our business and operating results could be harmed and we could fail to meet our financial
reporting obligations.
If our estimates or judgments relating to our critical accounting estimates prove to be incorrect, our operating results
could be adversely affected.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be
reasonable under the circumstances, as provided in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations". The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets, liabilities
and equity, and the amount of revenues and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Significant assumptions
and estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include those related to revenue recognition, inventory
reserves, hedge accounting for derivatives, income taxes and other contingencies. Our operating results may be adversely
affected if our assumptions change or if actual circumstances differ from those in our assumptions, which could cause our
operating results to fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors, resulting in a decline in the price of our Class
B Common Stock.
Anti-takeover provisions may impair an acquisition of the Company or reduce the price of our common stock.
There are provisions within our articles of incorporation and Oregon law intended to protect shareholder interests by providing the
Board of Directors a means to attempt to deny coercive takeover attempts or to negotiate with a potential acquirer in order to
obtain more favorable terms. Such provisions include a control share acquisition statute, a freeze-out statute, two classes of
stock that vote separately on certain issues, and the fact that holders of Class A Common Stock elect three-quarters of the Board
of Directors rounded down to the next whole number. However, such provisions could discourage, delay or prevent an unsolicited
merger, acquisition or other change in control of the Company that some shareholders might believe to be in their best interests
or in which shareholders might receive a premium for their common stock over the prevailing market price. These provisions
could also discourage proxy contests for control of the Company.
We may fail to meet market expectations, which could cause the price of our stock to decline.
Our Class B Common Stock is traded publicly, and at any given time various securities analysts follow our financial results and
issue reports on us. These reports include information about our historical financial results as well as analysts' opinions of our
future performance, which may, in part, be based upon any guidance we have provided. Analysts' estimates are often different
from our estimates or expectations. If our operating results are below the estimates or expectations of public market analysts and
investors, our stock price could decline. In the past, securities class action litigation has been brought against NIKE and other
companies following a decline in the market price of their securities. If our stock price is volatile for any reason, we may become
involved in this type of litigation in the future. Any litigation could result in reputational damage, substantial costs and a diversion
of management's attention and resources needed to successfully run our business.
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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following is a summary of principal properties owned or leased by NIKE:
The NIKE World Campus, owned by NIKE and located near Beaverton, Oregon, USA, is an approximately 400-acre site
consisting of over 40 buildings which, together with adjacent leased properties, functions as our world headquarters and is
occupied by approximately 11,400 employees engaged in management, research, design, development, marketing, finance and
other administrative functions serving nearly all of our segments. We lease a similar, but smaller, administrative facility in
Hilversum, the Netherlands, which serves as the headquarters for our Europe, Middle East & Africa geography and management
of certain brand functions for our non-U.S. operations. We also lease an office complex in Shanghai, China, our headquarters for
our Greater China geography, occupied by employees focused on implementing our wholesale, NIKE Direct and merchandising
strategies in the region, among other functions.
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Five are located in or near Memphis, Tennessee, two of
which are owned and three of which are leased. Two other distribution centers, one located in Indianapolis, Indiana and one
located in Dayton, Tennessee, are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. One distribution center for Converse is
located in Ontario, California, which is leased. NIKE has a number of distribution facilities outside the United States, some of
which are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. The most significant distribution facilities outside the United
States are located in Laakdal, Belgium; Taicang, China; Tomisato, Japan and Icheon, Korea, all of which we own.
Air Manufacturing Innovation manufactures cushioning components used in footwear at NIKE-owned and leased facilities located
near Beaverton, Oregon, and in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, as well as at NIKE-owned facilities in St. Charles, Missouri.
Aside from the principal properties described above, we lease many offices worldwide for sales and administrative purposes. We
lease approximately 1,027 retail stores worldwide, which primarily consist of factory stores. See "United States Market" and
"International Markets" for additional information regarding our retail stores. Our leases expire at various dates through the fiscal
year 2052.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We do not believe there are any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our
business, to which we are a party or of which any of our property is the subject. Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and
Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY,
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
NIKE's Class B Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol NKE. At July 12, 2023,
there were 21,813 holders of record of NIKE's Class B Common Stock and 15 holders of record of NIKE's Class A Common
Stock. These figures do not include beneficial owners who hold shares in nominee name. The Class A Common Stock is not
publicly traded, but each share is convertible upon request of the holder into one share of Class B Common Stock. Refer to our
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for dividends declared on the Class A and Class B Common Stock.
In August 2022, the Company terminated the previous four-year,
$15 billion share repurchase program approved by the Board of
Directors in June 2018. Prior to the program's termination, the Company purchased 6.5 million shares at an average price of
$109.85 per share for a total approximate cost of 111.82 per share for a total approximate cost of 15 billion program, the Company began purchasing shares under a new four-year, 110.38 per share for a total approximate cost of $4.8 billion under the new program.
Repurchases under the Company's new program will be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions in compliance
with the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and
other relevant factors. The new share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of
common stock, and it may be suspended at any time at the Company's discretion.
All share repurchases were made under NIKE's publicly announced program, and there are no other programs under which the
Company repurchases shares. The following table presents a summary of share repurchases made during the quarter ended
May 31, 2023:
PERIOD
TOTAL NUMBER OF
SHARES PURCHASED
AVERAGE PRICE
PAID PER SHARE
APPROXIMATE DOLLAR
VALUE OF SHARES THAT
MAY YET BE PURCHASED
UNDER THE PLANS
OR PROGRAMS
(IN MILLIONS)
March 1 — March 31, 2023
4,118,427 $
120.04 $
14,099
April 1 — April 30, 2023
3,282,288 $
125.01 $
13,689
May 1 — May 31, 2023
4,134,824 $
118.30
120.83
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PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph demonstrates a five-year comparison of cumulative total returns for NIKE's Class B Common Stock; the
Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index; the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index; and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories &
Luxury Goods Index. The graph assumes an investment of $100 on May 31, 2018, in each of the indices and our Class B
Common Stock. Each of the indices assumes that all dividends were reinvested on the day of issuance.
COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN AMONG NIKE, INC.; S&P 500 INDEX; THE DOW JONES U.S. FOOTWEAR
INDEX; AND S&P APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index consists of NIKE, Crocs Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation and Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Because NIKE is part of the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index, the price and returns of NIKE stock have a substantial effect on this
index. The Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Index consists of Ralph Lauren Corporation, Tapestry, Inc.
and V.F. Corporation. The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
Index include companies in two major lines of business in which the Company competes. The indices do not encompass all of the
Company's competitors, nor all product categories and lines of business in which the Company is engaged.
The stock performance shown on the performance graph above is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The Company
will not make or endorse any predictions as to future stock performance.
The performance graph above is being furnished solely to accompany this Annual Report pursuant to Item 201(e) of Regulation
S-K, is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be
incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general
incorporation language in such filing.
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$220
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2021
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NIKE, Inc.
S&P 500 INDEX - TOTAL RETURN
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ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
NIKE designs, develops, markets and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services worldwide. We are
the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products through NIKE Direct operations, which is
comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms (also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital"), to
wholesale accounts and to a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives in nearly all countries around
the world. Our goal is to deliver value to our shareholders by building a profitable global portfolio of branded footwear, apparel,
equipment and accessories businesses. Our strategy is to achieve long-term revenue growth by creating innovative, "must-have"
products, building deep personal consumer connections with our brands and delivering compelling consumer experiences
through digital platforms and at retail.
Through the Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, we are focused on creating the marketplace of the future with more
premium, consistent and seamless consumer experiences, leading with digital and our owned stores, as well as select wholesale
partners. In addition, our product creation and marketing organizations are aligned to a consumer construct focused on sports
dimensions through Men's, Women's and Kids', which allows us to better serve consumer needs. We continue to invest in a new
Enterprise Resource Planning Platform, data and analytics, demand sensing, insight gathering, and other areas to create an end-
to-end technology foundation, which we believe will further accelerate our digital transformation. We believe this unified approach
will accelerate growth and unlock more efficiency for our business, while driving speed and responsiveness as we serve
consumers globally.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• In fiscal 2023, NIKE, Inc. achieved record Revenues of $51.2 billion, which increased 10% and 16% on a reported and
currency-neutral basis, respectively
• NIKE Direct revenues grew 14% from 21.3 billion in fiscal 2023, and represented
approximately 44% of total NIKE Brand revenues for fiscal 2023
• Gross margin for the fiscal year decreased 250 basis points to 43.5% primarily driven by higher product costs, higher
markdowns and unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by strategic pricing actions
• Inventories as of May 31, 2023 were $8.5 billion, flat compared to the prior year, driven by the actions we took throughout
fiscal 2023 to manage inventory levels
• We returned $7.5 billion to our shareholders in fiscal 2023 through share repurchases and dividends
• Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") as of May 31, 2023 was 31.5% compared to 46.5% as of May 31, 2022. ROIC is
considered a non-GAAP financial measure, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further information.
For discussion related to the results of operations and changes in financial condition for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021 refer
to Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our fiscal 2022
Form 10-K, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 2022.
CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND MARKET DYNAMICS
• Consumer Spending: Our fiscal 2023 growth in Revenues reflects strong demand for our products despite ongoing
uncertainty in the global economy. We will continue to closely monitor macroeconomic conditions, including potential impacts
of inflation and rising interest rates on consumer behavior.
• Inflationary Pressures: Inflationary pressures, including higher product input, freight and logistics costs negatively
impacted gross margin for fiscal 2023. The strategic pricing actions we have taken partially offset the impacts of these higher
costs.
• Supply Chain Volatility: Supply chain challenges, macroeconomic conditions and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
on the manufacturing of our product disrupted the flow of seasonal product in fiscal 2022 and the first quarter of fiscal 2023,
resulting in elevated inventory levels at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Throughout fiscal 2023, we took action to
reduce excess inventory by decreasing future inventory purchases and increasing promotional activity. These actions, along
with the stabilization of inventory transit times in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2023, resulted in the normalization of
the seasonal flow of product in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.
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• COVID-19 Impacts in Greater China: During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2023, we managed through continued
temporary store closures and reduced retail traffic in Greater China, primarily due to COVID-19 related local government
restrictions. At the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the government mandated restrictions were lifted and we
experienced improvement in physical retail traffic.
• Foreign Currency Impacts: As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, we are exposed to
risk arising from foreign currency exchange rates. For fiscal 2023, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates negatively
impacted our reported Revenues by approximately $2,859 million, reducing our revenue growth rate to 10% on a reported
basis from 16% on a currency-neutral basis. Foreign currency impacts, net of hedges, also reduced our reported Income
before income taxes by approximately $1,023 million. For further information, refer to "Foreign Currency Exposures and
Hedging Practices".
The operating environment could remain volatile in fiscal 2024 as the risk exists that worsening macroeconomic conditions could
have a material adverse impact on our future revenue growth as well as overall profitability. For more information refer to Item 1A
Risk Factors, within Part I, Item 1. Business.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2023, we completed the sale of our entity in Chile and our entities in Argentina and
Uruguay to third-party distributors, respectively. Now that we have completed the shift from a wholesale and direct to consumer
operating model to a distributor model within our Central and South America ("CASA") territory, we expect consolidated NIKE,
Inc. and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA") revenue growth will be reduced due to different commercial terms. However, over
time we expect the future operating model to have a favorable impact on our overall profitability as we reduce selling and
administrative expenses, as well as reduce exposure to foreign exchange rate volatility.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we discuss non-GAAP financial measures, which should be considered in addition
to, and not in lieu of, the financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. References to these
measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in
accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management
uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating the Company's performance, including when making financial and operating
decisions. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional financial
information that should be considered when assessing our underlying business performance and trends.
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"): Calculated as Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax
expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Net income
6,046
Add: Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
Add: Income tax expense
1,131
605
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,856
EBIT Margin: Calculated as total NIKE, Inc. EBIT divided by total NIKE, Inc. Revenues. Our EBIT Margin calculation for fiscal
2023 and fiscal 2022 is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Numerator
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,856
Denominator
Total NIKE, Inc. Revenues
46,710
EBIT Margin
12.1
%
14.7
%
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Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC"): Represents a performance measure that management believes is useful information in
understanding the Company's ability to effectively manage invested capital. Our ROIC calculation as of May 31, 2023 and 2022 is
as follows:
FOR THE TRAILING FOUR
QUARTERS ENDED
(Dollars in millions)
MAY 31, 2023
MAY 31, 2022
Numerator
Net income
6,046
Add: Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
Add: Income tax expense
1,131
605
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,195
6,856
Income tax adjustment(1)
(1,130)
(624)
Earnings before interest and after taxes
6,232
AVERAGE FOR THE TRAILING FIVE
QUARTERS ENDED
MAY 31, 2023
MAY 31, 2022
Denominator
Total debt(2)
12,722
Add: Shareholders' equity
14,982
14,425
Less: Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments
11,394
13,748
Total invested capital
13,399
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL
31.5
%
46.5
%
(1)
Equals Earnings before interest and taxes multiplied by the effective tax rate as of the respective quarter end.
(2)
Total debt includes the following: 1) Current portion of long-term debt, 2) Notes Payable, 3) Current portion of operating lease liabilities, 4) Long-term
debt and 5) Operating lease liabilities.
Currency-neutral revenues: Currency-neutral revenues enhance visibility to underlying business trends, excluding the impact of
translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Currency-neutral revenues are calculated using actual
exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period in place of the exchange rates in use during the current period.
Wholesale equivalent revenues: References to wholesale equivalent revenues are intended to provide context as to the total
size of our NIKE Brand market footprint if we had no NIKE Direct operations. NIKE Brand wholesale equivalent revenues consist
of (1) sales to external wholesale customers and (2) internal sales from our wholesale operations to our NIKE Direct operations,
which are charged at prices comparable to those charged to external wholesale customers.
COMPARABLE STORE SALES
Comparable store sales: This key metric, which excludes NIKE Brand Digital sales, comprises revenues from NIKE-owned in-
line and factory stores for which all three of the following requirements have been met: (1) the store has been open at least one
year, (2) square footage has not changed by more than 15% within the past year and (3) the store has not been permanently
repositioned within the past year. Comparable store sales includes revenues from stores that were temporarily closed during the
period as a result of COVID-19. Comparable store sales represents a performance metric that we believe is useful information for
management and investors in understanding the performance of our established NIKE-owned in-line and factory stores.
Management considers this metric when making financial and operating decisions. The method of calculating comparable store
sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, our calculation of this metric may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics
used by other companies.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Revenues
46,710
10
% $
44,538
5
%
Cost of sales
28,925
25,231
15
%
24,576
3
%
Gross profit
22,292
21,479
4
%
19,962
8
%
Gross margin
43.5 %
46.0 %
44.8 %
Demand creation expense
4,060
3,850
5
%
3,114
24
%
Operating overhead expense
12,317
10,954
12
%
9,911
11
%
Total selling and administrative expense
16,377
14,804
11
%
13,025
14
%
% of revenues
32.0 %
31.7 %
29.2 %
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
—
262
—
Other (income) expense, net
(280)
(181)
—
14
—
Income before income taxes
6,201
6,651
-7
%
6,661
0
%
Income tax expense
1,131
605
87
%
934
-35
%
Effective tax rate
18.2 %
9.1 %
14.0 %
NET INCOME
$
5,070
$
6,046
-16
% $
5,727
6
%
Diluted earnings per common share
3.75
-14
% $
3.56
5
%
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CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
REVENUES
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL
2023
FISCAL
2022
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
FISCAL
2021
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
NIKE, Inc. Revenues:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 33,135 $ 29,143
14
%
20
% $ 28,021
4
%
4
%
Apparel
13,843 13,567
2
%
8
% 12,865
5
%
6
%
Equipment
1,727
1,624
6
%
13
%
1,382
18
%
18
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
58
102
-43
%
-43
%
25
308
%
302
%
Total NIKE Brand Revenues
44,436
10
%
16
% $ 42,293
5
%
6
%
Converse
2,427
2,346
3
%
8
%
2,205
6
%
7
%
Corporate(3)
27
(72)
—
—
40
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$ 51,217 $ 46,710
10
%
16
% $ 44,538
5
%
6
%
Supplemental NIKE Brand Revenues Details:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
25,608
7
%
14
% $ 25,898
-1
%
-1
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
21,308 18,726
14
%
20
% 16,370
14
%
15
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
58
102
-43
%
-43
%
25
308
%
302
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES
$ 48,763 $ 44,436
10
%
16
% $ 42,293
5
%
6
%
NIKE Brand Revenues on a Wholesale Equivalent
Basis(1):
Sales to Wholesale Customers
25,608
7
%
14
% $ 25,898
-1
%
-1
%
Sales from our Wholesale Operations to NIKE Direct
Operations
12,730 10,543
21
%
27
%
9,872
7
%
7
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,127 $ 36,151
11
%
18
% $ 35,770
1
%
1
%
NIKE Brand Wholesale Equivalent Revenues by:(1),(4)
Men's
18,797
10
%
17
% $ 18,391
2
%
3
%
Women's
8,606
8,273
4
%
11
%
8,225
1
%
1
%
NIKE Kids'
5,038
4,874
3
%
10
%
4,882
0
%
0
%
Jordan Brand
6,589
5,122
29
%
35
%
4,780
7
%
7
%
Others(5)
(839)
(915)
8
%
-3
%
(508)
-80
%
-79
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,127 $ 36,151
11
%
18
% $ 35,770
1
%
1
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes and the presentation of wholesale equivalent revenues represent non-GAAP financial measures. For
further information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(2)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(3)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
(4)
As a result of the Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, announced in fiscal 2021, the Company is now organized around a consumer construct of
Men's, Women's and Kids'. Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, unisex products are classified within Men's, and Jordan Brand revenues are
separately reported. Certain prior year amounts were reclassified to conform to fiscal 2022 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously
reported consolidated results of operations or shareholders' equity.
(5)
Others include products not allocated to Men's, Women's, NIKE Kids' and Jordan Brand, as well as certain adjustments that are not allocated to
products designated by consumer.
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FISCAL 2023 NIKE BRAND REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables present NIKE Brand revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, distribution channel and
major product line:
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• NIKE, Inc. Revenues were $51.2 billion in fiscal 2023, which increased 10% and 16% compared to fiscal 2022 on a reported
and currency-neutral basis, respectively. The increase was due to higher revenues in North America, Europe, Middle East &
Africa ("EMEA"), APLA and Greater China, which contributed approximately 7, 6, 2 and 1 percentage points to NIKE, Inc.
Revenues, respectively.
• NIKE Brand revenues, which represented over 90% of NIKE, Inc. Revenues, increased 10% and 16% on a reported and
currency-neutral basis, respectively. This increase was primarily due to higher revenues in Men's, the Jordan Brand,
Women's and Kids' which grew 17%, 35%,11% and 10%, respectively, on a wholesale equivalent basis.
• NIKE Brand footwear revenues increased 20% on a currency-neutral basis, due to higher revenues in Men's, the
Jordan Brand, Women's and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 13%, while higher average selling price ("ASP")
per pair contributed approximately 7 percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP was primarily due to
higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis, and growth in the size of our NIKE Direct
business, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• NIKE Brand apparel revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's.
Unit sales of apparel increased 4%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 4 percentage points of
apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in the size of our NIKE
Direct business, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP, reflecting higher promotional activity.
• NIKE Direct revenues increased 14% from $18.7 billion in fiscal 2022 to $21.3 billion in fiscal 2023. On a currency-neutral
basis, NIKE Direct revenues increased 20% primarily driven by NIKE Brand Digital sales growth of 24%, comparable store
sales growth of 14% and the addition of new stores. For further information regarding comparable store sales, including the
definition, see "Comparable Store Sales". NIKE Brand Digital sales were $12.6 billion for fiscal 2023 compared to
$10.7 billion for fiscal 2022.
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28%
EMEA
13%
APLA
44%
North
America
15%
Greater
China
56%
Wholesale
44%
NIKE
Direct
28%
Apparel
4%
Equipment
68%
Footwear
GROSS MARGIN
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
For fiscal 2023, our consolidated gross profit increased 4% to $22,292 million compared to $21,479 million for fiscal 2022. Gross
margin decreased 250 basis points to 43.5% for fiscal 2023 compared to 46.0% for fiscal 2022 due to the following:
*Wholesale equivalent
The decrease in gross margin for fiscal 2023 was primarily due to:
• Higher NIKE Brand product costs, on a wholesale equivalent basis, primarily due to higher input costs and elevated inbound
freight and logistics costs as well as product mix;
• Lower margin in our NIKE Direct business, driven by higher promotional activity to liquidate inventory in the current period
compared to lower promotional activity in the prior period resulting from lower available inventory supply;
• Unfavorable changes in net foreign currency exchange rates, including hedges; and
• Lower off-price margin, on a wholesale equivalent basis.
This was partially offset by:
• Higher NIKE Brand full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis, due primarily to strategic pricing actions
and product mix; and
• Lower other costs, primarily due to higher inventory obsolescence reserves recognized in Greater China in the fourth quarter
of fiscal 2022.
TOTAL SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Demand creation expense(1)
$
4,060
$
3,850
5%
$
3,114
24%
Operating overhead expense
12,317
10,954
12%
9,911
11%
Total selling and administrative expense
14,804
11%
$
13,025
14%
% of revenues
32.0
%
31.7
%
30 bps
29.2
%
250 bps
(1)
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary product, television,
digital and print advertising and media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Demand creation expense increased 5% for fiscal 2023, primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense and higher
sports marketing expense. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates decreased Demand creation expense by approximately 4
percentage points.
Operating overhead expense increased 12%, primarily due to higher wage-related expenses, NIKE Direct variable costs,
strategic technology enterprise investments and other administrative costs. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates
decreased Operating overhead expense by approximately 3 percentage points.
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34
%
43.5
(1.0)
3.1
(3.3)
0.1
(0.4)
(1.0)
46.0
FY 23
FULL PRICE NIKE
BRAND AVERAGE
SELLING PRICE
(NET OF
DISCOUNTS)*
FOREIGN CURRENCY
EXCHANGE RATES
(INCL. HEDGES)
OTHER COSTS
OFF-PRICE*
NIKE DIRECT
FY 22
NIKE BRAND
PRODUCT COSTS*
40.0
42.0
44.0
46.0
48.0
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
FISCAL 2021
Other (income) expense, net
$
(280)
14
Other (income) expense, net comprises foreign currency conversion gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and the impact of certain foreign currency derivative instruments,
as well as unusual or non-operating transactions that are outside the normal course of business.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Other (income) expense, net increased from 280 million in the current fiscal
year, primarily due to a net favorable change in foreign currency conversion gains and losses, including hedges, and the one-time
charge related to the deconsolidation of our Russian operations recognized in the prior year. This increase was partially offset by
net unfavorable activity related to our strategic distributor partnership transition within APLA, including the loss recognized upon
the completion of the sale of our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
For more information related to our distributor partnership transition within APLA, see Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures
within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We estimate the combination of the translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses, and the
year-over-year change in foreign currency-related gains and losses included in Other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable
impact on our Income before income taxes of $1,023 million for fiscal 2023.
INCOME TAXES
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Effective tax rate
18.2
%
9.1
%
910 bps
14.0
%
(490) bps
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Our effective tax rate was 18.2% for fiscal 2023, compared to 9.1% for fiscal 2022, primarily due to decreased benefits from
stock-based compensation and a non-cash, one-time benefit in the prior year related to the onshoring of certain non-U.S.
intangible property ownership rights.
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that includes, among other provisions,
changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system, including a fifteen percent minimum tax based on "adjusted financial statement
income," which is effective for NIKE beginning June 1, 2023. Based on our current analysis of the provisions, we do not expect
these tax law changes to have a material impact on our financial statements; however, we will continue to evaluate their impact
as further information becomes available.
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OPERATING SEGMENTS
As discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements, our operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE
Brand segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
The breakdown of Revenues is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1) FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
North America
$ 21,608 $ 18,353
18
%
18
% $ 17,179
7
%
7
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,418
12,479
8
%
21
%
11,456
9
%
12
%
Greater China
7,248
7,547
-4
%
4
%
8,290
-9
%
-13
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America(2)
6,431
5,955
8
%
17
%
5,343
11
%
16
%
Global Brand Divisions(3)
58
102
-43
%
-43
%
25
308
%
302
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
44,436
10
%
16
% $ 42,293
5
%
6
%
Converse
2,427
2,346
3
%
8
%
2,205
6
%
7
%
Corporate(4)
27
(72)
—
—
40
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$ 51,217 $ 46,710
10
%
16
% $ 44,538
5
%
6
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For further information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures".
(2)
For additional information on the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our CASA territory to a third-party distributor, see Note 18 —
Acquisitions and Divestitures of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
(3)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(4)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance is Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"). As
discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, certain corporate costs are not included in EBIT.
The breakdown of EBIT is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
North America
5,114
7
%
$
5,089
0
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,531
3,293
7
%
2,435
35
%
Greater China
2,283
2,365
-3
%
3,243
-27
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,932
1,896
2
%
1,530
24
%
Global Brand Divisions
(4,841)
(4,262)
-14
%
(3,656)
-17
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND(1)
$
8,359
$
8,406
-1
%
$
8,641
-3
%
Converse
676
669
1
%
543
23
%
Corporate
(2,840)
(2,219)
-28
%
(2,261)
2
%
TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS BEFORE
INTEREST AND TAXES(1)
6,856
-10
%
$
6,923
-1
%
EBIT margin(1)
12.1 %
14.7 %
15.5 %
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
—
262
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME
TAXES
$
6,201
$
6,651
-7
%
$
6,661
0
%
(1)
Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT Margin represent non-GAAP financial measures. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures"
for further information.
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NORTH AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
12,228
22
%
22
% $ 11,644
5
%
5
%
Apparel
5,947
5,492
8
%
9
%
5,028
9
%
9
%
Equipment
764
633
21
%
21
%
507
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 $ 18,353
18
%
18
% $ 17,179
7
%
7
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
9,621
17
%
18
% $ 10,186
-6
%
-6
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
10,335
8,732
18
%
18
%
6,993
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 $ 18,353
18
%
18
% $ 17,179
7
%
7
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
5,114
7
%
$
5,089
0
%
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• North America revenues increased 18% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's and the
Jordan Brand. NIKE Direct revenues increased 18%, driven by strong digital sales growth of 23%, comparable store sales
growth of 9% and the addition of new stores.
• Footwear revenues increased 22% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's and the Jordan
Brand. Unit sales of footwear increased 17%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 5 percentage points of
footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct, partially
offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP, reflecting higher promotional activity as well as lower available inventory supply in the prior
period and a lower mix of full-price sales.
• Apparel revenues increased 9% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's. Unit sales of apparel
increased 7%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 2 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher
ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP,
reflecting higher promotional activity.
Reported EBIT increased 7% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of 310 basis points primarily due to higher product costs, reflecting higher input costs and inbound
freight and logistics costs and product mix, lower margins in NIKE Direct due to higher promotional activity and a lower mix
of full-price sales. This was partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, largely due to strategic pricing actions
and product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 15% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense. The
increase in operating overhead expense was primarily due to higher wage-related costs and higher NIKE Direct variable
costs, in part due to new store additions. Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher sports marketing
expense and an increase in digital marketing.
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EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
8,260 $
7,388
12
%
25
% $
6,970
6
%
9
%
Apparel
4,566
4,527
1
%
14
%
3,996
13
%
16
%
Equipment
592
564
5
%
18
%
490
15
%
17
%
TOTAL REVENUES
12,479
8
%
21
% $ 11,456
9
%
12
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
8,522 $
8,377
2
%
15
% $
7,812
7
%
10
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
4,896
4,102
19
%
33
%
3,644
13
%
15
%
TOTAL REVENUES
12,479
8
%
21
% $ 11,456
9
%
12
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
3,531 $
3,293
7
%
$
2,435
35
%
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• EMEA revenues increased 21% on a currency-neutral basis, due to higher revenues in Men's, the Jordan Brand, Women's
and Kids'. NIKE Direct revenues increased 33%, driven primarily by strong digital sales growth of 43% and comparable store
sales growth of 22%.
• Footwear revenues increased 25% on a currency-neutral basis, due to higher revenues in Men's, the Jordan Brand,
Women's and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 9%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 16
percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in
NIKE Direct.
• Apparel revenues increased 14% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's. Unit sales of
apparel increased 2%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 12 percentage points of apparel revenue growth.
Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct, partially offset by lower NIKE
Direct ASP, reflecting higher promotional activity.
Reported EBIT increased 7% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of 60 basis points primarily due to higher product costs reflecting higher input costs, inbound
freight and logistics costs and product mix, higher other costs and unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency
exchange rates. This was partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, primarily due to strategic pricing actions
and product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 4% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense increased primarily due to higher wage-related expenses and other administrative costs,
partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Demand creation expense increased primarily due
to higher advertising and marketing expense, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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GREATER CHINA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
5,416
0
%
8
% $
5,748
-6
%
-10
%
Apparel
1,666
1,938
-14
%
-7
%
2,347
-17
%
-21
%
Equipment
147
193
-24
%
-18
%
195
-1
%
-6
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
7,248 $
7,547
-4
%
4
% $
8,290
-9
%
-13
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
4,081
-5
%
2
% $
4,513
-10
%
-14
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
3,382
3,466
-2
%
5
%
3,777
-8
%
-12
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
7,248 $
7,547
-4
%
4
% $
8,290
-9
%
-13
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
2,365
-3
%
$
3,243
-27
%
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• Greater China revenues increased 4% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in the Jordan Brand,
partially offset by lower revenues in Men's and Women's. NIKE Direct revenues increased 5%, due to comparable store
sales growth of 9% and the addition of new stores, partially offset by digital sales declines of 4%.
• Footwear revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in the Jordan Brand and
Men's. Unit sales of footwear increased 7%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 1 percentage point of
footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher NIKE Direct ASP and a higher mix of full-price
sales, largely offset by a lower mix of NIKE Direct sales.
• Apparel revenues decreased 7% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's. Unit
sales of apparel decreased 8%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 1 percentage point of apparel revenue
growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to a higher mix of full price sales, partially offset by lower off-price ASP.
Reported EBIT decreased 3% due to lower revenues and the following:
• Gross margin expansion of approximately 140 basis points, primarily due to higher inventory obsolescence reserves
recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, favorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange rates and higher
full-price ASP, net of discounts, in part due to product mix. This was partially offset by higher product costs reflecting higher
input costs and product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense was flat due to increased operating overhead expense offset by lower demand creation
expense. The increase in operating overhead expense was primarily due to higher wage-related expenses and other
administrative costs, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Demand creation expense
decreased primarily due to lower retail brand presentation costs, lower digital marketing and favorable changes in foreign
currency exchange rates, partially offset by higher advertising and marketing expense.
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ASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
4,543 $
4,111
11
%
19
% $
3,659
12
%
17
%
Apparel
1,664
1,610
3
%
13
%
1,494
8
%
12
%
Equipment
224
234
-4
%
4
%
190
23
%
28
%
TOTAL REVENUES
5,955
8
%
17
% $
5,343
11
%
16
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
3,736 $
3,529
6
%
14
% $
3,387
4
%
8
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
2,695
2,426
11
%
22
%
1,956
24
%
30
%
TOTAL REVENUES
5,955
8
%
17
% $
5,343
11
%
16
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
1,932 $
1,896
2
%
$
1,530
24
%
As discussed previously, our NIKE Brand business in Brazil transitioned to a distributor operating model during fiscal 2021. We
completed the sale of our entity in Chile and our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to third-party distributors in the first and
second quarters of fiscal 2023, respectively. The impacts of closing these transactions are included within Corporate and are not
reflected in the APLA operating segment results. This completed the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our CASA
marketplace, which now reflects a full distributor operating model. For more information see Note 18 — Acquisitions and
Divestitures within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• APLA revenues increased 17% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues across nearly all territories, led by
Southeast Asia and India, Korea and Japan. The increase was partially offset by a decline in our CASA territory. Within our
CASA territory, the transition of our Chile, Argentina and Uruguay entities to a third-party distributor operating model reduced
APLA revenue growth by approximately 5 percentage points. Revenues increased primarily due to growth in Men's,
Women's and the Jordan Brand. NIKE Direct revenues increased 22%, driven by digital sales growth of 23% and
comparable store sales growth of 28%.
• Footwear revenues increased 19% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's and the
Jordan Brand. Unit sales of footwear increased 16%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 3 percentage
points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct,
partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues increased 13% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's. Unit sales of
apparel increased 9%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 4 percentage points of apparel revenue growth.
Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price and off-price ASPs, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
Reported EBIT increased 2% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 190 basis points primarily due to higher product costs, reflecting product mix and
higher input costs, as well as unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange rates. This was partially offset by
higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, due to product mix and strategic pricing actions.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 8% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense increased primarily due to higher wage-related expenses and an increase in NIKE Direct
variable costs, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Demand creation expense increased
primarily due to higher sports marketing expense and higher advertising and marketing expense, partially offset by favorable
changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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GLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONS
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues
102
-43
%
-43
% $
25
308
%
302
%
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
$
(4,841) $
(4,262)
-14
%
$
(3,656)
-17
%
Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation and operating overhead expense, including product creation and
design expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital
operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous
revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Global Brand Divisions' loss before interest and taxes increased 14% for fiscal 2023 primarily due to a 12% increase in selling
and administrative expense from higher operating overhead expense largely driven by higher wage-related costs and strategic
technology enterprise investments.
CONVERSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
2,094
3
%
8
% $
1,986
5
%
6
%
Apparel
90
103
-13
%
-7
%
104
-1
%
-3
%
Equipment
28
26
8
%
16
%
29
-10
%
-16
%
Other(1)
154
123
25
%
25
%
86
43
%
42
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
2,427 $
2,346
3
%
8
% $
2,205
6
%
7
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
1,292
1
%
7
% $
1,353
-5
%
-4
%
Sales through Direct to Consumer
974
931
5
%
8
%
766
22
%
22
%
Other(1)
154
123
25
%
25
%
86
43
%
42
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
2,427 $
2,346
3
%
8
% $
2,205
6
%
7
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
669
1
%
$
543
23
%
(1)
Other revenues consist of territories serviced by third-party licensees who pay royalties to Converse for the use of its registered trademarks and other
intellectual property rights. We do not own the Converse trademarks in Japan and accordingly do not earn revenues in Japan.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• Converse revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis for fiscal 2023 due to revenue growth in North America,
Western Europe and licensee markets, partially offset by declines in Asia. Combined unit sales within the wholesale and
direct to consumer channels increased 1% while ASP increased 6%, driven by strategic pricing actions in Western Europe
and North America.
• Direct to consumer revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis, led by strong digital sales growth in North America.
• Wholesale revenues increased 7% on a currency-neutral basis, as growth in North America and Western Europe was
partially offset by declines in Asia due to marketplace dynamics in China.
Reported EBIT increased 1% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin expansion of approximately 50 basis points as higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, lower other costs, and
growth in licensee revenues were partially offset by higher product costs, lower margins in direct to consumer in part
reflecting increased promotional activity, and unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange rates.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 7% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense increased primarily as a result of higher wage-related expenses. Demand creation expense
increased as a result of higher advertising and marketing costs, partially offset by lower retail brand presentation costs.
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CORPORATE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Revenues
$
27 $
(72)
—
$
40
—
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
(2,219)
-28
% $
(2,261)
2
%
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within
the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk
management program.
The Corporate loss before interest and taxes primarily consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including
expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters;
unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency
gains and losses.
In addition to the foreign currency gains and losses recognized in Corporate revenues, foreign currency results in Corporate
include gains and losses resulting from the difference between actual foreign currency exchange rates and standard rates used
to record non-functional currency denominated product purchases within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and
Converse; related foreign currency hedge results; conversion gains and losses arising from remeasurement of monetary assets
and liabilities in non-functional currencies; and certain other foreign currency derivative instruments.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Corporate's loss before interest and taxes increased $621 million during fiscal 2023, primarily due to the following:
• an unfavorable change of $371 million primarily related to higher wage and other professional services expenses, reported
as a component of consolidated Operating overhead expense;
• an unfavorable change of $352 million related to the difference between actual foreign currency exchange rates and
standard foreign currency exchange rates assigned to the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, net of
hedge gains and losses; these results are reported as a component of consolidated gross margin;
• an unfavorable change of $45 million largely due to net unfavorable activity related to our strategic distributor partnership
transition within APLA, including the loss recognized upon completion of the sale our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a
third-party distributor in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. This was partially offset by the one-time charge related to the
deconsolidation of our Russian operations recognized in the prior year, with the net amount of these activities reported as a
component of consolidated Other (income) expense, net; and
• a favorable change in net foreign currency gains and losses of $174 million related to the remeasurement of monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and the impact of certain foreign currency derivative
instruments, reported as a component of consolidated Other (income) expense, net.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURES AND HEDGING PRACTICES
OVERVIEW
As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, in the normal course of business we are exposed to
risk arising from changes in currency exchange rates. Our primary foreign currency exposures arise from the recording of
transactions denominated in non-functional currencies and the translation of foreign currency denominated results of operations,
financial position and cash flows into U.S. Dollars.
Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of currency
fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We manage global foreign exchange risk
centrally on a portfolio basis to address those risks material to NIKE, Inc. We manage these exposures by taking advantage of
natural offsets and currency correlations existing within the portfolio and, where practical and material, by hedging a portion of the
remaining exposures using derivative instruments such as forward contracts and options. As described below, the implementation
of the NIKE Trading Company ("NTC") and our foreign currency adjustment program enhanced our ability to manage our foreign
exchange risk by increasing the natural offsets and currency correlation benefits existing within our portfolio of foreign exchange
exposures. Our hedging policy is designed to partially or entirely offset the impact of exchange rate changes on the underlying
net exposures being hedged. Where exposures are hedged, our program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate
movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements; the length of the delay is dependent upon hedge horizons. We do not
hold or issue derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
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Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements and Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional description of outstanding derivatives at each reported period end.
TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
We conduct business in various currencies and have transactions which subject us to foreign currency risk. Our most significant
transactional foreign currency exposures are:
• Product Costs — NIKE's product costs are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies in the following ways:
1.
Product purchases denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the transacting entity:
a.
Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NTC, a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded
products from third-party factories, predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the
U.S. Dollar, then sells the products to NIKE entities in their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE
entity with a different functional currency results in a foreign currency exposure for the NTC.
b.
Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories in U.S. Dollars. These purchases generate
a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
In both purchasing scenarios, a weaker U.S. Dollar reduces inventory costs incurred by NIKE whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar increases its cost.
2.
Factory input costs: NIKE operates a foreign currency adjustment program with certain factories. The program is
designed to more effectively manage foreign currency risk by assuming certain of the factories' foreign currency
exposures, some of which are natural offsets to our existing foreign currency exposures. Under this program, our
payments to these factories are adjusted for rate fluctuations in the basket of currencies ("factory currency exposure
index") in which the labor, materials and overhead costs incurred by the factories in the production of NIKE branded
products ("factory input costs") are denominated.
As an offset to the impacts of the fluctuating U.S. Dollar on our non-functional currency denominated product purchases
described above, a strengthening U.S. Dollar against the foreign currencies within the factory currency exposure indices
reduces NIKE's U.S. Dollar inventory cost. Conversely, a weakening U.S. Dollar against the indexed foreign currencies
increases our inventory cost.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated External Sales — A portion of our NIKE Brand and Converse revenues associated
with European operations are earned in currencies other than the Euro (e.g., the British Pound) but are recognized at a
subsidiary that uses the Euro as its functional currency. These sales generate a foreign currency exposure.
• Other Costs — Non-functional currency denominated costs, such as endorsement contracts, also generate foreign currency
risk, though to a lesser extent.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated Monetary Assets and Liabilities — Our global subsidiaries have various assets and
liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, including intercompany receivables and payables, denominated in currencies
other than their functional currencies. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement which may create
fluctuations in Other (income) expense, net within our Consolidated Statements of Income.
MANAGING TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
Transactional exposures are managed on a portfolio basis within our foreign currency risk management program. We manage
these exposures by taking advantage of natural offsets and currency correlations that exist within the portfolio and may also elect
to use currency forward and option contracts to hedge the remaining effect of exchange rate fluctuations on probable forecasted
future cash flows, including certain product cost exposures, non-functional currency denominated external sales and other costs
described above. Generally, these are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
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Certain currency forward contracts used to manage the foreign exchange exposure of non-functional currency denominated
monetary assets and liabilities subject to remeasurement are not formally designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly,
changes in fair value of these instruments are recognized in Other (income) expense, net and are intended to offset the foreign
currency impact of the remeasurement of the related non-functional currency denominated asset or liability being hedged.
TRANSLATIONAL EXPOSURES
Many of our foreign subsidiaries operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Fluctuations in currency exchange
rates create volatility in our reported results as we are required to translate the balance sheets, operational results and cash flows
of these subsidiaries into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting. The translation of foreign subsidiaries' non-U.S. Dollar
denominated balance sheets into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting results in a cumulative translation adjustment to
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within Shareholders' equity. In the translation of our Consolidated Statements of
Income, a weaker U.S. Dollar in relation to foreign functional currencies benefits our consolidated earnings whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar reduces our consolidated earnings. The impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our
consolidated Revenues was a detriment of approximately 295 million and a benefit of approximately 824 million, 260 million for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
MANAGING TRANSLATIONAL EXPOSURES
To minimize the impact of translating foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses into U.S. Dollars for consolidated
reporting, certain foreign subsidiaries use excess cash to purchase U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale investments. The
variable future cash flows associated with the purchase and subsequent sale of these U.S. Dollar denominated investments at
non-U.S. Dollar functional currency subsidiaries creates a foreign currency exposure that qualifies for hedge accounting under
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). We utilize forward contracts and/or
options to mitigate the variability of the forecasted future purchases and sales of these U.S. Dollar investments. The combination
of the purchase and sale of the U.S. Dollar investment and the hedging instrument has the effect of partially offsetting the year-
over-year foreign currency translation impact on net earnings in the period the investments are sold. Hedges of the purchase of
U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale investments are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
We estimate the combination of translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses and the
year-over-year change in foreign currency related gains and losses included in Other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable
impact of approximately 132 million and 5,841 million for fiscal 2023, compared to 6,354 million of operating cash inflow for fiscal 2023, compared to 513 million for fiscal 2023 compared to a decrease of 564 million for fiscal 2023, compared to an outflow of 1,481 million compared to a cash outflow of
7,447 million for fiscal 2023 compared to an outflow of 5,480 million for fiscal
2023 compared to 500 million of senior notes that matured in fiscal 2023, as well
as lower proceeds from stock option exercises, which resulted in a cash inflow of 1,151
million in fiscal 2022.
In fiscal 2023, we purchased a total of 50.0 million shares of NIKE's Class B Common Stock for 110.32 per share). In August 2022, we terminated the previous four-year, 710.0 million (an average price of 9.4 billion (an average price of 15 billion program, we began purchasing shares under the new four-year, 4.8 billion (an average price of $110.38 per share) under this new program. We continue to expect funding of
share repurchases will come from operating cash flows. The timing and the amount of share repurchases will be dictated by our
capital needs and stock market conditions.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
On July 21, 2022, we filed a shelf registration statement (the "Shelf") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"SEC") which permits us to issue an unlimited amount of debt securities from time to time. The Shelf expires on July 21, 2025.
On March 11, 2022, we entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for
up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to 2 billion five-year credit facility agreement entered into on August 16, 2019, which would have matured on August 16, 2024.
Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
On March 10, 2023, we entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for
up to 1.5 billion in total with lender approval. The facility
matures on March 8, 2024, with an option to extend the maturity date by 364 days. This facility replaces the prior $1 billion 364-
day credit facility agreement entered into on March 11, 2022, which matured on March 10, 2023. Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term
Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
We currently have long-term debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investor Services,
respectively. As it relates to our committed credit facilities entered into on March 11, 2022 and March 10, 2023, if our long-term
debt ratings were to decline, the facility fees and interest rates would increase. Conversely, if our long-term debt ratings were to
improve, the facility fees and interest rates would decrease. Changes in our long-term debt ratings would not trigger acceleration
of maturity of any then-outstanding borrowings or any future borrowings under the committed credit facilities. Under these
facilities, we have agreed to various covenants. These covenants include limits on the disposal of assets and the amount of debt
secured by liens we may incur. In the event we were to have any borrowings outstanding under these facilities, failed to meet any
covenant and were unable to obtain a waiver from a majority of the banks in the applicable syndicate, any borrowings would
become immediately due and payable. As of May 31, 2023, we were in full compliance with each of these covenants, and we
believe it is unlikely we will fail to meet any of these covenants in the foreseeable future.
Liquidity is also provided by our $3 billion commercial paper program. As of and for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023 and
2022, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under our 10.7 billion, primarily consisting of
commercial paper, corporate notes, deposits held at major banks, money market funds, U.S. Treasury obligations and other
investment grade fixed-income securities. Our fixed-income investments are exposed to both credit and interest rate risk. All of
our investments are investment grade to minimize our credit risk. While individual securities have varying durations, as of
May 31, 2023, the weighted-average days to maturity of our cash equivalents and short-term investments portfolio was 98 days.
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We believe that existing Cash and equivalents, Short-term investments and cash generated by operations, together with access
to external sources of funds as described above, will be sufficient to meet our domestic and foreign capital needs in the
foreseeable future.
Our material cash requirements as of May 31, 2023, were as follows:
•
Debt Obligations — Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt in the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
•
Operating Leases — Refer to Note 17 — Leases in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
for further information.
•
Endorsement Contracts — As of May 31, 2023, we had endorsement contract obligations of 1.3 billion
payable within 12 months, representing approximate amounts of base compensation and minimum guaranteed royalty
fees we are obligated to pay athlete, public figure, sport team and league endorsers of our products. Actual payments
under some contracts may be higher than these amounts as these contracts provide for bonuses to be paid to the
endorsers based upon athletic achievements and/or royalties on product sales in future periods. Actual payments under
some contracts may also be lower as these contracts include provisions for reduced payments if athletic performance
declines in future periods. In addition to the cash payments, we are obligated to furnish our endorsers with NIKE
product for their use. It is not possible to determine how much we will spend on this product on an annual basis as the
amount of product provided to the endorsers will depend on many factors and the contracts generally do not stipulate a
minimum amount of cash to be spent on the product.
•
Product Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2023, we had product purchase obligations of $6.4 billion, all of which
are payable within the next 12 months. Product purchase obligations represent agreements (including open purchase
orders) to purchase products in the ordinary course of business that are enforceable and legally binding and specify all
significant terms. We generally order product at least four to five months in advance of sale based primarily on
advanced orders received from external wholesale customers and internal orders from our direct to consumer
operations. In some cases, prices are subject to change throughout the production process.
•
Other Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2023, we had $3.3 billion of other purchase obligations, with $1.7 billion
payable within the next 12 months. Other purchase obligations primarily include technology investments, construction,
service and marketing commitments, including marketing commitments associated with endorsement contracts, made
in the ordinary course of business. The amounts represent the minimum payments required by legally binding contracts
and agreements that specify all significant terms, and may include open purchase orders for non-product purchases.
In addition to the above, we have long-term obligations for uncertain tax positions and various post-retirement benefits for which
we are not able to reasonably estimate when cash payments will occur. Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes and Note 11 — Benefit
Plans in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information related to uncertain tax
positions and post-retirement benefits, respectively.
As a part of the transition tax related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as of May 31, 2023, we had $644 million in estimated future
cash payments, with $161 million payable within the next 12 months. These amounts represent the transition tax on deemed
repatriation of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, which are reflected net of foreign tax credits we utilized.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
further information related to our off-balance sheet arrangements, bank guarantees and letters of credit.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
As of May 31, 2023, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material
effect on our current and future financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. In
connection with various contracts and agreements, we routinely provide indemnification relating to the enforceability of
intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where we are acting as the guarantor. Currently,
we have several such agreements in place. Based on our historical experience and the estimated probability of future loss, we
have determined that the fair value of such indemnification is not material to our financial position or results of operations.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for recently adopted and issued accounting standards.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our previous discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated
Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and
related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the
preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We believe the assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting estimates described below have the greatest potential
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting estimates. Management has
reviewed and discussed these critical accounting estimates with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Because of the uncertainty inherent in these matters, actual results could differ from the estimates we use in the preparation of
our Consolidated Financial Statements. Within the context of these critical accounting estimates, we are not currently aware of
any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in materially different amounts being reported.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Provisions for anticipated sales returns consist of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns. Provisions
for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to be granted
at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims were significantly
different than reserves established, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period in which such
determination was made.
Refer to Note 14 — Revenues in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
INVENTORY RESERVES
We make ongoing estimates relating to the net realizable value of inventories based upon our assumptions about future demand
and market conditions. If we estimate the net realizable value of our inventory is less than the cost of the inventory recorded on
our books, we record a reserve equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated net realizable value.
This reserve is recorded as a charge to Cost of sales. If changes in market conditions result in reductions to the estimated net
realizable value of our inventory below our previous estimate, we would increase our reserve in the period in which we made
such a determination.
HEDGE ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES
We use derivative contracts to hedge certain anticipated foreign currency and interest rate transactions as well as certain non-
functional currency monetary assets and liabilities. When the specific criteria to qualify for hedge accounting has been met,
changes in the fair value of contracts hedging probable forecasted future cash flows are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), rather than Net income, until the underlying hedged transaction affects Net income. In most cases,
this results in gains and losses on hedge derivatives being released from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into
Net income sometime after the maturity of the derivative. One of the criteria for this accounting treatment is that the notional
value of these derivative contracts should not be in excess of the designated amount of anticipated transactions. By their very
nature, our estimates of anticipated transactions may fluctuate over time and may ultimately vary from actual transactions. When
the designated amount of anticipated or actual transactions decline below hedged levels, or if it is no longer probable a
forecasted transaction will occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time
thereafter, we reclassify the cumulative change in fair value of the over-hedged portion of the related hedge contract from
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Other (income) expense, net during the quarter in which the decrease
occurs. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances related to
the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside our control or influence.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
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INCOME TAXES
We are subject to taxation in the United States, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The determination of our
provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex
tax laws. On an interim basis, we estimate our effective tax rate for the full fiscal year. This estimated annual effective tax rate is
then applied to the year-to-date Income before income taxes excluding infrequently occurring or unusual items, to determine the
year-to-date Income tax expense. The income tax effects of infrequent or unusual items are recognized in the interim period in
which they occur. As the fiscal year progresses, we continually refine our estimate based upon actual events and earnings by
jurisdiction during the year. This continual estimation process periodically results in a change to our expected effective tax rate for
the fiscal year. When this occurs, we adjust the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs.
On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the probability a tax position will be effectively sustained and the appropriateness of the
amount recognized for uncertain tax positions based on factors including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law,
settled audit issues and new audit activity. Changes in our assessment may result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an
additional charge to the tax provision in the period our assessment changes. We recognize interest and penalties related to
income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
OTHER CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations related to
our business, products and actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships,
product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. We record contingent liabilities resulting from
claims against us when a loss is assessed to be probable and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. Assessing
probability of loss and estimating probable losses requires analysis of multiple factors, including in some cases judgments about
the potential actions of third-party claimants and courts. Recorded contingent liabilities are based on the best information
available and actual losses in any future period are inherently uncertain. If future adjustments to estimated probable future losses
or actual losses exceed our recorded liability for such claims, we would record additional charges during the period in which the
actual loss or change in estimate occurred. In addition to contingent liabilities recorded for probable losses, we disclose
contingent liabilities when there is a reasonable possibility the ultimate loss will materially exceed the recorded liability.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business and consistent with established policies and procedures, we employ a variety of financial
instruments to manage exposure to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies and interest rates. It is our policy to utilize these
financial instruments only where necessary to finance our business and manage such exposures; we do not enter into these
transactions for trading or speculative purposes.
We are exposed to foreign currency fluctuations, primarily as a result of our international sales, product sourcing and funding
activities. Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We use forward and option
contracts to hedge certain anticipated, but not yet firmly committed, transactions as well as certain firm commitments and the
related receivables and payables, including third-party and intercompany transactions. Where exposures are hedged, our
program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The timing for hedging exposures, as well as the type and duration of the hedge instruments employed, are guided by our
hedging policies and determined based upon the nature of the exposure and prevailing market conditions. Typically, the
Company may enter into hedge contracts starting 12 to 24 months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place
incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the forecasted transaction occurs. The majority of derivatives
outstanding as of May 31, 2023, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for Euro/U.S. Dollar, British
Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar, and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Our earnings are also exposed to movements in short- and long-term market interest rates. Our objective in managing this
interest rate exposure is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to reduce overall borrowing
costs. To achieve these objectives, we maintain a mix of commercial paper, bank loans, and fixed-rate debt of varying maturities.
MARKET RISK MEASUREMENT
We monitor foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and related derivatives using a variety of techniques including a review of
market value, sensitivity analysis and Value-at-Risk ("VaR"). Our market-sensitive derivative and other financial instruments are
foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency option contracts, intercompany loans denominated in non-functional
currencies and fixed interest rate U.S. Dollar denominated debt.
We use VaR to monitor the foreign exchange risk of our foreign currency forward and foreign currency option derivative
instruments only. The VaR determines the maximum potential one-day loss in the fair value of these foreign exchange rate-
sensitive financial instruments. The VaR model estimates assume normal market conditions and a 95% confidence level. There
are various modeling techniques that can be used in the VaR computation. Our computations are based on interrelationships
between currencies and interest rates (a "variance/co-variance" technique). These interrelationships are a function of foreign
exchange currency market changes and interest rate changes over the preceding one-year period. The value of foreign currency
options does not change on a one-to-one basis with changes in the underlying currency rate. We adjust the potential loss in
option value for the estimated sensitivity (the "delta" and "gamma") to changes in the underlying currency rate. This calculation
reflects the impact of foreign currency rate fluctuations on the derivative instruments only and does not include the impact of such
rate fluctuations on non-functional currency transactions (such as anticipated transactions, firm commitments, cash balances and
accounts and loans receivable and payable), including those which are hedged by these instruments.
The VaR model is a risk analysis tool and does not purport to represent actual losses in fair value we will incur nor does it
consider the potential effect of favorable changes in market rates. It also does not represent the full extent of the possible loss
that may occur. Actual future gains and losses will differ from those estimated because of changes or differences in market rates
and interrelationships, hedging instruments and hedge percentages, timing and other factors.
The estimated maximum one-day loss in fair value on our foreign currency sensitive derivative financial instruments, derived
using the VaR model, was $111 million and 289 million and $170 million
during fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.
The instruments not included in the VaR are intercompany loans denominated in non-functional currencies and fixed interest rate
U.S. Dollar denominated debt. Intercompany loans and related interest amounts are eliminated in consolidation. Furthermore, our
non-functional currency intercompany loans are substantially hedged against foreign exchange risk through the use of forward
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contracts, which are included in the VaR calculation above. Therefore, we consider the interest rate and foreign currency market
risks associated with our non-functional currency intercompany loans to be immaterial to our consolidated financial position,
results of operations and cash flows.
Details of third-party debt are provided in the table below. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average
interest rates by expected maturity dates.
EXPECTED MATURITY DATE YEAR ENDING MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
THEREAFTER
TOTAL FAIR VALUE
Interest Rate Risk
Long-term U.S. Dollar debt — Fixed rate
Principal payments
$
—
—
—
9,000
$
7,889
Average interest rate
0.0 %
2.4 %
0.0 %
2.6 %
0.0 %
3.3 %
3.1 %
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Management of NIKE, Inc. is responsible for the information and representations contained in this Annual Report. The financial
statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
("U.S. GAAP") and include certain amounts based on our best estimates and judgments. Other financial information in this
Annual Report is consistent with these financial statements.
Our accounting systems include controls designed to reasonably assure assets are safeguarded from unauthorized use or
disposition and provide for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These systems are
supplemented by the selection and training of qualified financial personnel and an organizational structure providing for
appropriate segregation of duties.
An internal corporate audit department reviews the results of its work with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of
Directors, presently comprised of four outside, independent directors. The Audit & Finance Committee is responsible for the
appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm and reviews, with the independent registered public accounting
firm, management and the internal corporate audit staff, the scope and the results of the annual audit, the effectiveness of the
accounting control system and other matters relating to the financial affairs of NIKE as the Audit & Finance Committee deems
appropriate. The independent registered public accounting firm and the internal corporate auditors have full access to the Audit &
Finance Committee, with and without the presence of management, to discuss any appropriate matters.
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MANAGEMENT'S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is
defined in Rule 13(a) - 15(f) and Rule 15(d) - 15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Internal control over
financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets of the
Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets of the Company that could have
a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based upon the framework in Internal
Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO). Based on the results of our evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of May 31, 2023.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited (1) the Consolidated Financial
Statements and (2) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2023, as stated in their report
herein.
John J. Donahoe II
Matthew Friend
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of NIKE, Inc.
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of May
31, 2023 and 2022, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of shareholders' equity and of
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2023, including the related notes and financial statement
schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We
also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2023, based on criteria established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended May 31, 2023 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also
in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of May 31,
2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the
accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express
opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting
based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement,
whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control
over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial
statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or
complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate
opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Accounting for Income Taxes
As described in Notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company recorded income tax expense of $1,131
million for the year ended May 31, 2023, and has net deferred tax assets of 22
million, and total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding related interest and penalties, of 651 million of which would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The realization of deferred tax
assets is dependent on future taxable earnings. Management assesses the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities,
projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this
assessment of realization. A valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset to the extent that recovery is
not likely. The Company is subject to taxation in the United States, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. As disclosed
by management, the use of significant judgment and estimates, as well as the interpretation and application of complex tax laws
is required by management to determine the Company's provision for income taxes.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the accounting for income taxes is a
critical audit matter are a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit
evidence relating to management's assessment of complex tax laws and regulations as it relates to determining the provision for
income taxes. In addition, the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to
income taxes, evaluating changes in and compliance with tax laws, and testing the calculation of the provision of income taxes.
Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in evaluating changes in and compliance with the tax laws
and regulations and the provision for income taxes.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 20, 2023
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1974.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2023
2022
2021
Revenues
46,710
5,070
5,727
Earnings per common share:
Basic
3.83
3.23
3.56
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
1,551.6
1,578.8
1,573.0
Diluted
1,569.8
1,610.8
1,609.4
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Net income
6,046
4,983
5,403
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MAY 31,
(In millions)
2023
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents
8,574
Short-term investments
3,234
4,423
Accounts receivable, net
4,131
4,667
Inventories
8,454
8,420
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,942
2,129
Total current assets
25,202
28,213
Property, plant and equipment, net
5,081
4,791
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
2,923
2,926
Identifiable intangible assets, net
274
286
Goodwill
281
284
Deferred income taxes and other assets
3,770
3,821
TOTAL ASSETS
40,321
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
— $
500
Notes payable
6
10
Accounts payable
2,862
3,358
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
425
420
Accrued liabilities
5,723
6,220
Income taxes payable
240
222
Total current liabilities
9,256
10,730
Long-term debt
8,927
8,920
Operating lease liabilities
2,786
2,777
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
2,558
2,613
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable preferred stock
—
—
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock at stated value:
Class A convertible — 305 and 305 shares outstanding
—
—
Class B — 1,227 and 1,266 shares outstanding
3
3
Capital in excess of stated value
12,412
11,484
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
231
318
Retained earnings (deficit)
1,358
3,476
Total shareholders' equity
14,004
15,281
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
40,321
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Cash provided (used) by operations:
Net income
6,046 $
5,727
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operations:
Depreciation
703
717
744
Deferred income taxes
(117)
(650)
(385)
Stock-based compensation
755
638
611
Amortization, impairment and other
156
123
53
Net foreign currency adjustments
(213)
(26)
(138)
Changes in certain working capital components and other assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
489
(504)
(1,606)
(Increase) decrease in inventories
(133)
(1,676)
507
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses, operating lease right-of-use assets and
other current and non-current assets
(644)
(845)
(182)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, operating lease liabilities
and other current and non-current liabilities
(225)
1,365
1,326
Cash provided (used) by operations
5,841
5,188
6,657
Cash provided (used) by investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments
(6,059)
(12,913)
(9,961)
Maturities of short-term investments
3,356
8,199
4,236
Sales of short-term investments
4,184
3,967
2,449
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(969)
(758)
(695)
Other investing activities
52
(19)
171
Cash provided (used) by investing activities
564
(1,524)
(3,800)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
(4)
15
(52)
Repayment of borrowings
(500)
—
(197)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances
651
1,151
1,172
Repurchase of common stock
(5,480)
(4,014)
(608)
Dividends — common and preferred
(2,012)
(1,837)
(1,638)
Other financing activities
(102)
(151)
(136)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities
(7,447)
(4,836)
(1,459)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
(91)
(143)
143
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents
(1,133)
(1,315)
1,541
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year
8,574
9,889
8,348
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR
$
7,441
9,889
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of capitalized interest
290 $
293
Income taxes
1,517
1,231
1,177
Non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment
211
160
179
Dividends declared and not paid
524
480
438
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Balance at May 31, 2020
315 $
—
1,243
8,299
(191) $ 8,055
Stock options exercised
21
954
954
Conversion to Class B Common Stock
(10)
10
—
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(5)
(28)
(622)
(650)
Dividends on common stock ($1.070
per share) and preferred stock (
—
1,273
9,965 3,179 1.190
per share) and preferred stock (
—
1,266 11,484 3,476 1.325
per share) and preferred stock (
—
1,227 12,412 1,358 $
14,004
COMMON STOCK
CAPITAL IN
EXCESS
OF STATED
VALUE
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
RETAINED
EARNINGS
(DEFICIT)
TOTAL
CLASS A
CLASS B
(In millions, except per share data)
SHARES
AMOUNT
SHARES AMOUNT
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
61
Note 2
Property, Plant and Equipment
67
Note 3
Accrued Liabilities
67
Note 4
Fair Value Measurements
68
Note 5
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines
70
Note 6
Long-Term Debt
71
Note 7
Income Taxes
72
Note 8
Redeemable Preferred Stock
74
Note 9
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation
74
Note 10
Earnings Per Share
77
Note 11
Benefit Plans
77
Note 12
Risk Management and Derivatives
77
Note 13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
81
Note 14
Revenues
83
Note 15
Operating Segments and Related Information
84
Note 16
Commitments and Contingencies
88
Note 17
Leases
88
Note 18
Acquisitions and Divestitures
89
Note 19
Restructuring
90
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NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
NIKE, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE, Inc. portfolio brands include the NIKE Brand, Jordan Brand and Converse. The NIKE
Brand is focused on performance athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services across Men's, Women's and
Kids', amplified with sport-inspired lifestyle products carrying the Swoosh trademark, as well as other NIKE Brand trademarks.
The Jordan Brand is focused on athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and
operating results of Jordan Brand products are reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Converse designs, distributes, licenses and sells casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor,
All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell trademarks. In some markets outside the U.S., these trademarks are licensed
to third parties who design, distribute, market and sell similar products. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a
stand-alone basis.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "NIKE"). All
significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue transactions associated with the sale of NIKE Brand footwear, apparel and equipment, as well as Converse products,
comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or direct
to consumer channels. The Company satisfies the performance obligation and records revenues when transfer of control to the
customer has occurred, based on the terms of sale. A customer is considered to have control once they are able to direct the use
and receive substantially all of the benefits of the product.
Control is transferred to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the country of the sale and the
agreement with the customer. Control transfers to retail store customers at the time of sale and to substantially all digital
commerce customers upon shipment. The transaction price is determined based upon the invoiced sales price, less anticipated
sales returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the
country of sale or agreement with the customer and payment is generally required within 90 days or less of shipment to or receipt
by the wholesale customer. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store and digital commerce transactions.
Consideration for trademark licensing contracts is earned through sales-based or usage-based royalty arrangements, and the
associated revenues are recognized over the license period.
Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing
transaction, and are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from Revenues and Cost of sales in the
Consolidated Statements of Income. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product
has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in Cost of sales when the related revenues
are recognized.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Consideration promised in the Company's contracts with customers is variable due to anticipated reductions, such as sales
returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. The Company estimates the most likely amount it will be entitled to
receive and records an anticipated reduction against Revenues, with an offsetting increase to Accrued liabilities at the time
revenues are recognized. The estimated cost of inventory for product returns is recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current
assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The provision for anticipated sales returns consists of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns.
Provisions for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to
be granted at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and thus may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims are significantly
greater or lower than the reserves established, a reduction or increase to net Revenues is recorded in the period in which such
determination is made.
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COST OF SALES
Cost of sales consists primarily of inventory costs, as well as warehousing costs (including the cost of warehouse labor), third-
party royalties, certain foreign currency hedge gains and losses and product design costs. Shipping and handling costs are
expensed as incurred and included in Cost of sales.
DEMAND CREATION EXPENSE
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary
products, television, digital and print advertising as well as media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation. Advertising
production costs are expensed the first time an advertisement is run. Advertising media costs are expensed when the
advertisement appears. Costs related to brand events are expensed when the event occurs. Costs related to retail brand
presentation are expensed when the presentation is complete and delivered.
A significant amount of the Company's promotional expenses result from payments under endorsement contracts. In general,
endorsement payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. However, certain contracts contain
elements that may be accounted for differently based upon the facts and circumstances of each individual contract. Prepayments
made under contracts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Deferred income taxes and other assets
depending on the period to which the prepayment applies.
Certain contracts provide for contingent payments to endorsers based upon specific achievements in their sport (e.g., winning a
championship). The Company records Demand creation expense for these amounts when the endorser achieves the specific
goal.
Certain contracts provide for variable payments based upon endorsers maintaining a level of performance in their sport over an
extended period of time (e.g., maintaining a specified ranking in a sport for a year). When the Company determines payments are
probable, the amounts are reported in Demand creation expense ratably over the contract period based on the Company's best
estimate of the endorser's performance. In these instances, to the extent actual payments to the endorser differ from the
Company's estimate due to changes in the endorser's performance, adjustments to Demand creation expense may be recorded
in a future period.
Certain contracts provide for royalty payments to endorsers based upon a predetermined percent of sales of particular products,
which the Company records in Cost of sales as the related sales occur. For contracts containing minimum guaranteed royalty
payments, the Company records the amount of any guaranteed payment in excess of that earned through sales of product within
Demand creation expense.
Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its wholesale customers for certain costs of advertising the
Company's products. To the extent the Company receives a distinct good or service in exchange for consideration paid to the
customer that does not exceed the fair value of that good or service, the amounts reimbursed are recorded in Demand creation
expense.
Total Demand creation expense was $4,060 million, 3,114 million for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022
and 2021, respectively. Prepaid advertising and promotion expenses totaled 773 million at May 31, 2023 and
2022, respectively, of which 329 million, respectively, were recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current
assets, and 444 million, respectively, were recorded in Deferred income taxes and other assets, depending on
the period to which the prepayment applied.
OPERATING OVERHEAD EXPENSE
Operating overhead expense consists primarily of wage and benefit-related expenses, research and development costs, bad
debt expense as well as other administrative expenses such as rent, depreciation and amortization, professional services, certain
technology investments, meetings and travel.
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
Cash and equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly liquid investments, that are both readily convertible to known
amounts of cash and so near their maturity they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest
rates, with maturities three months or less at the date of purchase.
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investments with maturities over three months at the date of purchase. At May 31,
2023 and 2022, Short-term investments consisted of available-for-sale debt securities, which are recorded at fair value with
unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless unrealized losses
are determined to be unrecoverable. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined by specific identification.
The Company considers all available-for-sale debt securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, as available
to support current operational liquidity needs and, therefore, classifies all securities with maturity dates beyond three months at
the date of purchase as current assets within Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for more information on the Company's Short-term investments.
ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net consist primarily of amounts due from customers. The Company makes ongoing estimates relating to
the collectability of its accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for expected losses resulting from the inability of its
customers to make required payments. In addition to judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on
ongoing credit evaluations, the Company considers historical levels of credit losses, as well as macroeconomic and industry
trends to determine the amount of the allowance. The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable was 34
million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
INVENTORY VALUATION
Inventories, substantially all of which are finished goods, are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value and valued on either
an average or a specific identification cost basis. In some instances, the Company ships products directly from its suppliers to the
customer, with the related inventory and cost of sales recognized on a specific identification basis. Inventory costs primarily
consist of product cost from the Company's suppliers, as well as inbound freight, import duties, taxes, insurance, logistics and
other handling fees.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis for land improvements,
buildings and leasehold improvements over 2 to 40 years and for machinery and equipment over 2 to 15 years.
Depreciation and amortization of assets used in manufacturing, warehousing and product distribution are recorded in Cost of
sales. Depreciation and amortization of all other assets are recorded in Operating overhead expense.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Expenditures for major software purchases and software developed for internal use are capitalized and amortized over 2 to 12
years on a straight-line basis. The Company's policy provides for the capitalization of external direct costs associated with
developing or obtaining internal use computer software. The Company also capitalizes certain payroll and payroll-related costs
for employees who are directly associated with internal use computer software projects. The amount of capitalizable payroll costs
with respect to these employees is limited to the time directly spent on such projects. Costs associated with preliminary project
stage activities, training, maintenance and all other post-implementation stage activities are expensed as incurred.
Development costs of computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as an integral part of a product are subject to
capitalization beginning when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when a product is available
for general release to customers. In most instances, the Company's products are released soon after technological feasibility has
been established; therefore, software development costs incurred subsequent to achievement of technological feasibility are
usually not significant, and generally, most software development costs have been expensed as incurred.
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IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets or asset groups to be used in operations whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an
impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant
adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset or a significant decline in the
observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, the Company would assess the
recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected
undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life
of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not
recoverable, the Company will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies, which would
typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset
group's carrying amount and its estimated fair value.
GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company performs annual impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives in the fourth quarter of
each fiscal year or when events occur or circumstances change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a
reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life below its carrying value.
For purposes of testing goodwill for impairment, the Company allocates goodwill across its reporting units, which are considered
the Company's operating segments. For both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which primarily consist of acquired
trade names and trademarks, the Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that
the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the
totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or
indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, an impairment test is unnecessary.
If an impairment test is necessary, the Company will estimate the fair value of the related reporting unit or indefinite-lived
intangible asset. If the carrying value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the goodwill of
that reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is determined to be impaired and the Company will record an impairment
charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.
There were no accumulated impairment losses as of May 31, 2023 and 2022. Additionally, the impact to Goodwill as a result of
acquisitions and divestitures during fiscal 2023 and 2022, was not material.
OPERATING LEASES
The Company primarily leases retail store space, certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office space, equipment and other
non-real estate assets. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and begins recording lease activity at
the commencement date, which is generally the date in which the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of
the asset. Lease components are not separated from non-lease components for real estate leases within the Company's lease
portfolio. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the
lease term with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company's incremental borrowing rate is used to
determine the present value of future lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable.
Lease agreements may contain rent escalation clauses, renewal or termination options, rent holidays or certain landlord
incentives, including tenant improvement allowances. ROU assets include amounts for scheduled rent increases and are reduced
by the amount of lease incentives. The lease term includes the non-cancelable period of the lease and options to extend or
terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. The Company does not record leases
with an initial term of 12 months or less on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognizes related lease payments in the
Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain lease agreements include variable lease
payments, which are based on a percent of retail sales over specified levels or adjust periodically for inflation as a result of
changes in a published index, primarily the Consumer Price Index, and are expensed as incurred.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivatives, equity
securities and available-for-sale debt securities. Fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. The Company uses a three-level
hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used, as follows:
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• Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
• Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in
markets that are not active.
• Level 3: Unobservable inputs with little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own
assumptions.
The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires
judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based
on the most conservative level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Pricing vendors are utilized for a majority of Level 1 and Level 2 investments. These vendors either provide a quoted market price
in an active market or use observable inputs without applying significant adjustments in their pricing. Observable inputs include
broker quotes, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities and credit risks. The fair value
of derivative contracts is determined using observable market inputs such as the daily market foreign currency rates, forward
pricing curves, currency volatilities, currency correlations and interest rates and considers nonperformance risk of the Company
and its counterparties.
The Company's fair value measurement process includes comparing fair values to another independent pricing vendor to ensure
appropriate fair values are recorded.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars are included in the foreign
currency translation adjustment, a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
The Company's global subsidiaries have various monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, which are
denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement, the
impact of which is recorded in Other (income) expense, net, within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and
interest rates. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in the fair value of
derivative financial instruments are either recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Long-term debt or Net
income depending on the nature of the underlying exposure, whether the derivative is formally designated as a hedge and, if
designated, the extent to which the hedge is effective. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement from derivatives in
the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items. For undesignated hedges and designated cash flow hedges,
this is primarily within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For
designated net investment hedges, this is within the Cash provided by investing activities component of the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows. For the Company's fair value hedges, which are interest rate swaps used to mitigate the change in
fair value of its fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates, the related cash flows from periodic interest payments are
reflected within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives for additional information on the Company's risk management program
and derivatives.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by estimating the fair value, net of estimated forfeitures, of equity awards
and recognizing the related expense as Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, in the Consolidated
Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Substantially all awards vest ratably over four years of
continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant. Performance-based restricted stock units vest
based on the Company's achievement of certain performance criteria throughout the three-year performance period and
continued employment through the vesting date. The fair value of options, stock appreciation rights and employees' purchase
rights under the employee stock purchase plans ("ESPPs") is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair
value of restricted stock and time-vesting restricted stock units is established by the market price on the date of grant. The fair
value of performance-based restricted stock units is estimated as of the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation.
Refer to Note 9 — Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation for additional information on the Company's stock-based
compensation programs.
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INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and
the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount
management believes is more likely than not to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable
earnings and is therefore uncertain. At least quarterly, the Company assesses taxable income in prior carryback periods, the
scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. The Company
uses forecasts of taxable income and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this assessment of realization, which are
inherently uncertain and can result in significant variation between estimated and actual results. To the extent the Company
believes that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset, which increases the
Company's income tax expense in the period when such determination is made.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not
the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The Company recognizes interest and penalties
related to income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes for further discussion.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing Net income by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by adjusting weighted average outstanding shares,
assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive stock options and awards.
Refer to Note 10 — Earnings Per Share for further discussion.
MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates, including estimates relating to assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Additionally, the macroeconomic
environment could remain volatile as the risk exists that worsening macroeconomic conditions could have a material, adverse
impact on future revenue growth as well as overall profitability.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") ASU
2022-04, Liabilities — Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations, which
enhances transparency surrounding the use of supplier finance programs. The new guidance requires qualitative and quantitative
disclosure sufficient to enable users of the financial statements to understand the nature, activity during the period, changes from
period to period and potential magnitude of such programs. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal periods, except for the amendment on rollforward information,
which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company will adopt the required guidance in the first
quarter of fiscal 2024 and is currently evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
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NOTE 2 — PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, net included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Land and improvements
330
Buildings
3,293
3,170
Machinery and equipment
3,083
2,870
Internal-use software
1,612
1,616
Leasehold improvements
1,876
1,712
Construction in process
525
399
Total property, plant and equipment, gross
10,715
10,097
Less accumulated depreciation
5,634
5,306
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
4,791
Capitalized interest was not material for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
NOTE 3 — ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes
1,297
Sales-related reserves
994
1,015
Endorsement compensation
552
496
Dividends payable
529
485
Allowance for expected loss on sale(1)
—
397
Other
1,911
2,530
Total Accrued Liabilities
6,220
(1)
Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
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NOTE 4 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following tables present information about the Company's financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
May 31, 2023 and 2022, and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value
measurement. Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional detail regarding the Company's fair
value measurement methodology.
MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
1,767 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
2,655
—
2,655
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
543
15
528
Money market funds
5,157
5,157
—
Time deposits
507
502
5
U.S. Agency securities
46
—
46
Total Level 2
6,253
5,674
579
TOTAL
$
10,675
3,234
MAY 31, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
839 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
3,801
8
3,793
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
660
37
623
Money market funds
6,458
6,458
—
Time deposits
1,237
1,232
5
U.S. Agency securities
2
—
2
Total Level 2
8,357
7,727
630
TOTAL
$
12,997
4,423
As of May 31, 2023, the Company held 671 million with maturity dates over one year and less than five years in Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The fair value of the Company's available-for-sale debt securities approximates their amortized cost.
Included in Interest expense (income), net was interest income related to the Company's investment portfolio of 94
million and $34 million for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The Company records the assets and liabilities of its derivative financial instruments on a gross basis on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The Company's derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that allow for the
offset of assets and liabilities in the event of default or early termination of the contract. Any amounts of cash collateral received
related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features are recorded in Cash and
equivalents and Accrued liabilities, the latter of which would further offset against the Company's derivative asset balance. Any
amounts of cash collateral posted related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features
are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets, which would further offset against the Company's derivative liability
balance. Cash collateral received or posted related to the Company's credit-related contingent features is presented in the Cash
provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company does not recognize amounts of
non-cash collateral received, such as securities, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For further information related to credit
risk, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives.
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The following tables present information about the Company's derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a
recurring basis and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement:
MAY 31, 2023
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT
FAIR VALUE
OTHER
CURRENT
ASSETS
OTHER
LONG-TERM
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
AT FAIR
VALUE
ACCRUED
LIABILITIES
OTHER
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$
557
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128 178 million as of May 31, 2023. As of that date, the Company received
880
206
66 76 million as of May 31, 2022. As of that date, the Company had received $486 million of cash collateral from various counterparties
related to foreign exchange derivative instruments. No amount of collateral was posted on the Company's derivative liability balance as of May 31,
2022.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives. For fair value information regarding Notes payable and Long-term debt, refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings
and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt, respectively.
The carrying amounts of other current financial assets and other current financial liabilities approximate fair value.
NON-RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
As further discussed in Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures, the Company met the criteria to recognize the related assets
and liabilities of its Argentina, Chile and Uruguay entities as held-for-sale as of May 31, 2022. This required the Company to
remeasure the disposal groups at fair value, less costs to sell, which is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement and was
based on each transaction's estimated consideration.
All other assets or liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of May 31, 2023 and 2022 were
immaterial.
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NOTE 5 — SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND CREDIT LINES
The carrying amounts reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for Notes payable approximate fair value.
On March 11, 2022, the Company entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which
provides for up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to 2 billion five-year credit facility agreement entered into on August 16, 2019, which would have matured on August 16,
2024. Based on the Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's
Corporation and Moody's Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the
prevailing Term SOFR for the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.04% of the total undrawn commitment.
On March 10, 2023, the Company entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks, which
provides for up to 1.5 billion in total with lender approval.
The facility matures on March 8, 2024, with an option to extend the maturity date an additional 364 days. This facility replaces the
prior $1 billion 364-day credit facility agreement entered into on March 11, 2022, which matured on March 10, 2023. Based on the
Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's
Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing Term Secured
Overnight Financing Rate ("Term SOFR") for the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.02% of the total
undrawn commitment.
As of and for the periods ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, no amounts were outstanding under any of the Company's committed
credit facilities.
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NOTE 6 — LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs, comprises the following:
BOOK VALUE
OUTSTANDING
AS OF MAY 31,
Scheduled Maturity (Dollars in millions)
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST RATE
INTEREST PAYMENTS
2023
2022
Corporate Term Debt:(1)(2)
May 1, 2023
$
500
2.25 %
Semi-Annually
$
— $
500
March 27, 2025
1,000
2.40 %
Semi-Annually
998
996
November 1, 2026
1,000
2.38 %
Semi-Annually
997
997
March 27, 2027
1,000
2.75 %
Semi-Annually
997
996
March 27, 2030
1,500
2.85 %
Semi-Annually
1,492
1,491
March 27, 2040
1,000
3.25 %
Semi-Annually
987
986
May 1, 2043
500
3.63 %
Semi-Annually
496
496
November 1, 2045
1,000
3.88 %
Semi-Annually
986
985
November 1, 2046
500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
492
492
March 27, 2050
1,500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
1,482
1,481
Total
8,927
9,420
Less Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
—
500
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT
8,920
(1)
These senior unsecured obligations rank equally with the Company's other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.
(2)
The bonds are redeemable at the Company's option at a price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be
redeemed or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest. However, the
bonds also feature a par call provision, which allows for the bonds to be redeemed at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the
notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest on or after the Par Call Date, as defined in the respective notes.
The scheduled maturity of Long-term debt in each of the years ending May 31, 2024 through 2028, are 1,000 million,
2,000 million and $0 million, respectively, at face value.
The Company's Long-term debt is recorded at adjusted cost, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs.
The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based upon quoted prices for similar instruments or quoted prices for identical
instruments in inactive markets (Level 2). The fair value of the Company's Long-term debt, including the current portion, was
approximately $7,889 million and $8,933 million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES
Income before income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Income before income taxes:
United States
$
4,663
5,723
Foreign
1,538
631
938
TOTAL INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
6,651
430
328
State
184
98
134
Foreign
634
926
857
Total Current
1,248
1,255
1,319
Deferred:
United States
Federal
(162)
(522)
(371)
State
(25)
(16)
(34)
Foreign
70
(112)
20
Total Deferred
(117)
(650)
(385)
TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE
605 $
934
A reconciliation from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
Federal income tax rate
21.0
%
21.0
%
21.0
%
State taxes, net of federal benefit
1.5
%
1.4
%
1.3
%
Foreign earnings
1.7
%
-1.8
%
0.2
%
Subpart F deferred tax benefit
0.0
%
-4.7
%
0.0
%
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit
-6.1
%
-4.1
%
-3.7
%
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
-1.1
%
-4.9
%
-4.5
%
Income tax audits and contingency reserves
1.0
%
1.5
%
1.5
%
U.S. research and development tax credit
-1.2
%
-1.0
%
-0.9
%
Other, net
1.4
%
1.7
%
-0.9
%
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
18.2
%
9.1
%
14.0
%
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"), which significantly changed U.S. tax law and
included a provision to tax global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") of foreign subsidiaries. The Company recognizes taxes
due under the GILTI provision as a current period expense.
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023 was higher than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to decreased benefits from stock-based compensation and the prior year
recognition of a non-cash, one-time benefit related to the onshoring of the Company's non-U.S. intangible property. During the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company onshored certain non-U.S. intangible property ownership rights and implemented
changes in the Company's legal entity structure. The tax restructuring increases the possibility that foreign earnings in future
periods will be subject to tax in the U.S. due to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company recognized a deferred tax
asset and corresponding non-cash deferred income tax benefit of 4.7%, to establish the deferred tax deduction that is expected
to reduce taxable income in future periods.
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The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022 was lower than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a shift in the Company's earnings mix and recognition of a non-cash, one-time
benefit related to the onshoring of the Company's non-U.S. intangible property.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities comprise the following as of:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories(1)
$
79 $
136
Sales return reserves(1)
89
109
Deferred compensation(1)
321
313
Stock-based compensation
261
195
Reserves and accrued liabilities(1)
144
145
Operating lease liabilities
511
508
Intangibles
255
275
Capitalized research and development expenditures
548
353
Net operating loss carry-forwards
15
8
Subpart F deferred tax
374
313
Foreign tax credit carry-forward
—
103
Other(1)
183
148
Total deferred tax assets
2,780
2,606
Valuation allowance
(22)
(19)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
2,758
2,587
Deferred tax liabilities:
Foreign withholding tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
(186)
(146)
Property, plant and equipment(1)
(276)
(247)
Right-of-use assets
(441)
(437)
Other(1)
(56)
(92)
Total deferred tax liabilities
(959)
(922)
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET (2)
$
1,799 $
1,665
(1)
The above amounts exclude deferred taxes held-for-sale as of May 31, 2022. See Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
(2)
Of the total $1,799 million net deferred tax asset for the period ended May 31, 2023, (227) million was included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Of the total 1,891 million was included within Deferred income taxes and other assets and
848
771
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions
95
71
77
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions
(17)
(145)
(22)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions
50
62
59
Settlements
(18)
(17)
(5)
Lapse of statute of limitations
(7)
(10)
(6)
Changes due to currency translation
(15)
(9)
22
UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS, END OF THE PERIOD
848 936 million, of which
$651 million would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The majority of the total gross
unrecognized tax benefits are long-term in nature and included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense. The liability for payment of
interest and penalties increased by $20 million during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, increased by 45 million during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021. As of May 31, 2023 and
2022, accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were 248 million, respectively (excluding
federal benefit) and were included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, long-term income taxes payable were 535 million, respectively, and were
included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S., as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is currently under
audit by the U.S. IRS for fiscal years 2017 through 2019. The Company has closed all U.S. federal income tax matters through
fiscal 2016, with the exception of certain transfer pricing adjustments. Tax years after 2011 remain open in certain major foreign
jurisdictions. Although the timing of resolution of audits is not certain, the Company evaluates all domestic and foreign audit
issues in the aggregate, along with the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations, and estimates that it is reasonably possible
the total gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to $50 million within the next 12 months. In January 2019, the
European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached State Aid rules when
granting certain tax rulings to the Company. The Company believes the investigation is without merit. If this matter is adversely
resolved, the Netherlands may be required to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the Company's
income taxes related to prior periods in the Netherlands could increase.
A portion of the Company's foreign operations benefit from a tax holiday, which is set to expire in 2031. This tax holiday may be
extended when certain conditions are met or may be terminated early if certain conditions are not met. The tax benefit attributable
to this tax holiday, before taking into consideration other U.S. indirect tax provisions, was $263 million, 238
million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The benefit of the tax holiday on diluted earnings
per common share was 0.14 and 3 million net increase in the
valuation allowance for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, compared to a 14 million net decrease for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021.
The Company has available domestic and foreign loss carry-forwards of 33 million
of losses will expire in the periods between fiscal 2028 and 2043.
NOTE 8 — REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
Sojitz America is the sole owner of the Company's authorized redeemable preferred stock, 0.3 million. A cumulative dividend of $0.10 per share is
payable annually on May 31, and no dividends may be declared or paid on the common stock of the Company unless dividends
on the redeemable preferred stock have been declared and paid in full. There have been no changes in the redeemable preferred
stock in the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. As the holder of the redeemable preferred stock, Sojitz America
does not have general voting rights but does have the right to vote as a separate class on the sale of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company and its subsidiaries; on merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or on the sale or
assignment of the NIKE trademark for athletic footwear sold in the United States. The redeemable preferred stock has been fully
issued to Sojitz America and is not blank check preferred stock. The Company's articles of incorporation do not permit the
issuance of additional preferred stock.
NOTE 9 — COMMON STOCK AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
COMMON STOCK
The authorized number of shares of Class A Common Stock, no par value, and Class B Common Stock, no par value, are 400
million and 2,400 million, respectively. Each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class B Common
Stock. Voting rights of Class B Common Stock are limited in certain circumstances with respect to the election of directors. There
are no differences in the dividend and liquidation preferences or participation rights of the holders of Class A and Class B
Common Stock. From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors authorizes share repurchase programs for the repurchase
of Class B Common Stock. The value of repurchased shares is deducted from Total shareholders' equity through allocation to
Capital in excess of stated value and Retained earnings.
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") provides for the issuance of up to 798 million previously
unissued shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with equity awards granted under the Stock Incentive Plan. The Stock
Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of non-statutory stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, and stock
awards, including restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock units include both time-vesting restricted stock units
("RSUs") as well as performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). A committee of the Board of Directors administers the
Stock Incentive Plan and has the authority to determine the employees to whom awards will be made, the amount of the awards
and the other terms and conditions of the awards. The Company generally grants stock options, restricted stock and restricted
stock units on an annual basis. The exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights may not be less than the fair
market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. Substantially all awards under the Stock Incentive Plan vest ratably
over 4 years of continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company's total stock-based compensation expense recognized in Cost of sales or
Operating overhead expense, as applicable:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Stock options(1)
$
311
323
ESPPs
72
60
63
Restricted stock and restricted stock units(1)(2)
372
281
225
TOTAL STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
638 64 million, 67 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023,
2022 and 2021, respectively. During fiscal 2021, an immaterial amount of accelerated stock option and restricted stock unit expense was also recorded
for certain employees impacted by the Company's organizational realignment. For more information, see Note 19 — Restructuring.
(2)
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, expense for restricted stock units includes an immaterial amount of expense for PSUs.
The income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense was 327 million and 31.31, 26.75, respectively. The
weighted average assumptions used to estimate these fair values were as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
Dividend yield
0.9 %
0.8 %
0.9 %
Expected volatility
27.1 %
24.9 %
27.3 %
Weighted average expected life (in years)
5.8
5.8
6.0
Risk-free interest rate
3.3 %
0.9 %
0.4 %
Expected volatilities are based on an analysis of the historical volatility of the Company's common stock, the implied volatility in
market traded options on the Company's common stock with a term greater than one year, as well as other factors. The weighted
average expected life of options is based on an analysis of historical and expected future exercise patterns. The interest rate is
based on the U.S. Treasury (constant maturity) risk-free rate in effect at the date of grant for periods corresponding with the
expected term of the options.
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The following summarizes the stock option transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
OPTION PRICE
(In millions)
Options outstanding as of May 31, 2022
68.0
94.40
(1)
Includes stock appreciation rights transactions.
Options exercisable as of May 31, 2023 were 44.7 million and had a weighted average option price of 1,380 million and 438
million, 1,571 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is the amount by which the market value of the
underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the options. The weighted average contractual life remaining for options
outstanding and options exercisable as of May 31, 2023 was 5.9 years and 4.5 years, respectively. As of May 31, 2023, the
Company had $425 million of unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized
in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a weighted average remaining period of 2.5 years.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
In addition to the Stock Incentive Plan, the Company gives employees the right to purchase shares at a discount from the market
price under ESPPs. Subject to the annual statutory limit, employees are eligible to participate through payroll deductions of up to
10% of their compensation. At the end of each six-month offering period, shares are purchased by the participants at 85% of the
lower of the fair market value at the beginning or the end of the offering period. Employees purchased 3.0 million, 2.0 million and
2.5 million shares during each of the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
RESTRICTED STOCK AND RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Recipients of restricted stock are entitled to cash dividends and to vote their respective shares throughout the period of
restriction. Recipients of restricted stock units, which includes RSUs and PSUs, are entitled to dividend equivalent cash
payments upon vesting. The number of shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested includes shares of common
stock withheld by the Company on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.
The following summarizes the restricted stock and restricted stock units transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
GRANT DATE
FAIR VALUE
(In millions)
Nonvested as of May 31, 2022
6.7 $
130.88
Vested
(2.2)
114.85
Forfeited
(0.7)
131.10
Granted
4.5
115.56
Nonvested as of May 31, 2023
8.3 115.56, 113.84, respectively. During the fiscal years
ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the aggregate fair value of vested restricted stock and restricted stock units was 354 million and 649 million of unrecognized compensation costs from restricted stock and restricted
stock units, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a
weighted average remaining period of 2.3 years.
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NOTE 10 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per common share to diluted earnings per common share. The computations
of diluted earnings per common share excluded restricted stock, restricted stock units and options, including shares under
ESPPs, to purchase an estimated additional 31.7 million, 9.4 million and 11.3 million shares of common stock outstanding for the
fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, because the awards were assumed to be anti-dilutive.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2023
2022
2021
Net income available to common stockholders
6,046
3.27
3.64
Diluted
3.75 $
3.56
NOTE 11 — BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a qualified 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan, in which all U.S. employees are able to participate. The
Company matches a portion of employee contributions to the savings plan. Company contributions to the savings plan were $136
million, 110 million and included in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The Company also has a Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by shareholders in
September 1997, which has been amended from time to time. The Company recognized an immaterial amount of Operating
overhead expense related to cash awards under the LTIP during the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. During the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, under the Stock Incentive Plan, the Company granted PSUs which replaced cash-based
long-term incentive awards historically granted under the Company's LTIP. Refer to Note 9 — Common Stock and Stock-Based
Compensation for further information related to PSUs.
The Company allows certain highly compensated employees and non-employee directors of the Company to defer compensation
under a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. A rabbi trust was established to fund the Company's nonqualified deferred
compensation plan obligation. The assets in the rabbi trust of approximately 876 million as of May 31, 2023
and 2022, respectively, primarily consist of company owned life insurance policies recorded at their cash surrender value and are
classified in Deferred income taxes and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred compensation plan liabilities
were 890 million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and primarily classified in Deferred income taxes
and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company has pension plans in various countries worldwide. The pension plans are only available to local employees and are
generally government mandated. The liability related to the unfunded pension liabilities of the plans was 30
million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and primarily classified as non-current in Deferred income taxes and other
liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
NOTE 12 — RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVES
The Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company does not
hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. The Company formally
documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management
objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as hedges
to either recognized assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions and assessing, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the
effectiveness of the hedging relationships.
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The majority of derivatives outstanding as of May 31, 2023, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for
Euro/U.S. Dollar, British Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. All derivatives are
recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and classified based on the instrument's maturity date.
The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
BALANCE SHEET LOCATION
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
639
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Deferred income taxes and other assets
64
206
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments
544
845
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
13
35
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
13
35
TOTAL DERIVATIVE ASSETS
880
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
BALANCE SHEET LOCATION
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Accrued liabilities
37
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
52
11
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments
145
48
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives
Accrued liabilities
35
29
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
35
29
TOTAL DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
77
The following table presents the amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of cash flow hedges are
recorded and the effects of cash flow hedge activity on these line items for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
(Dollars in millions)
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
Revenues
26
(82)
45
Cost of sales
28,925
581
25,231
(23)
24,576
51
Demand creation expense
4,060
(5)
3,850
1
3,114
3
Other (income) expense, net
(280)
338
(181)
130
14
(47)
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
(8)
205
(7)
262
(7)
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The following tables present the amounts affecting the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended May 31, 2023,
2022 and 2021:
(Dollars in millions)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES
(1)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME
(1)
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
2023
2022
2021
Derivatives designated as
cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
(39)
26
45
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
305
889
(563)
Cost of sales
581
(23)
51
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
(1)
(6)
5
Demand creation expense
(5)
1
3
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
207
492
(163)
Other (income) expense, net
338
130
(47)
Interest rate swaps(2)
—
—
—
Interest expense (income), net
(8)
(7)
(7)
Total designated cash
flow hedges
1,336
932
45
(1)
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the amounts recorded in Other (income) expense, net as a result of the discontinuance of
cash flow hedges because the forecasted transactions were no longer probable of occurring were immaterial.
(2)
Gains and losses associated with terminated interest rate swaps, which were previously designated as cash flow hedges and recorded in Accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss), will be released through Interest expense (income), net over the term of the issued debt.
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED
IN INCOME ON DERIVATIVES
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN INCOME
ON DERIVATIVES
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives
38 $
(167)
Other (income) expense, net
CASH FLOW HEDGES
All changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge instruments are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) until Net income is affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. Effective
hedge results are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the same manner as the underlying exposure. When it
is no longer probable the forecasted hedged transaction will occur in the initially identified time period, hedge accounting is
discontinued and the Company accounts for the associated derivative as an undesignated instrument as discussed below.
Additionally, the gains and losses associated with derivatives no longer designated as cash flow hedge instruments in
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recognized immediately in Other (income) expense, net, if it is probable the
forecasted hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the initially identified time period or within an additional two-month
period thereafter. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances
related to the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside the control or influence of the Company.
The purpose of the Company's foreign exchange risk management program is to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Foreign currency
exposures the Company may elect to hedge in this manner include product costs, non-functional currency denominated
revenues, intercompany revenues, demand creation expenses, investments in U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale debt
securities and certain other intercompany transactions.
Product cost foreign currency exposures are primarily generated through non-functional currency denominated product
purchases. NIKE entities primarily purchase product in two ways: (1) Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NIKE
Trading Company ("NTC"), a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded products from third-party factories,
predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, then sells the product to NIKE entities in
their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE entity with a different functional currency result in a foreign currency
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exposure for the NTC. (2) Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories in U.S. Dollars. These
purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
The Company's policy permits the utilization of derivatives to reduce its foreign currency exposures where internal netting or
other strategies cannot be effectively employed. Typically, the Company may enter into hedge contracts starting up to 12 to 24
months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the
forecasted transaction occurs. The total notional amount of outstanding foreign currency derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges was $18.2 billion as of May 31, 2023.
As of May 31, 2023, approximately 4.7 billion as of May 31, 2023.
CREDIT RISK
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The
counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings; however, this
does not eliminate the Company's exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is limited to the unrealized gains
in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted. To manage this risk, the Company has
established strict counterparty credit guidelines that are continually monitored.
The Company's derivative contracts contain credit risk-related contingent features designed to protect against significant
deterioration in counterparties' creditworthiness and their ultimate ability to settle outstanding derivative contracts in the normal
course of business. The Company's bilateral credit-related contingent features generally require the owing entity, either the
Company or the derivative counterparty, to post collateral for the portion of the fair value in excess of 50 million. Additionally, a certain level of decline in credit rating
of either the Company or the counterparty could trigger collateral requirements. As of May 31, 2023, the Company was in
compliance with all credit risk-related contingent features, and derivative instruments with such features were in a net liability
position of approximately 36 million in cash collateral from various counterparties to its derivative
contracts. The Company considers the impact of the risk of counterparty default to be immaterial.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments and collateral, refer to Note 4 — Fair Value
Measurements.
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NOTE 13 — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
CASH FLOW
HEDGES
NET
INVESTMENT
HEDGES
(1)
OTHER
TOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2022
779
(56) $
318
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(91)
487
—
(20)
376
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(3)
358
(835)
—
14
(463)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
267
(348)
—
(6)
(87)
Balance at May 31, 2023
$
(253)
115
231
(1)
The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are
reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)
Net of tax benefit (expense) of (40) million, 6 million and (16) million, 0 million, 76 million, respectively.
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
CASH FLOW
HEDGES
NET
INVESTMENT
HEDGES
(1)
OTHER
TOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2021
(435)
(62) $
(380)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(522)
1,222
—
28
728
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(3)
—
(8)
—
(22)
(30)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(522)
1,214
—
6
698
Balance at May 31, 2022
$
(520)
115
318
(1)
The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are
reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)
Net of tax benefit (expense) of (114) million, (9) million and 0 million, 0 million, 20 million, respectively.
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The following table summarizes the reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the Consolidated
Statements of Income:
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Gains (losses) on foreign currency translation adjustment
—
Other (income) expense, net
Total before tax
(374)
—
Tax (expense) benefit
16
—
Gain (loss) net of tax
(358)
—
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
26
(82)
Revenues
Foreign exchange forwards and options
581
(23)
Cost of sales
Foreign exchange forwards and options
(5)
1
Demand creation expense
Foreign exchange forwards and options
338
130
Other (income) expense, net
Interest rate swaps
(8)
(7)
Interest expense (income), net
Total before tax
932
19
Tax (expense) benefit
(97)
(11)
Gain (loss) net of tax
835
8
Gains (losses) on other
(19)
31
Other (income) expense, net
Total before tax
(19)
31
Tax (expense) benefit
5
(9)
Gain (loss) net of tax
(14)
22
Total net gain (loss) reclassified for the period
30
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NOTE 14 — REVENUES
DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUES
The following tables present the Company's Revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, major product line and
distribution channel:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
(1)
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE
CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
8,260 4,543 $
— $ 33,135
— $ 35,290
Apparel
5,947
4,566
1,666
1,664
— 13,843
90
— 13,933
Equipment
764
592
147
224
—
1,727
28
—
1,755
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 7,248
58
2,427 51,217
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
8,522 3,736 $
— $ 27,397
— $ 28,696
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
10,335
4,896
3,382
2,695
— 21,308
974
— 22,282
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 7,248
58
2,427 51,217
(1)
Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand businesses in its CASA
territory to third-party distributors.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE
CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
7,388 4,111 $
— $ 29,143
— $ 31,237
Apparel
5,492
4,527
1,938
1,610
— 13,567
103
— 13,670
Equipment
633
564
193
234
—
1,624
26
—
1,650
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 18,353 7,547
102
2,346 46,710
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
8,377 3,529 $
— $ 25,608
— $ 26,900
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
8,732
4,102
3,466
2,426
— 18,726
931
— 19,657
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 18,353 7,547
102
2,346 46,710
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
(1)
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE
CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
6,970
3,659 $
— $ 28,021
— $ 30,007
Apparel
5,028
3,996
2,347
1,494
—
12,865
104
—
12,969
Equipment
507
490
195
190
—
1,382
29
—
1,411
Other
—
—
—
—
25
25
86
40
151
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 17,179
8,290
25
2,205 44,538
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
7,812
3,387 $
— $ 25,898
— $ 27,251
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
6,993
3,644
3,777
1,956
—
16,370
766
—
17,136
Other
—
—
—
—
25
25
86
40
151
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 17,179
8,290
25
2,205 44,538
(1) Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand business in Brazil to a third-
party distributor.
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and
other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment. Converse Other revenues were primarily
attributable to licensing businesses. Corporate revenues primarily consisted of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related
to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse but managed through the
Company's central foreign exchange risk management program.
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not have any contract assets and had an immaterial amount of contract liabilities
recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company's sales-related reserve balance, which includes returns, post-invoice sales discounts
and miscellaneous claims, was 1,015 million, respectively, recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The estimated cost of inventory for expected product returns was 194 million as of May 31,
2023 and 2022, respectively, and was recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
NOTE 15 — OPERATING SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION
The Company's operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE Brand
segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
Each NIKE Brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling
of athletic footwear, apparel and equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North
America; Europe, Middle East & Africa ("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results
for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for information regarding the transition of NIKE
Brand businesses in certain countries within APLA to third-party distributors.
The Company's NIKE Direct operations are managed within each NIKE Brand geographic operating segment. Converse is also a
reportable segment for the Company and operates in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing and selling of athletic lifestyle
sneakers, apparel and accessories.
Global Brand Divisions is included within the NIKE Brand for presentation purposes to align with the way management views the
Company. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a
geographic operating segment. Global Brand Divisions costs represent demand creation and operating overhead expense that
include product creation and design expenses centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE
Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology.
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Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally
managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company's headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and
compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain
hedge gains and losses.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance of individual operating segments is earnings
before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), which represents Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax expense
in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
As part of the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program, standard foreign currency rates are
assigned twice per year to each NIKE Brand entity in the Company's geographic operating segments and to Converse. These
rates are set approximately nine and twelve months in advance of the future selling seasons to which they relate (specifically, for
each currency, one standard rate applies to the fall and holiday selling seasons, and one standard rate applies to the spring and
summer selling seasons) based on average market spot rates in the calendar month preceding the date they are established.
Inventories and Cost of sales for geographic operating segments and Converse reflect the use of these standard rates to record
non-functional currency product purchases in the entity's functional currency. Differences between assigned standard foreign
currency rates and actual market rates are included in Corporate, together with foreign currency hedge gains and losses
generated from the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program and other conversion gains and
losses.
Accounts receivable, net, Inventories and Property, plant and equipment, net for operating segments are regularly reviewed by
management and are therefore provided below.
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
REVENUES
North America
18,353 $
17,179
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,418
12,479
11,456
Greater China
7,248
7,547
8,290
Asia Pacific & Latin America
6,431
5,955
5,343
Global Brand Divisions
58
102
25
Total NIKE Brand
48,763
44,436
42,293
Converse
2,427
2,346
2,205
Corporate
27
(72)
40
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$
51,217
44,538
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES
North America
5,114 $
5,089
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,531
3,293
2,435
Greater China
2,283
2,365
3,243
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,932
1,896
1,530
Global Brand Divisions
(4,841)
(4,262)
(3,656)
Converse
676
669
543
Corporate
(2,840)
(2,219)
(2,261)
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
262
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
6,201
6,661
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
North America
146 $
98
Europe, Middle East & Africa
215
197
153
Greater China
56
78
94
Asia Pacific & Latin America
64
56
54
Global Brand Divisions
271
222
278
Total NIKE Brand
889
699
677
Converse
7
9
7
Corporate
140
103
107
TOTAL ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
$
1,036
791
DEPRECIATION
North America
124 $
130
Europe, Middle East & Africa
120
134
136
Greater China
54
41
46
Asia Pacific & Latin America
42
42
43
Global Brand Divisions
211
220
222
Total NIKE Brand
555
561
577
Converse
17
22
26
Corporate
131
134
141
TOTAL DEPRECIATION
$
703
744
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AS OF MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
North America
1,850
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,197
1,351
Greater China
162
406
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
700
664
Global Brand Divisions
96
113
Total NIKE Brand
3,808
4,384
Converse
235
230
Corporate
88
53
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
4,667
INVENTORIES
North America
4,098
Europe, Middle East & Africa
2,167
1,887
Greater China
973
1,044
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
894
686
Global Brand Divisions
232
197
Total NIKE Brand
8,072
7,912
Converse
305
279
Corporate
77
229
TOTAL INVENTORIES
8,420
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
North America
639
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,009
920
Greater China
292
303
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
279
274
Global Brand Divisions
840
789
Total NIKE Brand
3,214
2,925
Converse
38
49
Corporate
1,829
1,817
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
4,791
(1)
Excludes assets held-for-sale as of May 31, 2022. See Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
REVENUES AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
After allocation of revenues for Global Brand Divisions, Converse and Corporate to geographical areas based on the location
where the sales originated, revenues by geographical area are essentially the same as reported above for the NIKE Brand
operating segments with the exception of the United States. Revenues derived in the United States were 18,749 million and $17,363 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The Company's largest concentrations of long-lived assets primarily consist of the Company's corporate headquarters, retail
locations and distribution facilities in the United States and China, as well as distribution facilities in Belgium. Long-lived assets
attributable to operations in these countries, which consist of property, plant and equipment, net and operating lease ROU assets,
net, were as follows:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
United States
$
5,129 $
4,916
Belgium
702
646
China
559
538
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NOTE 16 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had bank guarantees and letters of credit outstanding totaling $588 million and $289
million, respectively, issued primarily for real estate agreements, self-insurance programs, other general business obligations and
legal matters.
In connection with various contracts and agreements, the Company provides routine indemnification relating to the enforceability
of intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where the Company is acting as the guarantor.
Currently, the Company has several such agreements in place. However, based on the Company's historical experience and the
estimated probability of future loss, the Company has determined the fair value of such indemnification is not material to the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations
relating to its business, products and actions of its employees and representatives, including contractual and employment
relationships, product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. The outcome of these legal matters
is inherently uncertain, and the Company cannot predict the eventual outcome of currently pending matters, the timing of their
ultimate resolution or the eventual losses, fines, penalties or consequences relating to those matters. When a loss related to a
legal proceeding or claim is probable and reasonably estimable, the Company accrues its best estimate for the ultimate
resolution of the matter. If one or more legal matters were to be resolved against the Company in a reporting period for amounts
above management's expectations, the Company's financial position, operating results and cash flows for that reporting period
could be materially adversely affected. In the opinion of management, based on its current knowledge and after consultation with
counsel, the Company does not believe any currently pending legal matters will have a material adverse impact on the
Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows, except as described below.
BELGIAN CUSTOMS CLAIM
The Company has received claims for certain years from the Belgian Customs Authorities for alleged underpaid duties related to
products imported beginning in fiscal 2018. The Company disputes these claims and has engaged in the appellate process. The
Company has issued bank guarantees in order to appeal the claims. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate the range of
loss and cannot predict the final outcome as it could take several years to reach a resolution on this matter. If this matter is
ultimately resolved against the Company, the amounts owed, including fines, penalties and other consequences relating to the
matter, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
NOTE 17 — LEASES
Lease expense is recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income,
based on the underlying nature of the leased asset. For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, lease expense
primarily consisted of operating lease costs of $585 million, 589 million, respectively. Lease expense also
consisted of 366 million and $347 million for fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
primarily related to variable lease costs, which includes an immaterial amount of short-term lease costs. As of and for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021, finance leases were not a material component of the Company's lease portfolio.
The undiscounted cash flows for future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities and the reconciliation to the
Operating lease liabilities recognized in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
AS OF MAY 31, 2023
(1)
Fiscal 2024
$
506
Fiscal 2025
562
Fiscal 2026
490
Fiscal 2027
436
Fiscal 2028
369
Thereafter
1,225
Total undiscounted future cash flows related to lease payments
3,211
(1)
Excludes $278 million as of May 31, 2023, of future operating lease payments for lease agreements signed but not yet commenced.
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The following table includes supplemental information used to calculate the present value of Operating lease liabilities:
AS OF MAY 31,
2023
2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
7.5
7.8
Weighted-average discount rate
2.5 %
2.3 %
The following table includes supplemental cash and non-cash information related to operating leases:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease
liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
575
583
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for
new operating lease liabilities
537
$
489
NOTE 18 — ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
ACQUISITIONS
During fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company made multiple acquisitions focused on gaining new capabilities to fuel its
Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, serving consumers personally at a global scale. The impact of acquisitions, individually
and in aggregate, was not considered material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
DIVESTITURES
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company entered into separate definitive agreements to sell its entities in Argentina
and Uruguay as well as its entity in Chile to third-party distributors.
The sale of the Company's entity in Chile to a third-party distributor was completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The
impacts from the transaction were not material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
The sale of the Company's entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor was completed during the second quarter
of fiscal 2023 and the net loss on the sale of these entities totaled approximately $550 million. This loss included $389 million,
recognized primarily in fiscal 2020, largely due to the anticipated release of the cumulative foreign currency translation losses.
The remaining loss recognized in fiscal 2023 was due to the devaluation of local currency and cash equivalents included in the
transferred assets. Upon completion of the sale, the foreign currency translation losses recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) were reclassified to Net income within Other (income) expense, net, on the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income along with the allowance for previously recognized losses recorded in
Accrued liabilities. The net loss was classified within Corporate.
The net cash proceeds received are reflected within Other investing activities on the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows.
The related assets and liabilities of these entities within the Company's APLA operating segment were classified as held-for-sale
on the Consolidated Balance Sheets within Prepaid expenses and other currents and Accrued liabilities, respectively, until the
transactions closed. As of May 31, 2022, held-for-sale assets were $182 million and held-for-sale liabilities were 50 million within Other (income) expense, net classified within Corporate, on the Consolidated Statements of
Income. Cash proceeds received were reflected within Other investing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
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NOTE 19 — RESTRUCTURING
In fiscal 2021, the Company substantially completed a series of leadership and operating model changes to streamline and
speed up the strategic execution of the Consumer Direct Acceleration.
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, the Company recognized employee termination costs of 35 million
within Operating overhead expense and Cost of sales, respectively, and made cash payments of 41 million and
$4 million, respectively.
These costs were classified within Corporate.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH
ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
There has been no change of accountants nor any disagreements with accountants on any matter of accounting principles or
practices or financial statement disclosure required to be reported under this Item.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to
be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), reports is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and
that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the
disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to
apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
We carry out a variety of ongoing procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of May 31, 2023.
"Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" is included in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
We are continuing several transformation initiatives to centralize and simplify our business processes and systems. These are
long-term initiatives, which we believe will enhance our internal control over financial reporting due to increased automation and
further integration of related processes. We will continue to monitor our internal control over financial reporting for effectiveness
throughout these transformation initiatives.
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
No disclosure is required under this item.
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN
JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding directors is included under "Corporate Governance — NIKE,
Inc. Board of Directors" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein
by reference. The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding executive officers is included under "Information
about our Executive Officers" in Item 1 of this Annual Report. The information required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K is included
under "Corporate Governance — Code of Conduct" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Items 407(d)(4) and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K
regarding the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors is included under "Corporate Governance — Board Structure
and Responsibilities — Board Committees" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by Items 402, 407(e)(4) and 407(e)(5) of Regulation S-K regarding executive compensation is included
under "Corporate Governance — Director Compensation for Fiscal 2023," "Executive Compensation — Compensation
Discussion and Analysis," "Executive Compensation — Executive Compensation Tables," and "Additional Information —
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation," in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is included under "Executive Compensation — Executive
Compensation Tables — Equity Compensation Plan Information" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K is included under
"Stock Ownership Information — Stock Holdings of Certain Owners and Management" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our
2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by Items 404 and 407(a) of Regulation S-K is included under "Additional Information — Transactions
with Related Persons" and "Corporate Governance — NIKE, Inc. Board of Directors — Director Independence" in the definitive
Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A is included under "Audit Matters — Ratification of Appointment of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
SCHEDULES
(a)
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report:
FORM 10-K
PAGE NO.
1.
Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238)
53
Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years ended May 31, 2023, May 31, 2022
and May 31, 2021
55
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three years ended May 31,
2023, May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021
56
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022
57
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended May 31, 2023, May 31,
2022 and May 31, 2021
58
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for each of the three years ended May 31, 2023,
May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021
59
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
60
2.
Financial Statement Schedule:
II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021
96
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown
in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3.
Exhibits:
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015).
3.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).
4.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (see Exhibit 3.1).
4.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (see Exhibit 3.2).
4.3
Indenture dated as of April 26, 2013, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as
trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed April 26, 2013).
4.4
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 29, 2015, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank
Trust Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 3.875% Notes due 2045 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 29, 2015).
4.5
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 21, 2016, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.375% Notes due 2026 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2046
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 21, 2016).
4.6
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 27, 2020, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.400% Notes due 2025, form of 2.750% Notes due 2027,
form of 2.850% Notes due 2030, form of 3.250% Notes due 2040 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2050
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed March 27, 2020).
4.7
Description of Registrants Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019).
10.1
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement for options granted to non-employee directors under the 1990
Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended May 31, 2010).*
10.2
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for non-employee directors under the 1990 Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2014).*
10.3
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement for options granted to executives under the Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended February 28, 2018).*
2023 FORM 10-K 93
10.4
Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Company and each of its officers and directors
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2008).*
10.5
NIKE, Inc. 1990 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014).*
10.6
NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated effective April 1, 2013) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013).*
10.7
NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated effective June 1, 2004) (applicable to amounts
deferred before January 1, 2005) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2004).*
10.8
Amendment No. 1 effective January 1, 2008 to the NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (June 1, 2004
Restatement) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended May 31, 2009).*
10.9
NIKE, Inc. Foreign Subsidiary Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2008).*
10.10
Amended and Restated Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark
G. Parker dated July 24, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed July 24, 2008).*
10.11
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2018).*
10.12
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and its executive officers
(other than Mark G. Parker and John J. Donahoe II) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2020).*
10.13
Policy for Recoupment of Incentive Compensation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 20, 2010).*
10.14
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 23, 2015).*
10.15
Form of Discretionary Performance Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018).*
10.16
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the
Company's definitive Proxy Statement filed July 25, 2017).*
10.17
Offer Letter between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.18
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.19
Form of Performance-Based Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).
10.20
Letter Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark G. Parker (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.21
NIKE, Inc. Executive Performance Sharing Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.22
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.23
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.24
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.25
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 18, 2020).*
10.26
NIKE, Inc. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2021).*
10.27
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2022, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 14, 2022).
10.28
NIKE, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2022).
10.29
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2023, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 13, 2023).
21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (included within this
Annual Report on Form 10-K).
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32†
Section 1350 Certifications.
NIKE, INC.
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
† Furnished herewith
The Exhibits filed herewith do not include certain instruments with respect to long-term debt of NIKE and its subsidiaries,
inasmuch as the total amount of debt authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of
NIKE and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. NIKE agrees, pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, that it will
furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.
2023 FORM 10-K 95
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in millions)
BALANCE AT
BEGINNING OF
PERIOD
CHARGED TO
COSTS AND
EXPENSES
CHARGED
TO OTHER
ACCOUNTS
(1)
WRITE-OFFS,
NET
BALANCE
AT END
OF PERIOD
Sales returns reserve
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021
$
682
41
595
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022
595
2,573
(31)
(2,612)
525
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023
525
3,344
(11)
(3,309)
549
(1)
Amounts included in this column primarily relate to foreign currency translation.
NIKE, INC.
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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
2023 FORM 10-K 97
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-266267) and Form
S-8 (Nos. 033-63995, 333-63581, 333-63583, 333-68864, 333-68886, 333-71660, 333-104822, 333-117059, 333-133360,
333-164248, 333-171647, 333-173727, 333-208900, 333-215439 and 333-266269) of NIKE, Inc. of our report dated July 20,
2023 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 20, 2023
NIKE, INC.
98
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.
NIKE, INC.
By:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:
July 20, 2023
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
July 20, 2023
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER:
/s/ MATTHEW FRIEND
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer July 20, 2023
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER:
/s/ JOHANNA NIELSEN
Johanna Nielsen
Vice President and Corporate Controller
July 20, 2023
DIRECTORS:
/s/ MARK G. PARKER
Mark G. Parker
Director, Chairman of the Board
July 20, 2023
/s/ CATHLEEN A. BENKO
Cathleen A. Benko
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ TIMOTHY D. COOK
Timothy D. Cook
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ THASUNDA B. DUCKETT
Thasunda B. Duckett
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ MÓNICA GIL
Mónica Gil
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ ALAN B. GRAF, JR.
Alan B. Graf, Jr.
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ MARIA HENRY
Maria Henry
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ PETER B. HENRY
Peter B. Henry
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ TRAVIS A. KNIGHT
Travis A. Knight
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ MICHELLE A. PELUSO
Michelle A. Peluso
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ JOHN W. ROGERS, JR.
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ ROBERT SWAN
Robert Swan
Director
July 20, 2023
2023 FORM 10-K 99
Cathleen Benko(3)
Former Vice Chairman & Managing Principal
Deloitte LLP
Redwood City, California
Timothy Cook(3)(5)
Chief Executive Officer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, California
John Donahoe II(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Thasunda Duckett(4)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
New York, New York
Mónica Gil(3)
Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Miami, Florida
Alan Graf, Jr.(2)
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
FedEx Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
Maria Henry(2)
Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Peter Henry(2)
Class of 1984 Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover
Institution, Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute
for International Studies and Dean Emeritus of New York
University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Travis Knight(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
LAIKA, LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mark Parker(1)
Executive Chairman
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Michelle Peluso(4)
Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, CVS Health
and Co-President, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness
CVS Health
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
John Rogers, Jr.(4)
Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Ariel Investments, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Robert Swan(2)
Operating Partner
Andreessen Horowtiz
Menlo Park, California
(1) Member — Executive Committee
(2) Member — Audit & Finance Committee
(3) Member — Compensation Committee
(4) Member — Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance Committee
(5) Lead Independent Director
D I R E C TO R S
CO R P O R AT E O F F I C E R S
John Donahoe II
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Parker
Executive Chairman
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Monique Matheson
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ann Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Heidi O’Neill
President, Consumer, Product & Brand
Craig Williams
President, Geographies & Marketplace
Mary Hunter
Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and
Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel
Patricia Johnson
Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Tax Officer
Kelsey Baldwin
Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities,
Assistant Secretary
Carlos Wilson
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities,
Assistant Secretary
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160 North Washington St.
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453
WORLD HEADQUARTERS
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453
EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS
Colosseum 1
1213 NL Hilversum
The Netherlands
GREATER CHINA HEADQUARTERS
LiNa Building
Tower 1, No. 99
Jiangwancheng Road
Yangpu District
Shanghai, China 200438
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I N D E P E N D E N T A C C O U N T A N T S
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
805 SW Broadway, Suite 800
Portland, Oregon 97205
R E G I S T R A R A N D S T O C K T R A N S F E R A G E N T
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 505000
Louisville, KY 40233
800-756-8200
Hearing Impaired #
TDD: 800-952-9245
Shareholder Information
NIKE, Inc. common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under trading symbol ‘NKE.’ Copies of the Company’s Form 10-K or Form
10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are available from the Company without charge. To request a copy, please call
800-640-8007 or write to NIKE’s Investor Relations Department at NIKE World Headquarters, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-
6453. Copies are available on the investor relations website, http://investors.nike.com.
Dividend Payments
Quarterly dividends on NIKE common stock, when declared by the Board of Directors, are paid on or about July 5, October 5, January 5, and April 5. Additional
financial information is available at http://investors.nike.com.
Other Shareholder Assistance
Communications concerning shareholder address changes, stock transfers, changes of ownership, lost stock certificates, payment of dividends, dividend check
replacements, duplicate mailings, or other account services should be directed to the Company’s Registrar and Stock Transfer Agent at the address or telephone
number above.
NIKE, the Swoosh Design, and Just Do It are registered trademarks of NIKE, Inc.
S U B S I D I A R Y B R A N D S
L O C A T I O N S
www-us.computershare.com/investor
NIKE, INC.
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005-6453
www.nike.com
FORM 10-K
FORM 10-K
4
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2024
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. 1-10635
NIKE, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon
93-0584541
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(503) 671-6453
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
Class B Common Stock
NKE
New York Stock Exchange
(Title of each class)
(Trading symbol)
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
NONE
Indicate by check mark:
Yes
No
• if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
þ
¨
• if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
¨
þ
• 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.
þ
¨
• whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).
þ
¨
• whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
þ
Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
• if an emerging growth company, 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.
¨
• whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of
its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by
the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
þ
• if securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, whether the financial statements of the registrant
included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.
¨
• whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based
compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to
§ 240.10D-1(b).
¨
• whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
☐
þ
As of November 30, 2023, the aggregate market values of the Registrant's Common Stock held by non-affiliates were:
Class A
140,871,272,720
As of July 10, 2024, the number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding were:
Class A
297,897,252
Class B
1,201,461,692
1,499,358,944
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Parts of Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 10, 2024, are incorporated by reference into Part III
of this report.
NIKE, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART I
1
ITEM 1.
Business
1
General
1
Products
1
Sales and Marketing
2
Our Markets
2
Significant Customer
3
Product Research, Design and Development
3
Manufacturing
3
International Operations and Trade
4
Competition
5
Trademarks and Patents
5
Human Capital Resources
6
Available Information and Websites
7
Information about our Executive Officers
8
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
9
ITEM 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
25
ITEM 1C.
Cybersecurity
25
ITEM 2.
Properties
26
ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings
26
ITEM 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
26
PART II
27
ITEM 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
27
ITEM 6.
Reserved
29
ITEM 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
30
ITEM 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
51
ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
53
ITEM 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
92
ITEM 9A.
Controls and Procedures
92
ITEM 9B.
Other Information
92
ITEM 9C.
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
92
PART III
93
(Except for the information set forth under “Information about our Executive Officers” in Item 1 above, Part III is
incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement for the NIKE, Inc. 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.)
ITEM 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
93
ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation
93
ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
93
ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
93
ITEM 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
93
PART IV
94
ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
94
ITEM 16.
Form 10-K Summary
98
Signatures
100
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
NIKE, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 under the laws of the State of Oregon. As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this
"Annual Report"), the terms "we," "us," "our," "NIKE" and the "Company" refer to NIKE, Inc. and its predecessors, subsidiaries
and affiliates, collectively, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Our principal business activity is the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products
through NIKE Direct operations, which are comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms
(also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital") and to wholesale accounts, which include a mix of independent distributors, licensees
and sales representatives in nearly all countries around the world. We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences
through our digital platforms. Nearly all of our products are manufactured by independent contractors. Nearly all footwear and
apparel products are manufactured outside the United States, while equipment products are manufactured both in the United
States and abroad.
All references to fiscal 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 are to NIKE, Inc.'s fiscal years ended May 31, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
and 2021, respectively. Any references to other fiscal years refer to a fiscal year ending on May 31 of that year.
PRODUCTS
Our NIKE Brand product offerings are aligned around our consumer construct focused on Men's, Women's and Kids'. We also
design products specifically for the Jordan Brand and Converse. We believe this approach allows us to create products that
better meet individual consumer needs while accelerating our largest growth opportunities.
NIKE's athletic footwear products are designed primarily for specific athletic use, although a large percentage of the products are
worn for casual or leisure purposes. We place considerable emphasis on innovation and high-quality construction in the
development and manufacturing of our products.
We also sell sports apparel, which features the same trademarks and are sold predominantly through the same marketing and
distribution channels as athletic footwear. Our sports apparel, similar to our athletic footwear products, is designed primarily for
athletic use, although many of the products are worn for casual or leisure purposes, and demonstrates our commitment to
innovation and high-quality construction. We often market footwear, apparel and accessories in "collections" of similar use or by
category. We also market apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos.
We sell a line of performance equipment and accessories under the NIKE Brand name, including bags, socks, sport balls,
eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment and other equipment designed for sports activities. We
also sell small amounts of various plastic products to other manufacturers through our wholly-owned subsidiary, NIKE IHM, Inc.,
doing business as Air Manufacturing Innovation.
Our Jordan Brand designs, distributes and licenses athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories predominantly focused
on basketball performance and culture using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and operating results for Jordan Brand products are
reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Our wholly-owned subsidiary brand, Converse, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, designs, distributes and licenses
casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell
trademarks. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a stand-alone basis.
In addition to the products we sell to our wholesale customers and directly to consumers through our NIKE Direct operations, we
have also entered into license agreements that permit unaffiliated parties to manufacture and sell, using NIKE-owned trademarks,
certain apparel, digital devices and applications and other equipment designed for sports activities.
We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences as well as digital products through our digital platforms, including
fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and wellness content; and digital services and features in retail stores that enhance the
consumer experience.
2024 FORM 10-K 1
SALES AND MARKETING
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably as a result of changes in seasonal and geographic demand for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment,
as well as other macroeconomic, strategic, operating and logistics-related factors.
Because NIKE is a consumer products company, the relative popularity and availability of various sports and fitness activities, as
well as changing design trends and consumer preferences, affect the demand for our products. We must, therefore, respond to
trends and shifts in consumer preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings and channels, developing new
products, styles and categories and influencing sports and fitness preferences through extensive marketing. Failure to respond in
a timely and adequate manner could have a material adverse effect on our sales and profitability. This is a continuing risk. Refer
to Item 1A. Risk Factors.
OUR MARKETS
We report our NIKE Brand operations based on our internal geographic organization. Each NIKE Brand geographic segment
operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel and
equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North America; Europe, Middle East & Africa
("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Sales
through our NIKE Direct operations are managed within each geographic operating segment.
Converse is also a reportable operating segment and operates predominately in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing
and selling of casual sneakers, apparel and accessories. Converse direct to consumer operations, including digital commerce,
are reported within the Converse operating segment results.
UNITED STATES MARKET
For fiscal 2024, NIKE Brand and Converse sales in the United States accounted for approximately 42% of total revenues,
compared to 43% and 40% for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively. We sell our products to thousands of wholesale accounts
in the United States, including a mix of footwear stores, sporting goods stores, athletic specialty stores, department stores, skate,
tennis and golf shops and other wholesale accounts. In the United States, we utilize NIKE sales offices to solicit such sales.
During fiscal 2024, our three largest United States customers accounted for approximately 21% of sales in the United States.
Our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell our products to consumers through various digital platforms. In
addition, our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell products through the following number of retail stores
in the United States:
U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
211
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
85
Converse stores (including factory stores)
81
TOTAL
377
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Refer to Item 2. Properties for additional information.
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INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
For fiscal 2024, non-U.S. NIKE Brand and Converse sales accounted for approximately 58% of total revenues, compared to 57%
and 60% for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively. We sell our products through NIKE Direct operations and to wholesale
accounts, which include a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives around the world. We sell to
thousands of retail accounts and ship products from 68 distribution centers outside of the United States. Refer to Item 2.
Properties for additional information on distribution facilities outside of the United States. During fiscal 2024, NIKE's three largest
customers outside of the United States accounted for approximately 15% of total non-U.S. sales.
In addition to NIKE-owned and Converse-owned digital commerce platforms in over 40 countries, our NIKE Direct and Converse
direct to consumer businesses operate the following number of retail stores outside the United States:
NON-U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
561
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
53
Converse stores (including factory stores)
54
TOTAL
668
SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER
No customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated net Revenues during fiscal 2024.
PRODUCT RESEARCH, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
We believe our research, design and development efforts are key factors in our success. Technical innovation in the design and
manufacturing process of footwear, apparel and athletic equipment receives continued emphasis as we strive to produce
products that help to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury and maximize comfort, while decreasing our environmental
impact.
In addition to our own staff of specialists in the areas of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise physiology, engineering, digital
technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, we also utilize research committees and advisory boards made
up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists, physicians and other experts who consult with
us and review certain designs, materials and concepts for product and manufacturing, design and other process improvements
and compliance with product safety regulations around the world. Employee athletes, athletes engaged under sports marketing
contracts and other athletes wear-test and evaluate products during the design and development process.
As we continue to develop new technologies, we are simultaneously focused on the design of innovative products and
experiences incorporating such technologies throughout our product categories and consumer applications. Using market
intelligence and research, our various design teams identify opportunities to leverage new technologies in existing categories to
respond to consumer preferences. The proliferation of Nike Air, Zoom, Free, Dri-FIT, Flyknit, FlyEase, ZoomX, Air Max, and React
technologies, among others, typifies our dedication to designing innovative products.
MANUFACTURING
Nearly all of our footwear and apparel products are manufactured outside the United States by independent contract
manufacturers ("contract manufacturers"), many of which operate multiple factories. We are also supplied, primarily indirectly, by
a number of materials, or "Tier 2" suppliers, who provide the principal materials used in footwear and apparel finished goods
products. As of May 31, 2024, we had 169 strategic Tier 2 suppliers.
As of May 31, 2024, our contract manufacturers operated 96 finished goods footwear factories located in 11 countries. For fiscal
2024, NIKE Brand footwear finished goods were manufactured by 15 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods footwear factory accounted for approximately 9% of total fiscal 2024 NIKE Brand
footwear production. For fiscal 2024, factories in Vietnam, Indonesia and China manufactured approximately 50%, 27% and 18%
of total NIKE Brand footwear, respectively. For fiscal 2024, four footwear contract manufacturers each accounted for greater than
10% of footwear production and in the aggregate accounted for approximately 57% of NIKE Brand footwear production.
As of May 31, 2024, our contract manufacturers operated 285 finished goods apparel factories located in 33 countries. For fiscal
2024, NIKE Brand apparel finished goods were manufactured by 68 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods apparel factory accounted for approximately 9% of total fiscal 2024 NIKE Brand
apparel production. For fiscal 2024, factories in Vietnam, China and Cambodia manufactured approximately 28%, 16% and 15%
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of total NIKE Brand apparel, respectively. For fiscal 2024, one apparel contract manufacturer accounted for more than 10% of
apparel production, and the top five contract manufacturers in the aggregate accounted for approximately 51% of NIKE Brand
apparel production.
NIKE's contract manufacturers buy raw materials for the manufacturing of our footwear, apparel and equipment products. Most
raw materials are available and purchased by those contract manufacturers in the countries where manufacturing takes place.
The principal materials used in our footwear products are natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles, as well as polyurethane films used to make
NIKE Air-Sole cushioning components. During fiscal 2024, Air Manufacturing Innovation, a wholly-owned subsidiary, with facilities
near Beaverton, Oregon, in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as contract manufacturers in China
and Vietnam, were our suppliers of NIKE Air-Sole and other cushioning components used in footwear.
The principal materials used in our apparel products are natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both virgin and
recycled); specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and repel rain
and/or snow; and plastic and metal hardware.
From time to time, certain materials used in the production of our products experience periods of high demand, shortages and
price volatility. In fiscal 2024, contract manufacturers were able to source sufficient quantities of raw materials for use in our
footwear and apparel products. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors, for additional discussion of the impact of sourcing risks on our
business.
Since 1972, Sojitz Corporation of America ("Sojitz America"), a large Japanese trading company and the sole owner of our
redeemable preferred stock, has performed import-export financing services for us.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND TRADE
Our international operations and sources of supply are subject to the usual risks of doing business abroad, such as the
implementation of, or potential changes in, foreign and domestic trade policies, increases in import duties, anti-dumping
measures, quotas, safeguard measures, trade restrictions, restrictions on the transfer of funds and, in certain parts of the world,
political tensions, instability, conflicts, nationalism and terrorism, and resulting sanctions and other measures imposed in
response to such issues. We have not, to date, been materially affected by any such risk but cannot predict the likelihood of such
material effects occurring in the future.
In recent years, uncertain global and regional economic and political conditions have affected international trade and increased
protectionist actions around the world. These trends are affecting many global manufacturing and service sectors, and the
footwear and apparel industries, as a whole, are not immune. Companies in our industry are facing trade protectionism in many
different regions, and, in nearly all cases, we are working together with industry groups to address trade issues and reduce the
impact to the industry, while observing applicable competition laws. Notwithstanding our efforts, protectionist measures have
resulted in increases in the cost of our products, and additional measures, if implemented, could adversely affect sales and/or
profitability for NIKE, as well as the imported footwear and apparel industry as a whole.
We monitor protectionist trends and developments throughout the world that may materially impact our industry, and we engage
in administrative and judicial processes to mitigate trade restrictions. We are actively monitoring actions that may result in
additional anti-dumping measures and could affect our industry. We are also monitoring for and advocating against other
impediments that may limit or delay customs clearance for imports of footwear, apparel and equipment. NIKE also advocates for
trade liberalization for footwear and apparel in a number of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements. Changes in, and
responses to, U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs or penalties on imported goods or retaliatory measures by
other countries, have negatively affected, and could in the future negatively affect, U.S. corporations, including NIKE, with
business operations and/or consumer markets in those countries, which could also make it necessary for us to change the way
we conduct business, either of which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or our results of operations.
In addition, with respect to proposed trade restrictions, we work with a broad coalition of global businesses and trade
associations representing a wide variety of sectors to help ensure that any legislation enacted and implemented (i) addresses
legitimate and core concerns, (ii) is consistent with international trade rules and (iii) reflects and considers domestic economies
and the important role they may play in the global economic community.
Where trade protection measures are implemented, we believe we have the ability to develop, over a period of time, adequate
alternative sources of supply for the products obtained from our present suppliers. If events prevented us from acquiring products
from our suppliers in a particular country, our operations could be temporarily disrupted and we could experience an adverse
financial impact. However, we believe we could abate any such disruption, and that much of the adverse impact on supply would,
therefore, be of a short-term nature, although alternate sources of supply might not be as cost-effective and could have an
ongoing adverse impact on profitability.
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Our international operations are also subject to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), and other
anti-bribery laws applicable to our operations. We source a significant portion of our products from, and have important consumer
markets, outside of the United States. We have an ethics and compliance program to address compliance with the FCPA and
similar laws by us, our employees, agents, suppliers and other partners. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors for additional information
on risks relating to our international operations.
COMPETITION
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is highly competitive on a worldwide basis. We compete internationally with
a significant number of athletic and leisure footwear companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment
companies and large companies having diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment, including
adidas, Anta, ASICS, Deckers, Li Ning, lululemon athletica, New Balance, On, Puma, Under Armour and V.F. Corporation, among
others. The intense competition and the rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and
leisure footwear and apparel and athletic equipment constitute significant risk factors in our operations. Refer to Item 1A. Risk
Factors for additional information.
NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. Important aspects of competition in this industry are:
• Product attributes such as quality; innovation and development; performance and reliability; new product style, and design;
as well as consumer price/value.
• Consumer connection, engagement and affinity for brands and products, developed through marketing, promotion and
digital experiences; social media interaction; customer support and service; identification with prominent and influential
athletes, influencers, public figures, coaches, teams, colleges and sports leagues who endorse our brands and use our
products and active engagement through sponsored sporting events and clinics.
• Effective sourcing and distribution of products, with attractive merchandising and presentation at retail, both in-store and on
digital platforms.
We believe that we are competitive in all of these areas. See Item 1A. Risk Factors, including the risk factor titled "Our products,
services and experiences face intense competition."
TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
We believe that our intellectual property rights are important to our brand, our success and our competitive position. We
strategically pursue available protections of these rights and vigorously protect and enforce them against third-party theft and
infringement.
We use trademarks on nearly all of our products and packaging, and in our marketing materials, and believe having distinctive
marks that are readily identifiable is an important factor in creating a market for our goods, in identifying our brands and the
Company, and in distinguishing our goods from the goods of others. We consider our NIKE and Swoosh Design trademarks to be
among our most valuable assets and we have registered these trademarks in over 190 jurisdictions worldwide. In addition, we
own many other trademarks that we use in marketing our products. Throughout the world, we own common law rights in the trade
dress of several distinctive shoe designs and elements. For certain trade dress, we have sought and obtained trademark
registrations.
We have copyright protection in our designs, graphics, software applications, digital goods and other original works. When
appropriate, we also obtain registered copyrights.
We file for, own and maintain many U.S. and foreign utility and design patents protecting components, technologies, materials,
manufacturing techniques, features, functionality, and industrial designs used in and for the manufacture of various athletic,
performance, and leisure footwear and apparel, including physical and digital versions thereof, athletic equipment, and digital
devices, and related software applications. These patents expire at various times.
We believe our success depends upon our capabilities in areas such as design, research and development, production and
marketing and is supported and protected by our intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, utility and design patents,
copyrights, and trade secrets, among others.
We have followed a policy of applying for and registering intellectual property rights in the United States and select foreign
countries on trademarks, inventions, innovations and designs that we deem protectable and valuable. We also continue to
vigorously protect and enforce our intellectual property, including trademarks, patents and trade secrets against third-party
infringement and misappropriation.
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HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES
At NIKE, we consider the strength and effective management of our workforce to be essential to the ongoing success of our
business. We believe that it is important to attract, develop and retain a diverse and engaged workforce at all levels of our
business and that such a workforce fosters creativity and accelerates innovation. We are focused on building a talent pipeline that
reflects our consumers, athletes and the communities we serve.
CULTURE
Each employee shapes NIKE's culture through behaviors and practices. This starts with our Maxims, which represent our core
values and, along with our Code of Conduct, feature the fundamental behaviors that help anchor, inform and guide us and apply
to all employees. Our mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world, which includes the belief that if
you have a body, you are an athlete. We aim to do this by creating groundbreaking sport innovations, making our products more
sustainably, building a creative and diverse global team, supporting the well-being of our employees and making a positive impact
in communities where we live and work. Our mission is aligned with our deep commitment to maintaining an environment where
all NIKE employees have the opportunity to reach their full potential, to connect to our brands and to shape our workplace
culture. We believe providing for growth and retention of our employees is essential in fostering such a culture and are dedicated
to providing access to training programs and career development opportunities, including trainings on NIKE's values, history and
business, trainings on developing leadership skills at all levels, tools and resources for managers and qualified tuition
reimbursement opportunities.
In empowering our employees to help shape our culture, we source employee feedback through a variety of survey tools: our
annual Engagement Survey program, corporate pulse surveys and listening sessions. These tools provide employees throughout
the globe an opportunity to provide confidential feedback on key areas known to drive employee engagement, including their
satisfaction with their managers, their work and the Company generally. These tools also measure our employees' connection to
NIKE's culture. NIKE also provides multiple points of contact for employees to speak up if they experience something that does
not align with our values or otherwise violates our workplace policies, even if they are uncertain what they observed or heard is a
violation of company policy.
As part of our commitment to making a positive impact on our communities, we maintain a goal of investing 2% of our prior fiscal
year's pre-tax income into global communities. The focus of this investment continues to be inspiring youth to be active through
play and sport as well as uniting and inspiring communities to create a better and more equitable future for all. Our community
investments are an important part of our culture, and we support employees in giving back to community organizations through
volunteering and donations, which are matched by the NIKE Foundation where eligible.
EMPLOYEE BASE
As of May 31, 2024, we had approximately 79,400 employees worldwide, including retail and part-time employees. We also
utilize independent contractors and temporary personnel to supplement our workforce.
Most of our employees are not represented by unions, except for certain employees in the EMEA and APLA geographies who are
members of and/or represented by trade unions, as allowed or required by local law and/or collective bargaining agreements.
Also, in some countries outside of the United States, local laws require employee representation by works councils (which may
be entitled to information and consultation on certain subsidiary decisions) or by organizations similar to a union. In certain
European countries, we are required by local law to enter into, and/or comply with, industry-wide or national collective bargaining
agreements. NIKE has never experienced a material interruption of operations due to labor disagreements.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity, equity and inclusion ("DE&I") is a strategic priority for NIKE and we are committed to having an inclusive and diverse
team and culture. We aim to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace through recruitment, development and retention of
talent from diverse experiences and backgrounds with the goal of expanding representation across all dimensions of diversity
over the long term. We remain committed to the targets announced in fiscal 2021 for the Company to work toward by fiscal 2025,
including diverse representation in our corporate workforce and leadership positions.
We continue our efforts to recruit talent through our traditional channels and through initiatives, such as partnerships with athletes
and sports-related organizations to create apprenticeship programs and new partnerships with organizations, colleges and
universities that serve diverse populations. Additionally, we are prioritizing DE&I education so that all NIKE employees and
leaders have the cultural knowledge and understanding to lead inclusively and build diverse and inclusive teams. We also have
Employee Networks, collectively known as NikeUNITED, representing various employee groups.
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Our DE&I focus extends beyond our workforce and includes our communities, which we support in a number of ways. We have
committed to investments that aim to address racial inequality and improve diversity and representation in our communities. We
also are leveraging our global scale to support business diversity among the businesses with which we work.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
NIKE's total rewards are intended to be competitive and equitable, meet the diverse needs of our global teammates and reinforce
our values. We are committed to providing comprehensive, competitive and equitable pay and benefits to our employees, and we
have invested, and aim to continue to invest, in our employees through growth and development and holistic well-being
initiatives. Our initiatives in this area include:
• We are committed to competitive pay, pay equity and to reviewing our pay and promotion practices annually.
• We have an annual company bonus plan and a retail-focused bonus plan applicable to all eligible employees. Both programs
are focused on rewarding employees for company performance, which we believe reinforces our culture and rewards
behaviors that support collaboration and teamwork.
• We provide comprehensive family care benefits in the U.S. and globally where practicable, including family planning
coverage, backup care and child/elder care assistance as well as an income-based childcare subsidy for eligible employees.
• Our Military Leave benefit provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off every 12 months.
• We offer free access to our sport centers at our World Headquarters for our full-time employees and North America store
employees.
• We provide employees free access to mindfulness and meditation resources, as well as live classes through our sport
centers.
• We provide all employees and their families globally with free and confidential visits with a mental health counselor through a
third-party provider and our global Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We provide support to our employees in a variety of ways during times of crisis, including pay continuity under certain
circumstances, and our natural disaster assistance program.
• We provide a hybrid work approach for the majority of employees, as well as a Four Week Flex program, which provides
employees an opportunity to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.
• We offer a Well-Being Week where we close our corporate offices for a full week in the summer and Well-Being Days for our
teammates in our retail stores and distribution centers, and encourage our teammates to focus on their well-being.
• We provide inclusive family planning benefits and transgender healthcare coverage for eligible employees covered on the
U.S. Health Plan, including access to both restorative services and personal care.
• We provide all U.S. employees with unlimited free financial coaching through a third-party provider.
Additional information related to our human capital strategy can be found in our FY23 NIKE, Inc. Impact Report, which is
available on the Impact section of about.nike.com. Information contained on or accessible through our websites is not
incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any
references to our websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND WEBSITES
Our NIKE digital commerce website is located at www.nike.com. On our NIKE corporate website, located at investors.nike.com,
we post the following filings as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"): our annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
our current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our proxy statements are also posted on our corporate website. All such
filings on our corporate website are available free of charge. Copies of these filings are also available on the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov. Also available on our corporate website are the charters of the committees of our Board of Directors, as well as our
corporate governance guidelines and code of ethics. Copies of any of these documents will be provided in print to any
shareholder who submits a request in writing to NIKE Investor Relations, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453.
Information contained on or accessible through our website is not incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual
Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any references to our website are intended to be inactive
textual references only.
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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The executive officers of NIKE, Inc. as of July 25, 2024, are as follows:
Mark Parker, Executive Chairman — Mr. Parker, 68, joined NIKE in 1979, is Executive Chairman of the
Board of Directors and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of NIKE, Inc. from 2006 to 2020.
During his employment with NIKE, he has had primary responsibilities in product research, design and
development, marketing and brand management. Mr. Parker previously served in various roles at NIKE
including President of the NIKE Brand, Vice President of Global Footwear, General Manager, corporate
Vice President and divisional Vice President in charge of product development.
John Donahoe II, President and Chief Executive Officer — Mr. Donahoe, 64, joined NIKE in 2014 as a
member of the Board of Directors and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of NIKE, Inc.
since January 2020. He is responsible for NIKE’s global business portfolio, which includes the NIKE,
Jordan and Converse brands. Prior to joining NIKE, Mr. Donahoe was the President and Chief Executive
Officer of ServiceNow, Inc. from 2017 to 2020 and, prior to that, the President and Chief Executive
Officer of eBay Inc. Earlier in his career, he worked for Bain & Company for nearly two decades,
becoming the firm’s President and Chief Executive Officer in 1999.
Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Mr. Friend, 46, joined NIKE in
2009 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NIKE, Inc. since 2020,
and leads the Company's finance, demand and supply management, procurement and global places
and services organizations. Mr. Friend previously served in various roles at NIKE including as Vice
President of Investor Relations and Chief Financial Officer of the NIKE Brand. Prior to joining NIKE, Mr.
Friend worked in the financial industry, including as Vice President in the investment banking and
mergers and acquisitions groups at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Monique Matheson, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer — Ms. Matheson, 57,
joined NIKE in 1998 and has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of
NIKE, Inc. since 2017, overseeing and driving the Company’s strategic global Human Resources
strategy. In this role, Ms. Matheson leads through the lens of people — managing functions including
recruitment, succession planning, learning and career development, diversity and inclusion,
organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, pay and benefits and people solutions. Previously,
Ms. Matheson has held roles including Vice President, Chief Talent and Diversity Officer and Vice
President, Senior Human Resources Business Partner for North America, Global Product Creation
(Footwear, Apparel and Equipment), Global Finance and NIKE, Inc. Affiliates. Prior to joining NIKE, Ms.
Matheson practiced employment law.
Ann Miller, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer — Ms. Miller, 50, joined NIKE in 2007 and has
served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer of NIKE, Inc. since 2022. In her capacity as
Chief Legal Officer, she oversees all legal, compliance, government & public affairs, social community
impact, security, resilience and investigation matters of the Company. Previously, Ms. Miller served as
Vice President, Corporate Secretary from 2017 to 2022. Ms. Miller has also previously held other roles in
the NIKE legal department, including Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Converse's General
Counsel. Prior to joining NIKE, Ms. Miller worked at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Ms. Miller
brings more than 25 years of legal and business expertise to her role.
Heidi O'Neill, President, Consumer, Product & Brand — Ms. O'Neill, 59, joined NIKE in 1998 and has
served as President, Consumer, Product & Brand of NIKE, Inc. since 2023. In this role, Ms. O’Neill leads
the integration of the global Men's, Women's & Kids' consumer teams, the entire global product engine
and global brand marketing and sports marketing to build deep storytelling, relationships and
engagement with the brand. Most recently, Ms. O’Neill has also served as President, Consumer and
Marketplace from 2020 to 2023 and President, Direct to Consumer from 2016 to 2020. Since joining
NIKE, she has held a variety of key roles, including leading NIKE's marketplace and four geographic
operating regions, leading NIKE Direct and NIKE's retail and digital-commerce business and creating
and leading NIKE's Women’s business. Prior to joining NIKE, Ms. O'Neill held roles at Levi Strauss &
Company and was a Vice President at Foote, Cone & Belding.
Craig Williams, President, Geographies & Marketplace — Mr. Williams, 55, joined NIKE in 2019 and
has served as President, Geographies & Marketplace of NIKE, Inc. since 2023. In this role, Mr. Williams
leads NIKE's four geographic operating units, the global direct to consumer business and wholesale
marketplace partnerships. In addition, Mr. Williams leads the NIKE Supply Chain and Logistics
organization. Mr. Williams previously served as President of Jordan Brand from 2019 to June 2023,
overseeing the global business and team of designers, footwear and apparel developers, marketers and
geography leaders. Prior to joining NIKE, Mr. Williams held executive leadership positions at The Coca-
Cola Company as well as roles at CIBA Vision, a subsidiary of Novartis AG, and Kraft Foods Inc. Mr.
Williams also served five years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Nuclear Power Officer.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Analyst Reports
Certain written and oral statements, other than purely historic information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to
NIKE's business plans, objectives and expected operating or financial results and the assumptions upon which those statements
are based, made or incorporated by reference from time to time by NIKE or its representatives in this Annual Report, other
reports, filings with the SEC, press releases, conferences or otherwise, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results,
performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "will be," "will
continue," "will likely result" or words or phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties
which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties are detailed
from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the SEC, including reports filed on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, and include, among
others, the following: risks relating to our multi-year enterprise initiative, including the risk that NIKE is not able to identify
opportunities to deliver anticipated cost savings, risks related to any delays in the timing for implementing the initiative or potential
disruptions to NIKE's business or operations as it executes on the initiative, and other factors that may cause NIKE to be unable
to achieve the expected benefits of the initiative; intense competition among designers, marketers, distributors and sellers of
athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and equipment for consumers and endorsers; NIKE's ability to successfully innovate and
compete in various categories; new product development and innovation; demographic changes; changes in consumer
preferences and channel mix; popularity of particular designs, categories of products and sports; seasonal and geographic
demand for NIKE products; difficulties in anticipating or forecasting, and responding to changes in consumer preferences,
consumer demand for NIKE products, changes in channel mix and the various market factors described above; the size and
growth of the overall athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and equipment markets; international, national and local political, civil,
economic and market conditions, including high and increasing inflation and interest rates; our ability to execute on our
sustainability strategy and achieve our sustainability-related goals and targets, including sustainable product offerings; difficulties
in implementing, operating and maintaining NIKE's increasingly complex information technology systems and controls, including,
without limitation, the systems related to demand and supply planning and inventory control; interruptions in data and information
technology systems; consumer data security; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results, including, without
limitation, the fact that advance orders may not be indicative of future revenues due to changes in shipment timing, the changing
mix of orders with shorter lead times, and discounts, order cancellations and returns; the ability of NIKE to sustain, manage or
forecast its growth and inventories; the size, timing and mix of purchases of NIKE's products; increases in the cost of materials,
labor and energy used to manufacture products; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual
property; product performance and quality; customer service; adverse publicity and an inability to maintain NIKE's reputation and
brand image, including without limitation, through social media or in connection with brand damaging events; the loss of
significant customers or suppliers; dependence on distributors and licensees; business disruptions; increased costs of freight and
transportation to meet delivery deadlines; increases in borrowing costs due to any decline in NIKE's debt ratings; changes in
business strategy or development plans; general risks associated with doing business outside of the United States, including,
without limitation, exchange rate fluctuations, inflation, import duties, tariffs, quotas, sanctions, political and economic instability,
conflicts and terrorism; the potential impact of new and existing laws, regulations or policy, including, without limitation, tariffs,
import/export, trade, wage and hour or labor and immigration regulations or policies; changes in government regulations; the
impact of, including business and legal developments relating to, climate change, extreme weather conditions and natural
disasters; litigation, regulatory proceedings, sanctions or any other claims asserted against NIKE; the ability to attract and retain
qualified employees, and any negative public perception with respect to key personnel or our corporate culture, values or
purpose; the effects of NIKE's decision to invest in or divest of businesses or capabilities; health epidemics, pandemics and
similar outbreaks; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report and other reports.
Investors should also be aware that while NIKE does, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against NIKE's
policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly,
shareholders should not assume that NIKE agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content
of the statement or report. Furthermore, NIKE has a policy against confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others.
Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not
the responsibility of NIKE.
Risk Factors
The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Annual Report may include additional factors which could
adversely affect NIKE's business and financial performance. Moreover, NIKE operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing
environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risks, nor can it assess
the impact of all such risks on NIKE's business or the extent to which any risk, or combination of risks, may cause actual results
to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should
not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.
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Economic and Industry Risks
Global economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial
condition.
The uncertain state of the global economy, including sustained high levels of inflation and interest rates and the risk of a
recession, continues to impact businesses around the world. If global economic and financial market conditions deteriorate, the
following factors, among others, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition:
• Our sales are impacted by discretionary spending by consumers. Declines in consumer spending have in the past resulted
in and may in the future result in reduced demand for our products, increased inventories, reduced orders from retailers for
our products, order cancellations, lower revenues, higher discounts and lower gross margins.
• In the future, we may be unable to access financing in the credit and capital markets at reasonable rates in the event we find
it desirable to do so.
• We conduct transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
relative to the U.S. Dollar. Continued volatility in the markets and exchange rates for foreign currencies and contracts in
foreign currencies has had and could continue to have a significant impact on our reported operating results and financial
condition.
• Continued volatility in the availability and prices for commodities and raw materials we use in our products and in our supply
chain (such as cotton or petroleum derivatives) has had and could in the future have a material adverse effect on our costs,
gross margins and profitability. In addition, supply chain issues caused by factors including geopolitical conflicts and
pandemics have impacted and may in the future impact the availability, pricing and timing for obtaining commodities and raw
materials.
• If retailers of our products experience declining revenues or experience difficulty obtaining financing to purchase our
products, this could result in reduced orders for our products, order cancellations, late retailer payments, extended payment
terms, higher accounts receivable, reduced cash flows, greater expense associated with collection efforts and increased bad
debt expense.
• In the past, certain retailers of our products have experienced severe financial difficulty, become insolvent and ceased
business operations, and this could occur in the future, which could negatively impact the sale of our products to consumers.
• If contract manufacturers of our products or other participants in our supply chain experience difficulty obtaining financing to
purchase raw materials or to finance capital equipment and other general working capital needs, it may result in delays or
non-delivery of shipments of our products.
Our products, services and experiences face intense competition.
NIKE is a consumer products company and the relative popularity of various sports and fitness activities and changing design
trends affect the demand for our products, services and experiences. The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is
highly competitive both in the United States and worldwide. We compete with a significant number of athletic and leisure footwear
companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment companies, private label brands offered by major retailers
and various other large companies that have diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment. New
competitors frequently enter the markets we serve. We also compete with other companies for the production capacity of contract
manufacturers that produce our products. In addition, we and our contract manufacturers compete with other companies and
industries for raw materials used in our products. Our NIKE Direct operations, both through our digital commerce operations and
retail stores, also compete with multi-brand retailers, which sell our products through their digital platforms and physical stores,
and with digital commerce platforms. In addition, we compete with respect to the digital services and experiences we are able to
offer our consumers, including fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and wellness content and services; and digital services and
features in retail stores that enhance the consumer experience.
Product offerings, product innovations and technologies, marketing expenditures (including expenditures for advertising and
endorsements), pricing, costs of production, customer service, digital commerce platforms, digital services and experiences and
social media presence are areas of intense competition. These, in addition to ongoing rapid changes in technology (including
marketing and advertising technology), a reduction in barriers to starting new footwear and apparel companies and an increase in
the number of such companies (some of which may be able to react more nimbly to changes in consumer preferences) and
changes in consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and leisure footwear, apparel, and equipment, services and
experiences, constitute significant risk factors in our operations. In addition, the competitive nature of retail, including shifts in the
ways in which consumers shop, constitutes a risk factor implicating our NIKE Direct and wholesale operations. If we do not
adequately and timely anticipate and respond to our competitors, our costs may increase, demand for our products may decline,
possibly significantly, or we may need to reduce wholesale or suggested retail prices for our products.
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Economic factors beyond our control, and changes in the global economic environment, including fluctuations in
inflation and currency exchange rates, could result in lower revenues, higher costs and decreased margins and
earnings.
A majority of our products are manufactured and sold outside of the United States, and we conduct purchase and sale
transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to the volatility of global economic conditions, including fluctuations in
inflation and foreign currency exchange rates. Central banks deploy various strategies to combat inflation, including increasing
interest rates, which impact our borrowing costs. Government shutdowns or the risk of government shutdowns, as well as the
impact or expected impact of elections, both in the United States and in other countries around the world, may also increase
volatility. Additionally, there has been, and may continue to be, volatility in currency exchange rates that impact the U.S. Dollar
value relative to other international currencies. Our international revenues and expenses generally are derived from sales and
operations in foreign currencies, and these revenues and expenses are affected by currency fluctuations, specifically amounts
recorded in foreign currencies and translated into U.S. Dollars for consolidated financial reporting, as weakening of foreign
currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar adversely affects the U.S. Dollar value of the Company's foreign currency-denominated
sales and earnings. Currency exchange rate fluctuations could also disrupt the business of the independent manufacturers that
produce our products by making their purchases of raw materials more expensive and more difficult to finance. Foreign currency
fluctuations have adversely affected and could continue to have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial
condition.
We hedge certain foreign currency exposures to lessen and delay, but not to completely eliminate, the effects of foreign currency
fluctuations on our financial results. Since the hedging activities are designed to lessen volatility, they not only reduce the
negative impact of a stronger U.S. Dollar or other trading currency, but they also reduce the positive impact of a weaker U.S.
Dollar or other trading currency. Our future financial results have in the past been and could in the future be significantly affected
by the value of the U.S. Dollar in relation to the foreign currencies in which we conduct business. The degree to which our
financial results are affected for any given time period will depend in part upon our hedging activities.
We may be adversely affected by the financial health of our wholesale customers.
We extend credit to our customers based on an assessment of a customer's financial condition, generally without requiring
collateral. To assist in the scheduling of production and the shipping of our products, we offer certain customers the opportunity to
place orders five to six months ahead of delivery under our futures ordering program. These advance orders may be canceled
under certain conditions, and the risk of cancellation increases when dealing with financially unstable retailers or retailers
struggling with economic uncertainty. In the past, some customers have experienced financial difficulties up to and including
bankruptcies, which have had an adverse effect on our sales, our ability to collect on receivables and our financial condition.
When the retail economy weakens or as consumer behavior shifts, retailers tend to be more cautious with orders. A slowing or
changing economy in our key markets, including a recession, could adversely affect the financial health of our customers, which
in turn could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, product sales are dependent
in part on high quality merchandising and an appealing retail environment to attract consumers, which requires continuing
investments by retailers. Retailers that experience financial difficulties may fail to make such investments or delay them, resulting
in lower sales and orders for our products.
Climate change and other sustainability-related matters, or legal, regulatory or market responses thereto, may have an
adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
There are concerns that increased levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have caused, and
may continue to cause, potentially at a growing rate, increases in global temperatures, changes in weather patterns and
increasingly frequent and/or prolonged extreme weather and climate events. Climate change may also exacerbate challenges
relating to the availability and quality of water and raw materials, including those used in the production of our products, and may
result in changes in regulations or consumer preferences, which could in turn affect our business, operating results and financial
condition. For example, there has been increased focus by governmental and non-governmental organizations, consumers,
customers, employees and other stakeholders on products that are sustainably made and other sustainability matters, including
responsible sourcing and deforestation, the use of plastic, energy and water, the recyclability or recoverability of packaging and
materials transparency, any of which may require us to incur increased costs for additional transparency, due diligence and
reporting. In addition, federal, state or local governmental authorities in various countries are implementing, have proposed and
are likely to continue to propose, legislative and regulatory initiatives to reduce or mitigate the impacts of climate change on the
environment. Various countries and regions are following different approaches to the regulation of climate change, which could
increase the complexity of, and potential cost related to complying with, such regulations. Any of the foregoing may require us to
make additional investments in facilities and equipment, may impact the availability and cost of key raw materials used in the
production of our products or the demand for our products, and, in turn, may adversely impact our business, operating results
and financial condition.
Investors, regulators and other stakeholders are also increasingly scrutinizing companies’ environmental, social and governance
(“ESG”) commitments, performance and disclosures, including related to climate change, and in recent years have placed
increasing importance on social costs and related implications of their investments. Additionally, organizations that provide
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information to investors on corporate governance and related matters have developed ratings processes for evaluating
companies on their respective approaches to ESG matters, which are increasingly being employed by investors, lenders, and
customers to inform their investment, financing or purchasing decisions. Although we have announced sustainability-related goals
and targets, there can be no assurance that our stakeholders will agree with our strategies, and any perception, whether or not
valid, that we have failed to achieve, or to act responsibly with respect to, such matters or to effectively respond to new or
additional legal or regulatory requirements regarding climate change, could result in adverse publicity and adversely affect our
business and reputation. Execution of these strategies and achievement of our goals is subject to risks and uncertainties, many
of which are outside of our control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to execute our
strategies and achieve our goals within the currently projected costs and the expected timeframes; the availability and cost of raw
materials and renewable energy; unforeseen production, design, operational and technological difficulties; the outcome of
research efforts and future technology developments, including the ability to scale projects and technologies on a commercially
competitive basis such as carbon sequestration and/or other related processes; compliance with, and changes or additions to,
global and regional regulations, taxes, charges, mandates or requirements relating to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon costs or
climate-related goals; adapting products to customer preferences and customer acceptance of sustainable supply chain
solutions; and the actions of competitors and competitive pressures. As a result, there is no assurance that we will be able to
adequately meet stakeholder expectations, successfully execute our strategies or achieve our sustainability-related goals, which
could damage our reputation and customer and other stakeholder relationships and have an adverse effect on our business,
results of operations and financial condition.
Extreme weather conditions and natural disasters could negatively impact our operating results and financial condition.
Given the broad and global scope of our operations, we are particularly vulnerable to the physical risks of climate change, such
as shifts in weather patterns. Extreme weather conditions in the areas in which our retail stores, suppliers, manufacturers,
customers, distribution centers, offices, headquarters and vendors are located could adversely affect our operating results and
financial condition. Moreover, natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, floods or droughts, whether
occurring in the United States or abroad, and their related consequences and effects, including energy shortages and public
health issues, have in the past temporarily disrupted, and could in the future disrupt, our operations, the operations of our
vendors, manufacturers and other suppliers or have in the past resulted in, and in the future could result in, economic instability
that may negatively impact our operating results and financial condition. In particular, if a natural disaster or severe weather event
were to occur in an area in which we or our suppliers, manufacturers, employees, customers, distribution centers or vendors are
located, our continued success would depend, in part, on the safety and availability of the relevant personnel and facilities and
proper functioning of our or third parties' computer, network, telecommunication and other systems and operations. In addition, a
natural disaster or severe weather event could negatively impact retail traffic to our stores or stores that carry our products and
could have an adverse impact on consumer spending, any of which could in turn result in negative point-of-sale trends for our
merchandise. Further, climate change may increase both the frequency and severity of extreme weather conditions and natural
disasters, which may affect our business operations, either in a particular region or globally, as well as the activities of our third-
party vendors and other suppliers, manufacturers and customers. The diversity of locations in which we operate, our operational
size, disaster recovery and business continuity planning and our information technology systems and networks, including the
Internet and third-party services ("Information Technology Systems"), may not be sufficient for all or for concurrent eventualities. If
we were to experience a local or regional disaster or other business continuity event or concurrent events, we could experience
operational challenges, in particular depending upon how a local or regional event may affect our human capital across our
operations or with regard to particular aspects of our operations, such as key executive officers or personnel. For example, our
World Headquarters is located in a seismic zone, which is at a higher risk for earthquakes and the related consequences or
effects. Further, if we are unable to find alternative suppliers, replace capacity at key manufacturing or distribution locations or
quickly repair damage to our Information Technology Systems or supply systems, we could be late in delivering, or be unable to
deliver, products to our customers. These events could result in reputational damage, lost sales, cancellation charges or
markdowns, all of which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and could in the future be, adversely affected by a
pandemic, epidemic or other public health emergency.
Pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and other public health emergencies, and preventative measures taken to
contain or mitigate such crises have caused, and may in the future cause, business slowdown or shutdown in affected areas and
significant disruption in the financial markets, both globally and in the United States. These events have led to and could again
lead to adverse impacts to our global supply chain, factory cancellation costs, store closures, and a decline in retail traffic and
discretionary spending by consumers and, in turn, materially impact our business, sales, financial condition and results of
operations as well as cause a volatile effective tax rate driven by changes in the mix of earnings across our jurisdictions. We
cannot predict whether, and to what degree, our sales, operations and financial results could in the future be affected by the
pandemic and preventative measures. Risks presented by pandemics and other public health emergencies include, but are not
limited to:
• Deterioration in economic conditions in the United States and globally, including the effect of prolonged periods of inflation
on our consumers and vendors;
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• Disruption to our distribution centers, contract manufacturers, finished goods factories and other vendors, through the effects
of facility closures, increased operating costs, reductions in operating hours, labor shortages, and real time changes in
operating procedures, such as additional cleaning and disinfection procedures, which have had, and could in the future
again have, a significant impact on our planned inventory production and distribution, including higher inventory levels or
inventory shortages in various markets;
• Impacts to our distribution and logistics providers' ability to operate, including labor and container shortages, and increases
in their operating costs. These supply chain effects have had, and could in the future have, an adverse effect on our ability to
meet consumer demand, including digital demand, and have in the past resulted in and could in the future result in extended
inventory transit times and an increase in our costs of production and distribution, including increased freight and logistics
costs and other expenses;
• Decreased retail traffic as a result of store closures, reduced operating hours, social distancing restrictions and/or changes in
consumer behavior;
• Reduced consumer demand for our products, including as a result of a rise in unemployment rates, higher costs of
borrowing, inflation and diminished consumer confidence;
• Cancellation or postponement of sports seasons and sporting events in multiple countries, and bans on large public
gatherings, which have reduced and in the future could reduce consumer spending on our products and could impact the
effectiveness of our arrangements with key endorsers;
• The risk that any safety protocols in NIKE-owned or affiliated facilities, including our offices, will not be effective or not be
perceived as effective, or that any virus-related illnesses will be linked or alleged to be linked to such facilities, whether
accurate or not;
• Incremental costs resulting from the adoption of preventative measures and compliance with regulatory requirements,
including providing facial coverings and hand sanitizer, rearranging operations to follow social distancing protocols,
conducting temperature checks, testing and undertaking regular and thorough disinfecting of surfaces;
• Bankruptcies or other financial difficulties facing our wholesale customers, which could cause them to be unable to make or
delay making payments to us, or result in revised payment terms, cancellation or reduction of their orders; and
• Significant disruption of and volatility in global financial markets, which could have a negative impact on our ability to access
capital in the future.
We cannot reasonably predict the ultimate impact of any pandemic or public health emergency, including the extent of any
adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, which will depend on, among other things, the
duration and spread of the pandemic or public health emergency, the impact of governmental regulations that have been, and
may continue to be, imposed in response, the effectiveness of actions taken to contain or mitigate the outbreak, the availability,
safety and efficacy of vaccines, including against emerging variants of the infectious disease, and global economic conditions.
Additionally, disruptions have in the past made it more challenging to compare our performance, including our revenue growth
and overall profitability, across quarters and fiscal years, and could have this effect in the future. Any pandemic or public health
emergency may also affect our business, results of operations or financial condition in a manner that is not presently known to us
or that we currently do not consider to present significant risks and may also exacerbate, or occur concurrently with, other risks
discussed in this Item 1A. Risk Factors, any of which could have a material effect on us.
Business and Operational Risks
Failure to maintain our reputation, brand image and culture could negatively impact our business.
Our iconic brands have worldwide recognition, and our success depends on our ability to maintain and enhance our brand image
and reputation. Maintaining, promoting and growing our brands will depend on our design and marketing efforts, including product
innovation, product quality and advertising and consumer campaigns. Our commitment to product innovation, quality and
sustainability, and our continuing investment in design (including materials), marketing and sustainability measures may not have
the desired impact on our brand image and reputation. In addition, our success in maintaining, extending and expanding our
brand image depends on our ability to adapt to a rapidly changing media and digital environment, including our reliance on social
media, digital advertising networks, digital and advertising technology, and digital dissemination of advertising campaigns on our
digital platforms and through our digital experiences and products. We could be adversely impacted if we fail to achieve any of
these objectives.
Our brand value also depends on our ability to maintain a positive consumer perception of our corporate integrity, purpose and
brand culture. Negative claims or publicity involving us, our culture and values, our products, services and experiences,
consumer data, or any of our key employees, endorsers, sponsors, suppliers or partners could seriously damage our reputation
and brand image, regardless of whether such claims are accurate. For example, while we require our suppliers of our products to
operate their business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we do not control their practices. Negative publicity
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relating to a violation or an alleged violation of policies or laws by such suppliers could damage our brand image and diminish
consumer trust in our brand. Further, our reputation and brand image could be damaged as a result of our support of, association
with or lack of support or disapproval of certain social causes and public personalities, as well as any decisions we make to
continue to conduct, or change, certain of our activities in response to such considerations. Social media, which accelerates and
potentially amplifies the scope of negative publicity, can increase the challenges of responding to negative claims. Adverse
publicity about regulatory or legal action against us, or by us, could also damage our reputation and brand image, undermine
consumer confidence in us and reduce long-term demand for our products, even if the regulatory or legal action is unfounded or
not material to our operations. If the reputation, culture or image of any of our brands is tarnished or if we receive negative
publicity, then our sales, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
If we are unable to anticipate consumer preferences and develop new products, we may not be able to maintain or
increase our revenues and profits.
Our success depends on our ability to identify, originate and define product trends as well as to anticipate, gauge and react to
changing consumer demands in a timely manner so that our product offerings evolve and are responsive to consumer demands.
However, lead times for many of our products make it more difficult for us to respond rapidly to new or changing product trends or
consumer preferences. All of our products are subject to changing consumer preferences that cannot be predicted with certainty.
Our new products may not receive consumer acceptance as consumer preferences could shift rapidly to different types of
products or away from these types of products altogether, and our future success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and
respond to these changes. If we fail to anticipate accurately and respond to trends and shifts in consumer preferences by
adjusting the mix of existing product offerings, developing new products, designs, styles and categories, and influencing sports
and fitness preferences through extensive marketing, we could experience lower sales, excess inventories or lower profit
margins, any of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, we market
our products globally through a diverse spectrum of advertising and promotional programs and campaigns, including social media
and other digital advertising networks. If we do not successfully market our products, if advertising and promotional costs
increase or if certain advertising networks are no longer available, these factors could have an adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
We rely on technical innovation and high-quality products to compete.
Technical innovation and quality control in the design and manufacturing processes of footwear, apparel, equipment and other
products and services are essential to the commercial success of our products and development of new products. Research and
development play a key role in technical innovation. We rely upon specialists in the fields of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise
physiology, engineering, digital technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, as well as research committees
and advisory boards made up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists and other experts to
develop and test cutting-edge performance products. While we strive to produce products that help to enhance athletic
performance and reduce injury and maximize comfort, if we fail to introduce technical innovation in our products, consumer
demand for our products could decline, and if we experience problems with the quality of our products (including the introduction
of bias or inaccuracies in our products), we may incur substantial expense to remedy the problems and loss of consumer confidence.
Our enterprise initiative may not generate the intended benefits or projected cost savings we anticipate.
In December 2023, we announced a multi-year enterprise initiative aimed at delivering cost savings and investing in future
growth, accelerating innovation and driving profitability. Areas of potential savings include simplifying our product assortment,
increasing automation and use of technology, streamlining our organization and leveraging our scale to drive greater efficiency.
Our ability to achieve the intended cost savings and goals associated with the enterprise initiative are subject to many estimates
and assumptions, which may change during implementation and execution. For example, we may not be able to identify
opportunities to deliver anticipated cost savings. Additionally, the timing of the cost savings associated with the enterprise
initiative may be delayed. Further, we may also face disruptions to our business or operations as we execute on the initiative.
Our business is affected by seasonality, which could result in fluctuations in our operating results.
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably from time to time or in the future as a result of strategic shifts in our business and seasonal or geographic demand
for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment and in connection with the timing of significant sporting events, such as
the NBA Finals, Olympics or the World Cup, among others. In addition, our customers may, and from time to time do, cancel
orders, change delivery schedules or change the mix of products ordered with minimal notice. As a result, we may not be able to
accurately predict our quarterly sales. Accordingly, our results of operations are likely to fluctuate significantly from period to
period. This seasonality, along with other factors that are beyond our control, including economic conditions, changes in
consumer preferences, weather conditions, outbreaks of disease, social or political unrest, availability of import quotas,
transportation disruptions and currency exchange rate fluctuations, has in the past adversely affected and could in the future
adversely affect our business and cause our results of operations to fluctuate. Our operating margins are also sensitive to a
number of additional factors that are beyond our control, including manufacturing and transportation costs, shifts in product sales
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mix and geographic sales trends, all of which we expect to continue. Results of operations in any period should not be
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Failure to continue to obtain or maintain high-quality endorsers of our products could harm our business.
We establish relationships with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, as well as other public figures, including artists,
designers and influencers, to develop, evaluate and promote our products, as well as establish product authenticity with
consumers. However, as competition in our industry has increased, the costs associated with establishing and retaining such
sponsorships and other relationships have increased, and competition to attract and retain high-quality endorsers has increased.
If we are unable to negotiate new, or maintain our current, associations with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, or
other public figures, or to do so at a reasonable cost, we could lose the high visibility or on-field authenticity associated with our
products, and we may be required to modify and substantially increase our marketing investments. As a result, our brands, net
revenues, expenses and profitability could be harmed.
Furthermore, if certain endorsers were to stop using our products contrary to their endorsement agreements, our business could
be adversely affected. In addition, actions taken or statements made by athletes, teams or leagues, or other endorsers,
associated with our products or brand that harm the reputations of those athletes, teams or leagues, or endorsers, or our
decisions to cease collaborating with certain endorsers in light of actions taken or statements made by them, have in the past
harmed and could in the future seriously harm our brand image with consumers and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on
our sales and financial condition. Poor or non-performance by our endorsers, a failure to continue to correctly identify promising
athletes, public figures or sports organizations, to use and endorse our products and brand or a failure to enter into cost-effective
endorsement arrangements with prominent athletes, public figures and sports organizations could adversely affect our brand,
sales and profitability.
Failure to accurately forecast consumer demand could lead to excess inventories or inventory shortages, which could
result in decreased operating margins, reduced cash flows and harm to our business.
To meet anticipated demand for our products, we purchase products from manufacturers outside of our futures ordering program
and in advance of customer orders, which we hold in inventory and resell to customers. There is a risk we may be unable to sell
excess products ordered from manufacturers. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-
downs, and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices could significantly impair our brand image and have an adverse
effect on our operating results, financial condition and cash flows. Conversely, if we underestimate consumer demand for our
products or if our manufacturers fail to supply products we require at the time we need them, we may experience inventory
shortages. Inventory shortages could delay shipments to customers, negatively impact retailer, distributor and consumer
relationships and diminish brand loyalty. The difficulty in forecasting demand also makes it difficult to estimate our future results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows from period to period. A failure to accurately predict the level of demand for our
products could adversely affect our net revenues and net income, and we are unlikely to forecast such effects with any certainty
in advance.
Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.
Our NIKE Direct operations, including our retail stores and digital platforms, have required and will continue to require significant
investment. Our NIKE Direct stores have required and will continue to require substantial fixed investment in equipment and
leasehold improvements and personnel. We have entered into substantial operating lease commitments for retail space. Certain
stores have been designed and built to serve as high-profile venues to promote brand awareness and marketing activities and to
integrate with our digital platforms. Because of their unique design and technological elements, locations and size, these stores
require substantially more investment than other stores. Due to the high fixed-cost structure associated with our NIKE Direct retail
stores, a decline in sales, a shift in consumer behavior away from brick-and-mortar retail, or the closure, temporary or otherwise,
or poor performance of individual or multiple stores could result in significant lease termination costs, write-offs of equipment and
leasehold improvements and employee-related costs.
Many factors unique to retail operations, some of which are beyond our control, pose risks and uncertainties. Risks include, but
are not limited to: credit card fraud and theft in both our retail stores and on digital platforms; mismanagement of existing retail
channel partners; inability to manage costs associated with store construction and operation; and supply chain and inventory
management.
In addition, we have made significant investments in digital technologies and information systems for the digital aspect of our
NIKE Direct operations, and our digital offerings will require continued investment in the development and upgrading of our
technology platforms. In order to deliver high-quality digital experiences, our digital platforms must be designed effectively and
work well with a range of other technologies, systems, networks, and standards that we do not control. We may not be successful
in developing platforms that operate effectively with these technologies, systems, networks or standards. A growing portion of
consumers access our NIKE Direct digital platforms, but in the event that it is more difficult for consumers to access and use our
digital platforms, consumers find that our digital platforms do not effectively meet their needs or expectations or consumers
choose not to access or use our digital platforms or use devices that do not offer access to our platforms, the success of our
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NIKE Direct operations could be adversely impacted. Our competitors may develop, or have already developed, digital
experiences, features, content, services or technologies that are similar to ours or that achieve greater acceptance.
We may not realize a satisfactory return on our investment in our NIKE Direct operations and management's attention from our
other business opportunities could be diverted, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results
of operations.
If the technology-based systems, applications and platforms that give our consumers the ability to shop or interact with
us online do not function effectively, our operating results, as well as our ability to grow our digital commerce business
globally or to retain our customer base, could be materially adversely affected.
Many of our consumers shop with us through our digital platforms. Consumers frequently use mobile-based devices and
applications to shop online with us and with our competitors, and to do comparison shopping, as well as to engage with us and
our competitors through digital services and experiences that are offered on mobile platforms. We use social media and
proprietary mobile applications to interact with our consumers and as a means to enhance their shopping experience. Any failure
on our part to provide attractive, effective, reliable, secure and user-friendly digital commerce platforms that offer a wide
assortment of merchandise with rapid delivery options and that continually meet the changing expectations of online shoppers or
any failure to provide attractive digital experiences to our customers could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in the
loss of digital commerce and other sales, harm our reputation with consumers, have a material adverse impact on the growth of
our digital commerce business globally and have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations. In
addition, as use of our digital platforms continues to grow, we will need an increasing amount of technical infrastructure to
continue to satisfy our consumers' needs. If we fail to continue to effectively scale and adapt our digital platforms to
accommodate increased consumer demand, our business may be subject to interruptions, delays or failures and consumer
demand for our products and digital experiences could decline.
Risks specific to our digital commerce business also include diversion of sales from our and our retailers' brick and mortar stores,
pricing pressure on our products, difficulty in recreating the in-store experience through direct channels and liability for online
content. Our failure to successfully respond to these risks might adversely affect sales in our digital commerce business, as well
as damage our reputation and brands.
We rely significantly on information technology to operate our business, including our supply chain and retail
operations, and any failure, inadequacy or interruption of that technology could harm our ability to effectively operate
our business.
We are heavily dependent on Information Technology Systems, across our supply chain, including product design, production,
forecasting, ordering, manufacturing, transportation, sales and distribution, as well as for processing financial information for
external and internal reporting purposes, retail operations and other business activities. Information Technology Systems are
critical to many of our operating activities and our business processes and may be negatively impacted by any service
interruption or shutdown. For example, our ability to effectively manage and maintain our inventory and to ship products to
customers on a timely basis depends significantly on the reliability of these Information Technology Systems. Over a number of
years, we have implemented Information Technology Systems in all of the geographical regions in which we operate. Our work to
integrate, secure and enhance these systems and related processes in our global operations is ongoing and NIKE will continue to
invest in these efforts. We cannot provide assurance, however, that the measures we take to secure and enhance these systems
will be sufficient to protect our Information Technology Systems and prevent cyber-attacks, system failures or data or information
loss. The failure of these systems to operate effectively, including as a result of security breaches, viruses, hackers, malware,
ransomware, denial of service attacks, natural disasters, vendor business interruptions or other causes, failure to properly
maintain, protect, repair or upgrade systems, or problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems could cause
delays in product fulfillment and reduced efficiency of our operations, could require significant time and capital investments to
remediate the problem which may not be sufficient to cover all eventualities, and may have an adverse effect on our reputation,
results of operations and financial condition. In addition, the use of employee-owned devices for communications as well as
hybrid work arrangements, present additional operational risks to our Information Technology Systems, including, but not limited
to, increased risks of cyber-attacks. Further, like other companies in the retail industry, we have in the past experienced, and we
expect to continue to experience, cyber-attacks, including phishing, and other attempts to breach, or gain unauthorized access to,
our systems. To date, these attacks have not had a material impact on our operations, but we cannot provide assurance that they
will not have an impact in the future.
We also use Information Technology Systems to process financial information and results of operations for internal reporting
purposes and to comply with regulatory financial reporting, legal and tax requirements. From time to time, we have expended,
and expect to continue to expend, significant resources to modify, update and enhance our Information Technology Systems and
to investigate and remediate vulnerabilities or other exposures. These modifications, updates and enhancements may cost more
than initially expected and may not be effective in preventing issues and disruptions. Moreover, due to the complexity of our
Information Technology Systems, the process of implementing modifications or enhancements can itself create a risk of systems
disruptions and security issues. If Information Technology Systems suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown and our
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business continuity plans, or those of our vendors, do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, we could experience
delays in reporting our financial results, which could result in lost revenues and profits, as well as reputational damage.
Furthermore, we depend on Information Technology Systems and personal data collection for digital marketing, digital commerce,
consumer engagement and the marketing and use of our digital products and services. We also rely on our ability to engage in
electronic communications throughout the world between and among our employees as well as with other third parties, including
customers, suppliers, vendors and consumers. Any interruption in Information Technology Systems may impede our ability to
engage in the digital space and result in lost revenues, damage to our reputation, and loss of users.
Given the increasing complexity and sophistication of techniques used by bad actors to obtain unauthorized access to or disable
information technology systems, and the fact that cyber-attacks are being made by groups and individuals with a wide range of
expertise and motives, it is increasingly difficult to anticipate and defend against cyber-attacks, and a cyberattack could occur and
persist for an extended period of time before being detected. Moreover, the extent of a particular cyber incident and the steps that
we may need to take to investigate the incident may not be immediately clear, and it may take a significant amount of time before
such investigation can be finalized and completed and reliable information about the incident is known. During the pendency of
any such investigation, we may not necessarily know the extent of the harm or how best to remediate it and we may be required
to disclose incidents before their full extent is known.
Moreover, to the extent we integrate artificial intelligence ("AI") into our operations, this may increase the cybersecurity and
privacy risks, including the risk of unauthorized or misuse of AI tools, we are exposed to, and threat actors may leverage AI to
engage in automated, targeted and coordinated attacks of our systems.
We are subject to the risk our licensees may not generate expected sales or maintain the value of our brands.
We currently license, and expect to continue licensing, certain of our proprietary rights, such as trademarks or copyrighted
material, to third parties. If our licensees fail to successfully market and sell licensed products, or fail to obtain sufficient capital or
effectively manage their business operations, customer relationships, labor relationships, supplier relationships or credit risks, it
could adversely affect our revenues, both directly from reduced royalties received and indirectly from reduced sales of our other
products.
We also rely on our licensees to help preserve the value of our brands. Although we attempt to protect our brands through
approval rights over the design, production processes, quality, packaging, merchandising, distribution, advertising and promotion
of our licensed products, we cannot completely control the use of our licensed brands by our licensees. The misuse of a brand by
or negative publicity involving a licensee could have a material adverse effect on that brand and on us.
Consolidation of retailers or concentration of retail market share among a few retailers may increase and concentrate
our credit risk and impair our ability to sell products.
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment retail markets in some countries are dominated by a few large athletic footwear,
apparel and equipment retailers with many stores and accelerating digital commerce capabilities. The market shares of these
retailers may increase through acquisitions and construction of additional stores and investments in digital capacity, and as a
result of attrition as struggling retailers exit the market. Consolidation of our retailers will concentrate our credit risk with a smaller
set of retailers, any of whom may experience declining sales or a shortage of liquidity. In addition, increasing market share
concentration among a few retailers in a particular country or region increases the risk that if any one of them substantially
reduces their purchases of our products, we may be unable to find sufficient retail outlets for our products to sustain the same
level of sales and revenues.
If one or more of our counterparty financial institutions default on their obligations to us or fail, we may incur significant
losses.
As part of our hedging activities, we enter into transactions involving derivative financial instruments, which may include forward
contracts, commodity futures contracts, option contracts, collars and swaps with various financial institutions. In addition, we have
significant amounts of cash, cash equivalents and other investments on deposit or in accounts with banks or other financial
institutions in the United States and abroad. As a result, we are exposed to the risk of default by or failure of counterparty
financial institutions. The risk of counterparty default or failure may be heightened during periods of sustained high interest rates
and uncertainty in the financial markets as well as economic downturns. If one of our counterparties were to become insolvent or
file for bankruptcy, our ability to recover losses incurred as a result of default, or our assets deposited or held in accounts with
such counterparty, may be limited by the counterparty's liquidity or the applicable laws governing the insolvency or bankruptcy
proceedings. In the event of default or failure of one or more of our counterparties, we could incur significant losses, which could
negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.
We rely on a concentrated source base of contract manufacturers to supply a significant portion of our footwear
products.
We rely upon a concentrated amount of contract manufacturers, which we do not own or operate, to manufacture all of the
footwear products we sell, see "Manufacturing" for additional information. Our ability to meet our customers' needs depends on
our ability to maintain a steady supply of products from our contract manufacturers. If one or more of our significant suppliers
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were to sever their relationship with us or significantly alter the terms of our relationship, including due to changes in applicable
trade policies, or be unable to perform, we may not be able to obtain replacement products in a timely manner, which could have
a material adverse effect on our business operations, sales, financial condition or results of operations. Additionally, if any of our
primary footwear contract manufacturers fail to make timely shipments, do not meet our quality standards or otherwise fail to
deliver us product in accordance with our plans, there could be a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Certain of our footwear contract manufacturers are highly specialized and only produce a specific type of product. Such contract
manufacturers may go out of business if consumer preferences or market conditions change such that there is no longer
sufficient demand for the types of products they produce. If, in the future, the relevant products are again in demand and the
specialized contract manufacturers no longer exist, we may not be able to locate replacement facilities to manufacture certain
footwear products in a timely manner or at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our sales, financial condition or
results of operations.
The market for prime real estate is competitive.
Our ability to effectively obtain real estate to open new retail stores and otherwise conduct our operations, both domestically and
internationally, depends on the availability of real estate that meets our criteria for traffic, square footage, co-tenancies, lease
economics, demographics and other factors. We also must be able to effectively renew our existing real estate leases. In
addition, from time to time, we seek to downsize, consolidate, reposition or close some of our real estate locations, which may
require modification of an existing lease. Failure to secure adequate new locations or successfully modify leases for existing
locations, or failure to effectively manage the profitability of our existing fleet of retail stores, could have an adverse effect on our
operating results and financial condition.
Additionally, the economic environment may make it difficult to determine the fair market rent of real estate properties
domestically and internationally. This could impact the quality of our decisions to exercise lease options at previously negotiated
rents and to renew expiring leases at negotiated rents. Any adverse effect on the quality of these decisions could impact our
ability to retain real estate locations adequate to meet our targets or efficiently manage the profitability of our existing fleet of
stores, which could have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
The success of our business depends, in part, on high-quality employees, including key personnel as well as our ability
to maintain our workplace culture and values.
Our success depends in part on the continued service of high-quality employees, including key executive officers and personnel.
The loss of the services of key individuals, or any negative perception with respect to these individuals, or our workplace culture
or values, could harm our business. Our success also depends on our ability to recruit, retain and engage our personnel
sufficiently, both to maintain our current business and to execute our strategic initiatives. Competition for employees in our
industry is intense and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. Changes to our current and future
work models may not meet the needs or expectations of our employees or may not be perceived as favorable compared to other
companies' policies, which could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain our employees. In addition, shifts in U.S.
immigration policy could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain highly skilled employees who are from outside the
United States. We also believe that our corporate culture has been a key driver of our success, and we have invested substantial
time and resources in building, maintaining and evolving our culture. Any failure to preserve and evolve our culture could
negatively affect our future success, including our ability to retain and recruit employees.
Our business operations and financial performance could be adversely affected by changes in our relationship with our
workforce or changes to United States or foreign employment regulations.
We have significant exposure to changes in domestic and foreign laws governing our relationships with our workforce, including
wage and hour laws and regulations, fair labor standards, minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, unemployment tax rates,
workers' compensation rates, citizenship requirements and payroll taxes, which could have a direct impact on our operating
costs. A significant increase in minimum wage or overtime rates in countries where we have workforce could have a significant
impact on our operating costs and may require that we relocate those operations or take other steps to mitigate such increases,
all of which may cause us to incur additional costs. There is also a risk of potential claims that we have violated laws related to
discrimination and harassment, health and safety, wage and hour laws, criminal activity, personal injury and other claims. In
addition, if there were a significant increase in the number of members of our workforce who are members of labor organizations
or become parties to collective bargaining agreements, we could be vulnerable to a strike, work stoppage or other labor action,
as well as additional expenses, expectations or requirements, which could have an adverse effect on our business.
Risks Related to Operating a Global Business
Our international operations involve inherent risks which could result in harm to our business.
Nearly all of our athletic footwear and apparel is manufactured outside of the United States, and the majority of our products are
sold outside of the United States. Accordingly, we are subject to the risks generally associated with global trade and doing
business abroad, which include foreign laws and regulations, varying consumer preferences across geographic regions, political
tensions, unrest, disruptions or delays in cross-border shipments and changes in economic conditions in countries in which our
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products are manufactured or where we sell products. Changes in U.S. or international social, political, regulatory and economic
conditions could impact our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. In particular, political and economic
instability, geopolitical conflicts, political unrest, civil strife, terrorist activity, acts of war, public corruption, expropriation,
nationalism and other economic or political uncertainties in the United States or internationally could interrupt and negatively
affect the sale of our products or other business operations. Any negative sentiment toward the United States as a result of any
such changes could also adversely affect our business.
In addition, terrorist acts, military conflict and disease outbreaks have increased the risks of doing business abroad. These
factors, among others, could affect our ability to manufacture products or procure materials, or our costs for manufacturing and
procuring materials, our ability to import products, our ability to sell products in international markets and our cost of doing
business. If any of these or other factors make the conduct of business in a particular country undesirable or impractical, our
business could be adversely affected.
Our products are subject to risks associated with overseas sourcing, manufacturing and financing.
The principal materials used in our footwear products — natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles and polyurethane films — are locally available
to manufacturers. The principal materials used in our apparel products — natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both
virgin and recycled), specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and
repel rain and/or snow as well as plastic and metal hardware — are also available in countries where our manufacturing takes
place. Both our apparel and footwear products are dependent upon the ability of our contract manufacturers to locate, train,
employ and retain adequate personnel. NIKE contract manufacturers and materials suppliers buy raw materials and are subject
to wage rates and other labor standards that are oftentimes regulated by the governments of the countries in which our products
are manufactured.
There could be a significant disruption in the supply of fabrics or raw materials from current sources or, in the event of a
disruption or heightened competition for such materials, our contract manufacturers might not be able to locate alternative
suppliers of materials of comparable quality at an acceptable price or at all. Further, our contract manufacturers have
experienced and may continue to experience in the future, unexpected closures, unexpected increases in work wages or other
changes in labor standards, whether government mandated or otherwise, and increases in compliance costs due to
governmental regulation concerning certain metals, fabrics or raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products. In
addition, we cannot be certain that manufacturers that we do not contract and that we refer to as "unaffiliated manufacturers" will
be able to fill our orders in a timely manner. If we experience significant increases in demand, or reductions in the availability of
materials, or need to replace an existing contract manufacturer or materials supplier, there can be no assurance additional
supplies of fabrics or raw materials or additional manufacturing capacity will be available when required on terms acceptable to
us, or at all, or that any contract manufacturer, unaffiliated manufacturer, or any materials supplier would allocate sufficient
capacity to us in order to meet our requirements. Even if we are able to expand existing or find new manufacturing capacity or
sources of materials, we may encounter delays in production and added costs as a result of the time it takes to train suppliers
and manufacturers in our methods, products, quality control standards and labor, health and safety standards. In addition,
changes we make in managing the supply of our products, such as changes to decrease the supply of certain products, pose the
risk that we may not be able to meet demand for, or ramp up production of, certain products timely or without additional cost. Any
delays, interruption or increased costs in labor or wages, in the supply of materials or in the manufacturing of our products could
have an adverse effect on our ability to meet retail customer and consumer demand for our products and result in lower revenues
and net income both in the short- and long-term.
Because contract manufacturers make a majority of our products outside of our principal sales markets, our products must be
transported by third parties over large geographic distances. Delays in the shipment or delivery of our products due to the
availability of transportation, container shortages, labor shortages, including work stoppages or port strikes, infrastructure and
port congestion or other factors, and costs and delays associated with consolidating or transitioning between manufacturers,
have adversely impacted, and could in the future adversely impact the availability of our products and, in turn, our financial
performance. In addition, delays in the shipment or delivery of our products, manufacturing delays or unexpected demand for our
products have required us, and may in the future require us to use faster, but more expensive, transportation methods such as air
freight, which could adversely affect our profit margins. The cost of oil is a significant component in manufacturing and
transportation costs, so increases in the price of petroleum products can adversely affect our profit margins. Changes in U.S.
trade policies, including modifications to import tariffs and existing trade policies and agreements, have also had, and could
continue to have a significant impact on our activities in foreign jurisdictions, and could adversely affect our reputation or results
of operations.
In addition, we have become, and expect to continue to be, subject to a number of regulations that require us to develop new
policies and procedures for, strive to mitigate, and report, certain supply chain risks related to sourcing internationally. These
regulations have resulted and may continue to result in increased operating costs and affect how and where we source materials
for our products.
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Our success depends on our global distribution facilities.
We distribute our products to customers directly from the factory and through distribution centers located throughout the world.
Our ability to meet customer expectations, manage inventory, complete sales and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies
and growth, particularly in emerging markets, depends on the proper operation of our distribution facilities, the development or
expansion of additional distribution capabilities and the timely performance of services by third parties (including those involved in
shipping product to and from our distribution facilities). Our distribution facilities have in the past and could in the future be
interrupted by information technology problems, disasters such as earthquakes or fires or outbreaks of disease or government
actions taken to mitigate their spread. Any significant failure in our distribution facilities could result in an adverse effect on our
business. We maintain business interruption insurance, but it may not adequately protect us from adverse effects caused by
significant disruptions in our distribution facilities.
Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Risks
We are subject to a complex array of laws and regulations and litigation and other legal and regulatory proceedings,
which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As a multinational corporation with operations and distribution channels throughout the world, we are subject to and must comply
with extensive laws and regulations in the United States and other jurisdictions in which we have operations and distribution
channels. If we or our employees, agents, suppliers, and other partners fail to comply with any of these laws or regulations, such
failure could subject us to fines, sanctions or other penalties that could negatively affect our reputation, business, financial
condition and results of operations. Furthermore, laws, regulations and policies and the interpretation of such, can conflict among
jurisdictions and compliance in one jurisdiction may result in legal or reputational risks in another jurisdiction. We are involved in
various types of claims, lawsuits, regulatory proceedings and government investigations relating to our business, our products
and the actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships, product liability,
antitrust, trademark rights and a variety of other matters. It is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of any such legal
or regulatory proceedings or investigations, and we could in the future incur judgments, fines or penalties, or enter into
settlements of lawsuits and claims that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations and negatively impact our reputation. The global nature of our business means legal and compliance risks, such as
anti-bribery, anti-corruption, fraud, trade, environmental, competition, privacy and other regulatory matters, will continue to exist
and additional legal proceedings and other contingencies have and will continue to arise from time to time, which could adversely
affect us. In addition, the adoption of new laws or regulations, or changes in the interpretation of existing laws or regulations, may
result in significant unanticipated legal and reputational risks. Moreover, the regulation of certain transactions we engage in,
including those involving virtual goods and cryptocurrencies, remains in an early stage and subject to significant uncertainty. As a
result, we are required to exercise our judgment as to whether or how certain laws or regulations apply, or may in the future
apply, and it is possible that legislators, regulators and courts may disagree with our conclusions. Any current or future legal or
regulatory proceedings could divert management's attention from our operations and result in substantial legal fees.
Changes to U.S. or other countries' trade policies and tariff and import/export regulations or our failure to comply with
such regulations may have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Changes in the U.S. government's import and export policies, including trade restrictions, sanctions and countersanctions,
increased tariffs or quotas, embargoes, safeguards or customs restrictions, could require us to change the way we conduct
business and adversely affect our results of operations.
In addition, changes in laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the territories or
countries where we currently sell our products or conduct our business could adversely affect our business. U.S. presidential
administrations have instituted or proposed changes in trade policies that include the negotiation or termination of trade
agreements, the imposition of higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., economic sanctions on individuals, corporations or countries,
and other government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries where we conduct our business. It may
be time-consuming and expensive for us to alter our business operations in order to adapt to or comply with any such changes.
Changes or proposed changes in U.S. or other countries' trade policies may result in restrictions and economic disincentives on
international trade. Tariffs and other changes in U.S. trade policy have in the past and could in the future trigger retaliatory actions
by affected countries, and certain foreign governments have instituted or are considering imposing retaliatory measures on
certain U.S. goods. Further, any emerging protectionist or nationalist trends either in the United States or in other countries could
affect the trade environment. The Company, similar to many other multinational corporations, does a significant amount of
business that would be impacted by changes to the trade policies of the United States and foreign countries (including
governmental action related to tariffs, international trade agreements, or economic sanctions). Such changes have the potential
to adversely impact the U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof or the economy of another country in which we conduct
operations, our industry and the global demand for our products, and as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, many of our imported products are subject to duties, tariffs or quotas that affect the cost and quantity of various types
of goods imported into the United States and other countries. Any country in which our products are produced or sold may
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eliminate, adjust or impose new quotas, duties, tariffs, safeguard measures, anti-dumping duties, cargo restrictions to prevent
terrorism, restrictions on the transfer of currency, climate change legislation, product safety regulations or other charges or
restrictions, any of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Furthermore, we are subject to the FCPA as well as the anti-corruption laws of other countries in which we operate. Although we
implement policies and procedures designed to promote compliance with these laws, our employees, independent contractors,
contract manufacturers, suppliers and agents, as well as those companies to which we outsource certain of our business
operations, may take actions in violation of our policies. Any such violation could result in sanctions or other penalties and have
an adverse effect on our business, reputation and operating results.
Failure to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business.
We periodically discover counterfeit reproductions of our products or products that otherwise infringe our intellectual property
rights. If we are unsuccessful in enforcing our intellectual property rights, continued sales of these products could adversely affect
our sales and our brand and could result in a shift of consumer preference away from our products.
The actions we take to establish and protect our intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our
products by others. We also may be unable to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violations of
proprietary rights.
We may be subject to liability if third parties successfully claim we infringe their intellectual property rights. Defending
infringement claims could be expensive and time-consuming and might result in our entering into costly license agreements. We
also may be subject to significant damages or injunctions against development, manufacturing, use, importation and/or sale of
certain products.
We take various actions to prevent the unauthorized use and/or disclosure of our confidential information and intellectual property
rights. These actions include contractual measures such as entering into non-disclosure and non-compete agreements and
agreements relating to our collaborations with third parties and providing confidential information awareness training. Our controls
and efforts to prevent unauthorized use and/or disclosure of confidential information and intellectual property rights might not
always be effective. For example, confidential information related to business strategy, innovations, new technologies, mergers
and acquisitions, unpublished financial results or personal data could be prematurely, inadvertently, or improperly used and/or
disclosed, resulting in a loss of reputation, loss of intellectual property rights, a decline in our stock price and/or a negative impact
on our market position, and could lead to damages, fines, penalties or injunctions. In addition, new products we offer, such as
virtual goods, may raise various novel intellectual property law considerations, including adequacy and scope of assignment,
licensing, transfer, copyright and other right-of-use issues.
In addition, the laws of certain countries may not protect or allow enforcement of intellectual property rights to the same extent as
the laws of the United States. We may face significant expenses and liability in connection with the protection of our intellectual
property rights, including outside the United States, and if we are unable to successfully protect our rights or resolve intellectual
property conflicts with others, our business or financial condition may be adversely affected.
Regulations and best practices with respect to new technological developments, including generative AI, are in the process of
being developed globally. These developments may affect aspects of our business that leverage these tools, and give rise to
risks related to intellectual property infringement claims or harm to our reputation or brand image.
We are subject to data security and privacy risks that could negatively affect our results, operations or reputation.
In addition to our own sensitive and proprietary business information, we handle transactional and personal information about our
wholesale customers and consumers and users of our digital experiences, which include online distribution channels and product
engagement, adaptive products and personal fitness applications. Hackers and data thieves are increasingly sophisticated and
operate social engineering, such as phishing, and large-scale, complex automated attacks that can evade detection for long
periods of time. Any breach of our or our service providers' networks, or other vendor systems, may result in the loss of
confidential business and financial data, misappropriation of our consumers', users' or employees' personal information or a
disruption of our business. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our business, including unwanted
media attention, impairment of our consumer and customer relationships, damage to our reputation; resulting in lost sales and
consumers, fines, lawsuits, or significant legal and remediation expenses. We also may need to expend significant resources to
protect against, respond to and/or redress problems caused by any breach.
In addition, we must comply with increasingly complex and rigorous, and sometimes conflicting, regulatory standards enacted to
protect business and personal data in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. For example, the European Union adopted the
General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"); the United Kingdom enacted the UK General Data Protection Regulation
(which implements the GDPR into UK law); several states in the United States have passed data privacy laws; China enacted the
Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law; and additional jurisdictions have adopted or are considering
proposing or adopting similar regulations. These laws impose additional obligations on companies regarding the handling of
personal data and provide certain individual privacy rights to persons whose data is stored. Compliance with existing, proposed
and recently enacted laws and regulations is costly and time consuming, and any failure to comply with these regulatory
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standards could subject us to legal, operational and reputational risks. Misuse of or failure to secure personal information could
also result in violation of data privacy laws and regulations, proceedings against the Company by governmental entities or others,
imposition of fines by governmental authorities and damage to our reputation and credibility and could have a negative impact on
revenues and profits.
We could be subject to changes in tax rates, adoption of new tax laws or regulations, or changes in the interpretations
thereof, additional tax liabilities or increased volatility in our effective tax rate.
We earn a substantial portion of our income in foreign countries and, as such, we are subject to the tax laws in the United States
and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Current economic and political conditions make tax laws and regulations, or their
interpretation and application, in any jurisdiction subject to significant change.
Proposals to reform U.S. and foreign tax laws could significantly impact how U.S. multinational corporations are taxed on global
earnings and could increase the U.S. corporate tax rate. For example, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development (the "OECD") and the G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the "Inclusive Framework")
has put forth two proposals—Pillar One and Pillar Two—that revise the existing profit allocation and nexus rules and ensure a
minimal level of taxation, respectively. Several countries in which we operate, including several European Union member states'
have adopted domestic legislation to implement the Inclusive Framework's global corporate minimum tax rate of 15% which will
be effective beginning fiscal 2025. Other countries are also actively considering changes to their tax laws to adopt certain parts of
the Inclusive Framework's proposals. Although we cannot predict whether or in what form these proposals, or any other changes
in the U.S. or foreign tax laws or regulations, will be enacted into law, these changes, if enacted into law, could have an adverse
impact on our effective tax rate, income tax expense and cash flows.
Portions of our operations are subject to a reduced tax rate or are under a tax holiday. We also utilize tax rulings and other
agreements to obtain certainty in treatment of certain tax matters. Tax holidays and rulings can expire from time to time and may
be extended when certain conditions are met, or terminated if certain conditions are not met. The impact of any changes in
conditions would be the loss of certainty in treatment thus potentially impacting our effective income tax rate. For example, in
January 2019, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached State
Aid rules when granting certain tax rulings to the Company. If this matter is adversely resolved, the Netherlands may be required
to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the Company's income taxes related to prior periods in the
Netherlands could increase.
We are also subject to the examination of our tax returns by the United States Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax
authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from these examinations to determine the
adequacy of our provision for income taxes. Although we believe our tax provisions are adequate, the final determination of tax
audits and any related disputes could be materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of
audits or related disputes could have an adverse effect on our financial statements for the period or periods for which the
applicable final determinations are made. For example, we and our subsidiaries are also engaged in a number of intercompany
transactions across multiple tax jurisdictions. Although we believe we have clearly reflected the economics of these transactions
and the proper local transfer pricing documentation is in place, tax authorities may propose and sustain adjustments that could
result in changes that may impact our mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates.
Failure of our contractors or our licensees' contractors to comply with our code of conduct, local laws and other
standards could harm our business.
We have license agreements that permit independent parties to manufacture or contract for the manufacture of products using
our intellectual property. We require the contractors that directly manufacture our products and our licensees that make products
using our intellectual property (including, indirectly, their contract manufacturers) to comply with a code of conduct and other
environmental, human rights, health and safety standards for the benefit of workers. We also require our contract manufacturers
and the contractors of our licensees to comply with applicable standards for product safety. Notwithstanding their contractual
obligations, from time to time contractors may not comply with such standards or applicable local law or our licensees may fail to
enforce such standards or applicable local law on their contractors. If one or more of our direct or indirect contractors violates or
fails to comply with, or is accused of violating or failing to comply with, such standards and laws, this could harm our reputation or
result in a product recall and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on our sales and financial condition. Negative publicity
regarding production methods, alleged unethical or illegal practices or workplace or related conditions of any of our suppliers,
manufacturers or licensees could adversely affect our brand image and sales, force us to locate alternative suppliers,
manufacturers or licenses or result in the imposition of additional regulations, including new or additional quotas, tariffs,
sanctions, product safety regulations or other regulatory measures, by governmental authorities.
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Risks Related to Our Securities, Investments and Liquidity
Our financial results may be adversely affected if substantial investments in businesses and operations fail to produce
expected returns.
From time to time, we may invest in product offering and manufacturing innovation and expansion of existing businesses, such as
our NIKE Direct operations, technology, business infrastructure, new businesses or capabilities, which require substantial cash
investments and management attention. We believe cost-effective investments are essential to business growth and profitability;
however, significant investments are subject to typical risks and uncertainties inherent in developing a new business or
expanding an existing business. The failure of any significant investment to provide expected returns or profitability could have a
material adverse effect on our financial results and divert management attention from more profitable business operations. See
also "Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties."
The sale of a large number of shares of common stock by our principal shareholder could depress the market price of
our common stock.
As of June 28, 2024, Swoosh, LLC beneficially owned approximately 77% of our Class A Common Stock. If, on June 28, 2024, all
of these shares were converted into Class B Common Stock, Swoosh, LLC's commensurate ownership percentage of our Class
B Common Stock would be approximately 16%. The shares are available for resale, subject to the requirements of the U.S.
securities laws and the terms of the limited liability company agreement governing Swoosh, LLC. The sale or prospect of a sale of
a substantial number of these shares could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock. Swoosh, LLC was
formed by Philip H. Knight, our Chairman Emeritus, to hold the majority of his shares of Class A Common Stock. Mr. Knight does
not have voting rights with respect to Swoosh, LLC, although Travis Knight, his son and a NIKE director, has a significant role in
the management of the Class A Common Stock owned by Swoosh, LLC.
Changes in our credit ratings or macroeconomic conditions may affect our liquidity, increasing borrowing costs and
limiting our financing options.
Our long-term debt is currently rated Investment Grade by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service. If our credit ratings
are lowered, borrowing costs for our existing facilities or for future long-term debt or short-term credit facilities may increase and
our financing options, including our access to credit or capital markets, could be adversely affected. We may also be subject to
restrictive covenants that would reduce our flexibility to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted
payments, pledge assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental
changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. Failure to comply with such covenants could result in a default, and as a result,
the commitments of our lenders under our credit agreements may be terminated and the maturity of amounts owed may be
accelerated. In addition, macroeconomic conditions, such as increased volatility or disruption in the credit or capital markets,
could adversely affect our ability to refinance existing debt.
If our internal controls are ineffective, our operating results could be adversely affected.
Our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements because of its inherent limitations, including
the possibility of human error, the circumvention or overriding of controls or fraud. Even effective internal controls can provide
only reasonable assurance with respect to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. If we fail to maintain the
adequacy of our internal controls, including any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or if we experience
difficulties in their implementation, our business and operating results could be harmed and we could fail to meet our financial
reporting obligations.
If our estimates or judgments relating to our critical accounting estimates prove to be incorrect, our operating results
could be adversely affected.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be
reasonable under the circumstances, as provided in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations". The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets, liabilities
and equity, and the amount of revenues and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Significant assumptions
and estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include those related to sales-related reserves, inventory
reserves, hedge accounting for derivatives, income taxes and other contingencies. Our operating results may be adversely
affected if our assumptions change or if actual circumstances differ from those in our assumptions, which could cause our
operating results to fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors, resulting in a decline in the price of our Class
B Common Stock.
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Anti-takeover provisions may impair an acquisition of the Company or reduce the price of our common stock.
There are provisions within our articles of incorporation and Oregon law intended to protect shareholder interests by providing the
Board of Directors a means to attempt to deny coercive takeover attempts or to negotiate with a potential acquirer in order to
obtain more favorable terms. Such provisions include a control share acquisition statute, a freeze-out statute, two classes of
stock that vote separately on certain issues, and the fact that holders of Class A Common Stock elect three-quarters of the Board
of Directors rounded down to the next whole number. However, such provisions could discourage, delay or prevent an unsolicited
merger, acquisition or other change in control of the Company that some shareholders might believe to be in their best interests
or in which shareholders might receive a premium for their common stock over the prevailing market price. These provisions
could also discourage proxy contests for control of the Company.
We have in the past failed and may in the future fail to meet market expectations, which has caused and could in the
future cause the price of our stock to decline.
Our Class B Common Stock is traded publicly, and at any given time various securities analysts follow our financial results and
issue reports on us. These reports include information about our historical financial results as well as analysts' opinions of our
future performance, which may, in part, be based upon any guidance we have provided. Analysts' estimates are often different
from our estimates or expectations. If our operating results are below the estimates or expectations of public market analysts and
investors, our stock price could decline (which has recently happened in the past and could happen in the future). We are
currently subject to multiple securities class action and shareholder derivative lawsuits relating to a drop in our stock price and
could become involved in additional litigation of this type in the future if our stock price is volatile for any reason. Any litigation
could result in reputational damage, substantial costs and a diversion of management's attention and resources needed to
successfully run our business.
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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY
At NIKE, cybersecurity risk management is an important part of our overall risk management efforts. We have cybersecurity
processes, technologies and controls in place to aid in our efforts to assess, identify and manage material risks associated with
cybersecurity threats. We assess cybersecurity risk at both the board and management levels.
Management’s Role in Managing Risk
At the management level, primary responsibility for assessing and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats rests with
our Vice President, Corporate Information Security, Risk & Compliance ("VP, CIS"). Our VP, CIS has over two decades of
experience in information technology and cybersecurity. The VP, CIS reports to our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) who has
significant experience leading technology teams at large public companies and our CIO reports to our Chief Technology Officer.
Our approach to managing cybersecurity risk is informed by the industry-standard National Institute for Standards and
Technology Cybersecurity Framework. The VP, CIS has primary responsibility for implementing and overseeing our enterprise-
wide cybersecurity strategy, policy, architecture and processes. We use various tools and methodologies to identify and manage
cybersecurity risk, including risk assessments and a vulnerability management program that includes periodic penetration testing.
We have a third-party cyber risk management program that conducts assessments on third parties who integrate with our data,
network, systems and applications. These tools and methodologies inform our remediation activities, which are tracked and
reported to senior management.
In addition, our internal audit function periodically conducts independent testing of the overall operations of our cybersecurity
program and supporting control frameworks, and reports the results to the Audit & Finance Committee. We also engage third
parties to assess our cybersecurity program maturity and to perform audits of portions of our cybersecurity control environment
based on risk or where necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
Our cybersecurity team meets frequently to monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats
and incidents. In the event of a cybersecurity incident, we have an incident response plan that governs our immediate response
including detection, escalation, assessment, management and remediation. As part of incident response, the cybersecurity team
will also coordinate with external advisors and other key stakeholders as needed. The cybersecurity team routinely tests this plan
across the organization to validate the procedures for appropriately escalating potentially material cybersecurity risks and
incidents. Also, we provide an annual, mandatory cybersecurity training program for employees that is intended to help them
understand cybersecurity risks and comply with our cybersecurity policies.
Board Oversight
Our Board of Directors has ultimate oversight of cybersecurity risk as part of its risk management oversight responsibilities,
including with respect to cybersecurity risk priorities, resource allocation and oversight structures. The Board of Directors receives
an update on our cybersecurity program on an annual basis, or more frequently as determined to be necessary or advisable. The
Board of Directors has delegated risk management oversight responsibility for information security and data protection to the
Audit & Finance Committee, which regularly reviews our cybersecurity program and related matters with management and
reports to the Board of Directors. Topics discussed at the board level include our approach to cybersecurity risk management, key
initiatives, the threat landscape and recent developments and trends. The Board of Directors is aware of the critical nature of
managing risks associated with cybersecurity threats and is actively engaged in our cybersecurity risk management strategy.
Risks from Cybersecurity Threats
Even though, to date, cybersecurity risks have not materially affected our business or our results of operations, we face
numerous and evolving cybersecurity threats. There can be no assurance that we, or the third parties with which we interact, will
not face a cybersecurity incident in the future that will materially affect us. For more information about the cybersecurity risks we
face, see the risk factor entitled “We rely significantly on information technology to operate our business, including our supply
chain and retail operations, and any failure, inadequacy or interruption of that technology could harm our ability to effectively
operate our business” in Item 1A. Risk Factors.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following is a summary of principal properties owned or leased by NIKE:
The NIKE World Headquarters, owned by NIKE and located near Beaverton, Oregon, USA, is an approximately 400-acre site
consisting of over 40 buildings which, together with adjacent leased properties, functions as our global headquarters and is
occupied by approximately 10,700 employees engaged in management, research, design, development, marketing, finance and
other administrative functions serving nearly all of our segments. We lease a similar, but smaller, administrative facility in
Hilversum, the Netherlands, which serves as the headquarters for our Europe, Middle East & Africa geography and management
of certain brand functions for our non-U.S. operations. We also lease an office complex in Shanghai, China, our headquarters for
our Greater China geography, occupied by employees focused on implementing our wholesale, NIKE Direct and merchandising
strategies in the region, among other functions.
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Five are located in or near Memphis, Tennessee, two of
which are owned and three of which are leased. Two other distribution centers, one located in Indianapolis, Indiana and one
located in Dayton, Tennessee, are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. One distribution center for Converse is
located in Ontario, California, which is leased. NIKE has a number of distribution facilities outside the United States, some of
which are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. The most significant distribution facilities outside the United
States are located in Laakdal, Belgium; Taicang, China; Tomisato, Japan and Icheon, Korea, all of which we own.
Air Manufacturing Innovation manufactures cushioning components used in footwear at NIKE-owned and leased facilities located
near Beaverton, Oregon, and in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, as well as at NIKE-owned facilities in St. Charles, Missouri.
Aside from the principal properties described above, we lease many offices worldwide for sales and administrative purposes. We
lease approximately 1,040 retail stores worldwide, which primarily consist of factory stores. See "United States Market" and
"International Markets" for additional information regarding our retail stores. Our leases expire at various dates through the fiscal
year 2058.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We do not believe there are any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our
business, to which we are a party or of which any of our property is the subject. Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and
Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY,
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
NIKE's Class B Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol NKE. At July 10, 2024,
there were 21,354 holders of record of NIKE's Class B Common Stock and 16 holders of record of NIKE's Class A Common
Stock. These figures do not include beneficial owners who hold shares in nominee name. The Class A Common Stock is not
publicly traded, but each share is convertible upon request of the holder into one share of Class B Common Stock. Refer to our
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for dividends declared on the Class A and Class B Common Stock.
In June 2022, the Board of Directors approved a four-year, 106.65 per share for a total approximate cost of $9.1
billion under this program.
All share repurchases were made under NIKE's publicly announced program, and there are no other programs under which the
Company repurchases shares. The following table presents a summary of share repurchases made during the quarter ended
May 31, 2024:
PERIOD
TOTAL NUMBER OF
SHARES PURCHASED
AVERAGE PRICE
PAID PER SHARE
APPROXIMATE DOLLAR
VALUE OF SHARES THAT
MAY YET BE PURCHASED
UNDER THE PLANS
OR PROGRAMS
(IN MILLIONS)
March 1 — March 31, 2024
2,583,730 $
98.42 $
9,739
April 1 — April 30, 2024
3,606,667 $
93.73 $
9,401
May 1 — May 31, 2024
4,895,400 $
93.16
94.57
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PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph demonstrates a five-year comparison of cumulative total returns for NIKE's Class B Common Stock; the
Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index; the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index; and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories &
Luxury Goods Index. The graph assumes an investment of $100 on May 31, 2019, in each of the indices and our Class B
Common Stock. Each of the indices assumes that all dividends were reinvested on the day of issuance.
The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index consists of NIKE, Crocs Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation and Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Because NIKE is part of the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index, the price and returns of NIKE stock have a substantial effect on this
index. The Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Index consists of Ralph Lauren Corporation, Tapestry, Inc.
and lululemon athletica. The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
Index include companies in two major lines of business in which the Company competes. The indices do not encompass all of the
Company's competitors, nor all product categories and lines of business in which the Company is engaged.
The stock performance shown on the performance graph above is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The Company
will not make or endorse any predictions as to future stock performance.
The performance graph above is being furnished solely to accompany this Annual Report pursuant to Item 201(e) of Regulation
S-K, is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be
incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general
incorporation language in such filing.
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COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN AMONG NIKE, INC.; S&P 500 INDEX; THE DOW JONES U.S. FOOTWEAR
INDEX; AND S&P APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
$0
40
80
120
160
200
$220
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
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S&P 500 INDEX - TOTAL RETURN
DOW JONES US FOOTWEAR INDEX
S&P 500 APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
NIKE, INC.
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
NIKE designs, develops, markets and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services worldwide. We are
the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products through NIKE Direct operations, which are
comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms (also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital") and
to wholesale accounts, which include a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives in nearly all countries
around the world. Our goal is to deliver value to our shareholders by building a profitable global portfolio of branded footwear,
apparel, equipment and accessories businesses.
Our strategy is to achieve sustainable profitable long-term revenue growth by creating innovative, "must-have" products, building
deep personal consumer connections with our brands and delivering compelling consumer experiences through digital platforms
and at retail. We are focused on growing the entire marketplace by continuing to invest in our NIKE Direct operations while also
increasing investment to elevate and differentiate our brand experience within our wholesale partners.
In addition, in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, we announced an enterprise-wide initiative to prioritize investment to fuel future
growth including taking steps to streamline the organization. This resulted in a net reduction of our global workforce and we
expect to reinvest a majority of the future annual wage savings from these actions to support this initiative.
We also continue to invest in a global Enterprise Resource Planning Platform, data and analytics, demand sensing, insight
gathering and other areas to create an end-to end technology foundation to serve our consumer with speed and scale.
FISCAL 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• NIKE, Inc. Revenues for fiscal 2024 were $51.4 billion compared to $51.2 billion for fiscal 2023
• NIKE Direct revenues grew 1% from $21.3 billion in fiscal 2023 to $21.5 billion in fiscal 2024, and represented approximately
44% of total NIKE Brand revenues for fiscal 2024
• NIKE Brand wholesale revenues increased 1% on a reported basis and 2% on a currency-neutral basis
• Gross margin increased 110 basis points to 44.6%, primarily due to strategic pricing actions and lower ocean freight rates
and logistics costs, partially offset by higher product input costs, lower margin in NIKE Direct and unfavorable changes in net
foreign currency exchange rates
• Income before income taxes included a restructuring charge of $443 million related to the streamlining of our organization,
primarily associated with employee severance costs and accelerated stock-based compensation expense. For more
information, refer to Note 19 — Restructuring within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
• Inventories as of May 31, 2024 were $7.5 billion, a decrease of 11% compared to the prior year, primarily due to a decrease
in units
• We returned $6.4 billion to our shareholders in fiscal 2024 through share repurchases and dividends
• Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") was 34.9% as of May 31, 2024, compared to 31.5% as of May 31, 2023. ROIC is
considered a non-GAAP financial measure, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information.
For discussion related to the results of operations and changes in financial condition for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022 refer
to Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our fiscal 2023
Form 10-K, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20, 2023.
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CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND OTHER FACTORS IMPACTING OUR BUSINESS
The operating environment could remain volatile in fiscal 2025 as the risk remains that these factors, among others, could have a
material adverse impact on our future revenue growth as well as overall profitability.
• Consumer Spending: In fiscal 2024, consumers continued to spend more cautiously as the global economy remains
uncertain and promotional activity remained high across our industry. We will continue to closely monitor macroeconomic
and geopolitical conditions, including potential impacts of inflation and higher interest rates on consumer spending behavior.
• Cost Inflationary Pressures: Inflationary pressures, including higher product input costs, continued to negatively impact
our gross margin with more pronounced impacts in the first nine months of fiscal 2024. These negative impacts were more
than offset by the strategic pricing actions we have taken through fiscal 2024, as well as improvements in ocean freight rates
and logistics costs we started to realize at the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
• Supply Chain Conditions: During fiscal 2024 and as of May 31, 2024, our inventory levels were healthy, reflecting our
proactive actions taken to manage our inventory supply.
• Foreign Currency Impacts: As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, we are exposed to
risk arising from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. For additional information, refer to "Foreign Currency
Exposures and Hedging Practices".
• Product Lifecycle Management: We are currently reducing the supply of certain footwear products as we scale new and
innovative products across the marketplace. This had a negative impact on our revenues, specifically NIKE Brand Digital
revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.
For more information refer to Item 1A Risk Factors, within Part 1, Item 1, Business.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we discuss non-GAAP financial measures, which should be considered in addition
to, and not in lieu of, the financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). References to these measures should not be considered in isolation or
as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable
to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating the
Company's performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes these non-
GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing our
underlying business performance and trends.
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"): Calculated as Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax
expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT for fiscal 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net income
5,070
6,539
6,856
EBIT Margin: Calculated as total NIKE, Inc. EBIT divided by total NIKE, Inc. Revenues. Our EBIT Margin calculation for fiscal
2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Numerator
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,195
51,362
46,710
EBIT Margin
12.7
%
12.1
%
14.7
%
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Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC"): Represents a performance measure that management believes is useful information in
understanding the Company's ability to effectively manage invested capital. Our ROIC calculation as of May 31, 2024 and 2023 is
as follows:
FOR THE TRAILING FOUR QUARTERS ENDED
(Dollars in millions)
MAY 31, 2024
MAY 31, 2023
Numerator
Net income
5,070
Add: Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
Add: Income tax expense
1,000
1,131
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,539
6,195
Income tax adjustment(1)
(976)
(1,130)
Earnings before interest and after taxes
5,065
AVERAGE FOR THE TRAILING FIVE QUARTERS
ENDED
MAY 31, 2024
MAY 31, 2023
Denominator
Total debt(2)
12,491
Add: Shareholders' equity
14,155
14,982
Less: Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments
10,309
11,394
Total invested capital
16,079
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL
34.9
%
31.5
%
(1)
Equals Earnings before interest and taxes multiplied by the effective tax rate as of each of the respective quarter ends.
(2)
Total debt includes the following: 1) Current portion of long-term debt, 2) Notes Payable, 3) Current portion of operating lease liabilities, 4) Long-term
debt and 5) Operating lease liabilities.
Currency-neutral revenues: Currency-neutral revenues enhance visibility to underlying business trends, excluding the impact of
translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Currency-neutral revenues are calculated using actual
exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period in place of the exchange rates in use during the current period.
Wholesale equivalent revenues: References to wholesale equivalent revenues are intended to provide context as to the total
size of our NIKE Brand market footprint if we had no NIKE Direct operations. NIKE Brand wholesale equivalent revenues consist
of (1) sales to external wholesale customers and (2) internal sales from our wholesale operations to our NIKE Direct operations,
which are charged at prices comparable to those charged to external wholesale customers. Beginning in fiscal 2025, with the
continued rollout of a new Enterprise Resource Planning Platform, the Company will replace wholesale equivalent revenues and
gross margin drivers with a comparable U.S. GAAP metric.
COMPARABLE STORE SALES
Comparable store sales: This key metric, which excludes NIKE Brand Digital sales, comprises revenues from NIKE-owned in-
line and factory stores for which all three of the following requirements have been met: (1) the store has been open at least one
year, (2) square footage has not changed by more than 15% within the past year and (3) the store has not been permanently
repositioned within the past year. Comparable store sales represents a performance metric that we believe is useful information
for management and investors in understanding the performance of our established NIKE-owned in-line and factory stores.
Management considers this metric when making financial and operating decisions. The method of calculating comparable store
sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, our calculation of this metric may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics
used by other companies.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Revenues
51,217
0
% $
46,710
10
%
Cost of sales
28,475
28,925
-2
%
25,231
15
%
Gross profit
22,887
22,292
3
%
21,479
4
%
Gross margin
44.6 %
43.5 %
46.0 %
Demand creation expense
4,285
4,060
6
%
3,850
5
%
Operating overhead expense
12,291
12,317
0
%
10,954
12
%
Total selling and administrative expense
16,576
16,377
1
%
14,804
11
%
% of revenues
32.3 %
32.0 %
31.7 %
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
—
205
—
Other (income) expense, net
(228)
(280)
—
(181)
—
Income before income taxes
6,700
6,201
8
%
6,651
-7
%
Income tax expense
1,000
1,131
-12
%
605
87
%
Effective tax rate
14.9 %
18.2 %
9.1 %
NET INCOME
$
5,700
$
5,070
12
% $
6,046
-16
%
Diluted earnings per common share
3.23
15
% $
3.75
-14
%
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CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
REVENUES
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL
2024
FISCAL
2023
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
FISCAL
2022
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
NIKE, Inc. Revenues:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 33,427 $ 33,135
1
%
1
% $ 29,143
14
%
20
%
Apparel
13,775 13,843
0
%
0
% 13,567
2
%
8
%
Equipment
2,075
1,727
20
%
20
%
1,624
6
%
13
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
45
58
-22
%
-25
%
102
-43
%
-43
%
Total NIKE Brand Revenues
48,763
1
%
1
% $ 44,436
10
%
16
%
Converse
2,082
2,427
-14
%
-15
%
2,346
3
%
8
%
Corporate(3)
(42)
27
—
—
(72)
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$ 51,362 $ 51,217
0
%
1
% $ 46,710
10
%
16
%
Supplemental NIKE Brand Revenues Details:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
27,397
1
%
2
% $ 25,608
7
%
14
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
21,519 21,308
1
%
1
% 18,726
14
%
20
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
45
58
-22
%
-25
%
102
-43
%
-43
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES
$ 49,322 $ 48,763
1
%
1
% $ 44,436
10
%
16
%
NIKE Brand Revenues on a Wholesale Equivalent
Basis(1):
Sales to Wholesale Customers
27,397
1
%
2
% $ 25,608
7
%
14
%
Sales from our Wholesale Operations to NIKE Direct
Operations
13,009 12,730
2
%
2
% 10,543
21
%
27
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,767 $ 40,127
2
%
2
% $ 36,151
11
%
18
%
NIKE Brand Wholesale Equivalent Revenues by:(1)
Men's
20,733
1
%
1
% $ 18,797
10
%
17
%
Women's
8,586
8,606
0
%
1
%
8,273
4
%
11
%
Kids'
5,111
5,038
1
%
1
%
4,874
3
%
10
%
Jordan Brand
6,988
6,589
6
%
7
%
5,122
29
%
35
%
Others(4)
(786)
(839)
6
%
6
%
(915)
8
%
-3
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,767 $ 40,127
2
%
2
% $ 36,151
11
%
18
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes and the presentation of wholesale equivalent revenues represent non-GAAP financial measures. For
additional information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(2)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(3)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
(4)
Others include products not allocated to Men's, Women's, Kids' and Jordan Brand, as well as certain adjustments that are not allocated to products
designated by consumer.
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NIKE, INC.
FISCAL 2024 NIKE BRAND REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables present NIKE Brand revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, distribution channel and
major product line:
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• NIKE, Inc. Revenues for fiscal 2024 were 51.2 billion for fiscal 2023. On a currency-neutral basis,
NIKE, Inc. Revenues increased 1%, as higher revenues in Greater China and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), which
each increased NIKE, Inc. Revenues by 1 percentage point, were partially offset by lower revenues in Converse, which
reduced NIKE, Inc. Revenues by approximately 1 percentage point.
• NIKE Brand revenues, which represented over 90% of NIKE, Inc. Revenues, increased 1% on both a reported and currency-
neutral basis. The increase, on a currency-neutral basis, was primarily due to higher revenues in the Jordan Brand and
Men's.
• NIKE Brand footwear revenues increased 1% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in the
Jordan Brand, Men's and Women's. Unit sales of footwear decreased 2%, while higher average selling price ("ASP")
per pair contributed approximately 3 percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was
primarily due to higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis, and a higher mix of NIKE
Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• NIKE Brand apparel revenues were flat on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and
Women's, offset by higher revenues in Kids'. Unit sales of apparel decreased 9%, while higher ASP per unit
contributed approximately 9 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to
higher full-price, off-price and NIKE Direct ASPs.
• NIKE Brand wholesale revenues increased 1% on a reported basis and 2% on a currency-neutral basis, compared to fiscal
2023. Higher revenues in Greater China and APLA were partially offset by lower revenues in North America.
• NIKE Direct revenues increased 1% to 21.3 billion in fiscal 2023. On a currency-
neutral basis, NIKE Direct revenues increased 1%, primarily driven by comparable store sales growth of 3% and the addition
of new stores, partially offset by declines in NIKE Brand Digital sales of 3%, reflecting reduced digital traffic. For additional
information regarding comparable store sales, including the definition, see "Comparable Store Sales". NIKE Brand Digital
sales were 12.4 billion for fiscal 2023. Within NIKE Direct revenues, there were
certain reclassifications made between NIKE-owned retail stores and NIKE Brand Digital in the prior period to conform to
current period presentation. The reclassifications did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
2024 FORM 10-K 35
28%
EMEA
14%
APLA
43%
North
America
15%
Greater
China
56%
Wholesale
44%
NIKE
Direct
28%
Apparel
4%
Equipment
68%
Footwear
GROSS MARGIN
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
For fiscal 2024, our consolidated gross profit increased 3% to 22,292 million for fiscal 2023. Gross
margin increased 110 basis points to 44.6% for fiscal 2024 compared to 43.5% for fiscal 2023 due to the following:
The increase in gross margin for fiscal 2024 was primarily due to:
• Higher NIKE Brand full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis (increasing gross margin approximately
200 basis points), primarily due to strategic pricing actions;
• Lower NIKE Brand product costs, on a wholesale equivalent basis (increasing gross margin approximately 10 basis points),
primarily due to lower ocean freight rates and logistics costs largely offset by higher product input costs; and
• Lower other costs (increasing gross margin approximately 10 basis points).
This was partially offset by:
• Unfavorable changes in net foreign currency exchange rates, including hedges (decreasing gross margin approximately 40
basis points);
• Lower margin in our NIKE Direct business (decreasing gross margin approximately 40 basis points);
• Lower off-price margin, on a wholesale equivalent basis (decreasing gross margin approximately 20 basis points); and
• Restructuring charges (decreasing gross margin approximately 10 basis points).
TOTAL SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Demand creation expense(1)
4,060
6%
$
3,850
5%
Operating overhead expense
12,291
12,317
0%
10,954
12%
Total selling and administrative expense
$
16,576
$
16,377
1%
$
14,804
11%
% of revenues
32.3
%
32.0
%
30 bps
31.7
%
30 bps
(1)
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary product, television,
digital and print advertising and media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Demand creation expense increased 6% for fiscal 2024, primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense, digital
marketing and sports marketing expense. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates did not have a material impact on
Demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense was flat, as lower wage-related expenses and lower technology spend were offset by restructuring
charges. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates did not have a material impact on Operating overhead expense.
For more information related to our organizational realignment and related costs, refer to Note 19 — Restructuring within the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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44.6
(0.4)
0.1
0.1
(0.1)
(0.2)
(0.4)
43.5
FY 24
FULL PRICE NIKE
BRAND AVERAGE
SELLING PRICE
(NET OF
DISCOUNTS)*
FOREIGN CURRENCY
EXCHANGE RATES
(INCL. HEDGES)
NIKE BRAND
PRODUCT COSTS*
OFF-PRICE*
NIKE DIRECT
FY 23
OTHER COSTS
40.0
42.0
44.0
46.0
48.0
RESTRUCTURING
CHARGES
2.0
%
*Wholesale equivalent
NIKE, INC.
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
Other (income) expense, net
(280) 280 million of other income, net in fiscal 2023 to $228 million in the current fiscal
year, primarily due to a net unfavorable change in foreign currency conversion gains and losses, including hedges, as well as net
favorable settlements of legal matters in the prior year. These items were partially offset by the loss recognized in the prior year
upon completion of the sale of our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor.
For more information related to the sale of our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor, see Note 18 —
Divestitures within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We estimate the combination of the translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses, and the
year-over-year change in foreign currency-related gains and losses included in Other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable
impact on our Income before income taxes of $68 million for fiscal 2024.
INCOME TAXES
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Effective tax rate
14.9
%
18.2
%
(330) bps
9.1
%
910 bps
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Our effective tax rate was 14.9% for fiscal 2024, compared to 18.2% for fiscal 2023, primarily due to changes in earnings mix and
one-time items including the benefit provided by the delay of the effective date of certain U.S. foreign tax credit regulations in the
first quarter of fiscal 2024.
The OECD and the Inclusive Framework has put forth Pillar Two proposals that ensure a minimal level of taxation. Several
countries in which we operate, including several European Union member states, have adopted domestic legislation to implement
the Inclusive Framework's global corporate minimum tax rate of fifteen percent which will be effective for NIKE beginning June 1,
2024. Other countries are also actively considering changes to their tax laws to adopt certain parts of the Inclusive Framework's
proposals. Based on our current analysis of Pillar Two provisions, we do not expect these tax law changes to have a material
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements; however, we will continue to evaluate their impact as additional information
becomes available.
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OPERATING SEGMENTS
As discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements, our operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE
Brand segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
The breakdown of Revenues is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1) FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
North America
21,608
-1
%
-1
% $ 18,353
18
%
18
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,607
13,418
1
%
0
%
12,479
8
%
21
%
Greater China
7,545
7,248
4
%
8
%
7,547
-4
%
4
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America(2)
6,729
6,431
5
%
5
%
5,955
8
%
17
%
Global Brand Divisions(3)
45
58
-22
%
-25
%
102
-43
%
-43
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
$ 49,322 $ 48,763
1
%
1
% $ 44,436
10
%
16
%
Converse
2,082
2,427
-14
%
-15
%
2,346
3
%
8
%
Corporate(4)
(42)
27
—
—
(72)
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
51,217
0
%
1
% $ 46,710
10
%
16
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information, see "Use of Non-GAAP
Financial Measures".
(2)
For additional information on the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our Central and South America ("CASA") territory to a third-party
distributor, see Note 18 — Divestitures of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(4)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance is Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"). As
discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, certain corporate costs are not included in EBIT.
The breakdown of EBIT is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
North America
$
5,822
$
5,454
7
%
$
5,114
7
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,388
3,531
-4
%
3,293
7
%
Greater China
2,309
2,283
1
%
2,365
-3
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,885
1,932
-2
%
1,896
2
%
Global Brand Divisions
(4,720)
(4,841)
2
%
(4,262)
-14
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND(1)
8,359
4
%
$
8,406
-1
%
Converse
474
676
-30
%
669
1
%
Corporate
(2,619)
(2,840)
8
%
(2,219)
-28
%
TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS BEFORE
INTEREST AND TAXES(1)
$
6,539
$
6,195
6
%
$
6,856
-10
%
EBIT margin(1)
12.7 %
12.1 %
14.7 %
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
—
205
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME
TAXES
6,201
8
%
$
6,651
-7
%
(1)
Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT Margin represent non-GAAP financial measures. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures"
for additional information.
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NIKE, INC.
NORTH AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,537 $ 14,897
-2
%
-2
% $ 12,228
22
%
22
%
Apparel
5,953
5,947
0
%
0
%
5,492
8
%
9
%
Equipment
906
764
19
%
19
%
633
21
%
21
%
TOTAL REVENUES
21,608
-1
%
-1
% $ 18,353
18
%
18
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$ 11,004 $ 11,273
-2
%
-2
% $
9,621
17
%
18
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
10,392
10,335
1
%
1
%
8,732
18
%
18
%
TOTAL REVENUES
21,608
-1
%
-1
% $ 18,353
18
%
18
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
5,822 $
5,454
7
%
$
5,114
7
%
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• North America revenues decreased 1% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's,
partially offset by higher revenues in the Jordan Brand. Wholesale revenues decreased 2%, primarily reflecting liquidation of
excess inventory in the prior year. NIKE Direct revenues increased 1%, primarily driven by the addition of new stores,
partially offset by a decline in digital sales of 1%. Comparable store sales for fiscal 2024 were flat.
• Footwear revenues decreased 2% on a currency-neutral basis due to lower revenues in Men's, Kids' and Women's, partially
offset by higher revenues in the Jordan Brand. Unit sales of footwear decreased 7%, while higher ASP per pair contributed
approximately 5 percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price
ASP and a higher mix of NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues were flat on a currency-neutral basis due to lower revenues in Men's, Women's and the Jordan Brand,
offset by higher revenues in Kids'. Unit sales of apparel decreased 6%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately
6 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price ASP.
Reported EBIT increased 7% reflecting lower revenues and the following:
• Gross margin expansion of 220 basis points primarily due to higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, largely due to strategic
pricing actions and lower discounts, as well as lower product costs. Lower product costs were primarily due to lower ocean
freight rates and logistics costs, partially offset by higher product input costs.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 1% due to higher demand creation expense, partially offset by lower
operating overhead expense. The increase in demand creation expense was primarily due to higher digital marketing and
sports marketing expense. Operating overhead expense decreased primarily due to lower wage-related expenses, partially
offset by higher other administrative costs.
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EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
8,260
3
%
1
% $
7,388
12
%
25
%
Apparel
4,380
4,566
-4
%
-6
%
4,527
1
%
14
%
Equipment
754
592
27
%
24
%
564
5
%
18
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 13,607 $ 13,418
1
%
0
% $ 12,479
8
%
21
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
8,522
0
%
0
% $
8,377
2
%
15
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
5,045
4,896
3
%
0
%
4,102
19
%
33
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 13,607 $ 13,418
1
%
0
% $ 12,479
8
%
21
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
3,531
-4
%
$
3,293
7
%
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• EMEA revenues were flat on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Women's and Kids', offset by
higher revenues in Men's. Wholesale revenues were flat. NIKE Direct revenues were flat as a decline in digital sales of 5%
was offset by comparable store sales growth of 7% and the addition of new stores.
• Footwear revenues increased 1% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's, partially offset by
lower revenues in Kids'. Unit sales of footwear decreased 4%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 5
percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and a higher
mix of NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues decreased 6% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's. Unit
sales of apparel decreased 17%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 11 percentage points of apparel
revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price and NIKE Direct ASPs.
Reported EBIT decreased 4% reflecting higher revenues and the following:
Gross margin contraction of 110 basis points largely due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange
rates, partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, primarily due to strategic pricing actions, as well as lower
other costs and lower product costs, reflecting lower ocean freight rates and logistics costs.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 3% due to higher demand creation and operating overhead expense.
Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense, unfavorable changes in
foreign exchange rates and higher sports marketing expense. Operating overhead expense increased primarily due to
unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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•
NIKE, INC.
GREATER CHINA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
5,552 $
5,435
2
%
6
% $
5,416
0
%
8
%
Apparel
1,828
1,666
10
%
14
%
1,938
-14
%
-7
%
Equipment
165
147
12
%
17
%
193
-24
%
-18
%
TOTAL REVENUES
7,248
4
%
8
% $
7,547
-4
%
4
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
4,262 $
3,866
10
%
15
% $
4,081
-5
%
2
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
3,283
3,382
-3
%
1
%
3,466
-2
%
5
%
TOTAL REVENUES
7,248
4
%
8
% $
7,547
-4
%
4
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
2,309 $
2,283
1
%
$
2,365
-3
%
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• Greater China revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's, the Jordan
Brand and Kids'. Wholesale revenues increased 15%. NIKE Direct revenues increased 1%, driven by comparable store
sales growth of 1% and the addition of new stores, partially offset by a decline in digital sales of 8%.
• Footwear revenues increased 6% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's, the Jordan Brand
and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 8%, while lower ASP per pair reduced footwear revenues by approximately 2
percentage points. Lower ASP per pair was primarily due to lower NIKE Direct ASP, partially offset by higher full-price ASP.
• Apparel revenues increased 14% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's and Women's. Unit
sales of apparel increased 7%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 7 percentage points of apparel revenue
growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher NIKE Direct, full-price and off-price ASPs as well as a higher mix of
full-price sales.
Reported EBIT increased 1% reflecting higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 80 basis points, primarily due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign
currency exchange rates, partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, and lower other costs. The higher full-
price ASP, net of discounts, was largely due to strategic pricing actions, partially offset by product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 2% due to higher demand creation and operating overhead expense.
Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense and retail brand
presentation expense, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Operating overhead
expense increased primarily due to higher other administrative costs, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign
currency exchange rates.
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ASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
4,543
7
%
7
% $
4,111
11
%
19
%
Apparel
1,614
1,664
-3
%
-2
%
1,610
3
%
13
%
Equipment
250
224
12
%
12
%
234
-4
%
4
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
6,729 $
6,431
5
%
5
% $
5,955
8
%
17
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
3,736
5
%
6
% $
3,529
6
%
14
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
2,799
2,695
4
%
4
%
2,426
11
%
22
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
6,729 $
6,431
5
%
5
% $
5,955
8
%
17
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
1,932
-2
%
$
1,896
2
%
We completed the sale of our entity in Chile and our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to third-party distributors in the first and
second quarters of fiscal 2023, respectively. The impacts of closing these transactions are included within Corporate and are not
reflected in the APLA operating segment results. This completed the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our CASA
marketplace, which now reflects a full distributor operating model. For more information see Note 18 — Divestitures within the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• APLA revenues increased 5% on a currency-neutral basis primarily due to higher revenues in Southeast Asia & India,
Mexico and Japan. Within our CASA territory, the transition of our Chile, Argentina and Uruguay entities to a third-party
distributor operating model did not have a material impact on APLA revenues. Revenues increased due to overall growth in
Men's, Women's, the Jordan Brand and Kids'. Wholesale revenues increased 6%. NIKE Direct revenues increased 4%,
driven by comparable store sales growth of 10% and the addition of new stores, partially offset by a decline in digital sales of
2%.
• Footwear revenues increased 7% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's, the Jordan Brand
and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 6%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 1 percentage point of
footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP, off-price ASP and a higher mix of
NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues decreased 2% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's,
partially offset by higher revenues in the Jordan Brand. Unit sales of apparel decreased 9%, while higher ASP per unit
contributed approximately 7 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher
full-price ASP, off-price ASP and a higher mix of NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
Reported EBIT decreased 2% reflecting higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 220 basis points primarily due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign
currency exchange rates, lower margin in NIKE Direct and higher product costs, reflecting higher product input costs and
product mix. This was partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, primarily due to product mix and strategic
pricing actions.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 4% due to higher demand creation and operating overhead expense.
Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher digital marketing and sports marketing expense. Operating
overhead expense increased primarily due to higher other administrative costs.
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GLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONS
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues
$
45 $
58
-22
%
-25
% $
102
-43
%
-43
%
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
(4,841)
2
%
$
(4,262)
-14
%
Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation and operating overhead expense, including product creation and
design expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital
operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous
revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Global Brand Divisions' loss before interest and taxes decreased 2% primarily due to lower operating overhead expense, partially
offset by higher demand creation expense. Lower operating overhead expense was primarily due to lower wage-related
expenses, technology spend and other administrative costs. The increase in demand creation expense was primarily due to
higher advertising and marketing expense as well as digital marketing.
CONVERSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
1,800 $
2,155
-16
%
-17
% $
2,094
3
%
8
%
Apparel
93
90
3
%
4
%
103
-13
%
-7
%
Equipment
37
28
32
%
34
%
26
8
%
16
%
Other(1)
152
154
-1
%
-2
%
123
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
2,427
-14
%
-15
% $
2,346
3
%
8
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
1,098 $
1,299
-15
%
-16
% $
1,292
1
%
7
%
Sales through Direct to Consumer
832
974
-15
%
-14
%
931
5
%
8
%
Other(1)
152
154
-1
%
-2
%
123
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
2,427
-14
%
-15
% $
2,346
3
%
8
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
474 $
676
-30
%
$
669
1
%
(1)
Other revenues consist of territories serviced by third-party licensees who pay royalties to Converse for the use of its registered trademarks and other
intellectual property rights. We do not own the Converse trademarks in Japan and accordingly do not earn revenues in Japan.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• Converse revenues decreased 15% on a currency-neutral basis primarily due to declines in North America and Western
Europe. Combined unit sales within the wholesale and direct to consumer channels decreased 12%, driven primarily by a
decrease in wholesale, while ASP decreased 3%, primarily driven by increased promotional activity in direct to consumer.
• Wholesale revenues decreased 16% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by declines in all geographies.
• Direct to consumer revenues decreased 14% on a currency-neutral basis as declines in North America and Western Europe,
driven by reduced traffic, were partially offset by growth in Asia.
Reported EBIT decreased 30% reflecting lower revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 130 basis points due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency
exchange rates, lower full-price ASP, net of discounts, higher other costs and lower margin in direct to consumer, partially
offset by lower ocean freight rates.
• Selling and administrative expense decrease of 2% due to lower operating overhead expense, primarily as a result of lower
wage-related expenses.
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CORPORATE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Revenues
27
—
$
(72)
—
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
$
(2,619) $
(2,840)
8
% $
(2,219)
-28
%
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within
the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk
management program.
The Corporate loss before interest and taxes primarily consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including
expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters;
unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency
gains and losses.
In addition to the foreign currency gains and losses recognized in Corporate revenues, foreign currency results in Corporate
include gains and losses resulting from the difference between actual foreign currency exchange rates and standard rates used
to record non-functional currency denominated product purchases within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and
Converse; related foreign currency hedge results; conversion gains and losses arising from remeasurement of monetary assets
and liabilities in non-functional currencies; and certain other foreign currency derivative instruments.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Corporate's loss before interest and taxes decreased $221 million during fiscal 2024, primarily due to the following:
• a favorable change in net foreign currency gains and losses of $588 million related to the difference between actual foreign
currency exchange rates and standard foreign currency exchange rates assigned to the NIKE Brand geographic operating
segments and Converse, net of hedge gains and losses; these results are reported as a component of consolidated Gross
profit;
• a favorable change of $80 million primarily related to lower wage-related expenses, partially offset by higher professional
services, reported as a component of consolidated Operating overhead expense;
• a favorable change of $27 million primarily related to the loss recognized in the prior year upon completion of the sale of our
entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor, partially offset by the remeasurement of monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and the impact of certain foreign currency derivative instruments, as well
as net favorable settlements of legal matters in the prior year, reported as a component of consolidated Other (income)
expense, net; and
• an unfavorable change of 379 million reported as a component of
consolidated Operating overhead expense and $64 million reported as a component of consolidated Cost of sales.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURES AND HEDGING PRACTICES
OVERVIEW
As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, in the normal course of business we are exposed to
risk arising from changes in currency exchange rates. Our primary foreign currency exposures arise from the recording of
transactions denominated in non-functional currencies and the translation of foreign currency denominated results of operations,
financial position and cash flows into U.S. Dollars.
Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of currency
fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We manage global foreign exchange risk
centrally on a portfolio basis to address those risks material to NIKE, Inc. We manage these exposures by taking advantage of
natural offsets and currency correlations existing within the portfolio and, where practical and material, by hedging a portion of the
remaining exposures using derivative instruments such as forward contracts and options. As described below, the implementation
of the NIKE Trading Company ("NTC") and our foreign currency adjustment program enhanced our ability to manage our foreign
exchange risk by increasing the natural offsets and currency correlation benefits existing within our portfolio of foreign exchange
exposures. Our hedging policy is designed to partially or entirely offset the impact of exchange rate changes on the underlying
net exposures being hedged. Where exposures are hedged, our program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate
movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements; the length of the delay is dependent upon hedge horizons. We do not
hold or issue derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
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Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements and Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional description of outstanding derivatives at each reported period end.
TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
We conduct business in various currencies and have transactions which subject us to foreign currency risk. Our most significant
transactional foreign currency exposures are:
• Product Costs — NIKE's product costs are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies in the following ways:
1.
Product purchases denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the transacting entity:
a.
Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NTC, a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded
products from third-party factories, predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the
U.S. Dollar, then sells the products to NIKE entities in their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE
entity with a different functional currency results in a foreign currency exposure for the NTC.
b.
Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories predominantly in U.S. Dollars. These
purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the
U.S. Dollar.
In both purchasing scenarios, a weaker U.S. Dollar reduces inventory costs incurred by NIKE whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar increases its cost.
2.
Factory input costs: NIKE operates a foreign currency adjustment program with certain factories. The program is
designed to more effectively manage foreign currency risk by assuming certain of the factories' foreign currency
exposures, some of which are natural offsets to our existing foreign currency exposures. Under this program, our
payments to these factories are adjusted for rate fluctuations in the basket of currencies ("factory currency exposure
index") in which the labor, materials and overhead costs incurred by the factories in the production of NIKE branded
products ("factory input costs") are denominated.
As an offset to the impacts of the fluctuating U.S. Dollar on our non-functional currency denominated product purchases
described above, a strengthening U.S. Dollar against the foreign currencies within the factory currency exposure indices
reduces NIKE's U.S. Dollar inventory cost. Conversely, a weakening U.S. Dollar against the indexed foreign currencies
increases our inventory cost.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated External Sales — A portion of our NIKE Brand and Converse revenues associated
with European operations are earned in currencies other than the Euro (e.g., the British Pound) but are recognized at a
subsidiary that uses the Euro as its functional currency. These sales generate a foreign currency exposure.
• Other Costs — Non-functional currency denominated costs, such as endorsement contracts, also generate foreign currency
risk, though to a lesser extent.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated Monetary Assets and Liabilities — Our global subsidiaries have various assets and
liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, including intercompany receivables and payables, denominated in currencies
other than their functional currencies. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement which may create
fluctuations in Other (income) expense, net within our Consolidated Statements of Income.
MANAGING TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
Transactional exposures are managed on a portfolio basis within our foreign currency risk management program. We manage
these exposures by taking advantage of natural offsets and currency correlations that exist within the portfolio and may also elect
to use currency forward and option contracts to hedge the remaining effect of exchange rate fluctuations on probable forecasted
future cash flows, including certain product cost exposures, non-functional currency denominated external sales and other costs
described above. Generally, these are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
Certain currency forward contracts used to manage the foreign exchange exposure of non-functional currency denominated
monetary assets and liabilities subject to remeasurement are not formally designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly,
changes in fair value of these instruments are recognized in Other (income) expense, net and are intended to offset the foreign
currency impact of the remeasurement of the related non-functional currency denominated asset or liability being hedged.
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TRANSLATIONAL EXPOSURES
Many of our foreign subsidiaries operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Fluctuations in currency exchange
rates create volatility in our reported results as we are required to translate the balance sheets, operational results and cash flows
of these subsidiaries into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting. The translation of foreign subsidiaries' non-U.S. Dollar
denominated balance sheets into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting results in a cumulative translation adjustment to
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within Shareholders' equity. In the translation of our Consolidated Statements of
Income, a weaker U.S. Dollar in relation to foreign functional currencies benefits our consolidated earnings whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar reduces our consolidated earnings. The impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our
consolidated Revenues was a detriment of approximately $141 million for the year ended May 31, 2024. The impact of foreign
exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our Income before income taxes was a benefit of approximately 68 million on our Income before income taxes for the year ended May 31, 2024.
NET INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES
We are also exposed to the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on our investments in wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries
denominated in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar, which could adversely impact the U.S. Dollar value of these investments
and therefore the value of future repatriated earnings. We have, in the past, hedged and may, in the future, hedge net investment
positions in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations on these net investments. These
hedges are accounted for as net investment hedges in accordance with U.S. GAAP. There were no outstanding net investment
hedges as of May 31, 2024 and 2023. There were no cash flows from net investment hedge settlements for the years ended
May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CASH FLOW ACTIVITY
Cash provided (used) by operations was an inflow of 5,841 million for fiscal 2023.
Net income, adjusted for non-cash items, generated 6,354
million for fiscal 2023. The net change in working capital and other assets and liabilities resulted in an increase to Cash provided
(used) by operations of 513 million for fiscal 2023. For fiscal 2024, the
favorable net change in working capital compared to the prior year was primarily impacted by favorable changes to Inventories
due to reduced inventory purchases and improved lead times, partially offset by unfavorable changes to Accounts receivable due
to the timing of wholesale shipments.
Cash provided (used) by investing activities was an inflow of 564 million for
fiscal 2023, primarily driven by the net change in short-term investments (including sales, maturities and purchases). For fiscal
2024, the net change in short-term investments resulted in a cash inflow of 1,481
million for fiscal 2023.
Cash provided (used) by financing activities was an outflow of 7,447
million for fiscal 2023. The decreased outflow in fiscal 2024 was driven by lower share repurchases of 5,480 million for fiscal 2023, partially offset by higher dividend payments of 2,012 million for fiscal 2023.
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In fiscal 2024, we purchased a total of 41.4 million shares of NIKE's Class B Common Stock for 102.72 per share) under the four-year, 9.1 billion (an average price of $106.65 per
share) under this program. We continue to expect funding of share repurchases will come from operating cash flows. The timing
and the amount of share repurchases will be dictated by our capital needs and stock market conditions.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
On July 21, 2022, we filed a shelf registration statement (the "Shelf") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"SEC") which permits us to issue an unlimited amount of debt securities from time to time. The Shelf expires on July 21, 2025.
On March 11, 2022, we entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for
up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to $3 billion in total with lender approval. The facility
matures on March 11, 2027, with options to extend the maturity date up to an additional two years. Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term
Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
On March 8, 2024, we entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for up
to $1 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to 1
billion 364-day credit facility agreement entered into on March 10, 2023, which matured on March 8, 2024. Refer to Note 5 —
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
We currently have long-term debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investor Services,
respectively. As it relates to our committed credit facilities entered into on March 11, 2022 and March 8, 2024, if our long-term
debt ratings were to decline, the facility fees and interest rates would increase. Conversely, if our long-term debt ratings were to
improve, the facility fees and interest rates would decrease. Changes in our long-term debt ratings would not trigger acceleration
of maturity of any then-outstanding borrowings or any future borrowings under the committed credit facilities. Under these
facilities, we have agreed to various covenants. These covenants include limits on the disposal of assets and the amount of debt
secured by liens we may incur. In the event we were to have any borrowings outstanding under these facilities, failed to meet any
covenant and were unable to obtain a waiver from a majority of the banks in the applicable syndicate, any borrowings would
become immediately due and payable. As of May 31, 2024, we were in full compliance with each of these covenants, and we
believe it is unlikely we will fail to meet any of these covenants in the foreseeable future.
Liquidity is also provided by our 3 billion program. We may issue commercial paper or other debt
securities depending on general corporate needs.
To date, we have not experienced difficulty accessing the capital or credit markets; however, future volatility may increase costs
associated with issuing commercial paper or other debt instruments or affect our ability to access those markets.
As of May 31, 2024, we had Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments totaling $11.6 billion, primarily consisting of
commercial paper, corporate notes, deposits held at major banks, money market funds, U.S. Treasury obligations and other
investment grade fixed-income securities. Our fixed-income investments are exposed to both credit and interest rate risk. All of
our investments are investment grade to minimize our credit risk. While individual securities have varying durations, as of
May 31, 2024, the weighted-average days to maturity of our cash equivalents and short-term investments portfolio was 65 days.
We believe that existing Cash and equivalents, Short-term investments and cash generated by operations, together with access
to external sources of funds as described above, will be sufficient to meet our domestic and foreign capital needs in the
foreseeable future.
Our material cash requirements as of May 31, 2024, were as follows:
•
Debt Obligations — Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt in the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
•
Operating Leases — Refer to Note 17 — Leases in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
for additional information.
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•
Endorsement Contracts — As of May 31, 2024, we had endorsement contract obligations of $10.6 billion, with $1.7
billion payable within 12 months, representing approximate amounts of base compensation and minimum guaranteed
royalty fees we are obligated to pay athlete, public figure, sport team and league endorsers of our products. Actual
payments under some contracts may be higher than these amounts as these contracts provide for bonuses to be paid
to the endorsers based upon athletic achievements and/or royalties on product sales in future periods. Actual payments
under some contracts may also be lower as these contracts include provisions for reduced payments if athletic
performance declines in future periods. In addition to the cash payments, we are obligated to furnish our endorsers with
NIKE product for their use. It is not possible to determine how much we will spend on this product on an annual basis as
the amount of product provided to the endorsers will depend on many factors and the contracts generally do not
stipulate a minimum amount of cash to be spent on the product.
•
Product Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2024, we had product purchase obligations of $5.7 billion, all of which
are payable within the next 12 months. Product purchase obligations represent agreements (including open purchase
orders) to purchase products in the ordinary course of business that are enforceable and legally binding and specify all
significant terms. We generally order product at least four to five months in advance of sale based primarily on
advanced orders received from external wholesale customers and internal orders from our direct to consumer
operations. In some cases, prices are subject to change throughout the production process.
•
Other Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2024, we had 1.9 billion
payable within the next 12 months. Other purchase obligations primarily include technology investments, construction,
service and marketing commitments, including marketing commitments associated with endorsement contracts, made
in the ordinary course of business. The amounts represent the minimum payments required by legally binding contracts
and agreements that specify all significant terms, and may include open purchase orders for non-product purchases.
In addition to the above, we have long-term obligations for uncertain tax positions and various post-retirement benefits for which
we are not able to reasonably estimate when cash payments will occur. Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes and Note 11 — Benefit
Plans in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to uncertain tax
positions and post-retirement benefits, respectively.
As a part of the transition tax related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as of May 31, 2024, we had 215 million payable within the next 12 months. These amounts represent the transition tax on deemed
repatriation of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, which are reflected net of foreign tax credits we utilized.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information related to our off-balance sheet arrangements, bank guarantees and letters of credit.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
As of May 31, 2024, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material
effect on our current and future financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. In
connection with various contracts and agreements, we routinely provide indemnification relating to the enforceability of
intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where we are acting as the guarantor. Currently,
we have several such agreements in place. Based on our historical experience and the estimated probability of future loss, we
have determined that the fair value of such indemnification is not material to our financial position or results of operations.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for recently adopted and issued accounting standards.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our previous discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated
Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and
related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the
preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We believe the assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting estimates described below have the greatest potential
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting estimates. Management has
reviewed and discussed these critical accounting estimates with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
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Because of the uncertainty inherent in these matters, actual results could differ from the estimates we use in the preparation of
our Consolidated Financial Statements. Within the context of these critical accounting estimates, we are not currently aware of
any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in materially different amounts being reported.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Provisions for anticipated sales returns consist of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns. Provisions
for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to be granted
at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims were significantly
different than reserves established, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period in which such
determination was made.
Refer to Note 14 — Revenues in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
INVENTORY RESERVES
We make ongoing estimates relating to the net realizable value of inventories based upon our assumptions about future demand
and market conditions. If we estimate the net realizable value of our inventory is less than the cost of the inventory, we record a
reserve equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated net realizable value. This reserve is recorded
as a charge to Cost of sales. If changes in market conditions result in reductions to the estimated net realizable value of our
inventory below our previous estimate, we would increase our reserve in the period in which we made such a determination.
HEDGE ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES
We use derivative contracts to hedge certain anticipated foreign currency and interest rate transactions as well as certain non-
functional currency monetary assets and liabilities. When the specific criteria to qualify for hedge accounting has been met,
changes in the fair value of contracts hedging probable forecasted future cash flows are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), rather than Net income, until the underlying hedged transaction affects Net income. In most cases,
this results in gains and losses on hedge derivatives being released from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into
Net income sometime after the maturity of the derivative. One of the criteria for this accounting treatment is that the notional
value of these derivative contracts should not be in excess of the designated amount of anticipated transactions. By their very
nature, our estimates of anticipated transactions may fluctuate over time and may ultimately vary from actual transactions. When
the designated amount of anticipated or actual transactions decline below hedged levels, or if it is no longer probable a
forecasted transaction will occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time
thereafter, we reclassify the cumulative change in fair value of the over-hedged portion of the related hedge contract from
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Other (income) expense, net during the quarter in which the decrease
occurs. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances related to
the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside our control or influence.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
INCOME TAXES
We are subject to taxation in the United States, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The determination of our
provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex
tax laws. On an interim basis, we estimate our effective tax rate for the full fiscal year. This estimated annual effective tax rate is
then applied to the year-to-date Income before income taxes excluding infrequently occurring or unusual items, to determine the
year-to-date Income tax expense. The income tax effects of infrequent or unusual items are recognized in the interim period in
which they occur. As the fiscal year progresses, we continually refine our estimate based upon actual events and earnings by
jurisdiction during the year. This continual estimation process periodically results in a change to our expected effective tax rate for
the fiscal year. When this occurs, we adjust the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs.
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additional charge to the tax provision in the period our assessment changes. We recognize interest and penalties related to
income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
OTHER CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations related to
our business, products and actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships,
product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. We record contingent liabilities resulting from
claims against us when a loss is assessed to be probable and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. Assessing
probability of loss and estimating probable losses requires analysis of multiple factors, including in some cases judgments about
the potential actions of third-party claimants and courts. Recorded contingent liabilities are based on the best information
available and actual losses in any future period are inherently uncertain. If future adjustments to estimated probable future losses
or actual losses exceed our recorded liability for such claims, we would record additional charges during the period in which the
actual loss or change in estimate occurred. In addition to contingent liabilities recorded for probable losses, we disclose
contingent liabilities when there is a reasonable possibility the ultimate loss will materially exceed the recorded liability.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
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On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the probability a tax position will be effectively sustained and the appropriateness of the
amount recognized for uncertain tax positions based on factors including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law,
settled audit issues and new audit activity. Changes in our assessment may result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an
NIKE, INC.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business and consistent with established policies and procedures, we employ a variety of financial
instruments to manage exposure to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies and interest rates. It is our policy to utilize these
financial instruments only where necessary to finance our business and manage such exposures; we do not enter into these
transactions for trading or speculative purposes.
We are exposed to foreign currency fluctuations, primarily as a result of our international sales, product sourcing and funding
activities. Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We use forward and option
contracts to hedge certain anticipated, but not yet firmly committed, transactions as well as certain firm commitments and the
related receivables and payables, including third-party and intercompany transactions. Where exposures are hedged, our
program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The timing for hedging exposures, as well as the type and duration of the hedge instruments employed, are guided by our
hedging policies and determined based upon the nature of the exposure and prevailing market conditions. Typically, the
Company may enter into hedge contracts starting 12 to 24 months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place
incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the forecasted transaction occurs. The majority of derivatives
outstanding as of May 31, 2024, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for Euro/U.S. Dollar, British
Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar, and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Our earnings are also exposed to movements in short- and long-term market interest rates. Our objective in managing this
interest rate exposure is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to reduce overall borrowing
costs. To achieve these objectives, we maintain a mix of commercial paper, bank loans, and fixed-rate debt of varying maturities
and have entered into receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps for a portion of our fixed-rate debt.
MARKET RISK MEASUREMENT
We monitor foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and related derivatives using a variety of techniques including a review of
market value, sensitivity analysis and Value-at-Risk ("VaR"). Our market-sensitive derivative and other financial instruments are
foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency option contracts, interest rate swaps, intercompany loans denominated in
non-functional currencies and fixed interest rate U.S. Dollar denominated debt.
We use VaR to monitor the foreign exchange risk of our foreign currency forward and foreign currency option derivative
instruments only. The VaR determines the maximum potential one-day loss in the fair value of these foreign exchange rate-
sensitive financial instruments. The VaR model estimates assume normal market conditions and a 95% confidence level. There
are various modeling techniques that can be used in the VaR computation. Our computations are based on interrelationships
between currencies and interest rates (a "variance/co-variance" technique). These interrelationships are a function of foreign
exchange currency market changes and interest rate changes over the preceding one-year period. The value of foreign currency
options does not change on a one-to-one basis with changes in the underlying currency rate. We adjust the potential loss in
option value for the estimated sensitivity (the "delta" and "gamma") to changes in the underlying currency rate. This calculation
reflects the impact of foreign currency rate fluctuations on the derivative instruments only and does not include the impact of such
rate fluctuations on non-functional currency transactions (such as anticipated transactions, firm commitments, cash balances and
accounts and loans receivable and payable), including those which are hedged by these instruments.
The VaR model is a risk analysis tool and does not purport to represent actual losses in fair value we will incur nor does it
consider the potential effect of favorable changes in market rates. It also does not represent the full extent of the possible loss
that may occur. Actual future gains and losses will differ from those estimated because of changes or differences in market rates
and interrelationships, hedging instruments and hedge percentages, timing and other factors.
The estimated maximum one-day loss in fair value on our foreign currency sensitive derivative financial instruments, derived
using the VaR model, was 111 million as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The VaR decreased year-over-
year as a result of a decrease in foreign currency volatilities as of May 31, 2024. Such a hypothetical loss in the fair value of our
derivatives would be offset by increases in the value of the underlying transactions being hedged. The average monthly change
in the fair values of foreign currency forward and foreign currency option derivative instruments was 289 million
during fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively.
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consolidation. Furthermore, our non-functional currency intercompany loans are substantially hedged against foreign exchange
risk through the use of forward contracts, which are included in the VaR calculation above. Therefore, we consider the interest
rate and foreign currency market risks associated with our non-functional currency intercompany loans to be immaterial to our
consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Details of third-party debt and interest rate swaps are provided in the table below. The table presents principal cash flows and
related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. The weighted average variable interest rates for the fixed
rate swapped to variable rate swaps reflect the effective interest rates at May 31, 2024.
EXPECTED MATURITY DATE YEAR ENDING MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
THEREAFTER
TOTAL
FAIR VALUE
Interest Rate Risk
Long-term U.S. Dollar debt — Fixed rate
Principal payments
—
—
$
—
$
6,000
7,631
Average interest rate
2.4 %
0.0 %
2.6 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
3.3 %
3.1 %
Interest Rate Swaps — Fixed rate swapped
to variable rate
Notional amount
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
1,800
(31)
Average fixed interest rate
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
3.5 %
3.5 %
Average variable interest rate
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
3.7 %
3.7 %
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The instruments not included in the VaR are intercompany loans denominated in non-functional currencies, fixed interest rate
U.S. Dollar denominated debt, and interest rate swaps. Intercompany loans and related interest amounts are eliminated in
NIKE, INC.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Management of NIKE, Inc. is responsible for the information and representations contained in this Annual Report. The financial
statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
("U.S. GAAP") and include certain amounts based on our best estimates and judgments. Other financial information in this
Annual Report is consistent with these financial statements.
Our accounting systems include controls designed to reasonably assure assets are safeguarded from unauthorized use or
disposition and provide for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These systems are
supplemented by the selection and training of qualified financial personnel and an organizational structure providing for
appropriate segregation of duties.
An internal corporate audit department reviews the results of its work with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of
Directors, presently comprised of four outside, independent directors. The Audit & Finance Committee is responsible for the
appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm and reviews, with the independent registered public accounting
firm, management and the internal corporate audit staff, the scope and the results of the annual audit, the effectiveness of the
accounting control system and other matters relating to the financial affairs of NIKE as the Audit & Finance Committee deems
appropriate. The independent registered public accounting firm and the internal corporate auditors have full access to the Audit &
Finance Committee, with and without the presence of management, to discuss any appropriate matters.
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MANAGEMENT'S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is
defined in Rule 13(a) - 15(f) and Rule 15(d) - 15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Internal control over
financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets of the
Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets of the Company that could have
a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based upon the framework in Internal
Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO). Based on the results of our evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of May 31, 2024.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited (1) the Consolidated Financial
Statements and (2) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2024, as stated in their report
herein.
John J. Donahoe II
Matthew Friend
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of NIKE, Inc.
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of May
31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of shareholders' equity and of
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2024, including the related notes and financial statement
schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). We
also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2024, based on criteria established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended May 31, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also
in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of May 31,
2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the
accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express
opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting
based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement,
whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control
over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial
statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or
complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate
opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Accounting for Income Taxes
As described in Notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company is subject to taxation in the United States,
as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method.
This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of
temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. As disclosed by management, the
determination of the provision for income taxes by management requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the
interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Furthermore, as part of determining its provision for income taxes,
management evaluates the probability a tax position will be effectively sustained and the appropriateness of the amount
recognized for uncertain tax positions based on factors including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, settled
audit issues and new audit activity. The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the financial statements
only when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The majority of the
total gross unrecognized tax benefits are long-term in nature and included within deferred income taxes and other liabilities on
the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recorded income tax expense of 990 million, of which
$699 million would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the accounting for income taxes is a
critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when determining the provision for income taxes and
interpreting and applying complex tax laws as it relates to determining the provision for income taxes and uncertain tax positions;
(ii) a high degree of auditor judgment and effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence related to management’s
interpretation and application of complex tax laws as it relates to the determination of the provision for income taxes and the
assessment of whether tax positions are more likely than not to be sustained; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of
professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to
income taxes. These procedures also included, among others (i) testing the provision for income taxes, which included the
effective tax rate reconciliation and assessing management’s interpretation and application of complex tax laws; (ii) evaluating the
completeness of management’s identification of uncertain tax positions by considering changes in facts or circumstances,
changes in and compliance with tax laws, settled audit issues, new authoritative cases, or new audit activity, where applicable;
and (iii) for certain tax positions, evaluating management’s assessment of the technical merits of the tax positions by obtaining
and inspecting third party income tax documentation. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in
evaluating (i) changes in and compliance with the tax laws; (ii) management’s interpretation and application of certain complex
tax laws as it relates to the determination of the provision for income taxes; and (iii) the reasonableness of management's
assessment of whether certain tax positions are more likely than not of being sustained.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 25, 2024
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1974.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2024
2023
2022
Revenues
$
51,362
46,710
Cost of sales
28,475
28,925
25,231
Gross profit
22,887
22,292
21,479
Demand creation expense
4,285
4,060
3,850
Operating overhead expense
12,291
12,317
10,954
Total selling and administrative expense
16,576
16,377
14,804
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
205
Other (income) expense, net
(228)
(280)
(181)
Income before income taxes
6,700
6,201
6,651
Income tax expense
1,000
1,131
605
NET INCOME
5,070
3.76
3.83
Diluted
3.23
5,700
6,046
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment
(3)
267
(522)
Change in net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
(184)
(348)
1,214
Change in net gains (losses) on other
9
(6)
6
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(178)
(87)
698
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
4,983
9,860
38,110 $
37,531
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
1,000 $
—
Notes payable
6
6
Accounts payable
2,851
2,862
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
477
425
Accrued liabilities
5,725
5,723
Income taxes payable
534
240
Total current liabilities
10,593
9,256
Long-term debt
7,903
8,927
Operating lease liabilities
2,566
2,786
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
2,618
2,558
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable preferred stock
—
—
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock at stated value:
Class A convertible — 298 and 305 shares outstanding
—
—
Class B — 1,205 and 1,227 shares outstanding
3
3
Capital in excess of stated value
13,409
12,412
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
53
231
Retained earnings (deficit)
965
1,358
Total shareholders' equity
14,430
14,004
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
38,110
5,700
6,046
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operations:
Depreciation
796
703
717
Deferred income taxes
(497)
(117)
(650)
Stock-based compensation
804
755
638
Amortization, impairment and other
48
156
123
Net foreign currency adjustments
(138)
(213)
(26)
Changes in certain working capital components and other assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
(329)
489
(504)
(Increase) decrease in inventories
908
(133)
(1,676)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses, operating lease right-of-use assets and
other current and non-current assets
(260)
(644)
(845)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, operating lease
liabilities and other current and non-current liabilities
397
(225)
1,365
Cash provided (used) by operations
7,429
5,841
5,188
Cash provided (used) by investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments
(4,767)
(6,059)
(12,913)
Maturities of short-term investments
2,269
3,356
8,199
Sales of short-term investments
4,219
4,184
3,967
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(812)
(969)
(758)
Other investing activities
(15)
52
(19)
Cash provided (used) by investing activities
894
564
(1,524)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
—
(4)
15
Repayment of borrowings
—
(500)
—
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances
667
651
1,151
Repurchase of common stock
(4,250)
(5,480)
(4,014)
Dividends — common and preferred
(2,169)
(2,012)
(1,837)
Other financing activities
(136)
(102)
(151)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities
(5,888)
(7,447)
(4,836)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
(16)
(91)
(143)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents
2,419
(1,133)
(1,315)
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year
7,441
8,574
9,889
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR
7,441
381
290
Income taxes
1,299
1,517
1,231
Non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment
160
211
160
Dividends declared and not paid
558
524
480
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Balance at May 31, 2021
305 $
—
1,273 $
3
(380)
12,767
Stock options exercised
17
924
924
Conversion to Class B Common Stock
—
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(27)
(186)
(3,808) (3,994)
Dividends on common stock (0.10
per share)
(1,886) (1,886)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
3
143
(55)
88
Stock-based compensation
638
638
Net income
6,046
6,046
Other comprehensive income (loss)
698
698
Balance at May 31, 2022
305 $
—
1,266 $
3
318
15,281
Stock options exercised
8
421
421
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(51)
(378)
(5,131) (5,509)
Dividends on common stock (0.10
per share)
(2,059) (2,059)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
4
130
2
132
Stock-based compensation
755
755
Net income
5,070
5,070
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(87)
(87)
Balance at May 31, 2023
305 $
—
1,227 $
3
231
14,004
Stock options exercised
7
432
432
Conversion to Class B Common Stock
(7)
7
—
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(41)
(347)
(3,907) (4,254)
Dividends on common stock (0.10
per share)
(2,203) (2,203)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
5
108
17
125
Stock-based compensation
804
804
Net income
5,700
5,700
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(178)
(178)
Balance at May 31, 2024
298 $
—
1,205 $
3
53
14,430
COMMON STOCK
CAPITAL IN
EXCESS
OF STATED
VALUE
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
RETAINED
EARNINGS
(DEFICIT)
TOTAL
CLASS A
CLASS B
(In millions, except per share data)
SHARES
AMOUNT
SHARES AMOUNT
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
63
Note 2
Property, Plant and Equipment
69
Note 3
Accrued Liabilities
69
Note 4
Fair Value Measurements
70
Note 5
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines
72
Note 6
Long-Term Debt
73
Note 7
Income Taxes
74
Note 8
Redeemable Preferred Stock
76
Note 9
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation
77
Note 10
Earnings Per Share
79
Note 11
Benefit Plans
79
Note 12
Risk Management and Derivatives
79
Note 13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
83
Note 14
Revenues
84
Note 15
Operating Segments and Related Information
86
Note 16
Commitments and Contingencies
89
Note 17
Leases
89
Note 18
Divestitures
90
Note 19
Restructuring
91
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NIKE, INC.
NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
NIKE, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE, Inc. portfolio brands include the NIKE Brand, Jordan Brand and Converse. The NIKE
Brand is focused on performance athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services across Men's, Women's and
Kids', amplified with sport-inspired lifestyle products carrying the Swoosh trademark, as well as other NIKE Brand trademarks.
The Jordan Brand is focused on athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and
operating results of Jordan Brand products are reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Converse designs, distributes, licenses and sells casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor,
All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell trademarks. In some markets outside the U.S., these trademarks are licensed
to third parties who design, distribute, market and sell similar products. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a
stand-alone basis.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "NIKE"). All
significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates, including estimates relating to assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue transactions associated with the sale of NIKE Brand footwear, apparel and equipment, as well as Converse products,
comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or direct
to consumer channels. The Company satisfies the performance obligation and records revenues when transfer of control to the
customer has occurred, based on the terms of sale. A customer is considered to have control once they are able to direct the use
and receive substantially all of the benefits of the product.
Control is transferred to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the country of the sale and the
agreement with the customer. Control transfers to retail store customers at the time of sale and to substantially all digital
commerce customers upon shipment. The transaction price is determined based upon the invoiced sales price, less anticipated
sales returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the
country of sale or agreement with the customer and payment is generally required within 90 days or less of shipment to or receipt
by the wholesale customer. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store and digital commerce transactions.
Consideration for trademark licensing contracts is earned through sales-based or usage-based royalty arrangements, and the
associated revenues are recognized over the license period.
Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing
transaction, and are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from Revenues and Cost of sales in the
Consolidated Statements of Income. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product
has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in Cost of sales when the related revenues
are recognized.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Consideration promised in the Company's contracts with customers is variable due to anticipated reductions, such as sales
returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. The Company estimates the most likely amount it will be entitled to
receive and records an anticipated reduction against Revenues, with an offsetting increase to Accrued liabilities at the time
revenues are recognized. The estimated cost of inventory for product returns is recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current
assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The provision for anticipated sales returns consists of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns.
Provisions for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to
be granted at a later date.
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Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and thus may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims are significantly
greater or lower than the reserves established, a reduction or increase to net Revenues is recorded in the period in which such
determination is made.
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales consists primarily of inventory costs, as well as warehousing costs (including the cost of warehouse labor), third-
party royalties, certain foreign currency hedge gains and losses and product design costs. Shipping and handling costs are
expensed as incurred and included in Cost of sales.
DEMAND CREATION EXPENSE
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary
products, television, digital and print advertising as well as media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation. Advertising
production costs are expensed the first time an advertisement is run. Advertising media costs are expensed when the
advertisement appears. Costs related to brand events are expensed when the event occurs. Costs related to retail brand
presentation are expensed when the presentation is complete and delivered.
A significant amount of the Company's promotional expenses result from payments under endorsement contracts. In general,
endorsement payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. However, certain contracts contain
elements that may be accounted for differently based upon the facts and circumstances of each individual contract. Prepayments
made under contracts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Deferred income taxes and other assets
depending on the period to which the prepayment applies.
Certain contracts provide for contingent payments to endorsers based upon specific achievements in their sport (e.g., winning a
championship). The Company records Demand creation expense for these amounts when the endorser achieves the specific
goal.
Certain contracts provide for variable payments based upon endorsers maintaining a level of performance in their sport over an
extended period of time (e.g., maintaining a specified ranking in a sport for a year). When the Company determines payments are
probable, the amounts are reported in Demand creation expense ratably over the contract period based on the Company's best
estimate of the endorser's performance. In these instances, to the extent actual payments to the endorser differ from the
Company's estimate due to changes in the endorser's performance, adjustments to Demand creation expense may be recorded
in a future period.
Certain contracts provide for royalty payments to endorsers based upon a predetermined percent of sales of particular products,
which the Company records in Cost of sales as the related sales occur. For contracts containing minimum guaranteed royalty
payments, the Company records the amount of any guaranteed payment in excess of that earned through sales of product within
Demand creation expense.
Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its wholesale customers for certain costs of advertising the
Company's products. To the extent the Company receives a distinct good or service in exchange for consideration paid to the
customer that does not exceed the fair value of that good or service, the amounts reimbursed are recorded in Demand creation
expense.
Total Demand creation expense was 4,060 million and 814 million and 420 million and 394 million and $383 million, respectively, were recorded in Deferred income taxes and other assets, depending on
the period to which the prepayment applied.
OPERATING OVERHEAD EXPENSE
Operating overhead expense consists primarily of wage and benefit-related expenses, research and development costs, bad
debt expense as well as other administrative expenses such as rent, depreciation and amortization, professional services, certain
technology investments, meetings and travel.
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CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
Cash and equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly liquid investments, that are both readily convertible to known
amounts of cash and so near their maturity they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest
rates, with maturities three months or less at the date of purchase.
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investments with maturities over three months at the date of purchase. At May 31,
2024 and 2023, Short-term investments consisted of available-for-sale debt securities, which are recorded at fair value with
unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless unrealized losses
are determined to be unrecoverable. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined by specific identification.
The Company considers all available-for-sale debt securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, as available
to support current operational liquidity needs and, therefore, classifies all securities with maturity dates beyond three months at
the date of purchase as current assets within Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for more information on the Company's Short-term investments.
ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net consist primarily of amounts due from customers. The Company makes ongoing estimates relating to
the collectability of its accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for expected losses resulting from the inability of its
customers to make required payments. In addition to judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on
ongoing credit evaluations, the Company considers historical levels of credit losses, as well as macroeconomic and industry
trends to determine the amount of the allowance. The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable was $35 million as of
May 31, 2024 and 2023.
INVENTORY VALUATION
Inventories, substantially all of which are finished goods, are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value and valued on either
an average or a specific identification cost basis. In some instances, the Company ships products directly from its suppliers to the
customer, with the related inventory and cost of sales recognized on a specific identification basis. Inventory costs primarily
consist of product cost from the Company's suppliers, as well as inbound freight, import duties, taxes, insurance, logistics and
other handling fees.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis for land improvements,
buildings and leasehold improvements over 2 to 40 years and for machinery and equipment over 2 to 15 years.
Depreciation and amortization of assets used in manufacturing, warehousing and product distribution are recorded in Cost of
sales. Depreciation and amortization of all other assets are recorded in Operating overhead expense.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Expenditures for major software purchases and software developed for internal use are capitalized and amortized over 2 to 12
years on a straight-line basis. The Company's policy provides for the capitalization of external direct costs associated with
developing or obtaining internal use computer software. The Company also capitalizes certain payroll and payroll-related costs
for employees who are directly associated with internal use computer software projects. The amount of capitalizable payroll costs
with respect to these employees is limited to the time directly spent on such projects. Costs associated with preliminary project
stage activities, training, maintenance and all other post-implementation stage activities are expensed as incurred.
Development costs of computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as an integral part of a product are subject to
capitalization beginning when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when a product is available
for general release to customers. In most instances, the Company's products are released soon after technological feasibility has
been established; therefore, software development costs incurred subsequent to achievement of technological feasibility are
usually not significant, and generally, most software development costs have been expensed as incurred.
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IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets or asset groups to be used in operations whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an
impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant
adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset or a significant decline in the
observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, the Company would assess the
recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected
undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life
of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not
recoverable, the Company will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies, which would
typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset
group's carrying amount and its estimated fair value.
GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company performs annual impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives in the fourth quarter of
each fiscal year or when events occur or circumstances change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a
reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life below its carrying value.
For purposes of testing goodwill for impairment, the Company allocates goodwill across its reporting units, which are considered
the Company's operating segments. For both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which primarily consist of acquired
trade names and trademarks, the Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that
the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the
totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or
indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, an impairment test is unnecessary.
If an impairment test is necessary, the Company will estimate the fair value of the related reporting unit or indefinite-lived
intangible asset. If the carrying value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the goodwill of
that reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is determined to be impaired and the Company will record an impairment
charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.
There were immaterial impairment losses as of May 31, 2024, and no accumulated impairment losses as of May 31, 2023.
Additionally, the impact to Goodwill as a result of acquisitions and divestitures during fiscal 2024 and 2023, was immaterial.
OPERATING LEASES
The Company primarily leases retail store space, certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office space, equipment and other
non-real estate assets. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and begins recording lease activity at
the commencement date, which is generally the date in which the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of
the asset. Lease components are not separated from non-lease components for real estate leases within the Company's lease
portfolio. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the
lease term with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company's incremental borrowing rate is used to
determine the present value of future lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable.
Lease agreements may contain rent escalation clauses, renewal or termination options, rent holidays or certain landlord
incentives, including tenant improvement allowances. ROU assets include amounts for scheduled rent increases and are reduced
by the amount of lease incentives. The lease term includes the non-cancelable period of the lease and options to extend or
terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. The Company does not record leases
with an initial term of 12 months or less on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognizes related lease payments in the
Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain lease agreements include variable lease
payments, which are based on a percent of retail sales over specified levels or adjust periodically for inflation as a result of
changes in a published index, primarily the Consumer Price Index, and are expensed as incurred.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivatives, equity
securities and available-for-sale debt securities. Fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. The Company uses a three-level
hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used, as follows:
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• Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
• Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in
markets that are not active.
• Level 3: Unobservable inputs with little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own
assumptions.
The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires
judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based
on the most conservative level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Pricing vendors are utilized for a majority of Level 1 and Level 2 investments. These vendors either provide a quoted market price
in an active market or use observable inputs without applying significant adjustments in their pricing. Observable inputs include
broker quotes, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities and credit risks. The fair value
of derivative contracts is determined using observable market inputs such as the daily market foreign currency rates, forward
pricing curves, currency volatilities, currency correlations and interest rates and considers nonperformance risk of the Company
and its counterparties.
The Company's fair value measurement process includes comparing fair values to another independent pricing vendor to ensure
appropriate fair values are recorded.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars are included in the foreign
currency translation adjustment, a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
The Company's global subsidiaries have various monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, which are
denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement, the
impact of which is recorded in Other (income) expense, net, within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and
interest rates. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in the fair value of
derivative financial instruments are either recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Long-term debt or Net
income depending on the nature of the underlying exposure, whether the derivative is formally designated as a hedge and, if
designated, the extent to which the hedge is effective. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement from derivatives in
the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items. For undesignated hedges and designated cash flow hedges,
this is primarily within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For
designated net investment hedges, this is within the Cash provided by investing activities component of the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows. For the Company's fair value hedges, which are interest rate swaps used to mitigate the change in
fair value of its fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates, the related cash flows from periodic interest payments are
reflected within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives for additional information on the Company's risk management program
and derivatives.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by estimating the fair value, net of estimated forfeitures, of equity awards
and recognizing the related expense as Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, in the Consolidated
Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Substantially all awards vest ratably over four years of
continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant. Performance-based restricted stock units vest
based on the Company's achievement of certain performance criteria throughout the three-year performance period and
continued employment through the vesting date. The fair value of options, stock appreciation rights and employees' purchase
rights under the employee stock purchase plans ("ESPPs") is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair
value of restricted stock and time-vesting restricted stock units is established by the market price on the date of grant. The fair
value of performance-based restricted stock units is estimated as of the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation.
Refer to Note 9 — Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation for additional information on the Company's stock-based
compensation programs.
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INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and
the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount
management believes is more likely than not to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable
earnings and is therefore uncertain. At least quarterly, the Company assesses taxable income in prior carryback periods, the
scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. The Company
uses forecasts of taxable income and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this assessment of realization, which are
inherently uncertain and can result in variation between estimated and actual results. To the extent the Company believes that
recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset, which increases the Company's
income tax expense in the period when such determination is made.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the consolidated financial statements only when it is more
likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The Company recognizes interest and
penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes for further discussion.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing Net income by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by adjusting weighted average outstanding shares,
assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive stock options and awards.
Refer to Note 10 — Earnings Per Share for further discussion.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND DISCLOSURE RULES
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU")
2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which is intended to improve
reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant expenses. The
amendments will require public entities to disclose significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating
decision maker and included within segment profit and loss. The amendments are effective for the Company's annual periods
beginning June 1, 2024, and interim periods beginning June 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted, and will be applied
retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the ASU to
determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which
includes amendments that further enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization and disaggregation of rate
reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendments are effective for the Company's annual periods
beginning June 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The
Company is currently evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
In March 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-11275,
The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. This rule will require registrants to disclose
certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports. In April 2024, the SEC voluntarily stayed the
final rule as a result of pending legal challenges. The disclosure requirements will apply to the Company's fiscal year beginning
June 1, 2025, pending resolution of the stay. The Company is currently evaluating the final rule to determine its impact on the
Company's disclosures.
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-04, Liabilities — Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of
Supplier Finance Program Obligations. The new guidance requires qualitative and quantitative disclosure sufficient to enable
users of the financial statements to understand the nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period and potential
magnitude of such programs. The Company adopted the required guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Certain financial institutions offer voluntary supplier finance programs facilitated through a third-party platform that provide
participating suppliers the option to finance valid payment obligations from the Company. The Company is not a party to
agreements negotiated between participating suppliers and third-party financial institutions. The Company's obligations to its
suppliers, including amounts due and payment terms, are not affected by a supplier's decision to participate in these programs
and the Company does not provide guarantees to third parties in connection with these programs. As of May 31, 2024 and
May 31, 2023, the Company had 834 million, respectively, of outstanding supplier obligations confirmed as
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NOTE 2 — PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, net included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Land and improvements
326
Buildings
3,439
3,293
Machinery and equipment
3,123
3,083
Internal-use software
1,807
1,612
Leasehold improvements
2,023
1,876
Construction in process
193
525
Total property, plant and equipment, gross
10,914
10,715
Less accumulated depreciation
5,914
5,634
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
5,081
Capitalized interest was not material for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
NOTE 3 — ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes
1,737
Sales-related reserves
1,282
994
Endorsement compensation
578
552
Dividends payable
563
529
Other
2,011
1,911
Total Accrued Liabilities
5,723
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NOTE 4 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following tables present information about the Company's financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
May 31, 2024 and 2023, and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value
measurement.
MAY 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
1,222 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
1,175
155
1,020
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
591
17
574
Money market funds
8,119
8,119
—
Time deposits
440
347
93
U.S. Agency securities
35
—
35
Total Level 2
9,185
8,483
702
TOTAL
$
11,582
1,722
MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
1,767 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
2,655
—
2,655
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
543
15
528
Money market funds
5,157
5,157
—
Time deposits
507
502
5
U.S. Agency securities
46
—
46
Total Level 2
6,253
5,674
579
TOTAL
$
10,675
3,234
As of May 31, 2024, the Company held 720 million with maturity dates over one year and less than five years in Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The fair value of the Company's available-for-sale debt securities approximates their amortized cost.
Included in Interest expense (income), net was interest income related to the Company's investment portfolio of 297 million and $94 million for the years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company records the assets and liabilities of its derivative financial instruments on a gross basis on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The Company's derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that allow for the
offset of assets and liabilities in the event of default or early termination of the contract. Any amounts of cash collateral received
related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features are recorded in Cash and
equivalents and Accrued liabilities, the latter of which would further offset against the Company's derivative asset balance. Any
amounts of cash collateral posted related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features
are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets, which would further offset against the Company's derivative liability
balance. Cash collateral received or posted related to the Company's credit-related contingent features is presented in the Cash
provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company does not recognize amounts of
non-cash collateral received, such as securities, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For additional information related to credit
risk, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives.
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The following tables present information about the Company's derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a
recurring basis and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement:
MAY 31, 2024
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT
FAIR VALUE
OTHER
CURRENT
ASSETS
OTHER
LONG-TERM
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
AT FAIR
VALUE
ACCRUED
LIABILITIES
OTHER
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$
343
44
115 $
5
Interest rate swaps(1)
—
—
—
31
—
31
TOTAL
$
343
44
115 142 million as of May 31, 2024. As of that date, the Company received 10 million cash collateral on the derivative liability balance.
MAY 31, 2023
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT
FAIR VALUE
OTHER
CURRENT
ASSETS
OTHER
LONG-TERM
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
AT FAIR
VALUE
ACCRUED
LIABILITIES
OTHER
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
493
180
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(1)
If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have
been reduced by 36 million of cash collateral from various counterparties
related to foreign exchange derivative instruments. No amount of collateral was posted on the Company's derivative liability balance as of May 31,
2023.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives. For fair value information regarding Notes payable and Long-term debt, refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings
and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt, respectively.
The carrying amounts of other current financial assets and other current financial liabilities approximate fair value.
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NOTE 5 — SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND CREDIT LINES
The carrying amounts reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for Notes payable approximate fair value.
On March 11, 2022, the Company entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which
provides for up to 3 billion in total with lender approval. The
facility matures on March 11, 2027, with options to extend the maturity date up to an additional two years. Based on the
Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's
Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing Term Secured
Overnight Financing Rate ("Term SOFR") for the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.04% of the total
undrawn commitment.
On March 8, 2024, the Company entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks, which
provides for up to 1.5 billion in total with lender approval.
The facility matures on March 7, 2025, with an option to extend the maturity date an additional 364 days. This facility replaces the
prior $1 billion 364-day credit facility agreement entered into on March 10, 2023, which matured on March 8, 2024. Based on the
Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's
Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing Term SOFR for
the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.02% of the total undrawn commitment.
As of and for the periods ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, no amounts were outstanding under any of the Company's committed
credit facilities.
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NOTE 6 — LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt, net of unamortized premiums, discounts, and debt issuance costs, and swap fair value adjustments comprises
the following:
BOOK VALUE
OUTSTANDING
AS OF MAY 31,
Scheduled Maturity (Dollars in millions)
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST RATE
INTEREST PAYMENTS
2024
2023
Corporate Term Debt:(1)(2)
March 27, 2025
1,000
2.40 %
Semi-Annually
$
999 $
998
November 1, 2026
1,000
2.38 %
Semi-Annually
998
997
March 27, 2027
1,000
2.75 %
Semi-Annually
998
997
March 27, 2030
1,500
2.85 %
Semi-Annually
1,494
1,492
March 27, 2040(3)
1,000
3.25 %
Semi-Annually
966
987
May 1, 2043(3)
500
3.63 %
Semi-Annually
488
496
November 1, 2045(3)
1,000
3.88 %
Semi-Annually
986
986
November 1, 2046
500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
492
492
March 27, 2050
1,500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
1,482
1,482
Total
8,903
8,927
Less Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
1,000
—
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT
$
7,903 $
8,927
(1)
These senior unsecured obligations rank equally with the Company's other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.
(2)
The bonds are redeemable at the Company's option at a price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be
redeemed or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest. However, the
bonds also feature a par call provision, which allows for the bonds to be redeemed at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the
notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest on or after the Par Call Date, which can range from one to six months prior to the scheduled
maturity, as defined in the respective notes.
(3)
The Company entered into interest rate swap agreements pursuant to which the Company receives fixed interest payments at the same rate as the
term debt and pays variable interest payments based on SOFR plus a fixed spread. At May 31, 2024, the notional amount outstanding of these swaps
was $1.8 billion and had interest rates payable that ranged from 4.6% to 5.1%. These swaps mature during fiscal 2034.
The scheduled maturity of Long-term debt in each of the years ending May 31, 2025 through 2029, are 0 million,
0 million and $0 million, respectively, at face value.
The Company's Long-term debt is recorded at adjusted cost, net of unamortized premiums, discounts, and debt issuance costs,
and swap fair value adjustments. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based upon quoted prices for similar instruments
or quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets (Level 2). The fair value of the Company's Long-term debt, including
the current portion, was approximately $7,631 million and $7,889 million as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES
Income before income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Income before income taxes:
United States
$
5,588
6,020
Foreign
1,112
1,538
631
TOTAL INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
6,201
782
231
State
201
184
98
Foreign
514
634
926
Total Current
1,497
1,248
1,255
Deferred:
United States
Federal
(422)
(162)
(522)
State
(61)
(25)
(16)
Foreign
(14)
70
(112)
Total Deferred
(497)
(117)
(650)
TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE
1,131 $
605
A reconciliation from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2024
2023
2022
Federal income tax rate
21.0
%
21.0
%
21.0
%
State taxes, net of federal benefit
1.4
%
1.5
%
1.4
%
Foreign earnings
-2.5
%
1.7
%
-1.8
%
Subpart F deferred tax benefit
0.0
%
0.0
%
-4.7
%
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit
-4.8
%
-6.1
%
-4.1
%
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
-0.5
%
-1.1
%
-4.9
%
Income tax audits and contingency reserves
1.8
%
1.0
%
1.5
%
U.S. research and development tax credit
-2.1
%
-1.2
%
-1.0
%
Other, net
0.6
%
1.4
%
1.7
%
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
14.9
%
18.2
%
9.1
%
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024 was lower than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2023. The decrease in the Company's effective tax rate was primarily due to changes in the Company's earning mix and
one-time benefits including the impact of temporary relief provided by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") relating to U.S.
foreign tax credit regulations. On July 21, 2023, the IRS issued Notice 2023-55 which specifically delayed the application of
certain U.S. foreign tax credit regulations that had previously limited the Company's ability to claim credits on certain foreign
taxes for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023. As a result of this new guidance, the Company recognized a one-time tax benefit
related to prior year tax positions in the first three months of fiscal 2024.
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023 was higher than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to decreased benefits from stock-based compensation and the recognition of a
non-cash, one-time benefit related to the onshoring of the Company's non-U.S. intangible property in fiscal 2022. During the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company onshored certain non-U.S. intangible property ownership rights and implemented
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changes in the Company's legal entity structure. The tax restructuring increases the possibility that foreign earnings in future
periods will be subject to tax in the U.S. due to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company recognized a deferred tax
asset and corresponding non-cash deferred income tax benefit of 4.7%, to establish the deferred tax deduction that is expected
to reduce taxable income in future periods.
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that included, among other provisions,
changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system, including a fifteen percent minimum tax based on "adjusted financial statement
income," which was effective for the Company beginning June 1, 2023. Based on the Company's current analysis of the
provisions, these tax law changes did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for fiscal
2024.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities comprise the following as of:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories
$
69
2,320 2,320 million net deferred tax asset for the period ended May 31, 2024, (145) million was included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Of the total 2,026 million was included within Deferred income taxes and other assets and
936
896
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions
35
95
71
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions
(13)
(17)
(145)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions
77
50
62
Settlements
(22)
(18)
(17)
Lapse of statute of limitations
(24)
(7)
(10)
Changes due to currency translation
1
(15)
(9)
UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS, END OF THE PERIOD
936 990 million, of which
$699 million would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The majority of the total gross
unrecognized tax benefits are long-term in nature and included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense. As of May 31, 2024 and
2023, accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were $332 million and 266 million and
35 million within the next 12 months.
In January 2019, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached
State Aid rules when granting certain tax rulings to the Company. The Company believes the investigation is without merit. If this
matter is adversely resolved, the Netherlands may be required to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the
Company's income taxes related to prior periods in the Netherlands could increase.
A portion of the Company's foreign operations benefit from a tax holiday, which is set to expire in 2031. This tax holiday may be
extended when certain conditions are met or may be terminated early if certain conditions are not met. The tax benefit attributable
to this tax holiday, before taking into consideration other U.S. indirect tax provisions, was 263 million and 0.22, 0.14 for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
NOTE 8 — REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
Sojitz America is the sole owner of the Company's authorized redeemable preferred stock, 0.3 million. A cumulative dividend of $0.10 per share is
payable annually on May 31, and no dividends may be declared or paid on the common stock of the Company unless dividends
on the redeemable preferred stock have been declared and paid in full. There have been no changes in the redeemable preferred
stock in the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. As the holder of the redeemable preferred stock, Sojitz America
does not have general voting rights but does have the right to vote as a separate class on the sale of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company and its subsidiaries; on merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or on the sale or
assignment of the NIKE trademark for athletic footwear sold in the United States. The redeemable preferred stock has been fully
issued to Sojitz America and is not blank check preferred stock. The Company's articles of incorporation do not permit the
issuance of additional preferred stock.
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NOTE 9 — COMMON STOCK AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
COMMON STOCK
The authorized number of shares of Class A Common Stock, no par value, and Class B Common Stock, no par value, are 400
million and 2,400 million, respectively. Each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class B Common
Stock. Voting rights of Class B Common Stock are limited in certain circumstances with respect to the election of directors. There
are no differences in the dividend and liquidation preferences or participation rights of the holders of Class A and Class B
Common Stock. From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors authorizes share repurchase programs for the repurchase
of Class B Common Stock. The value of repurchased shares is deducted from Total shareholders' equity through allocation to
Capital in excess of stated value and Retained earnings.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") provides for the issuance of up to 798 million previously
unissued shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with equity awards granted under the Stock Incentive Plan. The Stock
Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of non-statutory stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, and stock
awards, including restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock units include both time-vesting restricted stock units
("RSUs") as well as performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). A committee of the Board of Directors administers the
Stock Incentive Plan and has the authority to determine the employees to whom awards will be made, the amount of the awards
and the other terms and conditions of the awards. The Company generally grants stock options, restricted stock and restricted
stock units on an annual basis. The exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights may not be less than the fair
market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. Substantially all awards under the Stock Incentive Plan vest ratably
over 4 years of continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company's total stock-based compensation expense recognized in Cost of sales or
Operating overhead expense, as applicable:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Stock options(1)
$
336
297
ESPPs
69
72
60
Restricted stock and restricted stock units(1)(2)
399
372
281
TOTAL STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
755 35 million, 327 million for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and reported within Income tax expense.
STOCK OPTIONS
The weighted average fair value per share of stock options granted during the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022,
computed as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model, was 31.31 and $37.53, respectively. The
weighted average assumptions used to estimate these fair values were as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2024
2023
2022
Dividend yield
1.2 %
0.9 %
0.8 %
Expected volatility
29.3 %
27.1 %
24.9 %
Weighted average expected life (in years)
5.8
5.8
5.8
Risk-free interest rate
4.3 %
3.3 %
0.9 %
Expected volatilities are based on an analysis of the historical volatility of the Company's common stock, the implied volatility in
market traded options on the Company's common stock with a term greater than one year, as well as other factors. The weighted
average expected life of options is based on an analysis of historical and expected future exercise patterns. The interest rate is
based on the U.S. Treasury (constant maturity) risk-free rate in effect at the date of grant for periods corresponding with the
expected term of the options.
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The following summarizes the stock option transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
OPTION PRICE
(In millions)
Options outstanding as of May 31, 2023
71.0 $
94.40
Exercised
(7.0)
62.46
Forfeited
(2.5)
117.20
Granted
12.2
103.08
Options outstanding as of May 31, 2024
73.7 89.88 per share. The
aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable as of May 31, 2024 was 732 million,
respectively. The total intrinsic value of the options exercised during the years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was 438 million and 389 million of unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized
in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a weighted average remaining period of 2.5 years.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
In addition to the Stock Incentive Plan, the Company gives employees the right to purchase shares at a discount from the market
price under ESPPs. Subject to the annual statutory limit, employees are eligible to participate through payroll deductions of up to
10% of their compensation. At the end of each six-month offering period, shares are purchased by the participants at 85% of the
lower of the fair market value at the beginning or the end of the offering period. Employees purchased 3.1 million, 3.0 million and
2.0 million shares during each of the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
RESTRICTED STOCK AND RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Recipients of restricted stock are entitled to cash dividends and to vote their respective shares throughout the period of
restriction. Recipients of restricted stock units, which includes RSUs and PSUs, are entitled to dividend equivalent cash
payments upon vesting. The number of shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested includes shares of common
stock withheld by the Company on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.
The following summarizes the restricted stock and restricted stock units transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE GRANT
DATE
FAIR VALUE
(In millions)
Nonvested as of May 31, 2023
8.3
117.52
(1) Includes an immaterial amount of PSU transactions
The weighted average fair value per share of restricted stock and restricted stock units granted for the fiscal years ended May 31,
2024, 2023 and 2022, computed as of the grant date, was 115.56 and 340
million, 354 million, respectively, computed as of the date of vesting.
As of May 31, 2024, the Company had $594 million of unrecognized compensation costs from restricted stock and restricted
stock units, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a
weighted average remaining period of 2.4 years.
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NOTE 10 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per common share to diluted earnings per common share. The computations
of diluted earnings per common share exclude restricted stock, restricted stock units and options, including shares under ESPPs,
to purchase an estimated additional 41.0 million, 31.7 million and 9.4 million shares of common stock outstanding for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, because the awards were assumed to be anti-dilutive.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2024
2023
2022
Net income available to common stockholders
$
5,700
6,046
Determination of shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
1,517.6
1,551.6
1,578.8
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards
12.1
18.2
32.0
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
1,529.7
1,569.8
1,610.8
Earnings per common share:
Basic
3.27
3.73
3.75
NOTE 11 — BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a qualified 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan, in which all U.S. employees are able to participate. The
Company matches a portion of employee contributions to the savings plan. Company contributions to the savings plan were 136 million and $126 million and included in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company allows certain highly compensated employees and non-employee directors of the Company to defer compensation
under a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. A rabbi trust was established to fund the Company's nonqualified deferred
compensation plan obligation. The assets in the rabbi trust of approximately $1,037 million and 1,063 million and $897 million as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and primarily classified in Deferred income taxes
and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
NOTE 12 — RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVES
The Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company does not
hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. The Company formally
documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management
objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as hedges
to either recognized assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions and assessing, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the
effectiveness of the hedging relationships.
The majority of derivatives outstanding as of May 31, 2024, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for
Euro/U.S. Dollar, British Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. All derivatives are
recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and classified based on the instrument's maturity date.
The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
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DERIVATIVE ASSETS
BALANCE SHEET LOCATION
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $
269
44
343
110 $
93
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
5
52
Interest rate swaps
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
31
—
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments
146
145
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Accrued liabilities
5
35
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
5
35
TOTAL DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
$
151
(66)
(39)
Revenues
26 $
(82)
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
231
305
889
Cost of sales
294
581
(23)
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
3
(1)
(6)
Demand creation expense
2
(5)
1
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
102
207
492
Other (income) expense, net
204
338
130
Interest rate swaps(2)
—
—
—
Interest expense (income), net
(8)
(8)
(7)
Total designated cash
flow hedges
$
270 1,336
932
24
38
Other (income) expense, net
CASH FLOW HEDGES
All changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge instruments are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) until Net income is affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. Effective
hedge results are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the same manner as the underlying exposure. When it
is no longer probable the forecasted hedged transaction will occur in the initially identified time period, hedge accounting is
discontinued and the Company accounts for the associated derivative as an undesignated instrument as discussed below.
Additionally, the gains and losses associated with derivatives no longer designated as cash flow hedge instruments in
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recognized immediately in Other (income) expense, net, if it is probable the
forecasted hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the initially identified time period or within an additional two-month
period thereafter. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances
related to the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside the control or influence of the Company.
The purpose of the Company's foreign exchange risk management program is to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Foreign currency
exposures the Company may elect to hedge in this manner include product costs, non-functional currency denominated
revenues, intercompany revenues, demand creation expenses, investments in U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale debt
securities and certain other intercompany transactions.
Product cost foreign currency exposures are primarily generated through non-functional currency denominated product
purchases. NIKE entities primarily purchase product in two ways: (1) Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NIKE
Trading Company ("NTC"), a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded products from third-party factories,
predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, then sells the product to NIKE entities in
their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE entity with a different functional currency result in a foreign currency
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exposure for the NTC. (2) Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories in U.S. Dollars. These
purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
The Company's policy permits the utilization of derivatives to reduce its foreign currency exposures where internal netting or
other strategies cannot be effectively employed. Typically, the Company may enter into hedge contracts starting up to 12 to 24
months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the
forecasted transaction occurs. The total notional amount of outstanding foreign currency derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges was 18.2 billion as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
As of May 31, 2024, approximately 1.8 billion as of May 31, 2024. The Company had no outstanding fair value hedges as of May 31, 2023.
NET INVESTMENT HEDGES
The Company has, in the past, hedged and may, in the future, hedge the risk of variability in foreign currency-denominated net
investments in wholly-owned international operations. All changes in fair value of the derivatives designated as net investment
hedges are reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) along with the foreign currency translation adjustments
on those investments. The Company had no outstanding net investment hedges as of May 31, 2024 and 2023.
UNDESIGNATED DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company may elect to enter into foreign exchange forwards to mitigate the change in fair value of specific assets and
liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These undesignated instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or
liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in Other (income) expense,
net, together with the remeasurement gain or loss from the hedged balance sheet position. The total notional amount of
outstanding undesignated derivative instruments was 4.7 billion as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
CREDIT RISK
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The
counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings; however, this
does not eliminate the Company's exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is limited to the unrealized gains
in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted. To manage this risk, the Company has
established strict counterparty credit guidelines that are continually monitored.
The Company's derivative contracts contain credit risk-related contingent features designed to protect against significant
deterioration in counterparties' creditworthiness and their ultimate ability to settle outstanding derivative contracts in the normal
course of business. The Company's bilateral credit-related contingent features generally require the owing entity, either the
Company or the derivative counterparty, to post collateral for the fair value of outstanding derivatives per counterparty. For certain
counterparties, collateral would only be posted for the fair value of outstanding derivatives per counterparty greater than $50
million. Additionally, for those counterparties, a certain level of decline in credit rating of either the Company or the counterparty
could trigger collateral requirements. As of May 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all credit risk-related contingent
features. The Company considers the impact of the risk of counterparty default to be immaterial.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments and collateral, refer to Note 4 — Fair Value
Measurements.
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NOTE 13 — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
CASH FLOW
HEDGES
NET
INVESTMENT
HEDGES
(1)
OTHER
TOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2023
$
(253)
115
231
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(4)
239
—
15
250
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(2)(3)
1
(423)
—
(6)
(428)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(3)
(184)
—
9
(178)
Balance at May 31, 2024
247
(53)
(520)
115
318
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(91)
487
—
(20)
376
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(2)(3)
358
(835)
—
14
(463)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
267
(348)
—
(6)
(87)
Balance at May 31, 2023
431
(62) $
231
(1)
The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are
reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)
Net of immaterial tax impact.
(3)
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses are recorded within Other (income) expense, net for foreign currency translation
adjustment, net investment hedges, and other.
For additional information related to the Company's cash flow hedges refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives.
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NOTE 14 — REVENUES
DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUES
The following tables present the Company's Revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, major product line and
distribution channel:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,537 5,552
— 1,800 $
— $ 35,227
Apparel
5,953
4,380
1,828
1,614
— 13,775
93
—
13,868
Equipment
906
754
165
250
—
2,075
37
—
2,112
Other
—
—
—
—
45
45
152
(42)
155
TOTAL REVENUES
13,607 6,729 49,322
(42) 11,004 4,262
— 1,098 $
— $ 28,856
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
10,392
5,045
3,283
2,799
— 21,519
832
—
22,351
Other
—
—
—
—
45
45
152
(42)
155
TOTAL REVENUES
13,607 6,729 49,322
(42) $ 51,362
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
(1)
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,897 5,435
— 2,155 $
— $ 35,290
Apparel
5,947
4,566
1,666
1,664
— 13,843
90
—
13,933
Equipment
764
592
147
224
—
1,727
28
—
1,755
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
13,418 6,431 48,763
27 11,273 3,866
— 1,299 $
— $ 28,696
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
10,335
4,896
3,382
2,695
— 21,308
974
—
22,282
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
13,418 6,431 48,763
27 $ 51,217
(1)
Refer to Note 18 — Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand businesses in its CASA territory to third-party
distributors.
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 12,228 5,416
— 2,094 $
— $ 31,237
Apparel
5,492
4,527
1,938
1,610
— 13,567
103
—
13,670
Equipment
633
564
193
234
—
1,624
26
—
1,650
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
12,479 5,955 44,436
(72) 9,621 4,081
— 1,292 $
— $ 26,900
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
8,732
4,102
3,466
2,426
— 18,726
931
—
19,657
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
12,479 5,955 44,436
(72) $ 46,710
Global Brand Divisions revenues included NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a
geographic operating segment. Converse Other revenues were primarily attributable to licensing businesses. Corporate revenues
primarily consisted of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse but managed through the Company's central foreign exchange risk management
program.
As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not have any contract assets and had an immaterial amount of contract liabilities
recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company's sales-related reserve balance, which includes returns, post-invoice sales discounts
and miscellaneous claims, was $1,282 million and 331 million and $226 million as of May 31,
2024 and 2023, respectively, and was recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
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NOTE 15 — OPERATING SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION
The Company's operating segments reflect the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE Brand segments are
defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
Each NIKE Brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling
of athletic footwear, apparel and equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North
America; Europe, Middle East & Africa ("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results
for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Refer to Note 18 — Divestitures for information regarding the transition of NIKE Brand
businesses in certain countries within APLA to third-party distributors.
The Company's NIKE Direct operations are managed within each NIKE Brand geographic operating segment. Converse is also a
reportable segment for the Company and operates in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing and selling of athletic lifestyle
sneakers, apparel and accessories.
Global Brand Divisions is included within the NIKE Brand for presentation purposes to align with the way management views the
Company. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a
geographic operating segment. Global Brand Divisions costs represent demand creation and operating overhead expense that
include product creation and design expenses centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE
Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology.
Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally
managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company's headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and
compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain
hedge gains and losses.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance of individual operating segments is earnings
before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), which represents Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax expense
in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
As part of the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program, standard foreign currency rates are
assigned twice per year to each NIKE Brand entity in the Company's geographic operating segments and to Converse. These
rates are set approximately nine and twelve months in advance of the future selling seasons to which they relate (specifically, for
each currency, one standard rate applies to the fall and holiday selling seasons, and one standard rate applies to the spring and
summer selling seasons) based on average market spot rates in the calendar month preceding the date they are established.
Inventories and Cost of sales for geographic operating segments and Converse reflect the use of these standard rates to record
non-functional currency product purchases in the entity's functional currency. Differences between assigned standard foreign
currency rates and actual market rates are included in Corporate, together with foreign currency hedge gains and losses
generated from the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program and other conversion gains and
losses.
Accounts receivable, net, Inventories and Property, plant and equipment, net for operating segments are regularly reviewed by
management and are therefore provided below.
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
REVENUES
North America
$
21,396
18,353
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,607
13,418
12,479
Greater China
7,545
7,248
7,547
Asia Pacific & Latin America
6,729
6,431
5,955
Global Brand Divisions
45
58
102
Total NIKE Brand
49,322
48,763
44,436
Converse
2,082
2,427
2,346
Corporate
(42)
27
(72)
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
51,217
5,822
5,114
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,388
3,531
3,293
Greater China
2,309
2,283
2,365
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,885
1,932
1,896
Global Brand Divisions
(4,720)
(4,841)
(4,262)
Converse
474
676
669
Corporate
(2,619)
(2,840)
(2,219)
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
205
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
6,201
102
146
Europe, Middle East & Africa
206
215
197
Greater China
27
56
78
Asia Pacific & Latin America
75
64
56
Global Brand Divisions
233
271
222
Total NIKE Brand
643
889
699
Converse
7
7
9
Corporate
72
140
103
TOTAL ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
1,036
152
124
Europe, Middle East & Africa
146
120
134
Greater China
56
54
41
Asia Pacific & Latin America
51
42
42
Global Brand Divisions
236
211
220
Total NIKE Brand
641
555
561
Converse
17
17
22
Corporate
138
131
134
TOTAL DEPRECIATION
703
1,723 $
1,653
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,239
1,197
Greater China
327
162
Asia Pacific & Latin America
792
700
Global Brand Divisions
103
96
Total NIKE Brand
4,184
3,808
Converse
201
235
Corporate
42
88
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
$
4,427
3,134 $
3,806
Europe, Middle East & Africa
2,028
2,167
Greater China
1,070
973
Asia Pacific & Latin America
810
894
Global Brand Divisions
166
232
Total NIKE Brand
7,208
8,072
Converse
296
305
Corporate
15
77
TOTAL INVENTORIES
$
7,519
744 $
794
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,089
1,009
Greater China
258
292
Asia Pacific & Latin America
282
279
Global Brand Divisions
842
840
Total NIKE Brand
3,215
3,214
Converse
27
38
Corporate
1,758
1,829
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
$
5,000 21,551 million, 18,749 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company's largest concentrations of long-lived assets primarily consist of the Company's corporate headquarters, retail
locations and distribution facilities in the United States and China, as well as distribution facilities in Belgium. Long-lived assets
attributable to operations in these countries, which consist of property, plant and equipment, net and operating lease ROU assets,
net, were as follows:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
United States
5,129
Belgium
757
702
China
501
559
Other
1,623
1,614
TOTAL LONG-LIVED ASSETS
8,004
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NOTE 16 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had bank guarantees and letters of credit outstanding totaling 588
million, respectively, issued primarily for real estate agreements, self-insurance programs, other general business obligations and
legal matters.
In connection with various contracts and agreements, the Company provides routine indemnification relating to the enforceability
of intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where the Company is acting as the guarantor.
Currently, the Company has several such agreements in place. However, based on the Company's historical experience and the
estimated probability of future loss, the Company has determined the fair value of such indemnification is not material to the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations
relating to its business, products and actions of its employees and representatives, including contractual and employment
relationships, product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. The outcome of these legal matters
is inherently uncertain, and the Company cannot predict the eventual outcome of currently pending matters, the timing of their
ultimate resolution or the eventual losses, fines, penalties or consequences relating to those matters. When a loss related to a
legal proceeding or claim is probable and reasonably estimable, the Company accrues its best estimate for the ultimate
resolution of the matter. If one or more legal matters were to be resolved against the Company in a reporting period for amounts
above management's expectations, the Company's financial position, operating results and cash flows for that reporting period
could be materially adversely affected. In the opinion of management, based on its current knowledge and after consultation with
counsel, the Company does not believe any currently pending legal matters will have a material adverse impact on the
Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows, except as described below.
BELGIAN CUSTOMS CLAIM
The Company has received claims for certain years from Belgian Customs and other government authorities for alleged
underpaid duties related to products imported beginning in fiscal 2018. The Company disputes these claims and has engaged in
the appellate process. The Company has issued bank guarantees in order to appeal the claims. At this time, the Company is
unable to estimate the range of loss and cannot predict the final outcome as it could take several years to reach a resolution on
this matter. If this matter is ultimately resolved against the Company, the amounts owed, including fines, penalties and other
consequences relating to the matter, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial
position and cash flows.
NOTE 17 — LEASES
Lease expense is recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income,
based on the underlying nature of the leased asset. For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, lease expense
primarily consisted of operating lease costs of 585 million and 433 million,
366 million, respectively, primarily related to variable lease costs. As of and for the fiscal years ended May 31,
2024 and 2023 and 2022, finance leases were not a material component of the Company's lease portfolio.
The undiscounted cash flows for future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities and the reconciliation to the
Operating lease liabilities recognized in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
AS OF MAY 31, 2024
(1)
Fiscal 2025
3,367
Less interest
324
Present value of lease liabilities
614 million as of May 31, 2024, of future operating lease payments for lease agreements signed but not yet commenced.
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The following table includes supplemental information used to calculate the present value of Operating lease liabilities:
AS OF MAY 31,
2024
2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
6.9
7.5
Weighted-average discount rate
2.9 %
2.5 %
The following table includes supplemental cash and non-cash information related to operating leases:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
575
458
537
NOTE 18 — DIVESTITURES
During the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the sale of the Company's entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor
was completed and the net loss on the sale of these entities totaled approximately 389 million,
recognized primarily in fiscal 2020, largely due to the anticipated release of the cumulative foreign currency translation losses.
The remaining loss recognized in fiscal 2023 was due to the devaluation of local currency and cash equivalents included in the
transferred assets. Upon completion of the sale, the foreign currency translation losses recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) were reclassified to Net income within Other (income) expense, net, on the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income along with the allowance for previously recognized losses recorded in
Accrued liabilities. The net loss was classified within Corporate.
The net cash proceeds received are reflected within Other investing activities on the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows.
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NOTE 19 — RESTRUCTURING
During the third quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company announced a multi-year enterprise initiative designed to accelerate its future
growth. As part of this initiative, management has taken steps to streamline the organization which resulted in a net reduction in
the Company's global workforce. As of May 31, 2024, the Company expects to recognize pre-tax restructuring charges of
approximately
336
392
Stock-based compensation expense(2)
43
8
51
Total pre-tax restructuring charges
64
$
443
(1)
Employee severance costs are recognized when a future related expense is considered probable and reasonably estimable.
(2)
Non-cash restructuring related stock-based compensation expense is accelerated over the requisite service period, which for certain impacted
employees will extend through the first half of fiscal 2025.
As of May 31, 2024, the majority of the remaining employee severance and related costs are reflected within Accrued liabilities on
the Consolidated Balance Sheets, classified within Other in Note 3 — Accrued Liabilities. The related activity is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Balance at May 31, 2023
$
—
Employee severance and related costs
392
Cash payments
(123)
Foreign currency translation and other
(2)
Balance at May 31, 2024
$
267
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH
ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
There has been no change of accountants nor any disagreements with accountants on any matter of accounting principles or
practices or financial statement disclosure required to be reported under this Item.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to
be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), reports is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and
that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the
disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to
apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
We carry out a variety of ongoing procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of May 31, 2024.
"Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" is included in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
We are continuing several transformation initiatives to centralize and simplify our business processes and systems. These are
long-term initiatives, which we believe will enhance our internal control over financial reporting due to increased automation and
further integration of related processes. We will continue to monitor our internal control over financial reporting for effectiveness
throughout these transformation initiatives.
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
During the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2024, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1 under the Exchange Act)
adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" (as those terms are
defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN
JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding directors is included under "Corporate Governance — NIKE,
Inc. Board of Directors" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein
by reference. The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding executive officers is included under "Information
about our Executive Officers" in Item 1 of this Annual Report. The information required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K is included
under "Corporate Governance — Code of Conduct" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Items 407(d)(4) and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K
regarding the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors is included under "Corporate Governance — Board Structure
and Responsibilities — Board Committees" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is
incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 408(b)(1) of Regulation S-K regarding our insider trading
policies is included under "Additional Information — Insider Trading Arrangements and Policies" in the definitive Proxy Statement
for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by Items 402, 407(e)(4) and 407(e)(5) of Regulation S-K regarding executive compensation is included
under "Corporate Governance — Director Compensation for Fiscal 2024," "Executive Compensation — Compensation
Discussion and Analysis," "Executive Compensation — Executive Compensation Tables," and "Additional Information —
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation," in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is included under "Executive Compensation — Executive
Compensation Tables — Equity Compensation Plan Information" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K is included under
"Stock Ownership Information — Stock Holdings of Certain Owners and Management" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our
2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by Items 404 and 407(a) of Regulation S-K is included under "Additional Information — Transactions
with Related Persons" and "Corporate Governance — NIKE, Inc. Board of Directors — Director Independence" in the definitive
Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A is included under "Audit Matters — Ratification of Appointment of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
SCHEDULES
(a)
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report:
FORM 10-K
PAGE NO.
1.
Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238)
55
Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years ended May 31, 2024, May 31, 2023,
and May 31, 2022
57
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three years ended May 31,
2024, May 31, 2023, and May 31, 2022
58
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023
59
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended May 31, 2024, May 31,
2023, and May 31, 2022
60
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for each of the three years ended May 31, 2024,
May 31, 2023, and May 31, 2022
61
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
62
2.
Financial Statement Schedule:
II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
97
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown
in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3.
Exhibits:
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015).
3.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).
4.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (see Exhibit 3.1).
4.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (see Exhibit 3.2).
4.3
Indenture dated as of April 26, 2013, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as
trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed April 26, 2013).
4.4
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 29, 2015, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank
Trust Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 3.875% Notes due 2045 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 29, 2015).
4.5
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 21, 2016, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.375% Notes due 2026 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2046
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 21, 2016).
4.6
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 27, 2020, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.400% Notes due 2025, form of 2.750% Notes due 2027,
form of 2.850% Notes due 2030, form of 3.250% Notes due 2040 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2050
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed March 27, 2020).
4.7
Description of Registrants Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019).
10.1
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for non-employee directors under the Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014).*
10.2
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement for options granted to executives under the Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended February 28, 2018).*
10.3
Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Company and each of its officers and directors
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2008).*
10.4
NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated effective April 1, 2013) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013).*
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10.5
NIKE, Inc. Foreign Subsidiary Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2023).*
10.6
Amended and Restated Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark
G. Parker dated July 24, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed July 24, 2008).*
10.7
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2018).*
10.8
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and its executive officers
(other than Mark G. Parker and John J. Donahoe II) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2020).*
10.9
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 23, 2015).*
10.10
Form of Discretionary Performance Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018).*
10.11
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the
Company's definitive Proxy Statement filed July 25, 2017).*
10.12
Offer Letter between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.13
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.14
Form of Performance-Based Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).
10.15
Letter Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark G. Parker (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.16
NIKE, Inc. Executive Performance Sharing Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.17
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.18
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.19
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.20
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 18, 2020).*
10.21
NIKE, Inc. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2021).*
10.22
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2022, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 14, 2022).
10.23
NIKE, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2023).*
10.24
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 8, 2024, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 11, 2024).
10.25
Separation and Release Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Andrew Campion dated January 3, 2024
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended November 30, 2023).*
10.26
Form of Stock Option Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan.*
10.27
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan.*
10.28
Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan.*
19.1
NIKE, Inc. Insider Trading Policy.
19.2
NIKE, Inc. Blackout and Pre-clearance Policy.
21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (included within this
Annual Report on Form 10-K).
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32†
Section 1350 Certifications.
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NIKE, Inc. Policy for Recoupment of Incentive Compensation.*
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
† Furnished herewith
The Exhibits filed herewith do not include certain instruments with respect to long-term debt of NIKE and its subsidiaries,
inasmuch as the total amount of debt authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of
NIKE and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. NIKE agrees, pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, that it will
furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.
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NIKE, INC.
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in millions)
BALANCE AT
BEGINNING OF
PERIOD
CHARGED TO
COSTS AND
EXPENSES
CHARGED
TO OTHER
ACCOUNTS
(1)
WRITE-OFFS,
NET
BALANCE
AT END
OF PERIOD
Sales returns reserve
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022
$
595
(31)
525
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023
525
3,344
(11)
(3,309)
549
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024
549
3,583
(8)
(3,325)
799
(1)
Amounts included in this column primarily relate to foreign currency translation.
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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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NIKE, INC.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-266267) and Form
S-8 (Nos. 033-63995, 333-63581, 333-63583, 333-68864, 333-68886, 333-71660, 333-104822, 333-117059, 333-133360,
333-164248, 333-171647, 333-173727, 333-208900, 333-215439, 333-266269 and 333-273358) of NIKE, Inc. of our report dated
July 25, 2024 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 25, 2024
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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.
NIKE, INC.
By:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:
July 25, 2024
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
July 25, 2024
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER:
/s/ MATTHEW FRIEND
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer July 25, 2024
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER:
/s/ JOHANNA NIELSEN
Johanna Nielsen
Vice President and Corporate Controller
July 25, 2024
DIRECTORS:
/s/ MARK G. PARKER
Mark G. Parker
Director, Chairman of the Board
July 25, 2024
/s/ CATHLEEN A. BENKO
Cathleen A. Benko
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ TIMOTHY D. COOK
Timothy D. Cook
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ THASUNDA B. DUCKETT
Thasunda B. Duckett
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ MÓNICA GIL
Mónica Gil
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ ALAN B. GRAF, JR.
Alan B. Graf, Jr.
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ MARIA HENRY
Maria Henry
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ PETER B. HENRY
Peter B. Henry
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ TRAVIS A. KNIGHT
Travis A. Knight
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ MICHELLE A. PELUSO
Michelle A. Peluso
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ JOHN W. ROGERS, JR.
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ ROBERT SWAN
Robert Swan
Director
July 25, 2024
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NIKE, INC.
Cathleen Benko(3)
Former Vice Chairman & Managing Principal
Deloitte LLP
Redwood City, California
Timothy Cook(3)(5)
Chief Executive Officer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, California
John Donahoe II(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Thasunda Duckett(4)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
New York, New York
Mónica Gil(3)
Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Miami, Florida
Alan Graf, Jr.(2)
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
FedEx Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
Maria Henry(2)
Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Peter Henry(2)
Class of 1984 Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover
Institution, Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute
for International Studies and Dean Emeritus of New York
University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Travis Knight(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
LAIKA, LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mark Parker(1)
Executive Chairman
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Michelle Peluso(4)
Executive Vice President & Chief Customer
and Experience Officer
CVS Health
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
John Rogers, Jr.(4)
Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Ariel Investments, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Robert Swan(2)
Operating Partner
Andreessen Horowtiz
Menlo Park, California
(1) Member — Executive Committee
(2) Member — Audit & Finance Committee
(3) Member — Compensation Committee
(4) Member — Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance Committee
(5) Lead Independent Director
D I R E C TO R S
Cathleen A. Benko(2)(3)
Former Vice Chairman & Managing Principal
Deloitte LLP
Redwood City, California
Elizabeth J. Comstock(3)
Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer
Climate Real Impact Solutions
Princeton, New Jersey
Timothy D. Cook(3)(5)
Chief Executive Officer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, California
John J. Donahoe II(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Thasunda B. Duckett(4)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
New York, New York
Alan B. Graf, Jr.(2)
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
FedEx Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
Peter B. Henry(2)
Dean Emeritus of New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of
Business & William R. Berkley Professor of Economics and Finance
New York University
New York, New York
Travis A. Knight(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
LAIKA, LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mark G. Parker(1)
Executive Chairman
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Michelle A. Peluso(4)
Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, CVS Health and
Co-President, CVS Pharmacy
CVS Health
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
John W. Rogers, Jr.(4)
Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Ariel Investments, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
(1) Member — Executive Committee
(2) Member — Audit & Finance Committee
(3) Member — Compensation Committee
(4) Member — Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance Committee
(5) Lead Independent Director
CO R P O R AT E O F F I C E R S
John J. Donahoe II
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark G. Parker
Executive Chairman
Andrew Campion
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Monique S. Matheson
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ann M. Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Heidi O'Neill
President, Consumer & Marketplace
Mary I. Hunter
Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and Corporate
Governance & Securities Counsel
Patricia Johnson
Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Tax Officer
Kelsey A. Baldwin
Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities,
Assistant Secretary
Ronald Edwards
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance &
Securities, Assistant Secretary
John Donahoe II
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Parker
Executive Chairman
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Monique Matheson
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ann Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Heidi O’Neill
President, Consumer, Product & Brand
Craig Williams
President, Geographies & Marketplace
Mary Hunter
Vice President, Corporate Secretary
Paul Trussell
Vice President, Treasurer
Kelsey Baldwin
Assistant Secretary
Carlos Wilson
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FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023
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. 1-10635
NIKE, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon
93-0584541
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(503) 671-6453
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
Class B Common Stock
NKE
New York Stock Exchange
(Title of each class)
(Trading symbol)
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
NONE
Indicate by check mark:
YES
NO
• if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
þ
¨
• if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
¨
þ
• 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.
þ
¨
• whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).
þ
¨
• whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
þ
Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
• if an emerging growth company, 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.
¨
• whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of
its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by
the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
þ
• if securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, whether the financial statements of the registrant
included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.
¨
• whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based
compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to
§ 240.10D-1(b).
¨
• whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
☐
þ
As of November 30, 2022, the aggregate market values of the Registrant's Common Stock held by non-affiliates were:
Class A
7,831,564,572ClassB136,467,702,472
144,299,267,044
As of July 12, 2023, the number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding were:
Class A
304,897,252
Class B
1,225,074,356
1,529,971,608
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Parts of Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 12, 2023, are incorporated by reference into Part III
of this report.
NIKE, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART I
1
ITEM 1.
Business
1
General
1
Products
1
Sales and Marketing
2
Our Markets
2
Significant Customer
3
Product Research, Design and Development
3
Manufacturing
3
International Operations and Trade
4
Competition
5
Trademarks and Patents
5
Human Capital Resources
6
Available Information and Websites
7
Information about our Executive Officers
8
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
9
ITEM 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
24
ITEM 2.
Properties
24
ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings
24
ITEM 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
24
PART II
25
ITEM 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
25
ITEM 6.
Reserved
27
ITEM 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
28
ITEM 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
49
ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
51
ITEM 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
91
ITEM 9A.
Controls and Procedures
91
ITEM 9B.
Other Information
91
ITEM 9C.
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
91
PART III
92
(Except for the information set forth under “Information about our Executive Officers” in Item 1 above, Part III is
incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement for the NIKE, Inc. 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.)
ITEM 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
92
ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation
92
ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
92
ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
92
ITEM 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
92
PART IV
93
ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
93
ITEM 16.
Form 10-K Summary
97
Signatures
99
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
NIKE, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 under the laws of the State of Oregon. As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this
"Annual Report"), the terms "we," "us," "our," "NIKE" and the "Company" refer to NIKE, Inc. and its predecessors, subsidiaries
and affiliates, collectively, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Our principal business activity is the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products
through NIKE Direct operations, which are comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms
(also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital"), to retail accounts and to a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales
representatives in nearly all countries around the world. We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences through our
digital platforms. Nearly all of our products are manufactured by independent contractors. Nearly all footwear and apparel
products are manufactured outside the United States, while equipment products are manufactured both in the United States and
abroad.
All references to fiscal 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are to NIKE, Inc.'s fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020,
respectively. Any references to other fiscal years refer to a fiscal year ending on May 31 of that year.
PRODUCTS
Our NIKE Brand product offerings are aligned around our consumer construct focused on Men's, Women's and Kids'. We also
design products specifically for the Jordan Brand and Converse. We believe this approach allows us to create products that
better meet individual consumer needs while accelerating our largest growth opportunities.
NIKE's athletic footwear products are designed primarily for specific athletic use, although a large percentage of the products are
worn for casual or leisure purposes. We place considerable emphasis on innovation and high-quality construction in the
development and manufacturing of our products. Our Men's, Women's and Jordan Brand footwear products currently lead in
footwear sales and we expect them to continue to do so.
We also sell sports apparel, which features the same trademarks and are sold predominantly through the same marketing and
distribution channels as athletic footwear. Our sports apparel, similar to our athletic footwear products, is designed primarily for
athletic use, although many of the products are worn for casual or leisure purposes, and demonstrates our commitment to
innovation and high-quality construction. Our Men's and Women's apparel products currently lead in apparel sales and we expect
them to continue to do so. We often market footwear, apparel and accessories in "collections" of similar use or by category. We
also market apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos.
We sell a line of performance equipment and accessories under the NIKE Brand name, including bags, socks, sport balls,
eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment and other equipment designed for sports activities. We
also sell small amounts of various plastic products to other manufacturers through our wholly-owned subsidiary, NIKE IHM, Inc.,
doing business as Air Manufacturing Innovation.
Our Jordan Brand designs, distributes and licenses athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories predominantly focused
on basketball performance and culture using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and operating results for Jordan Brand products are
reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Our wholly-owned subsidiary brand, Converse, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, designs, distributes and licenses
casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell
trademarks. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a stand-alone basis.
In addition to the products we sell to our wholesale customers and directly to consumers through our NIKE Direct operations, we
have also entered into license agreements that permit unaffiliated parties to manufacture and sell, using NIKE-owned trademarks,
certain apparel, digital devices and applications and other equipment designed for sports activities.
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We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences as well as digital products through our digital platforms, including
fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and wellness content; and digital services and features in retail stores that enhance the
consumer experience.
SALES AND MARKETING
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably as a result of changes in seasonal and geographic demand for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment,
as well as other macroeconomic, strategic, operating and logistics-related factors.
Because NIKE is a consumer products company, the relative popularity and availability of various sports and fitness activities, as
well as changing design trends, affect the demand for our products. We must, therefore, respond to trends and shifts in consumer
preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings, developing new products, styles and categories and influencing
sports and fitness preferences through extensive marketing. Failure to respond in a timely and adequate manner could have a
material adverse effect on our sales and profitability. This is a continuing risk. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors.
OUR MARKETS
We report our NIKE Brand operations based on our internal geographic organization. Each NIKE Brand geographic segment
operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel and
equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North America; Europe, Middle East & Africa
("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Sales
through our NIKE Direct operations are managed within each geographic operating segment.
Converse is also a reportable operating segment and operates predominately in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing
and selling of casual sneakers, apparel and accessories. Converse direct to consumer operations, including digital commerce,
are reported within the Converse operating segment results.
UNITED STATES MARKET
For fiscal 2023, NIKE Brand and Converse sales in the United States accounted for approximately 43% of total revenues,
compared to 40% and 39% for fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. We sell our products to thousands of retail accounts in
the United States, including a mix of footwear stores, sporting goods stores, athletic specialty stores, department stores, skate,
tennis and golf shops and other retail accounts. In the United States, we utilize NIKE sales offices to solicit such sales. During
fiscal 2023, our three largest United States customers accounted for approximately 22% of sales in the United States.
Our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell our products to consumers through various digital platforms. In
addition, our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell products through the following number of retail stores
in the United States:
U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
213
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
74
Converse stores (including factory stores)
82
TOTAL
369
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Refer to Item 2. Properties for further information.
NIKE, INC.
2
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
For fiscal 2023, non-U.S. NIKE Brand and Converse sales accounted for approximately 57% of total revenues, compared to 60%
and 61% for fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. We sell our products to retail accounts through our own NIKE Direct
operations and through a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives around the world. We sell to
thousands of retail accounts and ship products from 67 distribution centers outside of the United States. Refer to Item 2.
Properties for further information on distribution facilities outside of the United States. During fiscal 2023, NIKE's three largest
customers outside of the United States accounted for approximately 14% of total non-U.S. sales.
In addition to NIKE-owned and Converse-owned digital commerce platforms in over 40 countries, our NIKE Direct and Converse
direct to consumer businesses operate the following number of retail stores outside the United States:
NON-U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
560
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
49
Converse stores (including factory stores)
54
TOTAL
663
SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER
No customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated net Revenues during fiscal 2023.
PRODUCT RESEARCH, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
We believe our research, design and development efforts are key factors in our success. Technical innovation in the design and
manufacturing process of footwear, apparel and athletic equipment receives continued emphasis as we strive to produce
products that help to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury and maximize comfort, while decreasing our environmental
impact.
In addition to our own staff of specialists in the areas of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise physiology, engineering, digital
technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, we also utilize research committees and advisory boards made
up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists, physicians and other experts who consult with
us and review certain designs, materials and concepts for product and manufacturing, design and other process improvements
and compliance with product safety regulations around the world. Employee athletes, athletes engaged under sports marketing
contracts and other athletes wear-test and evaluate products during the design and development process.
As we continue to develop new technologies, we are simultaneously focused on the design of innovative products and
experiences incorporating such technologies throughout our product categories and consumer applications. Using market
intelligence and research, our various design teams identify opportunities to leverage new technologies in existing categories to
respond to consumer preferences. The proliferation of Nike Air, Zoom, Free, Dri-FIT, Flyknit, FlyEase, ZoomX, Air Max, React and
Forward technologies, among others, typifies our dedication to designing innovative products.
MANUFACTURING
Nearly all of our footwear and apparel products are manufactured outside the United States by independent manufacturers
("contract manufacturers"), many of which operate multiple factories. We are also supplied, primarily indirectly, by a number of
materials, or "Tier 2" suppliers, who provide the principal materials used in footwear and apparel finished goods products. As of
May 31, 2023, we had 146 strategic Tier 2 suppliers.
As of May 31, 2023, our contract manufacturers operated 123 finished goods footwear factories located in 11 countries. For fiscal
2023, NIKE Brand footwear finished goods were manufactured by 15 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods footwear factory accounted for approximately 9% of total fiscal 2023 NIKE Brand
footwear production. For fiscal 2023, factories in Vietnam, Indonesia and China manufactured approximately 50%, 27% and 18%
of total NIKE Brand footwear, respectively. For fiscal 2023, four footwear contract manufacturers each accounted for greater than
10% of footwear production and in the aggregate accounted for approximately 58% of NIKE Brand footwear production.
As of May 31, 2023, our contract manufacturers operated 291 finished goods apparel factories located in 31 countries. For fiscal
2023, NIKE Brand apparel finished goods were manufactured by 55 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods apparel factory accounted for approximately 8% of total fiscal 2023 NIKE Brand
apparel production. For fiscal 2023, factories in Vietnam, China and Cambodia manufactured approximately 29%, 18% and 16%
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of total NIKE Brand apparel, respectively. For fiscal 2023, one apparel contract manufacturer accounted for more than 10% of
apparel production, and the top five contract manufacturers in the aggregate accounted for approximately 52% of NIKE Brand
apparel production.
NIKE's contract manufacturers buy raw materials for the manufacturing of our footwear, apparel and equipment products. Most
raw materials are available and purchased by those contract manufacturers in the countries where manufacturing takes place.
The principal materials used in our footwear products are natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles, as well as polyurethane films used to make
NIKE Air-Sole cushioning components. During fiscal 2023, Air Manufacturing Innovation, a wholly-owned subsidiary, with facilities
near Beaverton, Oregon, in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as contract manufacturers in China
and Vietnam, were our suppliers of NIKE Air-Sole cushioning components used in footwear.
The principal materials used in our apparel products are natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both virgin and
recycled); specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and repel rain
and/or snow; and plastic and metal hardware.
In fiscal 2023, we experienced ongoing supply chain volatility during the first part of the year, which improved gradually during the
course of the year. We also experienced higher supply chain network costs primarily due to inflationary pressures during the year.
Despite competition for certain materials during fiscal 2023, contract manufacturers were able to source sufficient quantities of
raw materials for use in our footwear and apparel products. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors, for additional discussion of the impact
of sourcing risks on our business.
Since 1972, Sojitz Corporation of America ("Sojitz America"), a large Japanese trading company and the sole owner of our
redeemable preferred stock, has performed import-export financing services for us.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND TRADE
Our international operations and sources of supply are subject to the usual risks of doing business abroad, such as the
implementation of, or potential changes in, foreign and domestic trade policies, increases in import duties, anti-dumping
measures, quotas, safeguard measures, trade restrictions, restrictions on the transfer of funds and, in certain parts of the world,
political tensions, instability, conflicts, nationalism and terrorism, and resulting sanctions and other measures imposed in
response to such issues. We have not, to date, been materially affected by any such risk but cannot predict the likelihood of such
material effects occurring in the future.
In recent years, uncertain global and regional economic and political conditions have affected international trade and increased
protectionist actions around the world. These trends are affecting many global manufacturing and service sectors, and the
footwear and apparel industries, as a whole, are not immune. Companies in our industry are facing trade protectionism in many
different regions, and, in nearly all cases, we are working together with industry groups to address trade issues and reduce the
impact to the industry, while observing applicable competition laws. Notwithstanding our efforts, protectionist measures have
resulted in increases in the cost of our products, and additional measures, if implemented, could adversely affect sales and/or
profitability for NIKE, as well as the imported footwear and apparel industry as a whole.
We monitor protectionist trends and developments throughout the world that may materially impact our industry, and we engage
in administrative and judicial processes to mitigate trade restrictions. We are actively monitoring actions that may result in
additional anti-dumping measures and could affect our industry. We are also monitoring for and advocating against other
impediments that may limit or delay customs clearance for imports of footwear, apparel and equipment. NIKE also advocates for
trade liberalization for footwear and apparel in a number of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements. Changes in, and
responses to, U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs or penalties on imported goods or retaliatory measures by
other countries, have negatively affected, and could in the future negatively affect, U.S. corporations, including NIKE, with
business operations and/or consumer markets in those countries, which could also make it necessary for us to change the way
we conduct business, either of which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or our results of operations.
In addition, with respect to proposed trade restrictions, we work with a broad coalition of global businesses and trade
associations representing a wide variety of sectors to help ensure that any legislation enacted and implemented (i) addresses
legitimate and core concerns, (ii) is consistent with international trade rules and (iii) reflects and considers domestic economies
and the important role they may play in the global economic community.
Where trade protection measures are implemented, we believe we have the ability to develop, over a period of time, adequate
alternative sources of supply for the products obtained from our present suppliers. If events prevented us from acquiring products
from our suppliers in a particular country, our operations could be temporarily disrupted and we could experience an adverse
financial impact. However, we believe we could abate any such disruption, and that much of the adverse impact on supply would,
therefore, be of a short-term nature, although alternate sources of supply might not be as cost-effective and could have an
ongoing adverse impact on profitability.
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Our international operations are also subject to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), and other
anti-bribery laws applicable to our operations. We source a significant portion of our products from, and have important consumer
markets, outside of the United States. We have an ethics and compliance program to address compliance with the FCPA and
similar laws by us, our employees, agents, suppliers and other partners. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors for additional information
on risks relating to our international operations.
COMPETITION
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is highly competitive on a worldwide basis. We compete internationally with
a significant number of athletic and leisure footwear companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment
companies and large companies having diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment, including
adidas, Anta, ASICS, Li Ning, lululemon athletica, New Balance, Puma, Under Armour and V.F. Corporation, among others. The
intense competition and the rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and leisure
footwear and apparel and athletic equipment constitute significant risk factors in our operations. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors
for additional information.
NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. Important aspects of competition in this industry are:
• Product attributes such as quality; performance and reliability; new product style, design, innovation and development; as
well as consumer price/value.
• Consumer connection, engagement and affinity for brands and products, developed through marketing, promotion and
digital experiences; social media interaction; customer support and service; identification with prominent and influential
athletes, influencers, public figures, coaches, teams, colleges and sports leagues who endorse our brands and use our
products and active engagement through sponsored sporting events and clinics.
• Effective sourcing and distribution of products, with attractive merchandising and presentation at retail, both in-store and on
digital platforms.
We believe that we are competitive in all of these areas.
TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
We believe that our intellectual property rights are important to our brand, our success and our competitive position. We
strategically pursue available protections of these rights and vigorously protect them against third-party theft and infringement.
We use trademarks on nearly all of our products and packaging, and in our marketing materials, and believe having distinctive
marks that are readily identifiable is an important factor in creating a market for our goods, in identifying our brands and the
Company, and in distinguishing our goods from the goods of others. We consider our NIKE and Swoosh Design trademarks to be
among our most valuable assets and we have registered these trademarks in over 190 jurisdictions worldwide. In addition, we
own many other trademarks that we use in marketing our products. We own common law rights in the trade dress of several
distinctive shoe designs and elements. For certain trade dress, we have sought and obtained trademark registrations.
We have copyright protection in our designs, graphics, software applications, digital goods and other original works. When
appropriate, we also obtain registered copyrights.
We file for, own and maintain many U.S. and foreign utility and design patents protecting components, technologies, materials,
manufacturing techniques, features, functionality, and industrial designs used in and for the manufacture of various athletic,
performance, and leisure footwear and apparel, including physical and digital versions thereof, athletic equipment, and digital
devices, and related software applications. These patents expire at various times.
We believe our success depends upon our capabilities in areas such as design, research and development, production and
marketing and is supported and protected by our intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, utility and design patents,
copyrights, and trade secrets, among others.
We have followed a policy of applying for and registering intellectual property rights in the United States and select foreign
countries on trademarks, inventions, innovations and designs that we deem valuable. We also continue to vigorously protect our
intellectual property, including trademarks, patents and trade secrets against third-party infringement and misappropriation.
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HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES
At NIKE, we consider the strength and effective management of our workforce to be essential to the ongoing success of our
business. We believe that it is important to attract, develop and retain a diverse and engaged workforce at all levels of our
business and that such a workforce fosters creativity and accelerates innovation. We are focused on building an increasingly
diverse talent pipeline that reflects our consumers, athletes and the communities we serve.
CULTURE
Each employee shapes NIKE's culture through behaviors and practices. This starts with our Maxims, which represent our core
values and, along with our Code of Conduct, feature the fundamental behaviors that help anchor, inform and guide us and apply
to all employees. Our mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world, which includes the belief that if
you have a body, you are an athlete. We aim to do this by creating groundbreaking sport innovations, making our products more
sustainably, building a creative and diverse global team, supporting the well-being of our employees and making a positive impact
in communities where we live and work. Our mission is aligned with our deep commitment to maintaining an environment where
all NIKE employees have the opportunity to reach their full potential, to connect to our brands and to shape our workplace
culture. We believe providing for growth and retention of our employees is essential in fostering such a culture and are dedicated
to giving access to training programs and career development opportunities, including trainings on NIKE's values, history and
business, trainings on developing leadership skills at all levels, tools and resources for managers and qualified tuition
reimbursement opportunities.
As part of our commitment to empowering our employees to help shape our culture, we source employee feedback through our
Engagement Survey program, including several corporate pulse surveys. The program provides every employee throughout the
globe an opportunity to provide confidential feedback on key areas known to drive employee engagement, including their
satisfaction with their managers, their work and the Company generally. The program also measures our employees’ emotional
commitment to NIKE as well as NIKE's culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NIKE also provides multiple points of contact for
employees to speak up if they experience something that does not align with our values or otherwise violates our workplace
policies, even if they are uncertain what they observed or heard is a violation of company policy.
As part of our commitment to make a positive impact on our communities, we maintain a goal of investing 2% of our prior fiscal
year's pre-tax income into global communities. The focus of this investment continues to be inspiring kids to be active through
play and sport as well as uniting and inspiring communities to create a better and more equitable future for all. Our community
investments are an important part of our culture in that we also support employees in giving back to community organizations
through donations and volunteering, which are matched by the NIKE Foundation where eligible.
EMPLOYEE BASE
As of May 31, 2023, we had approximately 83,700 employees worldwide, including retail and part-time employees. We also
utilize independent contractors and temporary personnel to supplement our workforce.
None of our employees are represented by a union, except certain employees in the EMEA and APLA geographies are members
of and/or represented by trade unions, as allowed or required by local law and/or collective bargaining agreements. Also, in some
countries outside of the United States, local laws require employee representation by works councils (which may be entitled to
information and consultation on certain subsidiary decisions) or by organizations similar to a union. In certain European countries,
we are required by local law to enter into, and/or comply with, industry-wide or national collective bargaining agreements. NIKE
has never experienced a material interruption of operations due to labor disagreements.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity, equity and inclusion ("DE&I") is a strategic priority for NIKE and we are committed to having an increasingly diverse
team and culture. We aim to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace through recruitment, development and retention of
diverse talent with the goal of expanding representation across all dimensions of diversity over the long term. We remain
committed to the targets announced in fiscal 2021 for the Company to work toward by fiscal 2025, including increasing
representation of women in our global corporate workforce and leadership positions, as well as increasing representation of U.S.
racial and ethnic minorities in our U.S. corporate workforce and at the Director level and above.
We continue to enhance our efforts to recruit diverse talent through our traditional channels and through initiatives, such as
partnerships with athletes and sports-related organizations to create apprenticeship programs and new partnerships with
organizations, colleges and universities that serve diverse populations. Additionally, we are prioritizing DE&I education so that all
NIKE employees and leaders have the cultural awareness and understanding to lead inclusively and build diverse and inclusive
teams. We also have Employee Networks, collectively known as NikeUNITED, representing various employee groups.
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Our DE&I focus extends beyond our workforce and includes our communities, which we support in a number of ways. We have
committed to investments that aim to address racial inequality and improve diversity and representation in our communities. We
also are leveraging our global scale to accelerate business diversity, including investing in business training programs for women
and increasing the proportion of services supplied by minority-owned businesses.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
NIKE's total rewards are intended to be competitive and equitable, meet the diverse needs of our global teammates and reinforce
our values. We are committed to providing comprehensive, competitive and equitable pay and benefits to our employees, and we
have invested, and aim to continue to invest, in our employees through growth and development and holistic well-being
initiatives. Our initiatives in this area include:
• We are committed to competitive pay and to reviewing our pay and promotion practices annually.
• We have an annual company bonus plan and a retail-focused bonus plan applicable to all eligible employees. Both programs
are focused on rewarding employees for company performance, which we believe reinforces our culture and rewards
behaviors that support collaboration and teamwork.
• We provide comprehensive family care benefits in the U.S. and globally where practicable, including family planning
coverage, backup care and child/elder care assistance as well as an income-based childcare subsidy for eligible employees.
• Our Military Leave benefit provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off every 12 months.
• We offer free access to our Sport Centers at our world headquarters for our full-time employees and North America store
employees.
• We provide employees free access to mindfulness and meditation resources, as well as live classes through our Sport
Centers.
• We provide all employees and their families globally with free and confidential visits with a mental health counselor through a
third-party provider and our global Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We provide support to our employees in a variety of ways during times of crisis, including pay continuity under certain
circumstances, our natural disaster assistance program, and ongoing support for challenges related to the COVID-19
pandemic.
• We provide a hybrid work approach for the majority of employees, as well as a Four Week Flex, which provides employees
an opportunity to work from a location of their choice for up to four weeks per year.
• We offer a Well-Being Week where we close our corporate offices for a full-week in the summer and Well-Being Days for our
teammates in our retail stores and distribution centers, and encourage our teammates to focus on their well-being.
• We provide inclusive family planning benefits and transgender healthcare coverage for eligible employees covered on the
U.S. Health Plan, including access to both restorative services and personal care.
• We provide all U.S. employees with unlimited free financial coaching through a third-party provider.
Additional information related to our human capital strategy can be found in our FY22 NIKE, Inc. Impact Report, which is
available on the Impact section of about.nike.com. Information contained on or accessible through our websites is not
incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any
references to our websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND WEBSITES
Our NIKE digital commerce website is located at www.nike.com. On our NIKE corporate website, located at investors.nike.com,
we post the following filings as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"): our annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
our current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our proxy statements are also posted on our corporate website. All such
filings on our corporate website are available free of charge. Copies of these filings are also available on the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov. Also available on our corporate website are the charters of the committees of our Board of Directors, as well as our
corporate governance guidelines and code of ethics. Copies of any of these documents will be provided in print to any
shareholder who submits a request in writing to NIKE Investor Relations, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453.
Information contained on or accessible through our website is not incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual
Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any references to our website are intended to be inactive
textual references only.
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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The executive officers of NIKE, Inc. as of July 20, 2023, are as follows:
Mark G. Parker, Executive Chairman — Mr. Parker, 67, is Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
and served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 - January 2020. He has been employed
by NIKE since 1979 with primary responsibilities in product research, design and development,
marketing and brand management. Mr. Parker was appointed divisional Vice President in charge of
product development in 1987, corporate Vice President in 1989, General Manager in 1993, Vice
President of Global Footwear in 1998 and President of the NIKE Brand in 2001.
John J. Donahoe II, President and Chief Executive Officer — Mr. Donahoe, 63, was appointed
President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2020 and has been a director since 2014. He brings
expertise in digital commerce, technology and global strategy. He previously served as President and
Chief Executive Officer at ServiceNow, Inc. Prior to joining ServiceNow, Inc., he served as President and
Chief Executive Officer of eBay, Inc. He also held leadership roles at Bain & Company for two decades.
Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Mr. Friend, 45, joined NIKE in
2009 and leads the Company's finance, demand & supply management, procurement and global places
& services organizations. He joined NIKE as Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Development,
and was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Emerging Markets in 2011. In 2014, Mr. Friend was
appointed Chief Financial Officer of Global Categories, Product and Functions, and was subsequently
appointed Chief Financial Officer of the NIKE Brand in 2016. He was also appointed Vice President of
Investor Relations in 2019. Mr. Friend was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of NIKE, Inc. in April 2020. Prior to joining NIKE, he worked in the financial industry including
roles as VP of investment banking and mergers and acquisitions at Goldman Sachs and Morgan
Stanley.
Monique S. Matheson, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer — Ms. Matheson,
56, joined NIKE in 1998, with primary responsibilities in the human resources function. She was
appointed as Vice President and Senior Business Partner in 2011 and Vice President, Chief Talent and
Diversity Officer in 2012. Ms. Matheson was appointed Executive Vice President, Global Human
Resources in 2017.
Ann M. Miller, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer — Ms. Miller, 49, joined NIKE in 2007 and
serves as EVP, Chief Legal Officer for NIKE, Inc. In her capacity as Chief Legal Officer, she oversees all
legal, compliance, government & public affairs, social community impact, security, resilience and
investigation matters of the Company. For the past six years, she served as Vice President, Corporate
Secretary and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. She previously served as Converse's General
Counsel, and brings more than 20 years of legal and business expertise to her role. Prior to joining
NIKE, Ms. Miller worked at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell.
Heidi O'Neill, President, Consumer, Brand & Product — Ms. O'Neill, 58, joined NIKE in 1998 and leads
the integration of global Men's, Women's & Kids' consumer teams, the entire global product engine and
global brand marketing and sports marketing to build deep storytelling, relationships and engagement
with the brand. Since joining NIKE, she has held a variety of key roles, including leading NIKE's
marketplace and four geographic operating regions, leading NIKE Direct and accelerating NIKE's retail
and digital-commerce business and creating and leading NIKE's Women’s business. Prior to NIKE, Ms.
O'Neill held roles at Levi Strauss & Company and Foote, Cone & Belding.
Craig Williams, President, Geographies & Marketplace — Mr. Williams, 54, joined NIKE in 2019 and
leads NIKE's four geographies and marketplace across the NIKE Direct and wholesale business. In
addition, he leads the Supply Chain and Logistics organization. Mr. Williams joined NIKE as President of
Jordan Brand overseeing a team of designers, product developers, marketers and business leaders.
Prior to NIKE, he was Senior Vice President, The Coca-Cola Co., and President of The McDonald's
Division (TMD) Worldwide. Mr. Williams has also held roles at CIBA Vision and Kraft Foods Inc., and
served five years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Nuclear Power Officer.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Analyst Reports
Certain written and oral statements, other than purely historic information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to
NIKE's business plans, objectives and expected operating or financial results and the assumptions upon which those statements
are based, made or incorporated by reference from time to time by NIKE or its representatives in this Annual Report, other
reports, filings with the SEC, press releases, conferences or otherwise, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results,
performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "will be," "will
continue," "will likely result" or words or phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties
which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties are detailed
from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the SEC, including reports filed on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, and include, among
others, the following: international, national and local political, civil, economic and market conditions, including high, and
increases in, inflation and interest rates; the size and growth of the overall athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and equipment
markets; intense competition among designers, marketers, distributors and sellers of athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and
equipment for consumers and endorsers; demographic changes; changes in consumer preferences; popularity of particular
designs, categories of products and sports; seasonal and geographic demand for NIKE products; difficulties in anticipating or
forecasting changes in consumer preferences, consumer demand for NIKE products and the various market factors described
above; our ability to execute on our sustainability strategy and achieve our sustainability-related goals and targets, including
sustainable product offerings; difficulties in implementing, operating and maintaining NIKE's increasingly complex information
technology systems and controls, including, without limitation, the systems related to demand and supply planning and inventory
control; interruptions in data and information technology systems; consumer data security; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting
operating results, including, without limitation, the fact that advance orders may not be indicative of future revenues due to
changes in shipment timing, the changing mix of orders with shorter lead times, and discounts, order cancellations and returns;
the ability of NIKE to sustain, manage or forecast its growth and inventories; the size, timing and mix of purchases of NIKE's
products; increases in the cost of materials, labor and energy used to manufacture products; new product development and
introduction; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; product performance and
quality; customer service; adverse publicity and an inability to maintain NIKE's reputation and brand image, including without
limitation, through social media or in connection with brand damaging events; the loss of significant customers or suppliers;
dependence on distributors and licensees; business disruptions; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery
deadlines; increases in borrowing costs due to any decline in NIKE's debt ratings; changes in business strategy or development
plans; general risks associated with doing business outside of the United States, including, without limitation, exchange rate
fluctuations, import duties, tariffs, quotas, sanctions, political and economic instability, conflicts and terrorism; the potential impact
of new and existing laws, regulations or policy, including, without limitation, tariffs, import/export, trade, wage and hour or labor
and immigration regulations or policies; changes in government regulations; the impact of, including business and legal
developments relating to, climate change, extreme weather conditions and natural disasters; litigation, regulatory proceedings,
sanctions or any other claims asserted against NIKE; the ability to attract and retain qualified employees, and any negative public
perception with respect to key personnel or our corporate culture, values or purpose; the effects of NIKE's decision to invest in or
divest of businesses or capabilities; health epidemics, pandemics and similar outbreaks, including the COVID-19 pandemic; and
other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report and other reports.
Investors should also be aware that while NIKE does, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against NIKE's
policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly,
shareholders should not assume that NIKE agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content
of the statement or report. Furthermore, NIKE has a policy against confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others.
Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not
the responsibility of NIKE.
Risk Factors
The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Annual Report may include additional factors which could
adversely affect NIKE's business and financial performance. Moreover, NIKE operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing
environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risks, nor can it assess
the impact of all such risks on NIKE's business or the extent to which any risk, or combination of risks, may cause actual results
to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should
not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.
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Economic and Industry Risks
Global economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial
condition.
The uncertain state of the global economy, including high and rising levels of inflation and interest rates and the risk of a
recession, continues to impact businesses around the world. If global economic and financial market conditions deteriorate, the
following factors, among others, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition:
• Our sales are impacted by discretionary spending by consumers. Declines in consumer spending have in the past resulted
in and may in the future result in reduced demand for our products, increased inventories, reduced orders from retailers for
our products, order cancellations, lower revenues, higher discounts and lower gross margins.
• In the future, we may be unable to access financing in the credit and capital markets at reasonable rates in the event we find
it desirable to do so.
• We conduct transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
relative to the U.S. Dollar. Continued volatility in the markets and exchange rates for foreign currencies and contracts in
foreign currencies has had and could continue to have a significant impact on our reported operating results and financial
condition.
• Continued volatility in the availability and prices for commodities and raw materials we use in our products and in our supply
chain (such as cotton or petroleum derivatives) has had and could in the future have a material adverse effect on our costs,
gross margins and profitability. In addition, supply chain issues caused by factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and
geopolitical conflicts have impacted and may continue to impact the availability, pricing and timing for obtaining commodities
and raw materials.
• If retailers of our products experience declining revenues or experience difficulty obtaining financing in the capital and credit
markets to purchase our products, this could result in reduced orders for our products, order cancellations, late retailer
payments, extended payment terms, higher accounts receivable, reduced cash flows, greater expense associated with
collection efforts and increased bad debt expense.
• In the past, certain retailers of our products have experienced severe financial difficulty, become insolvent and ceased
business operations, and this could occur in the future, which could negatively impact the sale of our products to consumers.
• If contract manufacturers of our products or other participants in our supply chain experience difficulty obtaining financing in
the capital and credit markets to purchase raw materials or to finance capital equipment and other general working capital
needs, it may result in delays or non-delivery of shipments of our products.
Our products, services and experiences face intense competition.
NIKE is a consumer products company and the relative popularity of various sports and fitness activities and changing design
trends affect the demand for our products, services and experiences. The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is
highly competitive both in the United States and worldwide. We compete internationally with a significant number of athletic and
leisure footwear companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment companies, private labels and large
companies that have diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment. We also compete with other
companies for the production capacity of contract manufacturers that produce our products. In addition, we and our contract
manufacturers compete with other companies and industries for raw materials used in our products. Our NIKE Direct operations,
both through our digital commerce operations and retail stores, also compete with multi-brand retailers, which sell our products
through their digital platforms and physical stores, and with digital commerce platforms. In addition, we compete with respect to
the digital services and experiences we are able to offer our consumers, including fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and
wellness content and services; and digital services and features in retail stores that enhance the consumer experience.
Product offerings, technologies, marketing expenditures (including expenditures for advertising and endorsements), pricing, costs
of production, customer service, digital commerce platforms, digital services and experiences and social media presence are
areas of intense competition. These, in addition to ongoing rapid changes in technology, a reduction in barriers to the creation of
new footwear and apparel companies and consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and leisure footwear, apparel, and
equipment, services and experiences, constitute significant risk factors in our operations. In addition, the competitive nature of
retail, including shifts in the ways in which consumers shop, and the continued proliferation of digital commerce, constitutes a risk
factor implicating our NIKE Direct and wholesale operations. If we do not adequately and timely anticipate and respond to our
competitors, our costs may increase, demand for our products may decline, possibly significantly, or we may need to reduce
wholesale or suggested retail prices for our products.
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Economic factors beyond our control, and changes in the global economic environment, including fluctuations in
inflation and currency exchange rates, could result in lower revenues, higher costs and decreased margins and
earnings.
A majority of our products are manufactured and sold outside of the United States, and we conduct purchase and sale
transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to the volatility of global economic conditions, including fluctuations in
inflation and foreign currency exchange rates. Central banks may deploy various strategies to combat inflation, including
increasing interest rates, which may impact our borrowing costs. Additionally, there has been, and may continue to be, volatility in
currency exchange rates that impact the U.S. Dollar value relative to other international currencies. Our international revenues
and expenses generally are derived from sales and operations in foreign currencies, and these revenues and expenses are
affected by currency fluctuations, specifically amounts recorded in foreign currencies and translated into U.S. Dollars for
consolidated financial reporting, as weakening of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar adversely affects the U.S. Dollar
value of the Company's foreign currency-denominated sales and earnings. Currency exchange rate fluctuations could also
disrupt the business of the independent manufacturers that produce our products by making their purchases of raw materials
more expensive and more difficult to finance. Foreign currency fluctuations have adversely affected and could continue to have
an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
We hedge certain foreign currency exposures to lessen and delay, but not to completely eliminate, the effects of foreign currency
fluctuations on our financial results. Since the hedging activities are designed to lessen volatility, they not only reduce the
negative impact of a stronger U.S. Dollar or other trading currency, but they also reduce the positive impact of a weaker U.S.
Dollar or other trading currency. Our future financial results have in the past been and could in the future be significantly affected
by the value of the U.S. Dollar in relation to the foreign currencies in which we conduct business. The degree to which our
financial results are affected for any given time period will depend in part upon our hedging activities.
We may be adversely affected by the financial health of our wholesale customers.
We extend credit to our customers based on an assessment of a customer's financial condition, generally without requiring
collateral. To assist in the scheduling of production and the shipping of our products, we offer certain customers the opportunity to
place orders five to six months ahead of delivery under our futures ordering program. These advance orders may be canceled
under certain conditions, and the risk of cancellation increases when dealing with financially unstable retailers or retailers
struggling with economic uncertainty. In the past, some customers have experienced financial difficulties up to and including
bankruptcies, which have had an adverse effect on our sales, our ability to collect on receivables and our financial condition.
When the retail economy weakens or as consumer behavior shifts, retailers tend to be more cautious with orders. A slowing or
changing economy in our key markets, including a recession, could adversely affect the financial health of our customers, which
in turn could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, product sales are dependent
in part on high quality merchandising and an appealing retail environment to attract consumers, which requires continuing
investments by retailers. Retailers that experience financial difficulties may fail to make such investments or delay them, resulting
in lower sales and orders for our products.
Climate change and other sustainability-related matters, or legal, regulatory or market responses thereto, may have an
adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
There are concerns that increased levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have caused, and
may continue to cause, potentially at a growing rate, increases in global temperatures, changes in weather patterns and
increasingly frequent and/or prolonged extreme weather and climate events. Climate change may also exacerbate challenges
relating to the availability and quality of water and raw materials, including those used in the production of our products, and may
result in changes in regulations or consumer preferences, which could in turn affect our business, operating results and financial
condition. For example, there has been increased focus by governmental and non-governmental organizations, consumers,
customers, employees and other stakeholders on products that are sustainably made and other sustainability matters, including
responsible sourcing and deforestation, the use of plastic, energy and water, the recyclability or recoverability of packaging and
materials transparency, any of which may require us to incur increased costs for additional transparency, due diligence and
reporting. In addition, federal, state or local governmental authorities in various countries have proposed, and are likely to
continue to propose, legislative and regulatory initiatives to reduce or mitigate the impacts of climate change on the environment.
Various countries and regions are following different approaches to the regulation of climate change, which could increase the
complexity of, and potential cost related to complying with, such regulations. Any of the foregoing may require us to make
additional investments in facilities and equipment, may impact the availability and cost of key raw materials used in the
production of our products or the demand for our products, and, in turn, may adversely impact our business, operating results
and financial condition.
Although we have announced sustainability-related goals and targets, there can be no assurance that our stakeholders will agree
with our strategies, and any perception, whether or not valid, that we have failed to achieve, or to act responsibly with respect to,
such matters or to effectively respond to new or additional legal or regulatory requirements regarding climate change, could result
in adverse publicity and adversely affect our business and reputation. Execution of these strategies and achievement of our goals
is subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
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limited to, our ability to execute our strategies and achieve our goals within the currently projected costs and the expected
timeframes; the availability and cost of raw materials and renewable energy; unforeseen production, design, operational and
technological difficulties; the outcome of research efforts and future technology developments, including the ability to scale
projects and technologies on a commercially competitive basis such as carbon sequestration and/or other related processes;
compliance with, and changes or additions to, global and regional regulations, taxes, charges, mandates or requirements relating
to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon costs or climate-related goals; adapting products to customer preferences and customer
acceptance of sustainable supply chain solutions; and the actions of competitors and competitive pressures. As a result, there is
no assurance that we will be able to successfully execute our strategies and achieve our sustainability-related goals, which could
damage our reputation and customer and other stakeholder relationships and have an adverse effect on our business, results of
operations and financial condition.
Extreme weather conditions and natural disasters could negatively impact our operating results and financial condition.
Given the broad and global scope of our operations, we are particularly vulnerable to the physical risks of climate change, such
as shifts in weather patterns. Extreme weather conditions in the areas in which our retail stores, suppliers, manufacturers,
customers, distribution centers, offices, headquarters and vendors are located could adversely affect our operating results and
financial condition. Moreover, natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, floods or droughts, whether
occurring in the United States or abroad, and their related consequences and effects, including energy shortages and public
health issues, have in the past temporarily disrupted, and could in the future disrupt, our operations, the operations of our
vendors, manufacturers and other suppliers or have in the past resulted in, and in the future could result in, economic instability
that may negatively impact our operating results and financial condition. In particular, if a natural disaster or severe weather event
were to occur in an area in which we or our suppliers, manufacturers, employees, customers, distribution centers or vendors are
located, our continued success would depend, in part, on the safety and availability of the relevant personnel and facilities and
proper functioning of our or third parties' computer, network, telecommunication and other systems and operations. In addition, a
natural disaster or severe weather event could negatively impact retail traffic to our stores or stores that carry our products and
could have an adverse impact on consumer spending, any of which could in turn result in negative point-of-sale trends for our
merchandise. Further, climate change may increase both the frequency and severity of extreme weather conditions and natural
disasters, which may affect our business operations, either in a particular region or globally, as well as the activities of our third-
party vendors and other suppliers, manufacturers and customers. We believe the diversity of locations in which we operate, our
operational size, disaster recovery and business continuity planning and our information technology systems and networks,
including the Internet and third-party services ("Information Technology Systems"), position us well, but may not be sufficient for
all or for concurrent eventualities. If we were to experience a local or regional disaster or other business continuity event or
concurrent events, we could experience operational challenges, in particular depending upon how a local or regional event may
affect our human capital across our operations or with regard to particular aspects of our operations, such as key executive
officers or personnel. For example, our world headquarters is located in an active seismic zone, which is at a higher risk for
earthquakes and the related consequences or effects. Further, if we are unable to find alternative suppliers, replace capacity at
key manufacturing or distribution locations or quickly repair damage to our Information Technology Systems or supply systems,
we could be late in delivering, or be unable to deliver, products to our customers. These events could result in reputational
damage, lost sales, cancellation charges or markdowns, all of which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of
operations and financial condition.
Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and could in the future be, adversely affected by a
pandemic, epidemic or other public health emergency.
Pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and other public health emergencies, and preventative measures taken to
contain or mitigate such crises have caused, and may in the future cause, business slowdown or shutdown in affected areas and
significant disruption in the financial markets, both globally and in the United States. These events have led to and could again
lead to adverse impacts to our global supply chain, factory cancellation costs, store closures, and a decline in retail traffic and
discretionary spending by consumers and, in turn, materially impact our business, sales, financial condition and results of
operations as well as cause a volatile effective tax rate driven by changes in the mix of earnings across our jurisdictions. We
cannot predict whether, and to what degree, our sales, operations and financial results could in the future be affected by the
pandemic and preventative measures. Risks presented by pandemics and other public health emergencies include, but are not
limited to:
• Deterioration in economic conditions in the United States and globally, including the effect of prolonged periods of inflation
on our consumers and vendors;
• Disruption to our distribution centers, contract manufacturers, finished goods factories and other vendors, through the effects
of facility closures, increased operating costs, reductions in operating hours, labor shortages, and real time changes in
operating procedures, such as additional cleaning and disinfection procedures, which have had, and could in the future
again have, a significant impact on our planned inventory production and distribution, including higher inventory levels or
inventory shortages in various markets;
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• Impacts to our distribution and logistics providers' ability to operate, including labor and container shortages, and increases
in their operating costs. These supply chain effects have had, and could in the future have, an adverse effect on our ability to
meet consumer demand, including digital demand, and have in the past resulted in and could in the future result in extended
inventory transit times and an increase in our costs of production and distribution, including increased freight and logistics
costs and other expenses;
• Decreased retail traffic as a result of store closures, reduced operating hours, social distancing restrictions and/or changes in
consumer behavior;
• Reduced consumer demand for our products, including as a result of a rise in unemployment rates, higher costs of
borrowing, inflation and diminished consumer confidence;
• Cancellation or postponement of sports seasons and sporting events in multiple countries, and bans on large public
gatherings, which have reduced and in the future could reduce consumer spending on our products and could impact the
effectiveness of our arrangements with key endorsers;
• The risk that any safety protocols in NIKE-owned or affiliated facilities, including our offices, will not be effective or not be
perceived as effective, or that any virus-related illnesses will be linked or alleged to be linked to such facilities, whether
accurate or not;
• Incremental costs resulting from the adoption of preventative measures and compliance with regulatory requirements,
including providing facial coverings and hand sanitizer, rearranging operations to follow social distancing protocols,
conducting temperature checks, testing and undertaking regular and thorough disinfecting of surfaces;
• Bankruptcies or other financial difficulties facing our wholesale customers, which could cause them to be unable to make or
delay making payments to us, or result in revised payment terms, cancellation or reduction of their orders; and
• Significant disruption of and volatility in global financial markets, which could have a negative impact on our ability to access
capital in the future.
We cannot reasonably predict the ultimate impact of any pandemic or public health emergency, including the extent of any
adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, which will depend on, among other things, the
duration and spread of the pandemic or public health emergency, the impact of governmental regulations that have been, and
may continue to be, imposed in response, the effectiveness of actions taken to contain or mitigate the outbreak, the availability,
safety and efficacy of vaccines, including against emerging variants of the infectious disease, and global economic conditions.
Additionally, disruptions have in the past made it more challenging to compare our performance, including our revenue growth
and overall profitability, across quarters and fiscal years, and could have this effect in the future. Any pandemic or public health
emergency may also affect our business, results of operations or financial condition in a manner that is not presently known to us
or that we currently do not consider to present significant risks and may also exacerbate, or occur concurrently with, other risks
discussed in this Item 1A. Risk Factors, any of which could have a material effect on us.
Business and Operational Risks
Failure to maintain our reputation, brand image and culture could negatively impact our business.
Our iconic brands have worldwide recognition, and our success depends on our ability to maintain and enhance our brand image
and reputation. Maintaining, promoting and growing our brands will depend on our design and marketing efforts, including
advertising and consumer campaigns, product innovation and product quality. Our commitment to product innovation, quality and
sustainability, and our continuing investment in design (including materials), marketing and sustainability measures may not have
the desired impact on our brand image and reputation. In addition, our success in maintaining, extending and expanding our
brand image depends on our ability to adapt to a rapidly changing media and digital environment, including our reliance on social
media and other digital advertising networks, and digital dissemination of advertising campaigns on our digital platforms and
through our digital experiences and products. We could be adversely impacted if we fail to achieve any of these objectives.
Our brand value also depends on our ability to maintain a positive consumer perception of our corporate integrity, purpose and
brand culture. Negative claims or publicity involving us, our culture and values, our products, services and experiences,
consumer data, or any of our key employees, endorsers, sponsors, suppliers or partners could seriously damage our reputation
and brand image, regardless of whether such claims are accurate. For example, while we require our suppliers of our products to
operate their business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we do not control their practices. Negative publicity
relating to a violation or an alleged violation of policies or laws by such suppliers could damage our brand image and diminish
consumer trust in our brand. Further, our reputation and brand image could be damaged as a result of our support of, association
with or lack of support or disapproval of certain social causes, as well as any decisions we make to continue to conduct, or
change, certain of our activities in response to such considerations. Social media, which accelerates and potentially amplifies the
scope of negative publicity, can increase the challenges of responding to negative claims. Adverse publicity about regulatory or
legal action against us, or by us, could also damage our reputation and brand image, undermine consumer confidence in us and
reduce long-term demand for our products, even if the regulatory or legal action is unfounded or not material to our operations. If
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the reputation, culture or image of any of our brands is tarnished or if we receive negative publicity, then our sales, financial
condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Our business is affected by seasonality, which could result in fluctuations in our operating results.
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably from time to time or in the future as a result of strategic shifts in our business and seasonal or geographic demand
for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment and in connection with the timing of significant sporting events, such as
the NBA Finals, Olympics or the World Cup, among others. In addition, our customers may cancel orders, change delivery
schedules or change the mix of products ordered with minimal notice. As a result, we may not be able to accurately predict our
quarterly sales. Accordingly, our results of operations are likely to fluctuate significantly from period to period. This seasonality,
along with other factors that are beyond our control, including economic conditions, changes in consumer preferences, weather
conditions, outbreaks of disease, social or political unrest, availability of import quotas, transportation disruptions and currency
exchange rate fluctuations, has in the past adversely affected and could in the future adversely affect our business and cause our
results of operations to fluctuate. Our operating margins are also sensitive to a number of additional factors that are beyond our
control, including manufacturing and transportation costs, shifts in product sales mix and geographic sales trends, all of which we
expect to continue. Results of operations in any period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for any
future period.
If we are unable to anticipate consumer preferences and develop new products, we may not be able to maintain or
increase our revenues and profits.
Our success depends on our ability to identify, originate and define product trends as well as to anticipate, gauge and react to
changing consumer demands in a timely manner. However, lead times for many of our products may make it more difficult for us
to respond rapidly to new or changing product trends or consumer preferences. All of our products are subject to changing
consumer preferences that cannot be predicted with certainty. Our new products may not receive consumer acceptance as
consumer preferences could shift rapidly to different types of performance products or away from these types of products
altogether, and our future success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and respond to these changes. If we fail to
anticipate accurately and respond to trends and shifts in consumer preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings,
developing new products, designs, styles and categories, and influencing sports and fitness preferences through extensive
marketing, we could experience lower sales, excess inventories or lower profit margins, any of which could have an adverse
effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, we market our products globally through a diverse spectrum
of advertising and promotional programs and campaigns, including social media and other digital advertising networks. If we do
not successfully market our products or if advertising and promotional costs increase, these factors could have an adverse effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We rely on technical innovation and high-quality products to compete in the market for our products.
Technical innovation and quality control in the design and manufacturing processes of footwear, apparel, equipment and other
products and services are essential to the commercial success of our products and development of new products. Research and
development play a key role in technical innovation. We rely upon specialists in the fields of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise
physiology, engineering, digital technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, as well as research committees
and advisory boards made up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists and other experts to
develop and test cutting-edge performance products. While we strive to produce products that help to enhance athletic
performance and reduce injury and maximize comfort, if we fail to introduce technical innovation in our products, consumer
demand for our products could decline, and if we experience problems with the quality of our products, we may incur substantial
expense to remedy the problems and loss of consumer confidence.
Failure to continue to obtain or maintain high-quality endorsers of our products could harm our business.
We establish relationships with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, as well as other public figures, including artists,
designers and influencers, to develop, evaluate and promote our products, as well as establish product authenticity with
consumers. However, as competition in our industry has increased, the costs associated with establishing and retaining such
sponsorships and other relationships have increased, and competition to attract and retain high-quality endorsers has increased.
If we are unable to maintain our current associations with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, or other public figures,
or to do so at a reasonable cost, we could lose the high visibility or on-field authenticity associated with our products, and we may
be required to modify and substantially increase our marketing investments. As a result, our brands, net revenues, expenses and
profitability could be harmed.
Furthermore, if certain endorsers were to stop using our products contrary to their endorsement agreements, our business could
be adversely affected. In addition, actions taken or statements made by athletes, teams or leagues, or other endorsers,
associated with our products or brand that harm the reputations of those athletes, teams or leagues, or endorsers, or our
decisions to cease collaborating with certain endorsers in light of actions taken or statements made by them, have in the past
harmed and could in the future seriously harm our brand image with consumers and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on
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our sales and financial condition. Poor or non-performance by our endorsers, a failure to continue to correctly identify promising
athletes, public figures or sports organizations, to use and endorse our products and brand or a failure to enter into cost-effective
endorsement arrangements with prominent athletes, public figures and sports organizations could adversely affect our brand,
sales and profitability.
Failure to accurately forecast consumer demand could lead to excess inventories or inventory shortages, which could
result in decreased operating margins, reduced cash flows and harm to our business.
To meet anticipated demand for our products, we purchase products from manufacturers outside of our futures ordering program
and in advance of customer orders, which we hold in inventory and resell to customers. There is a risk we may be unable to sell
excess products ordered from manufacturers. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-
downs, and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices could significantly impair our brand image and have an adverse
effect on our operating results, financial condition and cash flows. Conversely, if we underestimate consumer demand for our
products or if our manufacturers fail to supply products we require at the time we need them, we may experience inventory
shortages. Inventory shortages could delay shipments to customers, negatively impact retailer, distributor and consumer
relationships and diminish brand loyalty. The difficulty in forecasting demand also makes it difficult to estimate our future results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows from period to period. A failure to accurately predict the level of demand for our
products could adversely affect our net revenues and net income, and we are unlikely to forecast such effects with any certainty
in advance.
Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.
Our NIKE Direct operations, including our retail stores and digital platforms, have required and will continue to require significant
investment. Our NIKE Direct stores have required and will continue to require substantial fixed investment in equipment and
leasehold improvements and personnel. We have entered into substantial operating lease commitments for retail space. Certain
stores have been designed and built to serve as high-profile venues to promote brand awareness and marketing activities and to
integrate with our digital platforms. Because of their unique design and technological elements, locations and size, these stores
require substantially more investment than other stores. Due to the high fixed-cost structure associated with our NIKE Direct retail
stores, a decline in sales, a shift in consumer behavior away from brick-and-mortar retail, or the closure, temporary or otherwise,
or poor performance of individual or multiple stores could result in significant lease termination costs, write-offs of equipment and
leasehold improvements and employee-related costs.
Many factors unique to retail operations, some of which are beyond our control, pose risks and uncertainties. Risks include, but
are not limited to: credit card fraud; mismanagement of existing retail channel partners; inability to manage costs associated with
store construction and operation; and theft.
In addition, we have made significant investments in digital technologies and information systems for the digital aspect of our
NIKE Direct operations, and our digital offerings will require continued investment in the development and upgrading of our
technology platforms. In order to deliver high-quality digital experiences, our digital platforms must be designed effectively and
work well with a range of other technologies, systems, networks, and standards that we do not control. We may not be successful
in developing platforms that operate effectively with these technologies, systems, networks or standards. A growing portion of
consumers access our NIKE Direct digital platforms, but in the event that it is more difficult for consumers to access and use our
digital platforms, consumers find that our digital platforms do not effectively meet their needs or expectations or consumers
choose not to access or use our digital platforms or use devices that do not offer access to our platforms, the success of our
NIKE Direct operations could be adversely impacted. Our competitors may develop, or have already developed, digital
experiences, features, content, services or technologies that are similar to ours or that achieve greater acceptance.
We may not realize a satisfactory return on our investment in our NIKE Direct operations and management's attention from our
other business opportunities could be diverted, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results
of operations.
If the technology-based systems that give our consumers the ability to shop or interact with us online do not function
effectively, our operating results, as well as our ability to grow our digital commerce business globally or to retain our
customer base, could be materially adversely affected.
Many of our consumers shop with us through our digital platforms. Increasingly, consumers are using mobile-based devices and
applications to shop online with us and with our competitors, and to do comparison shopping, as well as to engage with us and
our competitors through digital services and experiences that are offered on mobile platforms. We use social media and
proprietary mobile applications to interact with our consumers and as a means to enhance their shopping experience. Any failure
on our part to provide attractive, effective, reliable, secure and user-friendly digital commerce platforms that offer a wide
assortment of merchandise with rapid delivery options and that continually meet the changing expectations of online shoppers or
any failure to provide attractive digital experiences to our customers could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in the
loss of digital commerce and other sales, harm our reputation with consumers, have a material adverse impact on the growth of
our digital commerce business globally and have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations. In
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addition, as use of our digital platforms continues to grow, we will need an increasing amount of technical infrastructure to
continue to satisfy our consumers' needs. If we fail to continue to effectively scale and adapt our digital platforms to
accommodate increased consumer demand, our business may be subject to interruptions, delays or failures and consumer
demand for our products and digital experiences could decline.
Risks specific to our digital commerce business also include diversion of sales from our and our retailers' brick and mortar stores,
difficulty in recreating the in-store experience through direct channels and liability for online content. Our failure to successfully
respond to these risks might adversely affect sales in our digital commerce business, as well as damage our reputation and
brands.
We rely significantly on information technology to operate our business, including our supply chain and retail
operations, and any failure, inadequacy or interruption of that technology could harm our ability to effectively operate
our business.
We are heavily dependent on Information Technology Systems, across our supply chain, including product design, production,
forecasting, ordering, manufacturing, transportation, sales and distribution, as well as for processing financial information for
external and internal reporting purposes, retail operations and other business activities. Information Technology Systems are
critical to many of our operating activities and our business processes and may be negatively impacted by any service
interruption or shutdown. For example, our ability to effectively manage and maintain our inventory and to ship products to
customers on a timely basis depends significantly on the reliability of these Information Technology Systems. Over a number of
years, we have implemented Information Technology Systems in all of the geographical regions in which we operate. Our work to
integrate, secure and enhance these systems and related processes in our global operations is ongoing and NIKE will continue to
invest in these efforts. We cannot provide assurance, however, that the measures we take to secure and enhance these systems
will be sufficient to protect our Information Technology Systems and prevent cyber-attacks, system failures or data or information
loss. The failure of these systems to operate effectively, including as a result of security breaches, viruses, hackers, malware,
natural disasters, vendor business interruptions or other causes, failure to properly maintain, protect, repair or upgrade systems,
or problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems could cause delays in product fulfillment and reduced
efficiency of our operations, could require significant capital investments to remediate the problem which may not be sufficient to
cover all eventualities, and may have an adverse effect on our reputation, results of operations and financial condition. In
addition, the use of employee-owned devices for communications as well as hybrid work arrangements, present additional
operational risks to our Information Technology Systems, including, but not limited to, increased risks of cyber-attacks. Further,
like other companies in the retail industry, we have in the past experienced, and we expect to continue to experience, cyber-
attacks, including phishing, and other attempts to breach, or gain unauthorized access to, our systems. To date, these attacks
have not had a material impact on our operations, but we cannot provide assurance that they will not have an impact in the
future.
We also use Information Technology Systems to process financial information and results of operations for internal reporting
purposes and to comply with regulatory financial reporting, legal and tax requirements. From time to time, we have expended,
and expect to continue to expend, significant resources to modify, update and enhance our Information Technology Systems and
to investigate and remediate vulnerabilities or other exposures. These modifications, updates and enhancements may cost more
than initially expected and may not be effective in preventing issues and disruptions. Moreover, due to the complexity of our
Information Technology Systems, the process of implementing modifications or enhancements can itself create a risk of systems
disruptions and security issues. If Information Technology Systems suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown and our
business continuity plans, or those of our vendors, do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, we could experience
delays in reporting our financial results, which could result in lost revenues and profits, as well as reputational damage.
Furthermore, we depend on Information Technology Systems and personal data collection for digital marketing, digital commerce,
consumer engagement and the marketing and use of our digital products and services. We also rely on our ability to engage in
electronic communications throughout the world between and among our employees as well as with other third parties, including
customers, suppliers, vendors and consumers. Any interruption in Information Technology Systems may impede our ability to
engage in the digital space and result in lost revenues, damage to our reputation, and loss of users.
We are subject to the risk our licensees may not generate expected sales or maintain the value of our brands.
We currently license, and expect to continue licensing, certain of our proprietary rights, such as trademarks or copyrighted
material, to third parties. If our licensees fail to successfully market and sell licensed products, or fail to obtain sufficient capital or
effectively manage their business operations, customer relationships, labor relationships, supplier relationships or credit risks, it
could adversely affect our revenues, both directly from reduced royalties received and indirectly from reduced sales of our other
products.
We also rely on our licensees to help preserve the value of our brands. Although we attempt to protect our brands through
approval rights over the design, production processes, quality, packaging, merchandising, distribution, advertising and promotion
of our licensed products, we cannot completely control the use of our licensed brands by our licensees. The misuse of a brand by
or negative publicity involving a licensee could have a material adverse effect on that brand and on us.
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Consolidation of retailers or concentration of retail market share among a few retailers may increase and concentrate
our credit risk and impair our ability to sell products.
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment retail markets in some countries are dominated by a few large athletic footwear,
apparel and equipment retailers with many stores and accelerating digital commerce capabilities. The market shares of these
retailers may increase through acquisitions and construction of additional stores and investments in digital capacity, and as a
result of attrition as struggling retailers exit the market. Consolidation of our retailers will concentrate our credit risk with a smaller
set of retailers, any of whom may experience declining sales or a shortage of liquidity. In addition, increasing market share
concentration among a few retailers in a particular country or region increases the risk that if any one of them substantially
reduces their purchases of our products, we may be unable to find sufficient retail outlets for our products to sustain the same
level of sales and revenues.
If one or more of our counterparty financial institutions default on their obligations to us or fail, we may incur significant
losses.
As part of our hedging activities, we enter into transactions involving derivative financial instruments, which may include forward
contracts, commodity futures contracts, option contracts, collars and swaps with various financial institutions. In addition, we have
significant amounts of cash, cash equivalents and other investments on deposit or in accounts with banks or other financial
institutions in the United States and abroad. As a result, we are exposed to the risk of default by or failure of counterparty
financial institutions. The risk of counterparty default or failure may be heightened during economic downturns and periods of
uncertainty in the financial markets. If one of our counterparties were to become insolvent or file for bankruptcy, our ability to
recover losses incurred as a result of default, or our assets deposited or held in accounts with such counterparty, may be limited
by the counterparty's liquidity or the applicable laws governing the insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings. In the event of default
or failure of one or more of our counterparties, we could incur significant losses, which could negatively impact our results of
operations and financial condition.
We rely on a concentrated source base of contract manufacturers to supply a significant portion of our footwear
products.
As of May 31, 2023, our contract manufacturers operated 123 finished goods footwear factories located in 11 countries. We rely
upon contract manufacturers, which we do not own or operate, to manufacture all of the footwear products we sell. For fiscal
2023, four footwear contract manufacturers each accounted for greater than 10% of footwear production and in the aggregate
accounted for approximately 58% of NIKE Brand footwear production. Our ability to meet our customers' needs depends on our
ability to maintain a steady supply of products from our contract manufacturers. If one or more of our significant suppliers were to
sever their relationship with us or significantly alter the terms of our relationship, including due to changes in applicable trade
policies, or be unable to perform, we may not be able to obtain replacement products in a timely manner, which could have a
material adverse effect on our business operations, sales, financial condition or results of operations. Additionally, if any of our
primary footwear contract manufacturers fail to make timely shipments, do not meet our quality standards or otherwise fail to
deliver us product in accordance with our plans, there could be a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Certain of our footwear contract manufacturers are highly specialized and only produce a specific type of product. Such contract
manufacturers may go out of business if consumer preferences or market conditions change such that there is no longer
sufficient demand for the types of products they produce. If, in the future, the relevant products are again in demand and the
specialized contract manufacturers no longer exist, we may not be able to locate replacement facilities to manufacture certain
footwear products in a timely manner or at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our sales, financial condition or
results of operations.
The market for prime real estate is competitive.
Our ability to effectively obtain real estate to open new retail stores and otherwise conduct our operations, both domestically and
internationally, depends on the availability of real estate that meets our criteria for traffic, square footage, co-tenancies, lease
economics, demographics and other factors. We also must be able to effectively renew our existing real estate leases. In
addition, from time to time, we seek to downsize, consolidate, reposition or close some of our real estate locations, which may
require modification of an existing lease. Failure to secure adequate new locations or successfully modify leases for existing
locations, or failure to effectively manage the profitability of our existing fleet of retail stores, could have an adverse effect on our
operating results and financial condition.
Additionally, the economic environment may make it difficult to determine the fair market rent of real estate properties
domestically and internationally. This could impact the quality of our decisions to exercise lease options at previously negotiated
rents and to renew expiring leases at negotiated rents. Any adverse effect on the quality of these decisions could impact our
ability to retain real estate locations adequate to meet our targets or efficiently manage the profitability of our existing fleet of
stores, which could have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
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The success of our business depends, in part, on high-quality employees, including key personnel as well as our ability
to maintain our workplace culture and values.
Our success depends in part on the continued service of high-quality employees, including key executive officers and personnel.
The loss of the services of key individuals, or any negative perception with respect to these individuals, or our workplace culture
or values, could harm our business. Our success also depends on our ability to recruit, retain and engage our personnel
sufficiently, both to maintain our current business and to execute our strategic initiatives. Competition for employees in our
industry is intense and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. Changes to our current and future
work models may not meet the needs or expectations of our employees or may not be perceived as favorable compared to other
companies' policies, which could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain our employees. In addition, shifts in U.S.
immigration policy could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain highly skilled employees who are from outside the
United States. We also believe that our corporate culture has been a key driver of our success, and we have invested substantial
time and resources in building, maintaining and evolving our culture. Any failure to preserve and evolve our culture could
negatively affect our future success, including our ability to retain and recruit employees.
Our business operations and financial performance could be adversely affected by changes in our relationship with our
workforce or changes to United States or foreign employment regulations.
We have significant exposure to changes in domestic and foreign laws governing our relationships with our workforce, including
wage and hour laws and regulations, fair labor standards, minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, unemployment tax rates,
workers' compensation rates, citizenship requirements and payroll taxes, which could have a direct impact on our operating
costs. A significant increase in minimum wage or overtime rates in countries where we have workforce could have a significant
impact on our operating costs and may require that we relocate those operations or take other steps to mitigate such increases,
all of which may cause us to incur additional costs. There is also a risk of potential claims that we have violated laws related to
discrimination and harassment, health and safety, wage and hour laws, criminal activity, personal injury and other claims. In
addition, if there were a significant increase in the number of members of our workforce who are members of labor organizations
or become parties to collective bargaining agreements, we could be vulnerable to a strike, work stoppage or other labor action,
which could have an adverse effect on our business.
Risks Related to Operating a Global Business
Our international operations involve inherent risks which could result in harm to our business.
Nearly all of our athletic footwear and apparel is manufactured outside of the United States, and the majority of our products are
sold outside of the United States. Accordingly, we are subject to the risks generally associated with global trade and doing
business abroad, which include foreign laws and regulations, varying consumer preferences across geographic regions, political
tensions, unrest, disruptions or delays in cross-border shipments and changes in economic conditions in countries in which our
products are manufactured or where we sell products. Changes in U.S. or international social, political, regulatory and economic
conditions could impact our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. In particular, political and economic
instability, geopolitical conflicts, political unrest, civil strife, terrorist activity, acts of war, public corruption, expropriation,
nationalism and other economic or political uncertainties in the United States or internationally could interrupt and negatively
affect the sale of our products or other business operations. Any negative sentiment toward the United States as a result of any
such changes could also adversely affect our business.
In addition, disease outbreaks, terrorist acts and military conflict have increased the risks of doing business abroad. These
factors, among others, could affect our ability to manufacture products or procure materials, or our costs for manufacturing and
procuring materials, our ability to import products, our ability to sell products in international markets and our cost of doing
business. If any of these or other factors make the conduct of business in a particular country undesirable or impractical, our
business could be adversely affected.
Our products are subject to risks associated with overseas sourcing, manufacturing and financing.
The principal materials used in our footwear products — natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles and polyurethane films — are locally available
to manufacturers. The principal materials used in our apparel products — natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both
virgin and recycled), specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and
repel rain and/or snow as well as plastic and metal hardware — are also available in countries where our manufacturing takes
place. Both our apparel and footwear products are dependent upon the ability of our contract manufacturers to locate, train,
employ and retain adequate personnel. NIKE contract manufacturers and materials suppliers buy raw materials and are subject
to wage rates and other labor standards that are oftentimes regulated by the governments of the countries in which our products
are manufactured.
There could be a significant disruption in the supply of fabrics or raw materials from current sources or, in the event of a
disruption or heightened competition for such materials, our contract manufacturers might not be able to locate alternative
suppliers of materials of comparable quality at an acceptable price or at all. Further, our contract manufacturers have
experienced and may continue to experience in the future, unexpected closures, unexpected increases in work wages or other
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changes in labor standards, whether government mandated or otherwise, and increases in compliance costs due to
governmental regulation concerning certain metals, fabrics or raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products. In
addition, we cannot be certain that manufacturers that we do not contract and that we refer to as "unaffiliated manufacturers" will
be able to fill our orders in a timely manner. If we experience significant increases in demand, or reductions in the availability of
materials, or need to replace an existing contract manufacturer or materials supplier, there can be no assurance additional
supplies of fabrics or raw materials or additional manufacturing capacity will be available when required on terms acceptable to
us, or at all, or that any contract manufacturer, unaffiliated manufacturer, or any materials supplier would allocate sufficient
capacity to us in order to meet our requirements. In addition, even if we are able to expand existing or find new manufacturing
capacity or sources of materials, we may encounter delays in production and added costs as a result of the time it takes to train
suppliers and manufacturers in our methods, products, quality control standards and labor, health and safety standards. Any
delays, interruption or increased costs in labor or wages, in the supply of materials or in the manufacturing of our products could
have an adverse effect on our ability to meet retail customer and consumer demand for our products and result in lower revenues
and net income both in the short- and long-term.
Because contract manufacturers make a majority of our products outside of our principal sales markets, our products must be
transported by third parties over large geographic distances. Delays in the shipment or delivery of our products due to the
availability of transportation, container shortages, labor shortages, including work stoppages or port strikes, infrastructure and
port congestion or other factors, and costs and delays associated with consolidating or transitioning between manufacturers,
have adversely impacted, and could in the future adversely impact the availability of our products and, in turn, our financial
performance. In addition, delays in the shipment or delivery of our products, manufacturing delays or unexpected demand for our
products have required us, and may in the future require us to use faster, but more expensive, transportation methods such as air
freight, which could adversely affect our profit margins. The cost of oil is a significant component in manufacturing and
transportation costs, so increases in the price of petroleum products can adversely affect our profit margins. Changes in U.S.
trade policies, including modifications to import tariffs and existing trade policies and agreements, have also had, and could
continue to have a significant impact on our activities in foreign jurisdictions, and could adversely affect our reputation or results
of operations.
Our success depends on our global distribution facilities.
We distribute our products to customers directly from the factory and through distribution centers located throughout the world.
Our ability to meet customer expectations, manage inventory, complete sales and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies
and growth, particularly in emerging markets, depends on the proper operation of our distribution facilities, the development or
expansion of additional distribution capabilities and the timely performance of services by third parties (including those involved in
shipping product to and from our distribution facilities). Our distribution facilities have in the past and could in the future be
interrupted by information technology problems, disasters such as earthquakes or fires or outbreaks of disease or government
actions taken to mitigate their spread. Any significant failure in our distribution facilities could result in an adverse effect on our
business. We maintain business interruption insurance, but it may not adequately protect us from adverse effects caused by
significant disruptions in our distribution facilities.
Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Risks
We are subject to a complex array of laws and regulations and litigation and other legal and regulatory proceedings,
which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As a multinational corporation with operations and distribution channels throughout the world, we are subject to and must comply
with extensive laws and regulations in the United States and other jurisdictions in which we have operations and distribution
channels. If we or our employees, agents, suppliers, and other partners fail to comply with any of these laws or regulations, such
failure could subject us to fines, sanctions or other penalties that could negatively affect our reputation, business, financial
condition and results of operations. Furthermore, laws, regulations and policies and the interpretation of such, can conflict among
jurisdictions and compliance in one jurisdiction may result in legal or reputational risks in another jurisdiction. We are involved in
various types of claims, lawsuits, regulatory proceedings and government investigations relating to our business, our products
and the actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships, product liability,
antitrust, trademark rights and a variety of other matters. It is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of any such legal
or regulatory proceedings or investigations, and we could in the future incur judgments, fines or penalties, or enter into
settlements of lawsuits and claims that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations and negatively impact our reputation. The global nature of our business means legal and compliance risks, such as
anti-bribery, anti-corruption, fraud, trade, environmental, competition, privacy and other regulatory matters, will continue to exist
and additional legal proceedings and other contingencies have and will continue to arise from time to time, which could adversely
affect us. In addition, the adoption of new laws or regulations, or changes in the interpretation of existing laws or regulations, may
result in significant unanticipated legal and reputational risks. Moreover, the regulation of certain transactions we engage in,
including those involving virtual goods and cryptocurrencies, remains in an early stage and subject to significant uncertainty. As a
result, we are required to exercise our judgment as to whether or how certain laws or regulations apply, or may in the future
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apply, and it is possible that legislators, regulators and courts may disagree with our conclusions. Any current or future legal or
regulatory proceedings could divert management's attention from our operations and result in substantial legal fees.
Changes to U.S. or other countries' trade policies and tariff and import/export regulations or our failure to comply with
such regulations may have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Changes in the U.S. government's import and export policies, including trade restrictions, sanctions and countersanctions,
increased tariffs or quotas, embargoes, safeguards or customs restrictions, could require us to change the way we conduct
business and adversely affect our results of operations.
In addition, changes in laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the territories or
countries where we currently sell our products or conduct our business could adversely affect our business. U.S. presidential
administrations have instituted or proposed changes in trade policies that include the negotiation or termination of trade
agreements, the imposition of higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., economic sanctions on individuals, corporations or countries,
and other government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries where we conduct our business. It may
be time-consuming and expensive for us to alter our business operations in order to adapt to or comply with any such changes.
Changes or proposed changes in U.S. or other countries' trade policies may result in restrictions and economic disincentives on
international trade. Tariffs and other changes in U.S. trade policy have in the past and could in the future trigger retaliatory actions
by affected countries, and certain foreign governments have instituted or are considering imposing retaliatory measures on
certain U.S. goods. Further, any emerging protectionist or nationalist trends either in the United States or in other countries could
affect the trade environment. The Company, similar to many other multinational corporations, does a significant amount of
business that would be impacted by changes to the trade policies of the United States and foreign countries (including
governmental action related to tariffs, international trade agreements, or economic sanctions). Such changes have the potential
to adversely impact the U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof or the economy of another country in which we conduct
operations, our industry and the global demand for our products, and as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, many of our imported products are subject to duties, tariffs or quotas that affect the cost and quantity of various types
of goods imported into the United States and other countries. Any country in which our products are produced or sold may
eliminate, adjust or impose new quotas, duties, tariffs, safeguard measures, anti-dumping duties, cargo restrictions to prevent
terrorism, restrictions on the transfer of currency, climate change legislation, product safety regulations or other charges or
restrictions, any of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Furthermore, we are subject to the FCPA as well as the anti-corruption laws of other countries in which we operate. Although we
implement policies and procedures designed to promote compliance with these laws, our employees, independent contractors,
contract manufacturers, suppliers and agents, as well as those companies to which we outsource certain of our business
operations, may take actions in violation of our policies. Any such violation could result in sanctions or other penalties and have
an adverse effect on our business, reputation and operating results.
Failure to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business.
We periodically discover counterfeit reproductions of our products or products that otherwise infringe our intellectual property
rights. If we are unsuccessful in enforcing our intellectual property rights, continued sales of these products could adversely affect
our sales and our brand and could result in a shift of consumer preference away from our products.
The actions we take to establish and protect our intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our
products by others. We also may be unable to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violations of
proprietary rights.
We may be subject to liability if third parties successfully claim we infringe their intellectual property rights. Defending
infringement claims could be expensive and time-consuming and might result in our entering into costly license agreements. We
also may be subject to significant damages or injunctions against development, manufacturing, use, importation and/or sale of
certain products.
We take various actions to prevent the unauthorized use and/or disclosure of our confidential information and intellectual property
rights. These actions include contractual measures such as entering into non-disclosure and non-compete agreements and
agreements relating to our collaborations with third parties and providing confidential information awareness training. Our controls
and efforts to prevent unauthorized use and/or disclosure of confidential information and intellectual property rights might not
always be effective. For example, confidential information related to business strategy, innovations, new technologies, mergers
and acquisitions, unpublished financial results or personal data could be prematurely, inadvertently, or improperly used and/or
disclosed, resulting in a loss of reputation, loss of intellectual property rights, a decline in our stock price and/or a negative impact
on our market position, and could lead to damages, fines, penalties or injunctions. In addition, new products we offer, such as
virtual goods, may raise various novel intellectual property law considerations, including adequacy and scope of assignment,
licensing, transfer, copyright and other right-of-use issues.
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In addition, the laws of certain countries may not protect or allow enforcement of intellectual property rights to the same extent as
the laws of the United States. We may face significant expenses and liability in connection with the protection of our intellectual
property rights, including outside the United States, and if we are unable to successfully protect our rights or resolve intellectual
property conflicts with others, our business or financial condition may be adversely affected.
We are subject to data security and privacy risks that could negatively affect our results, operations or reputation.
In addition to our own sensitive and proprietary business information, we handle transactional and personal information about our
wholesale customers and consumers and users of our digital experiences, which include online distribution channels and product
engagement, adaptive products and personal fitness applications. Hackers and data thieves are increasingly sophisticated and
operate social engineering, such as phishing, and large-scale, complex automated attacks that can evade detection for long
periods of time. Any breach of our or our service providers' networks, or other vendor systems, may result in the loss of
confidential business and financial data, misappropriation of our consumers', users' or employees' personal information or a
disruption of our business. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our business, including unwanted
media attention, impairment of our consumer and customer relationships, damage to our reputation; resulting in lost sales and
consumers, fines, lawsuits, or significant legal and remediation expenses. We also may need to expend significant resources to
protect against, respond to and/or redress problems caused by any breach.
In addition, we must comply with increasingly complex and rigorous, and sometimes conflicting, regulatory standards enacted to
protect business and personal data in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. For example, the European Union adopted the
General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"); the United Kingdom enacted the UK General Data Protection Regulation
(which implements the GDPR into UK law); several states in the United States have passed data privacy laws; China enacted the
Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law; and additional jurisdictions have adopted or are considering
proposing or adopting similar regulations. These laws impose additional obligations on companies regarding the handling of
personal data and provide certain individual privacy rights to persons whose data is stored. Compliance with existing, proposed
and recently enacted laws and regulations can be costly and time consuming, and any failure to comply with these regulatory
standards could subject us to legal, operational and reputational risks. Misuse of or failure to secure personal information could
also result in violation of data privacy laws and regulations, proceedings against the Company by governmental entities or others,
imposition of fines by governmental authorities and damage to our reputation and credibility and could have a negative impact on
revenues and profits.
We could be subject to changes in tax rates, adoption of new tax laws, additional tax liabilities or increased volatility in
our effective tax rate.
We earn a substantial portion of our income in foreign countries and, as such, we are subject to the tax laws in the United States
and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Current economic and political conditions make tax laws and regulations, or their
interpretation and application, in any jurisdiction subject to significant change.
Proposals to reform U.S. and foreign tax laws could significantly impact how U.S. multinational corporations are taxed on global
earnings and could increase the U.S. corporate tax rate. For example, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD) and the G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the "Inclusive Framework") has put
forth two proposals—Pillar One and Pillar Two—that revise the existing profit allocation and nexus rules and ensure a minimal
level of taxation, respectively. On December 12, 2022, the European Union member states agreed to implement the Inclusive
Framework's global corporate minimum tax rate of 15%. Other countries are also actively considering changes to their tax laws to
adopt certain parts of the Inclusive Framework's proposals. Although we cannot predict whether or in what form these proposals
will be enacted into law, these changes, if enacted into law, could have an adverse impact on our effective tax rate, income tax
expense and cash flows.
Portions of our operations are subject to a reduced tax rate or are under a tax holiday. We also utilize tax rulings and other
agreements to obtain certainty in treatment of certain tax matters. Tax holidays and rulings can expire from time to time and may
be extended when certain conditions are met, or terminated if certain conditions are not met. The impact of any changes in
conditions would be the loss of certainty in treatment thus potentially impacting our effective income tax rate. For example, in
January 2019, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached State
Aid rules when granting certain tax rulings to the Company. If this matter is adversely resolved, the Netherlands may be required
to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the Company's income taxes related to prior periods in the
Netherlands could increase.
We are also subject to the examination of our tax returns by the United States Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax
authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from these examinations to determine the
adequacy of our provision for income taxes. Although we believe our tax provisions are adequate, the final determination of tax
audits and any related disputes could be materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of
audits or related disputes could have an adverse effect on our financial statements for the period or periods for which the
applicable final determinations are made. For example, we and our subsidiaries are also engaged in a number of intercompany
transactions across multiple tax jurisdictions. Although we believe we have clearly reflected the economics of these transactions
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and the proper local transfer pricing documentation is in place, tax authorities may propose and sustain adjustments that could
result in changes that may impact our mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates.
Failure of our contractors or our licensees' contractors to comply with our code of conduct, local laws and other
standards could harm our business.
We have license agreements that permit independent parties to manufacture or contract for the manufacture of products using
our intellectual property. We require the contractors that directly manufacture our products and our licensees that make products
using our intellectual property (including, indirectly, their contract manufacturers) to comply with a code of conduct and other
environmental, human rights, health and safety standards for the benefit of workers. We also require our contract manufacturers
and the contractors of our licensees to comply with applicable standards for product safety. Notwithstanding their contractual
obligations, from time to time contractors may not comply with such standards or applicable local law or our licensees may fail to
enforce such standards or applicable local law on their contractors. If one or more of our direct or indirect contractors violates or
fails to comply with, or is accused of violating or failing to comply with, such standards and laws, this could harm our reputation or
result in a product recall and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on our sales and financial condition. Negative publicity
regarding production methods, alleged unethical or illegal practices or workplace or related conditions of any of our suppliers,
manufacturers or licensees could adversely affect our brand image and sales, force us to locate alternative suppliers,
manufacturers or licenses or result in the imposition of additional regulations, including new or additional quotas, tariffs,
sanctions, product safety regulations or other regulatory measures, by governmental authorities.
Risks Related to Our Securities, Investments and Liquidity
Our financial results may be adversely affected if substantial investments in businesses and operations fail to produce
expected returns.
From time to time, we may invest in technology, business infrastructure, new businesses or capabilities, product offering and
manufacturing innovation and expansion of existing businesses, such as our NIKE Direct operations, which require substantial
cash investments and management attention. We believe cost-effective investments are essential to business growth and
profitability; however, significant investments are subject to typical risks and uncertainties inherent in developing a new business
or expanding an existing business. The failure of any significant investment to provide expected returns or profitability could have
a material adverse effect on our financial results and divert management attention from more profitable business operations. See
also "Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties."
The sale of a large number of shares of common stock by our principal shareholder could depress the market price of
our common stock.
As of June 30, 2023, Swoosh, LLC beneficially owned approximately 77% of our Class A Common Stock. If, on June 30, 2023, all
of these shares were converted into Class B Common Stock, Swoosh, LLC's commensurate ownership percentage of our Class
B Common Stock would be approximately 16%. The shares are available for resale, subject to the requirements of the U.S.
securities laws and the terms of the limited liability company agreement governing Swoosh, LLC. The sale or prospect of a sale of
a substantial number of these shares could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock. Swoosh, LLC was
formed by Philip H. Knight, our Chairman Emeritus, to hold the majority of his shares of Class A Common Stock. Mr. Knight does
not have voting rights with respect to Swoosh, LLC, although Travis Knight, his son and a NIKE director, has a significant role in
the management of the Class A Common Stock owned by Swoosh, LLC.
Changes in our credit ratings or macroeconomic conditions may affect our liquidity, increasing borrowing costs and
limiting our financing options.
Our long-term debt is currently rated Investment Grade by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service. If our credit ratings
are lowered, borrowing costs for our existing facilities or for future long-term debt or short-term credit facilities may increase and
our financing options, including our access to credit or capital markets, could be adversely affected. We may also be subject to
restrictive covenants that would reduce our flexibility to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted
payments, pledge assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental
changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. Failure to comply with such covenants could result in a default, and as a result,
the commitments of our lenders under our credit agreements may be terminated and the maturity of amounts owed may be
accelerated. In addition, macroeconomic conditions, such as increased volatility or disruption in the credit or capital markets,
could adversely affect our ability to refinance existing debt.
If our internal controls are ineffective, our operating results could be adversely affected.
Our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements because of its inherent limitations, including
the possibility of human error, the circumvention or overriding of controls or fraud. Even effective internal controls can provide
only reasonable assurance with respect to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. If we fail to maintain the
adequacy of our internal controls, including any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or if we experience
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difficulties in their implementation, our business and operating results could be harmed and we could fail to meet our financial
reporting obligations.
If our estimates or judgments relating to our critical accounting estimates prove to be incorrect, our operating results
could be adversely affected.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be
reasonable under the circumstances, as provided in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations". The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets, liabilities
and equity, and the amount of revenues and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Significant assumptions
and estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include those related to revenue recognition, inventory
reserves, hedge accounting for derivatives, income taxes and other contingencies. Our operating results may be adversely
affected if our assumptions change or if actual circumstances differ from those in our assumptions, which could cause our
operating results to fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors, resulting in a decline in the price of our Class
B Common Stock.
Anti-takeover provisions may impair an acquisition of the Company or reduce the price of our common stock.
There are provisions within our articles of incorporation and Oregon law intended to protect shareholder interests by providing the
Board of Directors a means to attempt to deny coercive takeover attempts or to negotiate with a potential acquirer in order to
obtain more favorable terms. Such provisions include a control share acquisition statute, a freeze-out statute, two classes of
stock that vote separately on certain issues, and the fact that holders of Class A Common Stock elect three-quarters of the Board
of Directors rounded down to the next whole number. However, such provisions could discourage, delay or prevent an unsolicited
merger, acquisition or other change in control of the Company that some shareholders might believe to be in their best interests
or in which shareholders might receive a premium for their common stock over the prevailing market price. These provisions
could also discourage proxy contests for control of the Company.
We may fail to meet market expectations, which could cause the price of our stock to decline.
Our Class B Common Stock is traded publicly, and at any given time various securities analysts follow our financial results and
issue reports on us. These reports include information about our historical financial results as well as analysts' opinions of our
future performance, which may, in part, be based upon any guidance we have provided. Analysts' estimates are often different
from our estimates or expectations. If our operating results are below the estimates or expectations of public market analysts and
investors, our stock price could decline. In the past, securities class action litigation has been brought against NIKE and other
companies following a decline in the market price of their securities. If our stock price is volatile for any reason, we may become
involved in this type of litigation in the future. Any litigation could result in reputational damage, substantial costs and a diversion
of management's attention and resources needed to successfully run our business.
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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following is a summary of principal properties owned or leased by NIKE:
The NIKE World Campus, owned by NIKE and located near Beaverton, Oregon, USA, is an approximately 400-acre site
consisting of over 40 buildings which, together with adjacent leased properties, functions as our world headquarters and is
occupied by approximately 11,400 employees engaged in management, research, design, development, marketing, finance and
other administrative functions serving nearly all of our segments. We lease a similar, but smaller, administrative facility in
Hilversum, the Netherlands, which serves as the headquarters for our Europe, Middle East & Africa geography and management
of certain brand functions for our non-U.S. operations. We also lease an office complex in Shanghai, China, our headquarters for
our Greater China geography, occupied by employees focused on implementing our wholesale, NIKE Direct and merchandising
strategies in the region, among other functions.
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Five are located in or near Memphis, Tennessee, two of
which are owned and three of which are leased. Two other distribution centers, one located in Indianapolis, Indiana and one
located in Dayton, Tennessee, are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. One distribution center for Converse is
located in Ontario, California, which is leased. NIKE has a number of distribution facilities outside the United States, some of
which are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. The most significant distribution facilities outside the United
States are located in Laakdal, Belgium; Taicang, China; Tomisato, Japan and Icheon, Korea, all of which we own.
Air Manufacturing Innovation manufactures cushioning components used in footwear at NIKE-owned and leased facilities located
near Beaverton, Oregon, and in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, as well as at NIKE-owned facilities in St. Charles, Missouri.
Aside from the principal properties described above, we lease many offices worldwide for sales and administrative purposes. We
lease approximately 1,027 retail stores worldwide, which primarily consist of factory stores. See "United States Market" and
"International Markets" for additional information regarding our retail stores. Our leases expire at various dates through the fiscal
year 2052.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We do not believe there are any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our
business, to which we are a party or of which any of our property is the subject. Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and
Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY,
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
NIKE's Class B Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol NKE. At July 12, 2023,
there were 21,813 holders of record of NIKE's Class B Common Stock and 15 holders of record of NIKE's Class A Common
Stock. These figures do not include beneficial owners who hold shares in nominee name. The Class A Common Stock is not
publicly traded, but each share is convertible upon request of the holder into one share of Class B Common Stock. Refer to our
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for dividends declared on the Class A and Class B Common Stock.
In August 2022, the Company terminated the previous four-year, $15 billion share repurchase program approved by the Board of
Directors in June 2018. Prior to the program's termination, the Company purchased 6.5 million shares at an average price of
$109.85 per share for a total approximate cost of 710.0millionduringthefirstquarteroffiscal2023and83.8millionsharesatanaveragepriceof111.82 per share for a total approximate cost of 9.4billionduringthetermofthisprogram.Uponterminationofthe15 billion program, the Company began purchasing shares under a new four-year, 18billionsharerepurchaseprogramauthorizedbytheBoardofDirectorsinJune2022.AsofMay31,2023,theCompanyhadrepurchased43.5millionsharesatanaveragepriceof110.38 per share for a total approximate cost of $4.8 billion under the new program.
Repurchases under the Company's new program will be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions in compliance
with the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and
other relevant factors. The new share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of
common stock, and it may be suspended at any time at the Company's discretion.
All share repurchases were made under NIKE's publicly announced program, and there are no other programs under which the
Company repurchases shares. The following table presents a summary of share repurchases made during the quarter ended
May 31, 2023:
PERIOD
TOTAL NUMBER OF
SHARES PURCHASED
AVERAGE PRICE
PAID PER SHARE
APPROXIMATE DOLLAR
VALUE OF SHARES THAT
MAY YET BE PURCHASED
UNDER THE PLANS
OR PROGRAMS
(IN MILLIONS)
March 1 — March 31, 2023
4,118,427 $
120.04 $
14,099
April 1 — April 30, 2023
3,282,288 $
125.01 $
13,689
May 1 — May 31, 2023
4,134,824 $
118.30 13,20011,535,539
120.83
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PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph demonstrates a five-year comparison of cumulative total returns for NIKE's Class B Common Stock; the
Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index; the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index; and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories &
Luxury Goods Index. The graph assumes an investment of $100 on May 31, 2018, in each of the indices and our Class B
Common Stock. Each of the indices assumes that all dividends were reinvested on the day of issuance.
COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN AMONG NIKE, INC.; S&P 500 INDEX; THE DOW JONES U.S. FOOTWEAR
INDEX; AND S&P APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index consists of NIKE, Crocs Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation and Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Because NIKE is part of the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index, the price and returns of NIKE stock have a substantial effect on this
index. The Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Index consists of Ralph Lauren Corporation, Tapestry, Inc.
and V.F. Corporation. The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
Index include companies in two major lines of business in which the Company competes. The indices do not encompass all of the
Company's competitors, nor all product categories and lines of business in which the Company is engaged.
The stock performance shown on the performance graph above is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The Company
will not make or endorse any predictions as to future stock performance.
The performance graph above is being furnished solely to accompany this Annual Report pursuant to Item 201(e) of Regulation
S-K, is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be
incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general
incorporation language in such filing.
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$0
2040
6080
100120
140160
180200
$220
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
NIKE, Inc.
S&P 500 INDEX - TOTAL RETURN
DOW JONES US FOOTWEAR INDEX
S&P 500 APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
NIKE designs, develops, markets and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services worldwide. We are
the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products through NIKE Direct operations, which is
comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms (also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital"), to
wholesale accounts and to a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives in nearly all countries around
the world. Our goal is to deliver value to our shareholders by building a profitable global portfolio of branded footwear, apparel,
equipment and accessories businesses. Our strategy is to achieve long-term revenue growth by creating innovative, "must-have"
products, building deep personal consumer connections with our brands and delivering compelling consumer experiences
through digital platforms and at retail.
Through the Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, we are focused on creating the marketplace of the future with more
premium, consistent and seamless consumer experiences, leading with digital and our owned stores, as well as select wholesale
partners. In addition, our product creation and marketing organizations are aligned to a consumer construct focused on sports
dimensions through Men's, Women's and Kids', which allows us to better serve consumer needs. We continue to invest in a new
Enterprise Resource Planning Platform, data and analytics, demand sensing, insight gathering, and other areas to create an end-
to-end technology foundation, which we believe will further accelerate our digital transformation. We believe this unified approach
will accelerate growth and unlock more efficiency for our business, while driving speed and responsiveness as we serve
consumers globally.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• In fiscal 2023, NIKE, Inc. achieved record Revenues of $51.2 billion, which increased 10% and 16% on a reported and
currency-neutral basis, respectively
• NIKE Direct revenues grew 14% from 18.7billioninfiscal2022to21.3 billion in fiscal 2023, and represented
approximately 44% of total NIKE Brand revenues for fiscal 2023
• Gross margin for the fiscal year decreased 250 basis points to 43.5% primarily driven by higher product costs, higher
markdowns and unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by strategic pricing actions
• Inventories as of May 31, 2023 were $8.5 billion, flat compared to the prior year, driven by the actions we took throughout
fiscal 2023 to manage inventory levels
• We returned $7.5 billion to our shareholders in fiscal 2023 through share repurchases and dividends
• Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") as of May 31, 2023 was 31.5% compared to 46.5% as of May 31, 2022. ROIC is
considered a non-GAAP financial measure, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further information.
For discussion related to the results of operations and changes in financial condition for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021 refer
to Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our fiscal 2022
Form 10-K, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 2022.
CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND MARKET DYNAMICS
• Consumer Spending: Our fiscal 2023 growth in Revenues reflects strong demand for our products despite ongoing
uncertainty in the global economy. We will continue to closely monitor macroeconomic conditions, including potential impacts
of inflation and rising interest rates on consumer behavior.
• Inflationary Pressures: Inflationary pressures, including higher product input, freight and logistics costs negatively
impacted gross margin for fiscal 2023. The strategic pricing actions we have taken partially offset the impacts of these higher
costs.
• Supply Chain Volatility: Supply chain challenges, macroeconomic conditions and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
on the manufacturing of our product disrupted the flow of seasonal product in fiscal 2022 and the first quarter of fiscal 2023,
resulting in elevated inventory levels at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Throughout fiscal 2023, we took action to
reduce excess inventory by decreasing future inventory purchases and increasing promotional activity. These actions, along
with the stabilization of inventory transit times in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2023, resulted in the normalization of
the seasonal flow of product in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.
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• COVID-19 Impacts in Greater China: During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2023, we managed through continued
temporary store closures and reduced retail traffic in Greater China, primarily due to COVID-19 related local government
restrictions. At the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the government mandated restrictions were lifted and we
experienced improvement in physical retail traffic.
• Foreign Currency Impacts: As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, we are exposed to
risk arising from foreign currency exchange rates. For fiscal 2023, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates negatively
impacted our reported Revenues by approximately $2,859 million, reducing our revenue growth rate to 10% on a reported
basis from 16% on a currency-neutral basis. Foreign currency impacts, net of hedges, also reduced our reported Income
before income taxes by approximately $1,023 million. For further information, refer to "Foreign Currency Exposures and
Hedging Practices".
The operating environment could remain volatile in fiscal 2024 as the risk exists that worsening macroeconomic conditions could
have a material adverse impact on our future revenue growth as well as overall profitability. For more information refer to Item 1A
Risk Factors, within Part I, Item 1. Business.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2023, we completed the sale of our entity in Chile and our entities in Argentina and
Uruguay to third-party distributors, respectively. Now that we have completed the shift from a wholesale and direct to consumer
operating model to a distributor model within our Central and South America ("CASA") territory, we expect consolidated NIKE,
Inc. and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA") revenue growth will be reduced due to different commercial terms. However, over
time we expect the future operating model to have a favorable impact on our overall profitability as we reduce selling and
administrative expenses, as well as reduce exposure to foreign exchange rate volatility.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we discuss non-GAAP financial measures, which should be considered in addition
to, and not in lieu of, the financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. References to these
measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in
accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management
uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating the Company's performance, including when making financial and operating
decisions. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional financial
information that should be considered when assessing our underlying business performance and trends.
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"): Calculated as Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax
expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Net income
5,070
6,046
Add: Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
Add: Income tax expense
1,131
605
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,195
6,856
EBIT Margin: Calculated as total NIKE, Inc. EBIT divided by total NIKE, Inc. Revenues. Our EBIT Margin calculation for fiscal
2023 and fiscal 2022 is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Numerator
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,195
6,856
Denominator
Total NIKE, Inc. Revenues
51,217
46,710
EBIT Margin
12.1
%
14.7
%
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Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC"): Represents a performance measure that management believes is useful information in
understanding the Company's ability to effectively manage invested capital. Our ROIC calculation as of May 31, 2023 and 2022 is
as follows:
FOR THE TRAILING FOUR
QUARTERS ENDED
(Dollars in millions)
MAY 31, 2023
MAY 31, 2022
Numerator
Net income
5,070
6,046
Add: Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
Add: Income tax expense
1,131
605
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,195
6,856
Income tax adjustment(1)
(1,130)
(624)
Earnings before interest and after taxes
5,065
6,232
AVERAGE FOR THE TRAILING FIVE
QUARTERS ENDED
MAY 31, 2023
MAY 31, 2022
Denominator
Total debt(2)
12,491
12,722
Add: Shareholders' equity
14,982
14,425
Less: Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments
11,394
13,748
Total invested capital
16,079
13,399
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL
31.5
%
46.5
%
(1)
Equals Earnings before interest and taxes multiplied by the effective tax rate as of the respective quarter end.
(2)
Total debt includes the following: 1) Current portion of long-term debt, 2) Notes Payable, 3) Current portion of operating lease liabilities, 4) Long-term
debt and 5) Operating lease liabilities.
Currency-neutral revenues: Currency-neutral revenues enhance visibility to underlying business trends, excluding the impact of
translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Currency-neutral revenues are calculated using actual
exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period in place of the exchange rates in use during the current period.
Wholesale equivalent revenues: References to wholesale equivalent revenues are intended to provide context as to the total
size of our NIKE Brand market footprint if we had no NIKE Direct operations. NIKE Brand wholesale equivalent revenues consist
of (1) sales to external wholesale customers and (2) internal sales from our wholesale operations to our NIKE Direct operations,
which are charged at prices comparable to those charged to external wholesale customers.
COMPARABLE STORE SALES
Comparable store sales: This key metric, which excludes NIKE Brand Digital sales, comprises revenues from NIKE-owned in-
line and factory stores for which all three of the following requirements have been met: (1) the store has been open at least one
year, (2) square footage has not changed by more than 15% within the past year and (3) the store has not been permanently
repositioned within the past year. Comparable store sales includes revenues from stores that were temporarily closed during the
period as a result of COVID-19. Comparable store sales represents a performance metric that we believe is useful information for
management and investors in understanding the performance of our established NIKE-owned in-line and factory stores.
Management considers this metric when making financial and operating decisions. The method of calculating comparable store
sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, our calculation of this metric may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics
used by other companies.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Revenues
51,217
46,710
10
% $
44,538
5
%
Cost of sales
28,925
25,231
15
%
24,576
3
%
Gross profit
22,292
21,479
4
%
19,962
8
%
Gross margin
43.5 %
46.0 %
44.8 %
Demand creation expense
4,060
3,850
5
%
3,114
24
%
Operating overhead expense
12,317
10,954
12
%
9,911
11
%
Total selling and administrative expense
16,377
14,804
11
%
13,025
14
%
% of revenues
32.0 %
31.7 %
29.2 %
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
—
262
—
Other (income) expense, net
(280)
(181)
—
14
—
Income before income taxes
6,201
6,651
-7
%
6,661
0
%
Income tax expense
1,131
605
87
%
934
-35
%
Effective tax rate
18.2 %
9.1 %
14.0 %
NET INCOME
$
5,070
$
6,046
-16
% $
5,727
6
%
Diluted earnings per common share
3.23
3.75
-14
% $
3.56
5
%
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CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
REVENUES
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL
2023
FISCAL
2022
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
FISCAL
2021
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
NIKE, Inc. Revenues:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 33,135 $ 29,143
14
%
20
% $ 28,021
4
%
4
%
Apparel
13,843 13,567
2
%
8
% 12,865
5
%
6
%
Equipment
1,727
1,624
6
%
13
%
1,382
18
%
18
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
58
102
-43
%
-43
%
25
308
%
302
%
Total NIKE Brand Revenues
48,763 44,436
10
%
16
% $ 42,293
5
%
6
%
Converse
2,427
2,346
3
%
8
%
2,205
6
%
7
%
Corporate(3)
27
(72)
—
—
40
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$ 51,217 $ 46,710
10
%
16
% $ 44,538
5
%
6
%
Supplemental NIKE Brand Revenues Details:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
27,397 25,608
7
%
14
% $ 25,898
-1
%
-1
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
21,308 18,726
14
%
20
% 16,370
14
%
15
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
58
102
-43
%
-43
%
25
308
%
302
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES
$ 48,763 $ 44,436
10
%
16
% $ 42,293
5
%
6
%
NIKE Brand Revenues on a Wholesale Equivalent
Basis(1):
Sales to Wholesale Customers
27,397 25,608
7
%
14
% $ 25,898
-1
%
-1
%
Sales from our Wholesale Operations to NIKE Direct
Operations
12,730 10,543
21
%
27
%
9,872
7
%
7
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,127 $ 36,151
11
%
18
% $ 35,770
1
%
1
%
NIKE Brand Wholesale Equivalent Revenues by:(1),(4)
Men's
20,733 18,797
10
%
17
% $ 18,391
2
%
3
%
Women's
8,606
8,273
4
%
11
%
8,225
1
%
1
%
NIKE Kids'
5,038
4,874
3
%
10
%
4,882
0
%
0
%
Jordan Brand
6,589
5,122
29
%
35
%
4,780
7
%
7
%
Others(5)
(839)
(915)
8
%
-3
%
(508)
-80
%
-79
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,127 $ 36,151
11
%
18
% $ 35,770
1
%
1
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes and the presentation of wholesale equivalent revenues represent non-GAAP financial measures. For
further information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(2)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(3)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
(4)
As a result of the Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, announced in fiscal 2021, the Company is now organized around a consumer construct of
Men's, Women's and Kids'. Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, unisex products are classified within Men's, and Jordan Brand revenues are
separately reported. Certain prior year amounts were reclassified to conform to fiscal 2022 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously
reported consolidated results of operations or shareholders' equity.
(5)
Others include products not allocated to Men's, Women's, NIKE Kids' and Jordan Brand, as well as certain adjustments that are not allocated to
products designated by consumer.
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FISCAL 2023 NIKE BRAND REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables present NIKE Brand revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, distribution channel and
major product line:
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• NIKE, Inc. Revenues were $51.2 billion in fiscal 2023, which increased 10% and 16% compared to fiscal 2022 on a reported
and currency-neutral basis, respectively. The increase was due to higher revenues in North America, Europe, Middle East &
Africa ("EMEA"), APLA and Greater China, which contributed approximately 7, 6, 2 and 1 percentage points to NIKE, Inc.
Revenues, respectively.
• NIKE Brand revenues, which represented over 90% of NIKE, Inc. Revenues, increased 10% and 16% on a reported and
currency-neutral basis, respectively. This increase was primarily due to higher revenues in Men's, the Jordan Brand,
Women's and Kids' which grew 17%, 35%,11% and 10%, respectively, on a wholesale equivalent basis.
• NIKE Brand footwear revenues increased 20% on a currency-neutral basis, due to higher revenues in Men's, the
Jordan Brand, Women's and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 13%, while higher average selling price ("ASP")
per pair contributed approximately 7 percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP was primarily due to
higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis, and growth in the size of our NIKE Direct
business, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• NIKE Brand apparel revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's.
Unit sales of apparel increased 4%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 4 percentage points of
apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in the size of our NIKE
Direct business, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP, reflecting higher promotional activity.
• NIKE Direct revenues increased 14% from $18.7 billion in fiscal 2022 to $21.3 billion in fiscal 2023. On a currency-neutral
basis, NIKE Direct revenues increased 20% primarily driven by NIKE Brand Digital sales growth of 24%, comparable store
sales growth of 14% and the addition of new stores. For further information regarding comparable store sales, including the
definition, see "Comparable Store Sales". NIKE Brand Digital sales were $12.6 billion for fiscal 2023 compared to
$10.7 billion for fiscal 2022.
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28%
EMEA
13%
APLA
44%
North
America
15%
Greater
China
56%
Wholesale
44%
NIKE
Direct
28%
Apparel
4%
Equipment
68%
Footwear
GROSS MARGIN
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
For fiscal 2023, our consolidated gross profit increased 4% to $22,292 million compared to $21,479 million for fiscal 2022. Gross
margin decreased 250 basis points to 43.5% for fiscal 2023 compared to 46.0% for fiscal 2022 due to the following:
*Wholesale equivalent
The decrease in gross margin for fiscal 2023 was primarily due to:
• Higher NIKE Brand product costs, on a wholesale equivalent basis, primarily due to higher input costs and elevated inbound
freight and logistics costs as well as product mix;
• Lower margin in our NIKE Direct business, driven by higher promotional activity to liquidate inventory in the current period
compared to lower promotional activity in the prior period resulting from lower available inventory supply;
• Unfavorable changes in net foreign currency exchange rates, including hedges; and
• Lower off-price margin, on a wholesale equivalent basis.
This was partially offset by:
• Higher NIKE Brand full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis, due primarily to strategic pricing actions
and product mix; and
• Lower other costs, primarily due to higher inventory obsolescence reserves recognized in Greater China in the fourth quarter
of fiscal 2022.
TOTAL SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Demand creation expense(1)
$
4,060
$
3,850
5%
$
3,114
24%
Operating overhead expense
12,317
10,954
12%
9,911
11%
Total selling and administrative expense
16,377
14,804
11%
$
13,025
14%
% of revenues
32.0
%
31.7
%
30 bps
29.2
%
250 bps
(1)
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary product, television,
digital and print advertising and media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Demand creation expense increased 5% for fiscal 2023, primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense and higher
sports marketing expense. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates decreased Demand creation expense by approximately 4
percentage points.
Operating overhead expense increased 12%, primarily due to higher wage-related expenses, NIKE Direct variable costs,
strategic technology enterprise investments and other administrative costs. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates
decreased Operating overhead expense by approximately 3 percentage points.
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34
%
43.5
(1.0)
3.1
(3.3)
0.1
(0.4)
(1.0)
46.0
FY 23
FULL PRICE NIKE
BRAND AVERAGE
SELLING PRICE
(NET OF
DISCOUNTS)*
FOREIGN CURRENCY
EXCHANGE RATES
(INCL. HEDGES)
OTHER COSTS
OFF-PRICE*
NIKE DIRECT
FY 22
NIKE BRAND
PRODUCT COSTS*
40.0
42.0
44.0
46.0
48.0
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
FISCAL 2021
Other (income) expense, net
$
(280) (181)
14
Other (income) expense, net comprises foreign currency conversion gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and the impact of certain foreign currency derivative instruments,
as well as unusual or non-operating transactions that are outside the normal course of business.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Other (income) expense, net increased from 181millionofotherincome,netinfiscal2022to280 million in the current fiscal
year, primarily due to a net favorable change in foreign currency conversion gains and losses, including hedges, and the one-time
charge related to the deconsolidation of our Russian operations recognized in the prior year. This increase was partially offset by
net unfavorable activity related to our strategic distributor partnership transition within APLA, including the loss recognized upon
the completion of the sale of our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
For more information related to our distributor partnership transition within APLA, see Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures
within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We estimate the combination of the translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses, and the
year-over-year change in foreign currency-related gains and losses included in Other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable
impact on our Income before income taxes of $1,023 million for fiscal 2023.
INCOME TAXES
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Effective tax rate
18.2
%
9.1
%
910 bps
14.0
%
(490) bps
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Our effective tax rate was 18.2% for fiscal 2023, compared to 9.1% for fiscal 2022, primarily due to decreased benefits from
stock-based compensation and a non-cash, one-time benefit in the prior year related to the onshoring of certain non-U.S.
intangible property ownership rights.
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that includes, among other provisions,
changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system, including a fifteen percent minimum tax based on "adjusted financial statement
income," which is effective for NIKE beginning June 1, 2023. Based on our current analysis of the provisions, we do not expect
these tax law changes to have a material impact on our financial statements; however, we will continue to evaluate their impact
as further information becomes available.
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OPERATING SEGMENTS
As discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements, our operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE
Brand segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
The breakdown of Revenues is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1) FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
North America
$ 21,608 $ 18,353
18
%
18
% $ 17,179
7
%
7
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,418
12,479
8
%
21
%
11,456
9
%
12
%
Greater China
7,248
7,547
-4
%
4
%
8,290
-9
%
-13
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America(2)
6,431
5,955
8
%
17
%
5,343
11
%
16
%
Global Brand Divisions(3)
58
102
-43
%
-43
%
25
308
%
302
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
48,763 44,436
10
%
16
% $ 42,293
5
%
6
%
Converse
2,427
2,346
3
%
8
%
2,205
6
%
7
%
Corporate(4)
27
(72)
—
—
40
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$ 51,217 $ 46,710
10
%
16
% $ 44,538
5
%
6
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For further information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures".
(2)
For additional information on the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our CASA territory to a third-party distributor, see Note 18 —
Acquisitions and Divestitures of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
(3)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(4)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance is Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"). As
discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, certain corporate costs are not included in EBIT.
The breakdown of EBIT is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
North America
5,454
5,114
7
%
$
5,089
0
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,531
3,293
7
%
2,435
35
%
Greater China
2,283
2,365
-3
%
3,243
-27
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,932
1,896
2
%
1,530
24
%
Global Brand Divisions
(4,841)
(4,262)
-14
%
(3,656)
-17
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND(1)
$
8,359
$
8,406
-1
%
$
8,641
-3
%
Converse
676
669
1
%
543
23
%
Corporate
(2,840)
(2,219)
-28
%
(2,261)
2
%
TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS BEFORE
INTEREST AND TAXES(1)
6,195
6,856
-10
%
$
6,923
-1
%
EBIT margin(1)
12.1 %
14.7 %
15.5 %
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
—
262
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME
TAXES
$
6,201
$
6,651
-7
%
$
6,661
0
%
(1)
Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT Margin represent non-GAAP financial measures. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures"
for further information.
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NORTH AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
14,897 12,228
22
%
22
% $ 11,644
5
%
5
%
Apparel
5,947
5,492
8
%
9
%
5,028
9
%
9
%
Equipment
764
633
21
%
21
%
507
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 $ 18,353
18
%
18
% $ 17,179
7
%
7
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
11,273
9,621
17
%
18
% $ 10,186
-6
%
-6
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
10,335
8,732
18
%
18
%
6,993
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 $ 18,353
18
%
18
% $ 17,179
7
%
7
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
5,454
5,114
7
%
$
5,089
0
%
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• North America revenues increased 18% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's and the
Jordan Brand. NIKE Direct revenues increased 18%, driven by strong digital sales growth of 23%, comparable store sales
growth of 9% and the addition of new stores.
• Footwear revenues increased 22% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's and the Jordan
Brand. Unit sales of footwear increased 17%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 5 percentage points of
footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct, partially
offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP, reflecting higher promotional activity as well as lower available inventory supply in the prior
period and a lower mix of full-price sales.
• Apparel revenues increased 9% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's. Unit sales of apparel
increased 7%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 2 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher
ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP,
reflecting higher promotional activity.
Reported EBIT increased 7% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of 310 basis points primarily due to higher product costs, reflecting higher input costs and inbound
freight and logistics costs and product mix, lower margins in NIKE Direct due to higher promotional activity and a lower mix
of full-price sales. This was partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, largely due to strategic pricing actions
and product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 15% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense. The
increase in operating overhead expense was primarily due to higher wage-related costs and higher NIKE Direct variable
costs, in part due to new store additions. Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher sports marketing
expense and an increase in digital marketing.
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EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
8,260 $
7,388
12
%
25
% $
6,970
6
%
9
%
Apparel
4,566
4,527
1
%
14
%
3,996
13
%
16
%
Equipment
592
564
5
%
18
%
490
15
%
17
%
TOTAL REVENUES
13,418 12,479
8
%
21
% $ 11,456
9
%
12
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
8,522 $
8,377
2
%
15
% $
7,812
7
%
10
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
4,896
4,102
19
%
33
%
3,644
13
%
15
%
TOTAL REVENUES
13,418 12,479
8
%
21
% $ 11,456
9
%
12
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
3,531 $
3,293
7
%
$
2,435
35
%
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• EMEA revenues increased 21% on a currency-neutral basis, due to higher revenues in Men's, the Jordan Brand, Women's
and Kids'. NIKE Direct revenues increased 33%, driven primarily by strong digital sales growth of 43% and comparable store
sales growth of 22%.
• Footwear revenues increased 25% on a currency-neutral basis, due to higher revenues in Men's, the Jordan Brand,
Women's and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 9%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 16
percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in
NIKE Direct.
• Apparel revenues increased 14% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's. Unit sales of
apparel increased 2%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 12 percentage points of apparel revenue growth.
Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct, partially offset by lower NIKE
Direct ASP, reflecting higher promotional activity.
Reported EBIT increased 7% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of 60 basis points primarily due to higher product costs reflecting higher input costs, inbound
freight and logistics costs and product mix, higher other costs and unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency
exchange rates. This was partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, primarily due to strategic pricing actions
and product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 4% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense increased primarily due to higher wage-related expenses and other administrative costs,
partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Demand creation expense increased primarily due
to higher advertising and marketing expense, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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GREATER CHINA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
5,435
5,416
0
%
8
% $
5,748
-6
%
-10
%
Apparel
1,666
1,938
-14
%
-7
%
2,347
-17
%
-21
%
Equipment
147
193
-24
%
-18
%
195
-1
%
-6
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
7,248 $
7,547
-4
%
4
% $
8,290
-9
%
-13
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
3,866
4,081
-5
%
2
% $
4,513
-10
%
-14
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
3,382
3,466
-2
%
5
%
3,777
-8
%
-12
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
7,248 $
7,547
-4
%
4
% $
8,290
-9
%
-13
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
2,283
2,365
-3
%
$
3,243
-27
%
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• Greater China revenues increased 4% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in the Jordan Brand,
partially offset by lower revenues in Men's and Women's. NIKE Direct revenues increased 5%, due to comparable store
sales growth of 9% and the addition of new stores, partially offset by digital sales declines of 4%.
• Footwear revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in the Jordan Brand and
Men's. Unit sales of footwear increased 7%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 1 percentage point of
footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher NIKE Direct ASP and a higher mix of full-price
sales, largely offset by a lower mix of NIKE Direct sales.
• Apparel revenues decreased 7% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's. Unit
sales of apparel decreased 8%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 1 percentage point of apparel revenue
growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to a higher mix of full price sales, partially offset by lower off-price ASP.
Reported EBIT decreased 3% due to lower revenues and the following:
• Gross margin expansion of approximately 140 basis points, primarily due to higher inventory obsolescence reserves
recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, favorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange rates and higher
full-price ASP, net of discounts, in part due to product mix. This was partially offset by higher product costs reflecting higher
input costs and product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense was flat due to increased operating overhead expense offset by lower demand creation
expense. The increase in operating overhead expense was primarily due to higher wage-related expenses and other
administrative costs, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Demand creation expense
decreased primarily due to lower retail brand presentation costs, lower digital marketing and favorable changes in foreign
currency exchange rates, partially offset by higher advertising and marketing expense.
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ASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
4,543 $
4,111
11
%
19
% $
3,659
12
%
17
%
Apparel
1,664
1,610
3
%
13
%
1,494
8
%
12
%
Equipment
224
234
-4
%
4
%
190
23
%
28
%
TOTAL REVENUES
6,431
5,955
8
%
17
% $
5,343
11
%
16
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
3,736 $
3,529
6
%
14
% $
3,387
4
%
8
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
2,695
2,426
11
%
22
%
1,956
24
%
30
%
TOTAL REVENUES
6,431
5,955
8
%
17
% $
5,343
11
%
16
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
1,932 $
1,896
2
%
$
1,530
24
%
As discussed previously, our NIKE Brand business in Brazil transitioned to a distributor operating model during fiscal 2021. We
completed the sale of our entity in Chile and our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to third-party distributors in the first and
second quarters of fiscal 2023, respectively. The impacts of closing these transactions are included within Corporate and are not
reflected in the APLA operating segment results. This completed the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our CASA
marketplace, which now reflects a full distributor operating model. For more information see Note 18 — Acquisitions and
Divestitures within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• APLA revenues increased 17% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues across nearly all territories, led by
Southeast Asia and India, Korea and Japan. The increase was partially offset by a decline in our CASA territory. Within our
CASA territory, the transition of our Chile, Argentina and Uruguay entities to a third-party distributor operating model reduced
APLA revenue growth by approximately 5 percentage points. Revenues increased primarily due to growth in Men's,
Women's and the Jordan Brand. NIKE Direct revenues increased 22%, driven by digital sales growth of 23% and
comparable store sales growth of 28%.
• Footwear revenues increased 19% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's and the
Jordan Brand. Unit sales of footwear increased 16%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 3 percentage
points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct,
partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues increased 13% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's. Unit sales of
apparel increased 9%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 4 percentage points of apparel revenue growth.
Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price and off-price ASPs, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
Reported EBIT increased 2% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 190 basis points primarily due to higher product costs, reflecting product mix and
higher input costs, as well as unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange rates. This was partially offset by
higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, due to product mix and strategic pricing actions.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 8% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense increased primarily due to higher wage-related expenses and an increase in NIKE Direct
variable costs, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Demand creation expense increased
primarily due to higher sports marketing expense and higher advertising and marketing expense, partially offset by favorable
changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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40
GLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONS
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues
58
102
-43
%
-43
% $
25
308
%
302
%
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
$
(4,841) $
(4,262)
-14
%
$
(3,656)
-17
%
Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation and operating overhead expense, including product creation and
design expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital
operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous
revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Global Brand Divisions' loss before interest and taxes increased 14% for fiscal 2023 primarily due to a 12% increase in selling
and administrative expense from higher operating overhead expense largely driven by higher wage-related costs and strategic
technology enterprise investments.
CONVERSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
2,155
2,094
3
%
8
% $
1,986
5
%
6
%
Apparel
90
103
-13
%
-7
%
104
-1
%
-3
%
Equipment
28
26
8
%
16
%
29
-10
%
-16
%
Other(1)
154
123
25
%
25
%
86
43
%
42
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
2,427 $
2,346
3
%
8
% $
2,205
6
%
7
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
1,299
1,292
1
%
7
% $
1,353
-5
%
-4
%
Sales through Direct to Consumer
974
931
5
%
8
%
766
22
%
22
%
Other(1)
154
123
25
%
25
%
86
43
%
42
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
2,427 $
2,346
3
%
8
% $
2,205
6
%
7
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
676
669
1
%
$
543
23
%
(1)
Other revenues consist of territories serviced by third-party licensees who pay royalties to Converse for the use of its registered trademarks and other
intellectual property rights. We do not own the Converse trademarks in Japan and accordingly do not earn revenues in Japan.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• Converse revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis for fiscal 2023 due to revenue growth in North America,
Western Europe and licensee markets, partially offset by declines in Asia. Combined unit sales within the wholesale and
direct to consumer channels increased 1% while ASP increased 6%, driven by strategic pricing actions in Western Europe
and North America.
• Direct to consumer revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis, led by strong digital sales growth in North America.
• Wholesale revenues increased 7% on a currency-neutral basis, as growth in North America and Western Europe was
partially offset by declines in Asia due to marketplace dynamics in China.
Reported EBIT increased 1% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin expansion of approximately 50 basis points as higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, lower other costs, and
growth in licensee revenues were partially offset by higher product costs, lower margins in direct to consumer in part
reflecting increased promotional activity, and unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange rates.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 7% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense increased primarily as a result of higher wage-related expenses. Demand creation expense
increased as a result of higher advertising and marketing costs, partially offset by lower retail brand presentation costs.
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CORPORATE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Revenues
$
27 $
(72)
—
$
40
—
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
(2,840)
(2,219)
-28
% $
(2,261)
2
%
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within
the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk
management program.
The Corporate loss before interest and taxes primarily consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including
expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters;
unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency
gains and losses.
In addition to the foreign currency gains and losses recognized in Corporate revenues, foreign currency results in Corporate
include gains and losses resulting from the difference between actual foreign currency exchange rates and standard rates used
to record non-functional currency denominated product purchases within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and
Converse; related foreign currency hedge results; conversion gains and losses arising from remeasurement of monetary assets
and liabilities in non-functional currencies; and certain other foreign currency derivative instruments.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Corporate's loss before interest and taxes increased $621 million during fiscal 2023, primarily due to the following:
• an unfavorable change of $371 million primarily related to higher wage and other professional services expenses, reported
as a component of consolidated Operating overhead expense;
• an unfavorable change of $352 million related to the difference between actual foreign currency exchange rates and
standard foreign currency exchange rates assigned to the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, net of
hedge gains and losses; these results are reported as a component of consolidated gross margin;
• an unfavorable change of $45 million largely due to net unfavorable activity related to our strategic distributor partnership
transition within APLA, including the loss recognized upon completion of the sale our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a
third-party distributor in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. This was partially offset by the one-time charge related to the
deconsolidation of our Russian operations recognized in the prior year, with the net amount of these activities reported as a
component of consolidated Other (income) expense, net; and
• a favorable change in net foreign currency gains and losses of $174 million related to the remeasurement of monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and the impact of certain foreign currency derivative
instruments, reported as a component of consolidated Other (income) expense, net.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURES AND HEDGING PRACTICES
OVERVIEW
As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, in the normal course of business we are exposed to
risk arising from changes in currency exchange rates. Our primary foreign currency exposures arise from the recording of
transactions denominated in non-functional currencies and the translation of foreign currency denominated results of operations,
financial position and cash flows into U.S. Dollars.
Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of currency
fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We manage global foreign exchange risk
centrally on a portfolio basis to address those risks material to NIKE, Inc. We manage these exposures by taking advantage of
natural offsets and currency correlations existing within the portfolio and, where practical and material, by hedging a portion of the
remaining exposures using derivative instruments such as forward contracts and options. As described below, the implementation
of the NIKE Trading Company ("NTC") and our foreign currency adjustment program enhanced our ability to manage our foreign
exchange risk by increasing the natural offsets and currency correlation benefits existing within our portfolio of foreign exchange
exposures. Our hedging policy is designed to partially or entirely offset the impact of exchange rate changes on the underlying
net exposures being hedged. Where exposures are hedged, our program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate
movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements; the length of the delay is dependent upon hedge horizons. We do not
hold or issue derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
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42
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements and Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional description of outstanding derivatives at each reported period end.
TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
We conduct business in various currencies and have transactions which subject us to foreign currency risk. Our most significant
transactional foreign currency exposures are:
• Product Costs — NIKE's product costs are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies in the following ways:
1.
Product purchases denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the transacting entity:
a.
Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NTC, a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded
products from third-party factories, predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the
U.S. Dollar, then sells the products to NIKE entities in their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE
entity with a different functional currency results in a foreign currency exposure for the NTC.
b.
Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories in U.S. Dollars. These purchases generate
a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
In both purchasing scenarios, a weaker U.S. Dollar reduces inventory costs incurred by NIKE whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar increases its cost.
2.
Factory input costs: NIKE operates a foreign currency adjustment program with certain factories. The program is
designed to more effectively manage foreign currency risk by assuming certain of the factories' foreign currency
exposures, some of which are natural offsets to our existing foreign currency exposures. Under this program, our
payments to these factories are adjusted for rate fluctuations in the basket of currencies ("factory currency exposure
index") in which the labor, materials and overhead costs incurred by the factories in the production of NIKE branded
products ("factory input costs") are denominated.
As an offset to the impacts of the fluctuating U.S. Dollar on our non-functional currency denominated product purchases
described above, a strengthening U.S. Dollar against the foreign currencies within the factory currency exposure indices
reduces NIKE's U.S. Dollar inventory cost. Conversely, a weakening U.S. Dollar against the indexed foreign currencies
increases our inventory cost.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated External Sales — A portion of our NIKE Brand and Converse revenues associated
with European operations are earned in currencies other than the Euro (e.g., the British Pound) but are recognized at a
subsidiary that uses the Euro as its functional currency. These sales generate a foreign currency exposure.
• Other Costs — Non-functional currency denominated costs, such as endorsement contracts, also generate foreign currency
risk, though to a lesser extent.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated Monetary Assets and Liabilities — Our global subsidiaries have various assets and
liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, including intercompany receivables and payables, denominated in currencies
other than their functional currencies. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement which may create
fluctuations in Other (income) expense, net within our Consolidated Statements of Income.
MANAGING TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
Transactional exposures are managed on a portfolio basis within our foreign currency risk management program. We manage
these exposures by taking advantage of natural offsets and currency correlations that exist within the portfolio and may also elect
to use currency forward and option contracts to hedge the remaining effect of exchange rate fluctuations on probable forecasted
future cash flows, including certain product cost exposures, non-functional currency denominated external sales and other costs
described above. Generally, these are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
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Certain currency forward contracts used to manage the foreign exchange exposure of non-functional currency denominated
monetary assets and liabilities subject to remeasurement are not formally designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly,
changes in fair value of these instruments are recognized in Other (income) expense, net and are intended to offset the foreign
currency impact of the remeasurement of the related non-functional currency denominated asset or liability being hedged.
TRANSLATIONAL EXPOSURES
Many of our foreign subsidiaries operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Fluctuations in currency exchange
rates create volatility in our reported results as we are required to translate the balance sheets, operational results and cash flows
of these subsidiaries into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting. The translation of foreign subsidiaries' non-U.S. Dollar
denominated balance sheets into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting results in a cumulative translation adjustment to
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within Shareholders' equity. In the translation of our Consolidated Statements of
Income, a weaker U.S. Dollar in relation to foreign functional currencies benefits our consolidated earnings whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar reduces our consolidated earnings. The impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our
consolidated Revenues was a detriment of approximately 2,859million,295 million and a benefit of approximately 893millionfortheyearsendedMay31,2023,2022and2021,respectively.TheimpactofforeignexchangeratefluctuationsonthetranslationofourIncomebeforeincometaxeswasadetrimentofapproximately824 million, 87millionandabenefitofapproximately260 million for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
MANAGING TRANSLATIONAL EXPOSURES
To minimize the impact of translating foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses into U.S. Dollars for consolidated
reporting, certain foreign subsidiaries use excess cash to purchase U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale investments. The
variable future cash flows associated with the purchase and subsequent sale of these U.S. Dollar denominated investments at
non-U.S. Dollar functional currency subsidiaries creates a foreign currency exposure that qualifies for hedge accounting under
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). We utilize forward contracts and/or
options to mitigate the variability of the forecasted future purchases and sales of these U.S. Dollar investments. The combination
of the purchase and sale of the U.S. Dollar investment and the hedging instrument has the effect of partially offsetting the year-
over-year foreign currency translation impact on net earnings in the period the investments are sold. Hedges of the purchase of
U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale investments are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
We estimate the combination of translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses and the
year-over-year change in foreign currency related gains and losses included in Other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable
impact of approximately 1,023millionandafavorableimpactofapproximately132 million and 19milliononourIncomebeforeincometaxesfortheyearsendedMay31,2023,2022and2021,respectively.NETINVESTMENTSINFOREIGNSUBSIDIARIESWearealsoexposedtotheimpactofforeignexchangefluctuationsonourinvestmentsinwholly−ownedforeignsubsidiariesdenominatedinacurrencyotherthantheU.S.Dollar,whichcouldadverselyimpacttheU.S.Dollarvalueoftheseinvestmentsandthereforethevalueoffuturerepatriatedearnings.Wehave,inthepast,hedgedandmay,inthefuture,hedgenetinvestmentpositionsincertainforeignsubsidiariestomitigatetheeffectsofforeignexchangefluctuationsonthesenetinvestments.ThesehedgesareaccountedforasnetinvestmenthedgesinaccordancewithU.S.GAAP.TherewerenooutstandingnetinvestmenthedgesasofMay31,2023and2022.TherewerenocashflowsfromnetinvestmenthedgesettlementsfortheyearsendedMay31,2023,2022and2021.LIQUIDITYANDCAPITALRESOURCESCASHFLOWACTIVITYCashprovided(used)byoperationswasaninflowof5,841 million for fiscal 2023, compared to 5,188millionforfiscal2022.Netincome,adjustedfornon−cashitems,generated6,354 million of operating cash inflow for fiscal 2023, compared to 6,848millionforfiscal2022.ThenetchangeinworkingcapitalandotherassetsandliabilitiesresultedinadecreasetoCashprovided(used)byoperationsof513 million for fiscal 2023 compared to a decrease of 1,660millionforfiscal2022.Forfiscal2023,thenetchangeinworkingcapitalcomparedtotheprioryearwasimpactedbyunfavorablechangesinAccountspayable,offsetbyfavorableimpactsfromInventoriesandAccountsreceivable.Thesechangeswere,inpart,duetoreducedinventorypurchasesinthecurrentperiodandtimingofwholesaleshipments.Furtherimpactingthesechangeswasaloweravailablesupplyofinventoryintheprioryearduetosupplychainconstraints.Cashprovided(used)byinvestingactivitieswasaninflowof564 million for fiscal 2023, compared to an outflow of 1,524millionforfiscal2022,primarilydrivenbythenetchangeinshort−terminvestments.Forfiscal2023,thenetchangeinshort−termNIKE,INC.44investments(includingsales,maturitiesandpurchases)resultedinacashinflowof1,481 million compared to a cash outflow of
747millionforfiscal2022.Additionally,wecontinuetoinvestinourinfrastructuretosupportfuturegrowth,specificallyfocusedarounddigitalcapabilities,ourend−to−endtechnologyfoundation,ourcorporatefacilitiesandimprovementsacrossoursupplychain.Cashprovided(used)byfinancingactivitieswasanoutflowof7,447 million for fiscal 2023 compared to an outflow of 4,836millionforfiscal2022.Theincreasedoutflowinfiscal2023wasdrivenbyhighersharerepurchasesof5,480 million for fiscal
2023 compared to 4,014millionforfiscal2022,therepaymentof500 million of senior notes that matured in fiscal 2023, as well
as lower proceeds from stock option exercises, which resulted in a cash inflow of 651millioninfiscal2023comparedto1,151
million in fiscal 2022.
In fiscal 2023, we purchased a total of 50.0 million shares of NIKE's Class B Common Stock for 5.5billion(anaveragepriceof110.32 per share). In August 2022, we terminated the previous four-year, 15billionsharerepurchaseprogramapprovedbytheBoardofDirectorsinJune2018.Underthisprogram,werepurchased6.5millionsharesforatotalapproximatecostof710.0 million (an average price of 109.85pershare)duringthefirstquarteroffiscal2023and83.8millionsharesforatotalapproximatecostof9.4 billion (an average price of 111.82pershare)duringthetermoftheprogram.Uponterminationofthefour−year,15 billion program, we began purchasing shares under the new four-year, 18billionsharerepurchaseplanauthorizedbytheBoardofDirectorsinJune2022.AsofMay31,2023,wehadrepurchased43.5millionsharesatacostofapproximately4.8 billion (an average price of $110.38 per share) under this new program. We continue to expect funding of
share repurchases will come from operating cash flows. The timing and the amount of share repurchases will be dictated by our
capital needs and stock market conditions.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
On July 21, 2022, we filed a shelf registration statement (the "Shelf") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"SEC") which permits us to issue an unlimited amount of debt securities from time to time. The Shelf expires on July 21, 2025.
On March 11, 2022, we entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for
up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to 3billionintotalwithlenderapproval.ThefacilitymaturesonMarch11,2027,withoptionstoextendthematuritydateuptoanadditionaltwoyears.Thisfacilityreplacestheprior2 billion five-year credit facility agreement entered into on August 16, 2019, which would have matured on August 16, 2024.
Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
On March 10, 2023, we entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for
up to 1billionofborrowings,withtheoptiontoincreaseborrowingsupto1.5 billion in total with lender approval. The facility
matures on March 8, 2024, with an option to extend the maturity date by 364 days. This facility replaces the prior $1 billion 364-
day credit facility agreement entered into on March 11, 2022, which matured on March 10, 2023. Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term
Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
We currently have long-term debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investor Services,
respectively. As it relates to our committed credit facilities entered into on March 11, 2022 and March 10, 2023, if our long-term
debt ratings were to decline, the facility fees and interest rates would increase. Conversely, if our long-term debt ratings were to
improve, the facility fees and interest rates would decrease. Changes in our long-term debt ratings would not trigger acceleration
of maturity of any then-outstanding borrowings or any future borrowings under the committed credit facilities. Under these
facilities, we have agreed to various covenants. These covenants include limits on the disposal of assets and the amount of debt
secured by liens we may incur. In the event we were to have any borrowings outstanding under these facilities, failed to meet any
covenant and were unable to obtain a waiver from a majority of the banks in the applicable syndicate, any borrowings would
become immediately due and payable. As of May 31, 2023, we were in full compliance with each of these covenants, and we
believe it is unlikely we will fail to meet any of these covenants in the foreseeable future.
Liquidity is also provided by our $3 billion commercial paper program. As of and for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023 and
2022, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under our 3billionprogram.Wemaycontinuetoissuecommercialpaperorotherdebtsecuritiesdependingongeneralcorporateneeds.Todate,wehavenotexperienceddifficultyaccessingthecapitalorcreditmarkets;however,futurevolatilitymayincreasecostsassociatedwithissuingcommercialpaperorotherdebtinstrumentsoraffectourabilitytoaccessthosemarkets.AsofMay31,2023,wehadCashandequivalentsandShort−terminvestmentstotaling10.7 billion, primarily consisting of
commercial paper, corporate notes, deposits held at major banks, money market funds, U.S. Treasury obligations and other
investment grade fixed-income securities. Our fixed-income investments are exposed to both credit and interest rate risk. All of
our investments are investment grade to minimize our credit risk. While individual securities have varying durations, as of
May 31, 2023, the weighted-average days to maturity of our cash equivalents and short-term investments portfolio was 98 days.
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We believe that existing Cash and equivalents, Short-term investments and cash generated by operations, together with access
to external sources of funds as described above, will be sufficient to meet our domestic and foreign capital needs in the
foreseeable future.
Our material cash requirements as of May 31, 2023, were as follows:
•
Debt Obligations — Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt in the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
•
Operating Leases — Refer to Note 17 — Leases in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
for further information.
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Endorsement Contracts — As of May 31, 2023, we had endorsement contract obligations of 7.6billion,with1.3 billion
payable within 12 months, representing approximate amounts of base compensation and minimum guaranteed royalty
fees we are obligated to pay athlete, public figure, sport team and league endorsers of our products. Actual payments
under some contracts may be higher than these amounts as these contracts provide for bonuses to be paid to the
endorsers based upon athletic achievements and/or royalties on product sales in future periods. Actual payments under
some contracts may also be lower as these contracts include provisions for reduced payments if athletic performance
declines in future periods. In addition to the cash payments, we are obligated to furnish our endorsers with NIKE
product for their use. It is not possible to determine how much we will spend on this product on an annual basis as the
amount of product provided to the endorsers will depend on many factors and the contracts generally do not stipulate a
minimum amount of cash to be spent on the product.
•
Product Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2023, we had product purchase obligations of $6.4 billion, all of which
are payable within the next 12 months. Product purchase obligations represent agreements (including open purchase
orders) to purchase products in the ordinary course of business that are enforceable and legally binding and specify all
significant terms. We generally order product at least four to five months in advance of sale based primarily on
advanced orders received from external wholesale customers and internal orders from our direct to consumer
operations. In some cases, prices are subject to change throughout the production process.
•
Other Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2023, we had $3.3 billion of other purchase obligations, with $1.7 billion
payable within the next 12 months. Other purchase obligations primarily include technology investments, construction,
service and marketing commitments, including marketing commitments associated with endorsement contracts, made
in the ordinary course of business. The amounts represent the minimum payments required by legally binding contracts
and agreements that specify all significant terms, and may include open purchase orders for non-product purchases.
In addition to the above, we have long-term obligations for uncertain tax positions and various post-retirement benefits for which
we are not able to reasonably estimate when cash payments will occur. Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes and Note 11 — Benefit
Plans in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information related to uncertain tax
positions and post-retirement benefits, respectively.
As a part of the transition tax related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as of May 31, 2023, we had $644 million in estimated future
cash payments, with $161 million payable within the next 12 months. These amounts represent the transition tax on deemed
repatriation of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, which are reflected net of foreign tax credits we utilized.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
further information related to our off-balance sheet arrangements, bank guarantees and letters of credit.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
As of May 31, 2023, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material
effect on our current and future financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. In
connection with various contracts and agreements, we routinely provide indemnification relating to the enforceability of
intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where we are acting as the guarantor. Currently,
we have several such agreements in place. Based on our historical experience and the estimated probability of future loss, we
have determined that the fair value of such indemnification is not material to our financial position or results of operations.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for recently adopted and issued accounting standards.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our previous discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated
Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and
related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the
preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We believe the assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting estimates described below have the greatest potential
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting estimates. Management has
reviewed and discussed these critical accounting estimates with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Because of the uncertainty inherent in these matters, actual results could differ from the estimates we use in the preparation of
our Consolidated Financial Statements. Within the context of these critical accounting estimates, we are not currently aware of
any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in materially different amounts being reported.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Provisions for anticipated sales returns consist of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns. Provisions
for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to be granted
at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims were significantly
different than reserves established, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period in which such
determination was made.
Refer to Note 14 — Revenues in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
INVENTORY RESERVES
We make ongoing estimates relating to the net realizable value of inventories based upon our assumptions about future demand
and market conditions. If we estimate the net realizable value of our inventory is less than the cost of the inventory recorded on
our books, we record a reserve equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated net realizable value.
This reserve is recorded as a charge to Cost of sales. If changes in market conditions result in reductions to the estimated net
realizable value of our inventory below our previous estimate, we would increase our reserve in the period in which we made
such a determination.
HEDGE ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES
We use derivative contracts to hedge certain anticipated foreign currency and interest rate transactions as well as certain non-
functional currency monetary assets and liabilities. When the specific criteria to qualify for hedge accounting has been met,
changes in the fair value of contracts hedging probable forecasted future cash flows are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), rather than Net income, until the underlying hedged transaction affects Net income. In most cases,
this results in gains and losses on hedge derivatives being released from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into
Net income sometime after the maturity of the derivative. One of the criteria for this accounting treatment is that the notional
value of these derivative contracts should not be in excess of the designated amount of anticipated transactions. By their very
nature, our estimates of anticipated transactions may fluctuate over time and may ultimately vary from actual transactions. When
the designated amount of anticipated or actual transactions decline below hedged levels, or if it is no longer probable a
forecasted transaction will occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time
thereafter, we reclassify the cumulative change in fair value of the over-hedged portion of the related hedge contract from
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Other (income) expense, net during the quarter in which the decrease
occurs. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances related to
the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside our control or influence.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
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INCOME TAXES
We are subject to taxation in the United States, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The determination of our
provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex
tax laws. On an interim basis, we estimate our effective tax rate for the full fiscal year. This estimated annual effective tax rate is
then applied to the year-to-date Income before income taxes excluding infrequently occurring or unusual items, to determine the
year-to-date Income tax expense. The income tax effects of infrequent or unusual items are recognized in the interim period in
which they occur. As the fiscal year progresses, we continually refine our estimate based upon actual events and earnings by
jurisdiction during the year. This continual estimation process periodically results in a change to our expected effective tax rate for
the fiscal year. When this occurs, we adjust the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs.
On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the probability a tax position will be effectively sustained and the appropriateness of the
amount recognized for uncertain tax positions based on factors including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law,
settled audit issues and new audit activity. Changes in our assessment may result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an
additional charge to the tax provision in the period our assessment changes. We recognize interest and penalties related to
income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
OTHER CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations related to
our business, products and actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships,
product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. We record contingent liabilities resulting from
claims against us when a loss is assessed to be probable and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. Assessing
probability of loss and estimating probable losses requires analysis of multiple factors, including in some cases judgments about
the potential actions of third-party claimants and courts. Recorded contingent liabilities are based on the best information
available and actual losses in any future period are inherently uncertain. If future adjustments to estimated probable future losses
or actual losses exceed our recorded liability for such claims, we would record additional charges during the period in which the
actual loss or change in estimate occurred. In addition to contingent liabilities recorded for probable losses, we disclose
contingent liabilities when there is a reasonable possibility the ultimate loss will materially exceed the recorded liability.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business and consistent with established policies and procedures, we employ a variety of financial
instruments to manage exposure to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies and interest rates. It is our policy to utilize these
financial instruments only where necessary to finance our business and manage such exposures; we do not enter into these
transactions for trading or speculative purposes.
We are exposed to foreign currency fluctuations, primarily as a result of our international sales, product sourcing and funding
activities. Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We use forward and option
contracts to hedge certain anticipated, but not yet firmly committed, transactions as well as certain firm commitments and the
related receivables and payables, including third-party and intercompany transactions. Where exposures are hedged, our
program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The timing for hedging exposures, as well as the type and duration of the hedge instruments employed, are guided by our
hedging policies and determined based upon the nature of the exposure and prevailing market conditions. Typically, the
Company may enter into hedge contracts starting 12 to 24 months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place
incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the forecasted transaction occurs. The majority of derivatives
outstanding as of May 31, 2023, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for Euro/U.S. Dollar, British
Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar, and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Our earnings are also exposed to movements in short- and long-term market interest rates. Our objective in managing this
interest rate exposure is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to reduce overall borrowing
costs. To achieve these objectives, we maintain a mix of commercial paper, bank loans, and fixed-rate debt of varying maturities.
MARKET RISK MEASUREMENT
We monitor foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and related derivatives using a variety of techniques including a review of
market value, sensitivity analysis and Value-at-Risk ("VaR"). Our market-sensitive derivative and other financial instruments are
foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency option contracts, intercompany loans denominated in non-functional
currencies and fixed interest rate U.S. Dollar denominated debt.
We use VaR to monitor the foreign exchange risk of our foreign currency forward and foreign currency option derivative
instruments only. The VaR determines the maximum potential one-day loss in the fair value of these foreign exchange rate-
sensitive financial instruments. The VaR model estimates assume normal market conditions and a 95% confidence level. There
are various modeling techniques that can be used in the VaR computation. Our computations are based on interrelationships
between currencies and interest rates (a "variance/co-variance" technique). These interrelationships are a function of foreign
exchange currency market changes and interest rate changes over the preceding one-year period. The value of foreign currency
options does not change on a one-to-one basis with changes in the underlying currency rate. We adjust the potential loss in
option value for the estimated sensitivity (the "delta" and "gamma") to changes in the underlying currency rate. This calculation
reflects the impact of foreign currency rate fluctuations on the derivative instruments only and does not include the impact of such
rate fluctuations on non-functional currency transactions (such as anticipated transactions, firm commitments, cash balances and
accounts and loans receivable and payable), including those which are hedged by these instruments.
The VaR model is a risk analysis tool and does not purport to represent actual losses in fair value we will incur nor does it
consider the potential effect of favorable changes in market rates. It also does not represent the full extent of the possible loss
that may occur. Actual future gains and losses will differ from those estimated because of changes or differences in market rates
and interrelationships, hedging instruments and hedge percentages, timing and other factors.
The estimated maximum one-day loss in fair value on our foreign currency sensitive derivative financial instruments, derived
using the VaR model, was $111 million and 99millionasofMay31,2023and2022,respectively.TheVaRincreasedyear−over−yearasaresultofanincreaseinforeigncurrencyvolatilitiesasofMay31,2023.Suchahypotheticallossinthefairvalueofourderivativeswouldbeoffsetbyincreasesinthevalueoftheunderlyingtransactionsbeinghedged.Theaveragemonthlychangeinthefairvaluesofforeigncurrencyforwardandforeigncurrencyoptionderivativeinstrumentswas289 million and $170 million
during fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.
The instruments not included in the VaR are intercompany loans denominated in non-functional currencies and fixed interest rate
U.S. Dollar denominated debt. Intercompany loans and related interest amounts are eliminated in consolidation. Furthermore, our
non-functional currency intercompany loans are substantially hedged against foreign exchange risk through the use of forward
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contracts, which are included in the VaR calculation above. Therefore, we consider the interest rate and foreign currency market
risks associated with our non-functional currency intercompany loans to be immaterial to our consolidated financial position,
results of operations and cash flows.
Details of third-party debt are provided in the table below. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average
interest rates by expected maturity dates.
EXPECTED MATURITY DATE YEAR ENDING MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
THEREAFTER
TOTAL FAIR VALUE
Interest Rate Risk
Long-term U.S. Dollar debt — Fixed rate
Principal payments
$
—
1,000
—
2,000
—
6,000 9,000
$
7,889
Average interest rate
0.0 %
2.4 %
0.0 %
2.6 %
0.0 %
3.3 %
3.1 %
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Management of NIKE, Inc. is responsible for the information and representations contained in this Annual Report. The financial
statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
("U.S. GAAP") and include certain amounts based on our best estimates and judgments. Other financial information in this
Annual Report is consistent with these financial statements.
Our accounting systems include controls designed to reasonably assure assets are safeguarded from unauthorized use or
disposition and provide for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These systems are
supplemented by the selection and training of qualified financial personnel and an organizational structure providing for
appropriate segregation of duties.
An internal corporate audit department reviews the results of its work with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of
Directors, presently comprised of four outside, independent directors. The Audit & Finance Committee is responsible for the
appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm and reviews, with the independent registered public accounting
firm, management and the internal corporate audit staff, the scope and the results of the annual audit, the effectiveness of the
accounting control system and other matters relating to the financial affairs of NIKE as the Audit & Finance Committee deems
appropriate. The independent registered public accounting firm and the internal corporate auditors have full access to the Audit &
Finance Committee, with and without the presence of management, to discuss any appropriate matters.
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MANAGEMENT'S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is
defined in Rule 13(a) - 15(f) and Rule 15(d) - 15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Internal control over
financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets of the
Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets of the Company that could have
a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based upon the framework in Internal
Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO). Based on the results of our evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of May 31, 2023.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited (1) the Consolidated Financial
Statements and (2) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2023, as stated in their report
herein.
John J. Donahoe II
Matthew Friend
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of NIKE, Inc.
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of May
31, 2023 and 2022, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of shareholders' equity and of
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2023, including the related notes and financial statement
schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We
also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2023, based on criteria established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended May 31, 2023 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also
in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of May 31,
2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the
accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express
opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting
based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement,
whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control
over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial
statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or
complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate
opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Accounting for Income Taxes
As described in Notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company recorded income tax expense of $1,131
million for the year ended May 31, 2023, and has net deferred tax assets of 1,799million,includingavaluationallowanceof22
million, and total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding related interest and penalties, of 936millionasofMay31,2023,651 million of which would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The realization of deferred tax
assets is dependent on future taxable earnings. Management assesses the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities,
projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this
assessment of realization. A valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset to the extent that recovery is
not likely. The Company is subject to taxation in the United States, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. As disclosed
by management, the use of significant judgment and estimates, as well as the interpretation and application of complex tax laws
is required by management to determine the Company's provision for income taxes.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the accounting for income taxes is a
critical audit matter are a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit
evidence relating to management's assessment of complex tax laws and regulations as it relates to determining the provision for
income taxes. In addition, the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to
income taxes, evaluating changes in and compliance with tax laws, and testing the calculation of the provision of income taxes.
Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in evaluating changes in and compliance with the tax laws
and regulations and the provision for income taxes.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 20, 2023
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1974.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2023
2022
2021
Revenues
51,217
46,710 44,538Costofsales28,92525,23124,576Grossprofit22,29221,47919,962Demandcreationexpense4,0603,8503,114Operatingoverheadexpense12,31710,9549,911Totalsellingandadministrativeexpense16,37714,80413,025Interestexpense(income),net(6)205262Other(income)expense,net(280)(181)14Incomebeforeincometaxes6,2016,6516,661Incometaxexpense1,131605934NETINCOME
5,070 6,046
5,727
Earnings per common share:
Basic
3.27
3.83 3.64Diluted
3.23 3.75
3.56
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
1,551.6
1,578.8
1,573.0
Diluted
1,569.8
1,610.8
1,609.4
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Net income
5,070
6,046 5,727Othercomprehensiveincome(loss),netoftax:Changeinnetforeigncurrencytranslationadjustment267(522)496Changeinnetgains(losses)oncashflowhedges(348)1,214(825)Changeinnetgains(losses)onother(6)65Totalothercomprehensiveincome(loss),netoftax(87)698(324)TOTALCOMPREHENSIVEINCOME
4,983 6,744
5,403
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MAY 31,
(In millions)
2023
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents
7,441
8,574
Short-term investments
3,234
4,423
Accounts receivable, net
4,131
4,667
Inventories
8,454
8,420
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,942
2,129
Total current assets
25,202
28,213
Property, plant and equipment, net
5,081
4,791
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
2,923
2,926
Identifiable intangible assets, net
274
286
Goodwill
281
284
Deferred income taxes and other assets
3,770
3,821
TOTAL ASSETS
37,531
40,321
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
— $
500
Notes payable
6
10
Accounts payable
2,862
3,358
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
425
420
Accrued liabilities
5,723
6,220
Income taxes payable
240
222
Total current liabilities
9,256
10,730
Long-term debt
8,927
8,920
Operating lease liabilities
2,786
2,777
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
2,558
2,613
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable preferred stock
—
—
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock at stated value:
Class A convertible — 305 and 305 shares outstanding
—
—
Class B — 1,227 and 1,266 shares outstanding
3
3
Capital in excess of stated value
12,412
11,484
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
231
318
Retained earnings (deficit)
1,358
3,476
Total shareholders' equity
14,004
15,281
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
37,531
40,321
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Cash provided (used) by operations:
Net income
5,070
6,046 $
5,727
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operations:
Depreciation
703
717
744
Deferred income taxes
(117)
(650)
(385)
Stock-based compensation
755
638
611
Amortization, impairment and other
156
123
53
Net foreign currency adjustments
(213)
(26)
(138)
Changes in certain working capital components and other assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
489
(504)
(1,606)
(Increase) decrease in inventories
(133)
(1,676)
507
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses, operating lease right-of-use assets and
other current and non-current assets
(644)
(845)
(182)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, operating lease liabilities
and other current and non-current liabilities
(225)
1,365
1,326
Cash provided (used) by operations
5,841
5,188
6,657
Cash provided (used) by investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments
(6,059)
(12,913)
(9,961)
Maturities of short-term investments
3,356
8,199
4,236
Sales of short-term investments
4,184
3,967
2,449
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(969)
(758)
(695)
Other investing activities
52
(19)
171
Cash provided (used) by investing activities
564
(1,524)
(3,800)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
(4)
15
(52)
Repayment of borrowings
(500)
—
(197)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances
651
1,151
1,172
Repurchase of common stock
(5,480)
(4,014)
(608)
Dividends — common and preferred
(2,012)
(1,837)
(1,638)
Other financing activities
(102)
(151)
(136)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities
(7,447)
(4,836)
(1,459)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
(91)
(143)
143
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents
(1,133)
(1,315)
1,541
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year
8,574
9,889
8,348
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR
$
7,441 8,574
9,889
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of capitalized interest
347
290 $
293
Income taxes
1,517
1,231
1,177
Non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment
211
160
179
Dividends declared and not paid
524
480
438
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Balance at May 31, 2020
315 $
—
1,243 3
8,299 (56)
(191) $ 8,055
Stock options exercised
21
954
954
Conversion to Class B Common Stock
(10)
10
—
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(5)
(28)
(622)
(650)
Dividends on common stock ($1.070
per share) and preferred stock (0.10pershare)(1,692)(1,692)Issuanceofsharestoemployees,netofshareswithheldforemployeetaxes4129(43)86Stock−basedcompensation611611Netincome5,7275,727Othercomprehensiveincome(loss)(324)(324)BalanceatMay31,2021305
—
1,273 3
9,965 (380) 3,179 12,767Stockoptionsexercised17924924RepurchaseofClassBCommonStock(27)(186)(3,808)(3,994)Dividendsoncommonstock(1.190
per share) and preferred stock (0.10pershare)(1,886)(1,886)Issuanceofsharestoemployees,netofshareswithheldforemployeetaxes3143(55)88Stock−basedcompensation638638Netincome6,0466,046Othercomprehensiveincome(loss)698698BalanceatMay31,2022305
—
1,266 3 11,484 318 3,476 15,281Stockoptionsexercised8421421RepurchaseofClassBCommonStock(51)(378)(5,131)(5,509)Dividendsoncommonstock(1.325
per share) and preferred stock (0.10pershare)(2,059)(2,059)Issuanceofsharestoemployees,netofshareswithheldforemployeetaxes41302132Stock−basedcompensation755755Netincome5,0705,070Othercomprehensiveincome(loss)(87)(87)BalanceatMay31,2023305
—
1,227 3 12,412 231 1,358 $
14,004
COMMON STOCK
CAPITAL IN
EXCESS
OF STATED
VALUE
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
RETAINED
EARNINGS
(DEFICIT)
TOTAL
CLASS A
CLASS B
(In millions, except per share data)
SHARES
AMOUNT
SHARES AMOUNT
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
61
Note 2
Property, Plant and Equipment
67
Note 3
Accrued Liabilities
67
Note 4
Fair Value Measurements
68
Note 5
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines
70
Note 6
Long-Term Debt
71
Note 7
Income Taxes
72
Note 8
Redeemable Preferred Stock
74
Note 9
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation
74
Note 10
Earnings Per Share
77
Note 11
Benefit Plans
77
Note 12
Risk Management and Derivatives
77
Note 13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
81
Note 14
Revenues
83
Note 15
Operating Segments and Related Information
84
Note 16
Commitments and Contingencies
88
Note 17
Leases
88
Note 18
Acquisitions and Divestitures
89
Note 19
Restructuring
90
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NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
NIKE, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE, Inc. portfolio brands include the NIKE Brand, Jordan Brand and Converse. The NIKE
Brand is focused on performance athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services across Men's, Women's and
Kids', amplified with sport-inspired lifestyle products carrying the Swoosh trademark, as well as other NIKE Brand trademarks.
The Jordan Brand is focused on athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and
operating results of Jordan Brand products are reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Converse designs, distributes, licenses and sells casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor,
All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell trademarks. In some markets outside the U.S., these trademarks are licensed
to third parties who design, distribute, market and sell similar products. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a
stand-alone basis.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "NIKE"). All
significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue transactions associated with the sale of NIKE Brand footwear, apparel and equipment, as well as Converse products,
comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or direct
to consumer channels. The Company satisfies the performance obligation and records revenues when transfer of control to the
customer has occurred, based on the terms of sale. A customer is considered to have control once they are able to direct the use
and receive substantially all of the benefits of the product.
Control is transferred to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the country of the sale and the
agreement with the customer. Control transfers to retail store customers at the time of sale and to substantially all digital
commerce customers upon shipment. The transaction price is determined based upon the invoiced sales price, less anticipated
sales returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the
country of sale or agreement with the customer and payment is generally required within 90 days or less of shipment to or receipt
by the wholesale customer. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store and digital commerce transactions.
Consideration for trademark licensing contracts is earned through sales-based or usage-based royalty arrangements, and the
associated revenues are recognized over the license period.
Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing
transaction, and are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from Revenues and Cost of sales in the
Consolidated Statements of Income. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product
has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in Cost of sales when the related revenues
are recognized.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Consideration promised in the Company's contracts with customers is variable due to anticipated reductions, such as sales
returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. The Company estimates the most likely amount it will be entitled to
receive and records an anticipated reduction against Revenues, with an offsetting increase to Accrued liabilities at the time
revenues are recognized. The estimated cost of inventory for product returns is recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current
assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The provision for anticipated sales returns consists of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns.
Provisions for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to
be granted at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and thus may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims are significantly
greater or lower than the reserves established, a reduction or increase to net Revenues is recorded in the period in which such
determination is made.
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COST OF SALES
Cost of sales consists primarily of inventory costs, as well as warehousing costs (including the cost of warehouse labor), third-
party royalties, certain foreign currency hedge gains and losses and product design costs. Shipping and handling costs are
expensed as incurred and included in Cost of sales.
DEMAND CREATION EXPENSE
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary
products, television, digital and print advertising as well as media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation. Advertising
production costs are expensed the first time an advertisement is run. Advertising media costs are expensed when the
advertisement appears. Costs related to brand events are expensed when the event occurs. Costs related to retail brand
presentation are expensed when the presentation is complete and delivered.
A significant amount of the Company's promotional expenses result from payments under endorsement contracts. In general,
endorsement payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. However, certain contracts contain
elements that may be accounted for differently based upon the facts and circumstances of each individual contract. Prepayments
made under contracts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Deferred income taxes and other assets
depending on the period to which the prepayment applies.
Certain contracts provide for contingent payments to endorsers based upon specific achievements in their sport (e.g., winning a
championship). The Company records Demand creation expense for these amounts when the endorser achieves the specific
goal.
Certain contracts provide for variable payments based upon endorsers maintaining a level of performance in their sport over an
extended period of time (e.g., maintaining a specified ranking in a sport for a year). When the Company determines payments are
probable, the amounts are reported in Demand creation expense ratably over the contract period based on the Company's best
estimate of the endorser's performance. In these instances, to the extent actual payments to the endorser differ from the
Company's estimate due to changes in the endorser's performance, adjustments to Demand creation expense may be recorded
in a future period.
Certain contracts provide for royalty payments to endorsers based upon a predetermined percent of sales of particular products,
which the Company records in Cost of sales as the related sales occur. For contracts containing minimum guaranteed royalty
payments, the Company records the amount of any guaranteed payment in excess of that earned through sales of product within
Demand creation expense.
Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its wholesale customers for certain costs of advertising the
Company's products. To the extent the Company receives a distinct good or service in exchange for consideration paid to the
customer that does not exceed the fair value of that good or service, the amounts reimbursed are recorded in Demand creation
expense.
Total Demand creation expense was $4,060 million, 3,850millionand3,114 million for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022
and 2021, respectively. Prepaid advertising and promotion expenses totaled 755millionand773 million at May 31, 2023 and
2022, respectively, of which 372millionand329 million, respectively, were recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current
assets, and 383millionand444 million, respectively, were recorded in Deferred income taxes and other assets, depending on
the period to which the prepayment applied.
OPERATING OVERHEAD EXPENSE
Operating overhead expense consists primarily of wage and benefit-related expenses, research and development costs, bad
debt expense as well as other administrative expenses such as rent, depreciation and amortization, professional services, certain
technology investments, meetings and travel.
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
Cash and equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly liquid investments, that are both readily convertible to known
amounts of cash and so near their maturity they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest
rates, with maturities three months or less at the date of purchase.
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investments with maturities over three months at the date of purchase. At May 31,
2023 and 2022, Short-term investments consisted of available-for-sale debt securities, which are recorded at fair value with
unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless unrealized losses
are determined to be unrecoverable. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined by specific identification.
The Company considers all available-for-sale debt securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, as available
to support current operational liquidity needs and, therefore, classifies all securities with maturity dates beyond three months at
the date of purchase as current assets within Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for more information on the Company's Short-term investments.
ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net consist primarily of amounts due from customers. The Company makes ongoing estimates relating to
the collectability of its accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for expected losses resulting from the inability of its
customers to make required payments. In addition to judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on
ongoing credit evaluations, the Company considers historical levels of credit losses, as well as macroeconomic and industry
trends to determine the amount of the allowance. The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable was 35millionand34
million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
INVENTORY VALUATION
Inventories, substantially all of which are finished goods, are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value and valued on either
an average or a specific identification cost basis. In some instances, the Company ships products directly from its suppliers to the
customer, with the related inventory and cost of sales recognized on a specific identification basis. Inventory costs primarily
consist of product cost from the Company's suppliers, as well as inbound freight, import duties, taxes, insurance, logistics and
other handling fees.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis for land improvements,
buildings and leasehold improvements over 2 to 40 years and for machinery and equipment over 2 to 15 years.
Depreciation and amortization of assets used in manufacturing, warehousing and product distribution are recorded in Cost of
sales. Depreciation and amortization of all other assets are recorded in Operating overhead expense.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Expenditures for major software purchases and software developed for internal use are capitalized and amortized over 2 to 12
years on a straight-line basis. The Company's policy provides for the capitalization of external direct costs associated with
developing or obtaining internal use computer software. The Company also capitalizes certain payroll and payroll-related costs
for employees who are directly associated with internal use computer software projects. The amount of capitalizable payroll costs
with respect to these employees is limited to the time directly spent on such projects. Costs associated with preliminary project
stage activities, training, maintenance and all other post-implementation stage activities are expensed as incurred.
Development costs of computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as an integral part of a product are subject to
capitalization beginning when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when a product is available
for general release to customers. In most instances, the Company's products are released soon after technological feasibility has
been established; therefore, software development costs incurred subsequent to achievement of technological feasibility are
usually not significant, and generally, most software development costs have been expensed as incurred.
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IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets or asset groups to be used in operations whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an
impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant
adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset or a significant decline in the
observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, the Company would assess the
recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected
undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life
of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not
recoverable, the Company will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies, which would
typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset
group's carrying amount and its estimated fair value.
GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company performs annual impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives in the fourth quarter of
each fiscal year or when events occur or circumstances change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a
reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life below its carrying value.
For purposes of testing goodwill for impairment, the Company allocates goodwill across its reporting units, which are considered
the Company's operating segments. For both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which primarily consist of acquired
trade names and trademarks, the Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that
the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the
totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or
indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, an impairment test is unnecessary.
If an impairment test is necessary, the Company will estimate the fair value of the related reporting unit or indefinite-lived
intangible asset. If the carrying value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the goodwill of
that reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is determined to be impaired and the Company will record an impairment
charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.
There were no accumulated impairment losses as of May 31, 2023 and 2022. Additionally, the impact to Goodwill as a result of
acquisitions and divestitures during fiscal 2023 and 2022, was not material.
OPERATING LEASES
The Company primarily leases retail store space, certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office space, equipment and other
non-real estate assets. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and begins recording lease activity at
the commencement date, which is generally the date in which the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of
the asset. Lease components are not separated from non-lease components for real estate leases within the Company's lease
portfolio. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the
lease term with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company's incremental borrowing rate is used to
determine the present value of future lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable.
Lease agreements may contain rent escalation clauses, renewal or termination options, rent holidays or certain landlord
incentives, including tenant improvement allowances. ROU assets include amounts for scheduled rent increases and are reduced
by the amount of lease incentives. The lease term includes the non-cancelable period of the lease and options to extend or
terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. The Company does not record leases
with an initial term of 12 months or less on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognizes related lease payments in the
Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain lease agreements include variable lease
payments, which are based on a percent of retail sales over specified levels or adjust periodically for inflation as a result of
changes in a published index, primarily the Consumer Price Index, and are expensed as incurred.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivatives, equity
securities and available-for-sale debt securities. Fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. The Company uses a three-level
hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used, as follows:
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• Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
• Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in
markets that are not active.
• Level 3: Unobservable inputs with little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own
assumptions.
The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires
judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based
on the most conservative level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Pricing vendors are utilized for a majority of Level 1 and Level 2 investments. These vendors either provide a quoted market price
in an active market or use observable inputs without applying significant adjustments in their pricing. Observable inputs include
broker quotes, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities and credit risks. The fair value
of derivative contracts is determined using observable market inputs such as the daily market foreign currency rates, forward
pricing curves, currency volatilities, currency correlations and interest rates and considers nonperformance risk of the Company
and its counterparties.
The Company's fair value measurement process includes comparing fair values to another independent pricing vendor to ensure
appropriate fair values are recorded.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars are included in the foreign
currency translation adjustment, a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
The Company's global subsidiaries have various monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, which are
denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement, the
impact of which is recorded in Other (income) expense, net, within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and
interest rates. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in the fair value of
derivative financial instruments are either recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Long-term debt or Net
income depending on the nature of the underlying exposure, whether the derivative is formally designated as a hedge and, if
designated, the extent to which the hedge is effective. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement from derivatives in
the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items. For undesignated hedges and designated cash flow hedges,
this is primarily within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For
designated net investment hedges, this is within the Cash provided by investing activities component of the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows. For the Company's fair value hedges, which are interest rate swaps used to mitigate the change in
fair value of its fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates, the related cash flows from periodic interest payments are
reflected within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives for additional information on the Company's risk management program
and derivatives.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by estimating the fair value, net of estimated forfeitures, of equity awards
and recognizing the related expense as Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, in the Consolidated
Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Substantially all awards vest ratably over four years of
continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant. Performance-based restricted stock units vest
based on the Company's achievement of certain performance criteria throughout the three-year performance period and
continued employment through the vesting date. The fair value of options, stock appreciation rights and employees' purchase
rights under the employee stock purchase plans ("ESPPs") is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair
value of restricted stock and time-vesting restricted stock units is established by the market price on the date of grant. The fair
value of performance-based restricted stock units is estimated as of the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation.
Refer to Note 9 — Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation for additional information on the Company's stock-based
compensation programs.
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INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and
the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount
management believes is more likely than not to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable
earnings and is therefore uncertain. At least quarterly, the Company assesses taxable income in prior carryback periods, the
scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. The Company
uses forecasts of taxable income and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this assessment of realization, which are
inherently uncertain and can result in significant variation between estimated and actual results. To the extent the Company
believes that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset, which increases the
Company's income tax expense in the period when such determination is made.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not
the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The Company recognizes interest and penalties
related to income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes for further discussion.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing Net income by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by adjusting weighted average outstanding shares,
assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive stock options and awards.
Refer to Note 10 — Earnings Per Share for further discussion.
MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates, including estimates relating to assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Additionally, the macroeconomic
environment could remain volatile as the risk exists that worsening macroeconomic conditions could have a material, adverse
impact on future revenue growth as well as overall profitability.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") ASU
2022-04, Liabilities — Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations, which
enhances transparency surrounding the use of supplier finance programs. The new guidance requires qualitative and quantitative
disclosure sufficient to enable users of the financial statements to understand the nature, activity during the period, changes from
period to period and potential magnitude of such programs. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal periods, except for the amendment on rollforward information,
which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company will adopt the required guidance in the first
quarter of fiscal 2024 and is currently evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
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NOTE 2 — PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, net included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Land and improvements
326
330
Buildings
3,293
3,170
Machinery and equipment
3,083
2,870
Internal-use software
1,612
1,616
Leasehold improvements
1,876
1,712
Construction in process
525
399
Total property, plant and equipment, gross
10,715
10,097
Less accumulated depreciation
5,634
5,306
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
5,081
4,791
Capitalized interest was not material for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
NOTE 3 — ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes
1,737
1,297
Sales-related reserves
994
1,015
Endorsement compensation
552
496
Dividends payable
529
485
Allowance for expected loss on sale(1)
—
397
Other
1,911
2,530
Total Accrued Liabilities
5,723
6,220
(1)
Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
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NOTE 4 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following tables present information about the Company's financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
May 31, 2023 and 2022, and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value
measurement. Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional detail regarding the Company's fair
value measurement methodology.
MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
1,767
1,767 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
2,655
—
2,655
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
543
15
528
Money market funds
5,157
5,157
—
Time deposits
507
502
5
U.S. Agency securities
46
—
46
Total Level 2
6,253
5,674
579
TOTAL
$
10,675 7,441
3,234
MAY 31, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
839
839 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
3,801
8
3,793
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
660
37
623
Money market funds
6,458
6,458
—
Time deposits
1,237
1,232
5
U.S. Agency securities
2
—
2
Total Level 2
8,357
7,727
630
TOTAL
$
12,997 8,574
4,423
As of May 31, 2023, the Company held 2,563millionofavailable−for−saledebtsecuritieswithmaturitydateswithinoneyearand671 million with maturity dates over one year and less than five years in Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The fair value of the Company's available-for-sale debt securities approximates their amortized cost.
Included in Interest expense (income), net was interest income related to the Company's investment portfolio of 297million,94
million and $34 million for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The Company records the assets and liabilities of its derivative financial instruments on a gross basis on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The Company's derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that allow for the
offset of assets and liabilities in the event of default or early termination of the contract. Any amounts of cash collateral received
related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features are recorded in Cash and
equivalents and Accrued liabilities, the latter of which would further offset against the Company's derivative asset balance. Any
amounts of cash collateral posted related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features
are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets, which would further offset against the Company's derivative liability
balance. Cash collateral received or posted related to the Company's credit-related contingent features is presented in the Cash
provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company does not recognize amounts of
non-cash collateral received, such as securities, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For further information related to credit
risk, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives.
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The following tables present information about the Company's derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a
recurring basis and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement:
MAY 31, 2023
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT
FAIR VALUE
OTHER
CURRENT
ASSETS
OTHER
LONG-TERM
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
AT FAIR
VALUE
ACCRUED
LIABILITIES
OTHER
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$
557 493
64
180
128 52(1)IftheforeignexchangederivativeinstrumentshadbeennettedontheConsolidatedBalanceSheets,theassetandliabilitypositionseachwouldhavebeenreducedby178 million as of May 31, 2023. As of that date, the Company received 36millionofcashcollateralfromvariouscounterpartiesrelatedtoforeignexchangederivativeinstruments.NoamountofcollateralwaspostedonthederivativeliabilitybalanceasofMay31,2023.MAY31,2022DERIVATIVEASSETSDERIVATIVELIABILITIES(Dollarsinmillions)ASSETSATFAIRVALUEOTHERCURRENTASSETSOTHERLONG−TERMASSETSLIABILITIESATFAIRVALUEACCRUEDLIABILITIESOTHERLONG−TERMLIABILITIESLevel2:Foreignexchangeforwardsandoptionsandembeddedderivatives(1)
880 674
206
77
66 11(1)IftheforeignexchangederivativeinstrumentshadbeennettedontheConsolidatedBalanceSheets,theassetandliabilitypositionseachwouldhavebeenreducedby76 million as of May 31, 2022. As of that date, the Company had received $486 million of cash collateral from various counterparties
related to foreign exchange derivative instruments. No amount of collateral was posted on the Company's derivative liability balance as of May 31,
2022.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives. For fair value information regarding Notes payable and Long-term debt, refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings
and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt, respectively.
The carrying amounts of other current financial assets and other current financial liabilities approximate fair value.
NON-RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
As further discussed in Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures, the Company met the criteria to recognize the related assets
and liabilities of its Argentina, Chile and Uruguay entities as held-for-sale as of May 31, 2022. This required the Company to
remeasure the disposal groups at fair value, less costs to sell, which is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement and was
based on each transaction's estimated consideration.
All other assets or liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of May 31, 2023 and 2022 were
immaterial.
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NOTE 5 — SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND CREDIT LINES
The carrying amounts reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for Notes payable approximate fair value.
On March 11, 2022, the Company entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which
provides for up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to 3billionintotalwithlenderapproval.ThefacilitymaturesonMarch11,2027,withoptionstoextendthematuritydateuptoanadditionaltwoyears.Thisfacilityreplacestheprior2 billion five-year credit facility agreement entered into on August 16, 2019, which would have matured on August 16,
2024. Based on the Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's
Corporation and Moody's Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the
prevailing Term SOFR for the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.04% of the total undrawn commitment.
On March 10, 2023, the Company entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks, which
provides for up to 1billionofborrowings,withanoptiontoincreaseborrowingsupto1.5 billion in total with lender approval.
The facility matures on March 8, 2024, with an option to extend the maturity date an additional 364 days. This facility replaces the
prior $1 billion 364-day credit facility agreement entered into on March 11, 2022, which matured on March 10, 2023. Based on the
Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's
Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing Term Secured
Overnight Financing Rate ("Term SOFR") for the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.02% of the total
undrawn commitment.
As of and for the periods ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, no amounts were outstanding under any of the Company's committed
credit facilities.
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NOTE 6 — LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs, comprises the following:
BOOK VALUE
OUTSTANDING
AS OF MAY 31,
Scheduled Maturity (Dollars in millions)
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST RATE
INTEREST PAYMENTS
2023
2022
Corporate Term Debt:(1)(2)
May 1, 2023
$
500
2.25 %
Semi-Annually
$
— $
500
March 27, 2025
1,000
2.40 %
Semi-Annually
998
996
November 1, 2026
1,000
2.38 %
Semi-Annually
997
997
March 27, 2027
1,000
2.75 %
Semi-Annually
997
996
March 27, 2030
1,500
2.85 %
Semi-Annually
1,492
1,491
March 27, 2040
1,000
3.25 %
Semi-Annually
987
986
May 1, 2043
500
3.63 %
Semi-Annually
496
496
November 1, 2045
1,000
3.88 %
Semi-Annually
986
985
November 1, 2046
500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
492
492
March 27, 2050
1,500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
1,482
1,481
Total
8,927
9,420
Less Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
—
500
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT
8,927
8,920
(1)
These senior unsecured obligations rank equally with the Company's other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.
(2)
The bonds are redeemable at the Company's option at a price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be
redeemed or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest. However, the
bonds also feature a par call provision, which allows for the bonds to be redeemed at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the
notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest on or after the Par Call Date, as defined in the respective notes.
The scheduled maturity of Long-term debt in each of the years ending May 31, 2024 through 2028, are 0million,1,000 million,
0million,2,000 million and $0 million, respectively, at face value.
The Company's Long-term debt is recorded at adjusted cost, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs.
The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based upon quoted prices for similar instruments or quoted prices for identical
instruments in inactive markets (Level 2). The fair value of the Company's Long-term debt, including the current portion, was
approximately $7,889 million and $8,933 million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES
Income before income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Income before income taxes:
United States
$
4,663 6,020
5,723
Foreign
1,538
631
938
TOTAL INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
6,201
6,651 6,661Theprovisionforincometaxesisasfollows:YEARENDEDMAY31,(Dollarsinmillions)202320222021Current:UnitedStatesFederal
430 231
328
State
184
98
134
Foreign
634
926
857
Total Current
1,248
1,255
1,319
Deferred:
United States
Federal
(162)
(522)
(371)
State
(25)
(16)
(34)
Foreign
70
(112)
20
Total Deferred
(117)
(650)
(385)
TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE
1,131
605 $
934
A reconciliation from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
Federal income tax rate
21.0
%
21.0
%
21.0
%
State taxes, net of federal benefit
1.5
%
1.4
%
1.3
%
Foreign earnings
1.7
%
-1.8
%
0.2
%
Subpart F deferred tax benefit
0.0
%
-4.7
%
0.0
%
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit
-6.1
%
-4.1
%
-3.7
%
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
-1.1
%
-4.9
%
-4.5
%
Income tax audits and contingency reserves
1.0
%
1.5
%
1.5
%
U.S. research and development tax credit
-1.2
%
-1.0
%
-0.9
%
Other, net
1.4
%
1.7
%
-0.9
%
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
18.2
%
9.1
%
14.0
%
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"), which significantly changed U.S. tax law and
included a provision to tax global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") of foreign subsidiaries. The Company recognizes taxes
due under the GILTI provision as a current period expense.
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023 was higher than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to decreased benefits from stock-based compensation and the prior year
recognition of a non-cash, one-time benefit related to the onshoring of the Company's non-U.S. intangible property. During the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company onshored certain non-U.S. intangible property ownership rights and implemented
changes in the Company's legal entity structure. The tax restructuring increases the possibility that foreign earnings in future
periods will be subject to tax in the U.S. due to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company recognized a deferred tax
asset and corresponding non-cash deferred income tax benefit of 4.7%, to establish the deferred tax deduction that is expected
to reduce taxable income in future periods.
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The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022 was lower than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a shift in the Company's earnings mix and recognition of a non-cash, one-time
benefit related to the onshoring of the Company's non-U.S. intangible property.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities comprise the following as of:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories(1)
$
79 $
136
Sales return reserves(1)
89
109
Deferred compensation(1)
321
313
Stock-based compensation
261
195
Reserves and accrued liabilities(1)
144
145
Operating lease liabilities
511
508
Intangibles
255
275
Capitalized research and development expenditures
548
353
Net operating loss carry-forwards
15
8
Subpart F deferred tax
374
313
Foreign tax credit carry-forward
—
103
Other(1)
183
148
Total deferred tax assets
2,780
2,606
Valuation allowance
(22)
(19)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
2,758
2,587
Deferred tax liabilities:
Foreign withholding tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
(186)
(146)
Property, plant and equipment(1)
(276)
(247)
Right-of-use assets
(441)
(437)
Other(1)
(56)
(92)
Total deferred tax liabilities
(959)
(922)
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET (2)
$
1,799 $
1,665
(1)
The above amounts exclude deferred taxes held-for-sale as of May 31, 2022. See Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
(2)
Of the total $1,799 million net deferred tax asset for the period ended May 31, 2023, 2,026millionwasincludedwithinDeferredincometaxesandotherassetsand(227) million was included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Of the total 1,665millionnetdeferredtaxassetfortheperiodendedMay31,2022,1,891 million was included within Deferred income taxes and other assets and
(226)millionwasincludedwithinDeferredincometaxesandotherliabilitiesontheConsolidatedBalanceSheets.Thefollowingisareconciliationofthechangesinthegrossbalanceofunrecognizedtaxbenefitsasof:MAY31,(Dollarsinmillions)202320222021Unrecognizedtaxbenefits,beginningoftheperiod
848 896
771
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions
95
71
77
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions
(17)
(145)
(22)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions
50
62
59
Settlements
(18)
(17)
(5)
Lapse of statute of limitations
(7)
(10)
(6)
Changes due to currency translation
(15)
(9)
22
UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS, END OF THE PERIOD
936
848 896AsofMay31,2023,totalgrossunrecognizedtaxbenefits,excludingrelatedinterestandpenalties,were936 million, of which
$651 million would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The majority of the total gross
unrecognized tax benefits are long-term in nature and included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense. The liability for payment of
interest and penalties increased by $20 million during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, increased by 45millionduringthefiscalyearendedMay31,2022,andincreasedby45 million during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021. As of May 31, 2023 and
2022, accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were 268millionand248 million, respectively (excluding
federal benefit) and were included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, long-term income taxes payable were 373millionand535 million, respectively, and were
included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S., as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is currently under
audit by the U.S. IRS for fiscal years 2017 through 2019. The Company has closed all U.S. federal income tax matters through
fiscal 2016, with the exception of certain transfer pricing adjustments. Tax years after 2011 remain open in certain major foreign
jurisdictions. Although the timing of resolution of audits is not certain, the Company evaluates all domestic and foreign audit
issues in the aggregate, along with the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations, and estimates that it is reasonably possible
the total gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to $50 million within the next 12 months. In January 2019, the
European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached State Aid rules when
granting certain tax rulings to the Company. The Company believes the investigation is without merit. If this matter is adversely
resolved, the Netherlands may be required to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the Company's
income taxes related to prior periods in the Netherlands could increase.
A portion of the Company's foreign operations benefit from a tax holiday, which is set to expire in 2031. This tax holiday may be
extended when certain conditions are met or may be terminated early if certain conditions are not met. The tax benefit attributable
to this tax holiday, before taking into consideration other U.S. indirect tax provisions, was $263 million, 221millionand238
million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The benefit of the tax holiday on diluted earnings
per common share was 0.17,0.14 and 0.15forthefiscalyearsendedMay31,2023,2022and2021,respectively.DeferredtaxassetsasofMay31,2023and2022,werereducedbyavaluationallowance.ForthefiscalyearendedMay31,2023,avaluationallowancewasprovidedforU.S.capitallosscarryforwardsandontaxbenefitsgeneratedbycertainentitieswithoperatinglosses.ForthefiscalyearendedMay31,2022,avaluationallowancewasprovidedforU.S.capitallosscarryforwardsandontaxbenefitsgeneratedbycertainentitieswithoperatinglosses.Therewasa3 million net increase in the
valuation allowance for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, compared to a 7millionnetincreaseforthefiscalyearendedMay31,2022,and14 million net decrease for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021.
The Company has available domestic and foreign loss carry-forwards of 61millionasofMay31,2023.Ifnotutilized,33 million
of losses will expire in the periods between fiscal 2028 and 2043.
NOTE 8 — REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
Sojitz America is the sole owner of the Company's authorized redeemable preferred stock, 1parvalue,whichisredeemableattheoptionofSojitzAmericaortheCompanyatparvalueaggregating0.3 million. A cumulative dividend of $0.10 per share is
payable annually on May 31, and no dividends may be declared or paid on the common stock of the Company unless dividends
on the redeemable preferred stock have been declared and paid in full. There have been no changes in the redeemable preferred
stock in the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. As the holder of the redeemable preferred stock, Sojitz America
does not have general voting rights but does have the right to vote as a separate class on the sale of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company and its subsidiaries; on merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or on the sale or
assignment of the NIKE trademark for athletic footwear sold in the United States. The redeemable preferred stock has been fully
issued to Sojitz America and is not blank check preferred stock. The Company's articles of incorporation do not permit the
issuance of additional preferred stock.
NOTE 9 — COMMON STOCK AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
COMMON STOCK
The authorized number of shares of Class A Common Stock, no par value, and Class B Common Stock, no par value, are 400
million and 2,400 million, respectively. Each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class B Common
Stock. Voting rights of Class B Common Stock are limited in certain circumstances with respect to the election of directors. There
are no differences in the dividend and liquidation preferences or participation rights of the holders of Class A and Class B
Common Stock. From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors authorizes share repurchase programs for the repurchase
of Class B Common Stock. The value of repurchased shares is deducted from Total shareholders' equity through allocation to
Capital in excess of stated value and Retained earnings.
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") provides for the issuance of up to 798 million previously
unissued shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with equity awards granted under the Stock Incentive Plan. The Stock
Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of non-statutory stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, and stock
awards, including restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock units include both time-vesting restricted stock units
("RSUs") as well as performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). A committee of the Board of Directors administers the
Stock Incentive Plan and has the authority to determine the employees to whom awards will be made, the amount of the awards
and the other terms and conditions of the awards. The Company generally grants stock options, restricted stock and restricted
stock units on an annual basis. The exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights may not be less than the fair
market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. Substantially all awards under the Stock Incentive Plan vest ratably
over 4 years of continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company's total stock-based compensation expense recognized in Cost of sales or
Operating overhead expense, as applicable:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Stock options(1)
$
311 297
323
ESPPs
72
60
63
Restricted stock and restricted stock units(1)(2)
372
281
225
TOTAL STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
755
638 611(1)Expenseforstockoptionsincludestheexpenseassociatedwithstockappreciationrights.Acceleratedstockoptionexpenseisprimarilyrecordedforemployeesmeetingcertainretirementeligibilityrequirementsandwas64 million, 57millionand67 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023,
2022 and 2021, respectively. During fiscal 2021, an immaterial amount of accelerated stock option and restricted stock unit expense was also recorded
for certain employees impacted by the Company's organizational realignment. For more information, see Note 19 — Restructuring.
(2)
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, expense for restricted stock units includes an immaterial amount of expense for PSUs.
The income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense was 71million,327 million and 297millionforthefiscalyearsendedMay31,2023,2022and2021,respectively,andreportedwithinIncometaxexpense.STOCKOPTIONSTheweightedaveragefairvaluepershareofstockoptionsgrantedduringtheyearsendedMay31,2023,2022and2021,computedasofthegrantdateusingtheBlack−Scholespricingmodel,was31.31, 37.53and26.75, respectively. The
weighted average assumptions used to estimate these fair values were as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
Dividend yield
0.9 %
0.8 %
0.9 %
Expected volatility
27.1 %
24.9 %
27.3 %
Weighted average expected life (in years)
5.8
5.8
6.0
Risk-free interest rate
3.3 %
0.9 %
0.4 %
Expected volatilities are based on an analysis of the historical volatility of the Company's common stock, the implied volatility in
market traded options on the Company's common stock with a term greater than one year, as well as other factors. The weighted
average expected life of options is based on an analysis of historical and expected future exercise patterns. The interest rate is
based on the U.S. Treasury (constant maturity) risk-free rate in effect at the date of grant for periods corresponding with the
expected term of the options.
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The following summarizes the stock option transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
OPTION PRICE
(In millions)
Options outstanding as of May 31, 2022
68.0 88.66Exercised(7.5)57.11Forfeited(1.5)122.93Granted12.0107.44OptionsoutstandingasofMay31,202371.0
94.40
(1)
Includes stock appreciation rights transactions.
Options exercisable as of May 31, 2023 were 44.7 million and had a weighted average option price of 79.95pershare.TheaggregateintrinsicvalueforoptionsoutstandingandexercisableasofMay31,2023was1,380 million and 1,307million,respectively.ThetotalintrinsicvalueoftheoptionsexercisedduringtheyearsendedMay31,2023,2022and2021was438
million, 1,742millionand1,571 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is the amount by which the market value of the
underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the options. The weighted average contractual life remaining for options
outstanding and options exercisable as of May 31, 2023 was 5.9 years and 4.5 years, respectively. As of May 31, 2023, the
Company had $425 million of unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized
in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a weighted average remaining period of 2.5 years.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
In addition to the Stock Incentive Plan, the Company gives employees the right to purchase shares at a discount from the market
price under ESPPs. Subject to the annual statutory limit, employees are eligible to participate through payroll deductions of up to
10% of their compensation. At the end of each six-month offering period, shares are purchased by the participants at 85% of the
lower of the fair market value at the beginning or the end of the offering period. Employees purchased 3.0 million, 2.0 million and
2.5 million shares during each of the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
RESTRICTED STOCK AND RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Recipients of restricted stock are entitled to cash dividends and to vote their respective shares throughout the period of
restriction. Recipients of restricted stock units, which includes RSUs and PSUs, are entitled to dividend equivalent cash
payments upon vesting. The number of shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested includes shares of common
stock withheld by the Company on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.
The following summarizes the restricted stock and restricted stock units transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
GRANT DATE
FAIR VALUE
(In millions)
Nonvested as of May 31, 2022
6.7 $
130.88
Vested
(2.2)
114.85
Forfeited
(0.7)
131.10
Granted
4.5
115.56
Nonvested as of May 31, 2023
8.3 126.97(1)IncludesanimmaterialamountofPSUtransactionsTheweightedaveragefairvaluepershareofrestrictedstockandrestrictedstockunitsgrantedforthefiscalyearsendedMay31,2023,2022and2021,computedasofthegrantdate,was115.56, 168.04and113.84, respectively. During the fiscal years
ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the aggregate fair value of vested restricted stock and restricted stock units was 250million,354 million and 310million,respectively,computedasofthedateofvesting.AsofMay31,2023,theCompanyhad649 million of unrecognized compensation costs from restricted stock and restricted
stock units, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a
weighted average remaining period of 2.3 years.
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NOTE 10 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per common share to diluted earnings per common share. The computations
of diluted earnings per common share excluded restricted stock, restricted stock units and options, including shares under
ESPPs, to purchase an estimated additional 31.7 million, 9.4 million and 11.3 million shares of common stock outstanding for the
fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, because the awards were assumed to be anti-dilutive.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2023
2022
2021
Net income available to common stockholders
5,070
6,046 5,727Determinationofshares:Weightedaveragecommonsharesoutstanding1,551.61,578.81,573.0Assumedconversionofdilutivestockoptionsandawards18.232.036.4DILUTEDWEIGHTEDAVERAGECOMMONSHARESOUTSTANDING1,569.81,610.81,609.4Earningspercommonshare:Basic
3.27 3.83
3.64
Diluted
3.23
3.75 $
3.56
NOTE 11 — BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a qualified 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan, in which all U.S. employees are able to participate. The
Company matches a portion of employee contributions to the savings plan. Company contributions to the savings plan were $136
million, 126millionand110 million and included in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The Company also has a Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by shareholders in
September 1997, which has been amended from time to time. The Company recognized an immaterial amount of Operating
overhead expense related to cash awards under the LTIP during the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. During the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, under the Stock Incentive Plan, the Company granted PSUs which replaced cash-based
long-term incentive awards historically granted under the Company's LTIP. Refer to Note 9 — Common Stock and Stock-Based
Compensation for further information related to PSUs.
The Company allows certain highly compensated employees and non-employee directors of the Company to defer compensation
under a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. A rabbi trust was established to fund the Company's nonqualified deferred
compensation plan obligation. The assets in the rabbi trust of approximately 875millionand876 million as of May 31, 2023
and 2022, respectively, primarily consist of company owned life insurance policies recorded at their cash surrender value and are
classified in Deferred income taxes and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred compensation plan liabilities
were 897millionand890 million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and primarily classified in Deferred income taxes
and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company has pension plans in various countries worldwide. The pension plans are only available to local employees and are
generally government mandated. The liability related to the unfunded pension liabilities of the plans was 29millionand30
million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and primarily classified as non-current in Deferred income taxes and other
liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
NOTE 12 — RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVES
The Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company does not
hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. The Company formally
documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management
objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as hedges
to either recognized assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions and assessing, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the
effectiveness of the hedging relationships.
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The majority of derivatives outstanding as of May 31, 2023, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for
Euro/U.S. Dollar, British Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. All derivatives are
recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and classified based on the instrument's maturity date.
The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
BALANCE SHEET LOCATION
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 480
639
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Deferred income taxes and other assets
64
206
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments
544
845
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
13
35
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
13
35
TOTAL DERIVATIVE ASSETS
557
880
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
BALANCE SHEET LOCATION
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Accrued liabilities 93
37
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
52
11
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments
145
48
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives
Accrued liabilities
35
29
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
35
29
TOTAL DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
180
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The following table presents the amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of cash flow hedges are
recorded and the effects of cash flow hedge activity on these line items for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
(Dollars in millions)
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
Revenues
51,217
26
46,710
(82) 44,538
45
Cost of sales
28,925
581
25,231
(23)
24,576
51
Demand creation expense
4,060
(5)
3,850
1
3,114
3
Other (income) expense, net
(280)
338
(181)
130
14
(47)
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
(8)
205
(7)
262
(7)
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The following tables present the amounts affecting the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended May 31, 2023,
2022 and 2021:
(Dollars in millions)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES
(1)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME
(1)
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
2023
2022
2021
Derivatives designated as
cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
16
(39) (61)Revenues
26 (82)
45
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
305
889
(563)
Cost of sales
581
(23)
51
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
(1)
(6)
5
Demand creation expense
(5)
1
3
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
207
492
(163)
Other (income) expense, net
338
130
(47)
Interest rate swaps(2)
—
—
—
Interest expense (income), net
(8)
(7)
(7)
Total designated cash
flow hedges
527 1,336 (782)
932 19
45
(1)
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the amounts recorded in Other (income) expense, net as a result of the discontinuance of
cash flow hedges because the forecasted transactions were no longer probable of occurring were immaterial.
(2)
Gains and losses associated with terminated interest rate swaps, which were previously designated as cash flow hedges and recorded in Accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss), will be released through Interest expense (income), net over the term of the issued debt.
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED
IN INCOME ON DERIVATIVES
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN INCOME
ON DERIVATIVES
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives
28
38 $
(167)
Other (income) expense, net
CASH FLOW HEDGES
All changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge instruments are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) until Net income is affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. Effective
hedge results are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the same manner as the underlying exposure. When it
is no longer probable the forecasted hedged transaction will occur in the initially identified time period, hedge accounting is
discontinued and the Company accounts for the associated derivative as an undesignated instrument as discussed below.
Additionally, the gains and losses associated with derivatives no longer designated as cash flow hedge instruments in
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recognized immediately in Other (income) expense, net, if it is probable the
forecasted hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the initially identified time period or within an additional two-month
period thereafter. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances
related to the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside the control or influence of the Company.
The purpose of the Company's foreign exchange risk management program is to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Foreign currency
exposures the Company may elect to hedge in this manner include product costs, non-functional currency denominated
revenues, intercompany revenues, demand creation expenses, investments in U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale debt
securities and certain other intercompany transactions.
Product cost foreign currency exposures are primarily generated through non-functional currency denominated product
purchases. NIKE entities primarily purchase product in two ways: (1) Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NIKE
Trading Company ("NTC"), a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded products from third-party factories,
predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, then sells the product to NIKE entities in
their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE entity with a different functional currency result in a foreign currency
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exposure for the NTC. (2) Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories in U.S. Dollars. These
purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
The Company's policy permits the utilization of derivatives to reduce its foreign currency exposures where internal netting or
other strategies cannot be effectively employed. Typically, the Company may enter into hedge contracts starting up to 12 to 24
months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the
forecasted transaction occurs. The total notional amount of outstanding foreign currency derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges was $18.2 billion as of May 31, 2023.
As of May 31, 2023, approximately 419millionofdeferrednetgains(netoftax)onbothoutstandingandmaturedderivativesinAccumulatedothercomprehensiveincome(loss)areexpectedtobereclassifiedtoNetincomeduringthenext12monthsconcurrentwiththeunderlyinghedgedtransactionsalsobeingrecordedinNetincome.ActualamountsultimatelyreclassifiedtoNetincomearedependentontheexchangeratesineffectwhenderivativecontractscurrentlyoutstandingmature.AsofMay31,2023,themaximumtermoverwhichtheCompanyhedgesexposurestothevariabilityofcashflowsforitsforecastedtransactionswas27months.FAIRVALUEHEDGESTheCompanyhas,inthepast,beenexposedtotheriskofchangesinthefairvalueofcertainfixed−ratedebtattributabletochangesininterestrates.DerivativesusedbytheCompanytohedgethisriskarereceive−fixed,pay−variableinterestrateswaps.TheCompanyhadnointerestrateswapsdesignatedasfairvaluehedgesasofMay31,2023.NETINVESTMENTHEDGESTheCompanyhas,inthepast,hedgedandmay,inthefuture,hedgetheriskofvariabilityinforeigncurrency−denominatednetinvestmentsinwholly−ownedinternationaloperations.AllchangesinfairvalueofthederivativesdesignatedasnetinvestmenthedgesarereportedinAccumulatedothercomprehensiveincome(loss)alongwiththeforeigncurrencytranslationadjustmentsonthoseinvestments.TheCompanyhadnooutstandingnetinvestmenthedgesasofMay31,2023.UNDESIGNATEDDERIVATIVEINSTRUMENTSTheCompanymayelecttoenterintoforeignexchangeforwardstomitigatethechangeinfairvalueofspecificassetsandliabilitiesontheConsolidatedBalanceSheets.TheseundesignatedinstrumentsarerecordedatfairvalueasaderivativeassetorliabilityontheConsolidatedBalanceSheetswiththeircorrespondingchangeinfairvaluerecognizedinOther(income)expense,net,togetherwiththeremeasurementgainorlossfromthehedgedbalancesheetposition.Thetotalnotionalamountofoutstandingundesignatedderivativeinstrumentswas4.7 billion as of May 31, 2023.
CREDIT RISK
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The
counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings; however, this
does not eliminate the Company's exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is limited to the unrealized gains
in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted. To manage this risk, the Company has
established strict counterparty credit guidelines that are continually monitored.
The Company's derivative contracts contain credit risk-related contingent features designed to protect against significant
deterioration in counterparties' creditworthiness and their ultimate ability to settle outstanding derivative contracts in the normal
course of business. The Company's bilateral credit-related contingent features generally require the owing entity, either the
Company or the derivative counterparty, to post collateral for the portion of the fair value in excess of 50millionshouldthefairvalueofoutstandingderivativespercounterpartybegreaterthan50 million. Additionally, a certain level of decline in credit rating
of either the Company or the counterparty could trigger collateral requirements. As of May 31, 2023, the Company was in
compliance with all credit risk-related contingent features, and derivative instruments with such features were in a net liability
position of approximately 2million.Accordingly,theCompanypostednocashcollateralasaresultofthesecontingentfeatures.Further,asofMay31,2023,theCompanyhadreceived36 million in cash collateral from various counterparties to its derivative
contracts. The Company considers the impact of the risk of counterparty default to be immaterial.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments and collateral, refer to Note 4 — Fair Value
Measurements.
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NOTE 13 — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
CASH FLOW
HEDGES
NET
INVESTMENT
HEDGES
(1)
OTHER
TOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2022
(520)
779 115
(56) $
318
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(91)
487
—
(20)
376
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(3)
358
(835)
—
14
(463)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
267
(348)
—
(6)
(87)
Balance at May 31, 2023
$
(253) 431
115 (62)
231
(1)
The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are
reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)
Net of tax benefit (expense) of 0million,(40) million, 0million,6 million and (34)million,respectively.(3)Netoftax(benefit)expenseof(16) million, 97million,0 million, (5)millionand76 million, respectively.
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
CASH FLOW
HEDGES
NET
INVESTMENT
HEDGES
(1)
OTHER
TOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2021
2
(435) 115
(62) $
(380)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(522)
1,222
—
28
728
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(3)
—
(8)
—
(22)
(30)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(522)
1,214
—
6
698
Balance at May 31, 2022
$
(520) 779
115 (56)
318
(1)
The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are
reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)
Net of tax benefit (expense) of 0million,(114) million, 0million,(9) million and (123)million,respectively.(3)Netoftax(benefit)expenseof0 million, 11million,0 million, 9millionand20 million, respectively.
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The following table summarizes the reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the Consolidated
Statements of Income:
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Gains (losses) on foreign currency translation adjustment
(374)
—
Other (income) expense, net
Total before tax
(374)
—
Tax (expense) benefit
16
—
Gain (loss) net of tax
(358)
—
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
26
(82)
Revenues
Foreign exchange forwards and options
581
(23)
Cost of sales
Foreign exchange forwards and options
(5)
1
Demand creation expense
Foreign exchange forwards and options
338
130
Other (income) expense, net
Interest rate swaps
(8)
(7)
Interest expense (income), net
Total before tax
932
19
Tax (expense) benefit
(97)
(11)
Gain (loss) net of tax
835
8
Gains (losses) on other
(19)
31
Other (income) expense, net
Total before tax
(19)
31
Tax (expense) benefit
5
(9)
Gain (loss) net of tax
(14)
22
Total net gain (loss) reclassified for the period
463
30
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NOTE 14 — REVENUES
DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUES
The following tables present the Company's Revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, major product line and
distribution channel:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
(1)
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE
CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
14,897 8,260 5,435 4,543 $
— $ 33,135 2,155
— $ 35,290
Apparel
5,947
4,566
1,666
1,664
— 13,843
90
— 13,933
Equipment
764
592
147
224
—
1,727
28
—
1,755
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 13,418 7,248 6,431
58 48,763
2,427 27 51,217
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
11,273 8,522 3,866 3,736 $
— $ 27,397 1,299
— $ 28,696
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
10,335
4,896
3,382
2,695
— 21,308
974
— 22,282
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 13,418 7,248 6,431
58 48,763
2,427 27 51,217
(1)
Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand businesses in its CASA
territory to third-party distributors.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE
CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
12,228 7,388 5,416 4,111 $
— $ 29,143 2,094
— $ 31,237
Apparel
5,492
4,527
1,938
1,610
— 13,567
103
— 13,670
Equipment
633
564
193
234
—
1,624
26
—
1,650
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 18,353 12,479 7,547 5,955
102 44,436
2,346 (72) 46,710
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
9,621 8,377 4,081 3,529 $
— $ 25,608 1,292
— $ 26,900
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
8,732
4,102
3,466
2,426
— 18,726
931
— 19,657
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 18,353 12,479 7,547 5,955
102 44,436
2,346 (72) 46,710
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
(1)
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE
CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
11,644
6,970 5,748
3,659 $
— $ 28,021 1,986
— $ 30,007
Apparel
5,028
3,996
2,347
1,494
—
12,865
104
—
12,969
Equipment
507
490
195
190
—
1,382
29
—
1,411
Other
—
—
—
—
25
25
86
40
151
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 17,179 11,456
8,290 5,343
25 42,293
2,205 40 44,538
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
10,186
7,812 4,513
3,387 $
— $ 25,898 1,353
— $ 27,251
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
6,993
3,644
3,777
1,956
—
16,370
766
—
17,136
Other
—
—
—
—
25
25
86
40
151
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 17,179 11,456
8,290 5,343
25 42,293
2,205 40 44,538
(1) Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand business in Brazil to a third-
party distributor.
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and
other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment. Converse Other revenues were primarily
attributable to licensing businesses. Corporate revenues primarily consisted of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related
to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse but managed through the
Company's central foreign exchange risk management program.
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not have any contract assets and had an immaterial amount of contract liabilities
recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company's sales-related reserve balance, which includes returns, post-invoice sales discounts
and miscellaneous claims, was 994millionand1,015 million, respectively, recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The estimated cost of inventory for expected product returns was 226millionand194 million as of May 31,
2023 and 2022, respectively, and was recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
NOTE 15 — OPERATING SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION
The Company's operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE Brand
segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
Each NIKE Brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling
of athletic footwear, apparel and equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North
America; Europe, Middle East & Africa ("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results
for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for information regarding the transition of NIKE
Brand businesses in certain countries within APLA to third-party distributors.
The Company's NIKE Direct operations are managed within each NIKE Brand geographic operating segment. Converse is also a
reportable segment for the Company and operates in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing and selling of athletic lifestyle
sneakers, apparel and accessories.
Global Brand Divisions is included within the NIKE Brand for presentation purposes to align with the way management views the
Company. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a
geographic operating segment. Global Brand Divisions costs represent demand creation and operating overhead expense that
include product creation and design expenses centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE
Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology.
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Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally
managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company's headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and
compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain
hedge gains and losses.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance of individual operating segments is earnings
before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), which represents Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax expense
in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
As part of the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program, standard foreign currency rates are
assigned twice per year to each NIKE Brand entity in the Company's geographic operating segments and to Converse. These
rates are set approximately nine and twelve months in advance of the future selling seasons to which they relate (specifically, for
each currency, one standard rate applies to the fall and holiday selling seasons, and one standard rate applies to the spring and
summer selling seasons) based on average market spot rates in the calendar month preceding the date they are established.
Inventories and Cost of sales for geographic operating segments and Converse reflect the use of these standard rates to record
non-functional currency product purchases in the entity's functional currency. Differences between assigned standard foreign
currency rates and actual market rates are included in Corporate, together with foreign currency hedge gains and losses
generated from the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program and other conversion gains and
losses.
Accounts receivable, net, Inventories and Property, plant and equipment, net for operating segments are regularly reviewed by
management and are therefore provided below.
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
REVENUES
North America
21,608
18,353 $
17,179
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,418
12,479
11,456
Greater China
7,248
7,547
8,290
Asia Pacific & Latin America
6,431
5,955
5,343
Global Brand Divisions
58
102
25
Total NIKE Brand
48,763
44,436
42,293
Converse
2,427
2,346
2,205
Corporate
27
(72)
40
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$
51,217 46,710
44,538
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES
North America
5,454
5,114 $
5,089
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,531
3,293
2,435
Greater China
2,283
2,365
3,243
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,932
1,896
1,530
Global Brand Divisions
(4,841)
(4,262)
(3,656)
Converse
676
669
543
Corporate
(2,840)
(2,219)
(2,261)
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
262
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
6,201 6,651
6,661
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
North America
283
146 $
98
Europe, Middle East & Africa
215
197
153
Greater China
56
78
94
Asia Pacific & Latin America
64
56
54
Global Brand Divisions
271
222
278
Total NIKE Brand
889
699
677
Converse
7
9
7
Corporate
140
103
107
TOTAL ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
$
1,036 811
791
DEPRECIATION
North America
128
124 $
130
Europe, Middle East & Africa
120
134
136
Greater China
54
41
46
Asia Pacific & Latin America
42
42
43
Global Brand Divisions
211
220
222
Total NIKE Brand
555
561
577
Converse
17
22
26
Corporate
131
134
141
TOTAL DEPRECIATION
$
703 717
744
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AS OF MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
North America
1,653
1,850
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,197
1,351
Greater China
162
406
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
700
664
Global Brand Divisions
96
113
Total NIKE Brand
3,808
4,384
Converse
235
230
Corporate
88
53
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
4,131
4,667
INVENTORIES
North America
3,806
4,098
Europe, Middle East & Africa
2,167
1,887
Greater China
973
1,044
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
894
686
Global Brand Divisions
232
197
Total NIKE Brand
8,072
7,912
Converse
305
279
Corporate
77
229
TOTAL INVENTORIES
8,454
8,420
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
North America
794
639
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,009
920
Greater China
292
303
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
279
274
Global Brand Divisions
840
789
Total NIKE Brand
3,214
2,925
Converse
38
49
Corporate
1,829
1,817
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
5,081
4,791
(1)
Excludes assets held-for-sale as of May 31, 2022. See Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
REVENUES AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
After allocation of revenues for Global Brand Divisions, Converse and Corporate to geographical areas based on the location
where the sales originated, revenues by geographical area are essentially the same as reported above for the NIKE Brand
operating segments with the exception of the United States. Revenues derived in the United States were 22,007million,18,749 million and $17,363 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The Company's largest concentrations of long-lived assets primarily consist of the Company's corporate headquarters, retail
locations and distribution facilities in the United States and China, as well as distribution facilities in Belgium. Long-lived assets
attributable to operations in these countries, which consist of property, plant and equipment, net and operating lease ROU assets,
net, were as follows:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
United States
$
5,129 $
4,916
Belgium
702
646
China
559
538
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NOTE 16 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had bank guarantees and letters of credit outstanding totaling $588 million and $289
million, respectively, issued primarily for real estate agreements, self-insurance programs, other general business obligations and
legal matters.
In connection with various contracts and agreements, the Company provides routine indemnification relating to the enforceability
of intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where the Company is acting as the guarantor.
Currently, the Company has several such agreements in place. However, based on the Company's historical experience and the
estimated probability of future loss, the Company has determined the fair value of such indemnification is not material to the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations
relating to its business, products and actions of its employees and representatives, including contractual and employment
relationships, product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. The outcome of these legal matters
is inherently uncertain, and the Company cannot predict the eventual outcome of currently pending matters, the timing of their
ultimate resolution or the eventual losses, fines, penalties or consequences relating to those matters. When a loss related to a
legal proceeding or claim is probable and reasonably estimable, the Company accrues its best estimate for the ultimate
resolution of the matter. If one or more legal matters were to be resolved against the Company in a reporting period for amounts
above management's expectations, the Company's financial position, operating results and cash flows for that reporting period
could be materially adversely affected. In the opinion of management, based on its current knowledge and after consultation with
counsel, the Company does not believe any currently pending legal matters will have a material adverse impact on the
Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows, except as described below.
BELGIAN CUSTOMS CLAIM
The Company has received claims for certain years from the Belgian Customs Authorities for alleged underpaid duties related to
products imported beginning in fiscal 2018. The Company disputes these claims and has engaged in the appellate process. The
Company has issued bank guarantees in order to appeal the claims. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate the range of
loss and cannot predict the final outcome as it could take several years to reach a resolution on this matter. If this matter is
ultimately resolved against the Company, the amounts owed, including fines, penalties and other consequences relating to the
matter, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
NOTE 17 — LEASES
Lease expense is recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income,
based on the underlying nature of the leased asset. For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, lease expense
primarily consisted of operating lease costs of $585 million, 593millionand589 million, respectively. Lease expense also
consisted of 403million,366 million and $347 million for fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
primarily related to variable lease costs, which includes an immaterial amount of short-term lease costs. As of and for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021, finance leases were not a material component of the Company's lease portfolio.
The undiscounted cash flows for future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities and the reconciliation to the
Operating lease liabilities recognized in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
AS OF MAY 31, 2023
(1)
Fiscal 2024
$
506
Fiscal 2025
562
Fiscal 2026
490
Fiscal 2027
436
Fiscal 2028
369
Thereafter
1,225
Total undiscounted future cash flows related to lease payments
3,588Lessinterest377Presentvalueofleaseliabilities
3,211
(1)
Excludes $278 million as of May 31, 2023, of future operating lease payments for lease agreements signed but not yet commenced.
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The following table includes supplemental information used to calculate the present value of Operating lease liabilities:
AS OF MAY 31,
2023
2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
7.5
7.8
Weighted-average discount rate
2.5 %
2.3 %
The following table includes supplemental cash and non-cash information related to operating leases:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease
liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
575
589
583
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for
new operating lease liabilities
602
537
$
489
NOTE 18 — ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
ACQUISITIONS
During fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company made multiple acquisitions focused on gaining new capabilities to fuel its
Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, serving consumers personally at a global scale. The impact of acquisitions, individually
and in aggregate, was not considered material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
DIVESTITURES
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company entered into separate definitive agreements to sell its entities in Argentina
and Uruguay as well as its entity in Chile to third-party distributors.
The sale of the Company's entity in Chile to a third-party distributor was completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The
impacts from the transaction were not material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
The sale of the Company's entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor was completed during the second quarter
of fiscal 2023 and the net loss on the sale of these entities totaled approximately $550 million. This loss included $389 million,
recognized primarily in fiscal 2020, largely due to the anticipated release of the cumulative foreign currency translation losses.
The remaining loss recognized in fiscal 2023 was due to the devaluation of local currency and cash equivalents included in the
transferred assets. Upon completion of the sale, the foreign currency translation losses recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) were reclassified to Net income within Other (income) expense, net, on the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income along with the allowance for previously recognized losses recorded in
Accrued liabilities. The net loss was classified within Corporate.
The net cash proceeds received are reflected within Other investing activities on the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows.
The related assets and liabilities of these entities within the Company's APLA operating segment were classified as held-for-sale
on the Consolidated Balance Sheets within Prepaid expenses and other currents and Accrued liabilities, respectively, until the
transactions closed. As of May 31, 2022, held-for-sale assets were $182 million and held-for-sale liabilities were 58million.OTHERDIVESTITURESDuringfiscal2020,theCompanyenteredintoadefinitiveagreementtosellsubstantiallyallofitsNIKEBrandoperationsinBrazilandshifttoadistributoroperatingmodel.Duringfiscal2021,thetransactionclosedandtheCompanyrecognizedalossofapproximately50 million within Other (income) expense, net classified within Corporate, on the Consolidated Statements of
Income. Cash proceeds received were reflected within Other investing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
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NOTE 19 — RESTRUCTURING
In fiscal 2021, the Company substantially completed a series of leadership and operating model changes to streamline and
speed up the strategic execution of the Consumer Direct Acceleration.
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, the Company recognized employee termination costs of 214millionand35 million
within Operating overhead expense and Cost of sales, respectively, and made cash payments of 212million.Additionally,therelatedstock−basedcompensationexpenserecordedwithinOperatingoverheadexpenseandCostofsaleswas41 million and
$4 million, respectively.
These costs were classified within Corporate.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH
ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
There has been no change of accountants nor any disagreements with accountants on any matter of accounting principles or
practices or financial statement disclosure required to be reported under this Item.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to
be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), reports is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and
that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the
disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to
apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
We carry out a variety of ongoing procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of May 31, 2023.
"Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" is included in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
We are continuing several transformation initiatives to centralize and simplify our business processes and systems. These are
long-term initiatives, which we believe will enhance our internal control over financial reporting due to increased automation and
further integration of related processes. We will continue to monitor our internal control over financial reporting for effectiveness
throughout these transformation initiatives.
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
No disclosure is required under this item.
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN
JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding directors is included under "Corporate Governance — NIKE,
Inc. Board of Directors" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein
by reference. The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding executive officers is included under "Information
about our Executive Officers" in Item 1 of this Annual Report. The information required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K is included
under "Corporate Governance — Code of Conduct" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Items 407(d)(4) and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K
regarding the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors is included under "Corporate Governance — Board Structure
and Responsibilities — Board Committees" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by Items 402, 407(e)(4) and 407(e)(5) of Regulation S-K regarding executive compensation is included
under "Corporate Governance — Director Compensation for Fiscal 2023," "Executive Compensation — Compensation
Discussion and Analysis," "Executive Compensation — Executive Compensation Tables," and "Additional Information —
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation," in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is included under "Executive Compensation — Executive
Compensation Tables — Equity Compensation Plan Information" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K is included under
"Stock Ownership Information — Stock Holdings of Certain Owners and Management" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our
2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by Items 404 and 407(a) of Regulation S-K is included under "Additional Information — Transactions
with Related Persons" and "Corporate Governance — NIKE, Inc. Board of Directors — Director Independence" in the definitive
Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A is included under "Audit Matters — Ratification of Appointment of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
SCHEDULES
(a)
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report:
FORM 10-K
PAGE NO.
1.
Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238)
53
Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years ended May 31, 2023, May 31, 2022
and May 31, 2021
55
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three years ended May 31,
2023, May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021
56
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022
57
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended May 31, 2023, May 31,
2022 and May 31, 2021
58
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for each of the three years ended May 31, 2023,
May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021
59
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
60
2.
Financial Statement Schedule:
II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021
96
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown
in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3.
Exhibits:
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015).
3.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).
4.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (see Exhibit 3.1).
4.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (see Exhibit 3.2).
4.3
Indenture dated as of April 26, 2013, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as
trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed April 26, 2013).
4.4
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 29, 2015, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank
Trust Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 3.875% Notes due 2045 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 29, 2015).
4.5
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 21, 2016, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.375% Notes due 2026 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2046
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 21, 2016).
4.6
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 27, 2020, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.400% Notes due 2025, form of 2.750% Notes due 2027,
form of 2.850% Notes due 2030, form of 3.250% Notes due 2040 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2050
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed March 27, 2020).
4.7
Description of Registrants Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019).
10.1
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement for options granted to non-employee directors under the 1990
Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended May 31, 2010).*
10.2
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for non-employee directors under the 1990 Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2014).*
10.3
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement for options granted to executives under the Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended February 28, 2018).*
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10.4
Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Company and each of its officers and directors
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2008).*
10.5
NIKE, Inc. 1990 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014).*
10.6
NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated effective April 1, 2013) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013).*
10.7
NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated effective June 1, 2004) (applicable to amounts
deferred before January 1, 2005) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2004).*
10.8
Amendment No. 1 effective January 1, 2008 to the NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (June 1, 2004
Restatement) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended May 31, 2009).*
10.9
NIKE, Inc. Foreign Subsidiary Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2008).*
10.10
Amended and Restated Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark
G. Parker dated July 24, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed July 24, 2008).*
10.11
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2018).*
10.12
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and its executive officers
(other than Mark G. Parker and John J. Donahoe II) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2020).*
10.13
Policy for Recoupment of Incentive Compensation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 20, 2010).*
10.14
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 23, 2015).*
10.15
Form of Discretionary Performance Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018).*
10.16
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the
Company's definitive Proxy Statement filed July 25, 2017).*
10.17
Offer Letter between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.18
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.19
Form of Performance-Based Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).
10.20
Letter Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark G. Parker (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.21
NIKE, Inc. Executive Performance Sharing Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.22
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.23
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.24
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.25
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 18, 2020).*
10.26
NIKE, Inc. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2021).*
10.27
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2022, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 14, 2022).
10.28
NIKE, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2022).
10.29
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2023, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 13, 2023).
21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (included within this
Annual Report on Form 10-K).
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32†
Section 1350 Certifications.
NIKE, INC.
94
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
† Furnished herewith
The Exhibits filed herewith do not include certain instruments with respect to long-term debt of NIKE and its subsidiaries,
inasmuch as the total amount of debt authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of
NIKE and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. NIKE agrees, pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, that it will
furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.
2023 FORM 10-K 95
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in millions)
BALANCE AT
BEGINNING OF
PERIOD
CHARGED TO
COSTS AND
EXPENSES
CHARGED
TO OTHER
ACCOUNTS
(1)
WRITE-OFFS,
NET
BALANCE
AT END
OF PERIOD
Sales returns reserve
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021
$
682 2,617
41 (2,745)
595
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022
595
2,573
(31)
(2,612)
525
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023
525
3,344
(11)
(3,309)
549
(1)
Amounts included in this column primarily relate to foreign currency translation.
NIKE, INC.
96
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
2023 FORM 10-K 97
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-266267) and Form
S-8 (Nos. 033-63995, 333-63581, 333-63583, 333-68864, 333-68886, 333-71660, 333-104822, 333-117059, 333-133360,
333-164248, 333-171647, 333-173727, 333-208900, 333-215439 and 333-266269) of NIKE, Inc. of our report dated July 20,
2023 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 20, 2023
NIKE, INC.
98
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.
NIKE, INC.
By:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:
July 20, 2023
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
July 20, 2023
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER:
/s/ MATTHEW FRIEND
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer July 20, 2023
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER:
/s/ JOHANNA NIELSEN
Johanna Nielsen
Vice President and Corporate Controller
July 20, 2023
DIRECTORS:
/s/ MARK G. PARKER
Mark G. Parker
Director, Chairman of the Board
July 20, 2023
/s/ CATHLEEN A. BENKO
Cathleen A. Benko
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ TIMOTHY D. COOK
Timothy D. Cook
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ THASUNDA B. DUCKETT
Thasunda B. Duckett
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ MÓNICA GIL
Mónica Gil
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ ALAN B. GRAF, JR.
Alan B. Graf, Jr.
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ MARIA HENRY
Maria Henry
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ PETER B. HENRY
Peter B. Henry
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ TRAVIS A. KNIGHT
Travis A. Knight
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ MICHELLE A. PELUSO
Michelle A. Peluso
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ JOHN W. ROGERS, JR.
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ ROBERT SWAN
Robert Swan
Director
July 20, 2023
2023 FORM 10-K 99
Cathleen Benko(3)
Former Vice Chairman & Managing Principal
Deloitte LLP
Redwood City, California
Timothy Cook(3)(5)
Chief Executive Officer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, California
John Donahoe II(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Thasunda Duckett(4)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
New York, New York
Mónica Gil(3)
Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Miami, Florida
Alan Graf, Jr.(2)
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
FedEx Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
Maria Henry(2)
Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Peter Henry(2)
Class of 1984 Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover
Institution, Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute
for International Studies and Dean Emeritus of New York
University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Travis Knight(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
LAIKA, LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mark Parker(1)
Executive Chairman
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Michelle Peluso(4)
Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, CVS Health
and Co-President, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness
CVS Health
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
John Rogers, Jr.(4)
Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Ariel Investments, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Robert Swan(2)
Operating Partner
Andreessen Horowtiz
Menlo Park, California
(1) Member — Executive Committee
(2) Member — Audit & Finance Committee
(3) Member — Compensation Committee
(4) Member — Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance Committee
(5) Lead Independent Director
D I R E C TO R S
CO R P O R AT E O F F I C E R S
John Donahoe II
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Parker
Executive Chairman
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Monique Matheson
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ann Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Heidi O’Neill
President, Consumer, Product & Brand
Craig Williams
President, Geographies & Marketplace
Mary Hunter
Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and
Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel
Patricia Johnson
Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Tax Officer
Kelsey Baldwin
Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities,
Assistant Secretary
Carlos Wilson
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities,
Assistant Secretary
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160 North Washington St.
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453
WORLD HEADQUARTERS
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453
EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS
Colosseum 1
1213 NL Hilversum
The Netherlands
GREATER CHINA HEADQUARTERS
LiNa Building
Tower 1, No. 99
Jiangwancheng Road
Yangpu District
Shanghai, China 200438
S H A R E H O L D E R I N F O R M A T I O N
I N D E P E N D E N T A C C O U N T A N T S
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
805 SW Broadway, Suite 800
Portland, Oregon 97205
R E G I S T R A R A N D S T O C K T R A N S F E R A G E N T
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 505000
Louisville, KY 40233
800-756-8200
Hearing Impaired #
TDD: 800-952-9245
Shareholder Information
NIKE, Inc. common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under trading symbol ‘NKE.’ Copies of the Company’s Form 10-K or Form
10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are available from the Company without charge. To request a copy, please call
800-640-8007 or write to NIKE’s Investor Relations Department at NIKE World Headquarters, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-
6453. Copies are available on the investor relations website, http://investors.nike.com.
Dividend Payments
Quarterly dividends on NIKE common stock, when declared by the Board of Directors, are paid on or about July 5, October 5, January 5, and April 5. Additional
financial information is available at http://investors.nike.com.
Other Shareholder Assistance
Communications concerning shareholder address changes, stock transfers, changes of ownership, lost stock certificates, payment of dividends, dividend check
replacements, duplicate mailings, or other account services should be directed to the Company’s Registrar and Stock Transfer Agent at the address or telephone
number above.
NIKE, the Swoosh Design, and Just Do It are registered trademarks of NIKE, Inc.
S U B S I D I A R Y B R A N D S
L O C A T I O N S
www-us.computershare.com/investor
NIKE, INC.
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005-6453
www.nike.com
FORM 10-K
FORM 10-K
4
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2024
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. 1-10635
NIKE, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon
93-0584541
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(503) 671-6453
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
Class B Common Stock
NKE
New York Stock Exchange
(Title of each class)
(Trading symbol)
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
NONE
Indicate by check mark:
Yes
No
• if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
þ
¨
• if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
¨
þ
• 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.
þ
¨
• whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).
þ
¨
• whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
þ
Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
• if an emerging growth company, 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.
¨
• whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of
its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by
the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
þ
• if securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, whether the financial statements of the registrant
included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.
¨
• whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based
compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to
§ 240.10D-1(b).
¨
• whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
☐
þ
As of November 30, 2023, the aggregate market values of the Registrant's Common Stock held by non-affiliates were:
Class A
7,404,327,478ClassB133,466,945,242
140,871,272,720
As of July 10, 2024, the number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding were:
Class A
297,897,252
Class B
1,201,461,692
1,499,358,944
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Parts of Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 10, 2024, are incorporated by reference into Part III
of this report.
NIKE, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART I
1
ITEM 1.
Business
1
General
1
Products
1
Sales and Marketing
2
Our Markets
2
Significant Customer
3
Product Research, Design and Development
3
Manufacturing
3
International Operations and Trade
4
Competition
5
Trademarks and Patents
5
Human Capital Resources
6
Available Information and Websites
7
Information about our Executive Officers
8
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
9
ITEM 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
25
ITEM 1C.
Cybersecurity
25
ITEM 2.
Properties
26
ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings
26
ITEM 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
26
PART II
27
ITEM 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
27
ITEM 6.
Reserved
29
ITEM 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
30
ITEM 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
51
ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
53
ITEM 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
92
ITEM 9A.
Controls and Procedures
92
ITEM 9B.
Other Information
92
ITEM 9C.
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
92
PART III
93
(Except for the information set forth under “Information about our Executive Officers” in Item 1 above, Part III is
incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement for the NIKE, Inc. 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.)
ITEM 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
93
ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation
93
ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
93
ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
93
ITEM 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
93
PART IV
94
ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
94
ITEM 16.
Form 10-K Summary
98
Signatures
100
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
NIKE, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 under the laws of the State of Oregon. As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this
"Annual Report"), the terms "we," "us," "our," "NIKE" and the "Company" refer to NIKE, Inc. and its predecessors, subsidiaries
and affiliates, collectively, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Our principal business activity is the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products
through NIKE Direct operations, which are comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms
(also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital") and to wholesale accounts, which include a mix of independent distributors, licensees
and sales representatives in nearly all countries around the world. We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences
through our digital platforms. Nearly all of our products are manufactured by independent contractors. Nearly all footwear and
apparel products are manufactured outside the United States, while equipment products are manufactured both in the United
States and abroad.
All references to fiscal 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 are to NIKE, Inc.'s fiscal years ended May 31, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
and 2021, respectively. Any references to other fiscal years refer to a fiscal year ending on May 31 of that year.
PRODUCTS
Our NIKE Brand product offerings are aligned around our consumer construct focused on Men's, Women's and Kids'. We also
design products specifically for the Jordan Brand and Converse. We believe this approach allows us to create products that
better meet individual consumer needs while accelerating our largest growth opportunities.
NIKE's athletic footwear products are designed primarily for specific athletic use, although a large percentage of the products are
worn for casual or leisure purposes. We place considerable emphasis on innovation and high-quality construction in the
development and manufacturing of our products.
We also sell sports apparel, which features the same trademarks and are sold predominantly through the same marketing and
distribution channels as athletic footwear. Our sports apparel, similar to our athletic footwear products, is designed primarily for
athletic use, although many of the products are worn for casual or leisure purposes, and demonstrates our commitment to
innovation and high-quality construction. We often market footwear, apparel and accessories in "collections" of similar use or by
category. We also market apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos.
We sell a line of performance equipment and accessories under the NIKE Brand name, including bags, socks, sport balls,
eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment and other equipment designed for sports activities. We
also sell small amounts of various plastic products to other manufacturers through our wholly-owned subsidiary, NIKE IHM, Inc.,
doing business as Air Manufacturing Innovation.
Our Jordan Brand designs, distributes and licenses athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories predominantly focused
on basketball performance and culture using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and operating results for Jordan Brand products are
reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Our wholly-owned subsidiary brand, Converse, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, designs, distributes and licenses
casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell
trademarks. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a stand-alone basis.
In addition to the products we sell to our wholesale customers and directly to consumers through our NIKE Direct operations, we
have also entered into license agreements that permit unaffiliated parties to manufacture and sell, using NIKE-owned trademarks,
certain apparel, digital devices and applications and other equipment designed for sports activities.
We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences as well as digital products through our digital platforms, including
fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and wellness content; and digital services and features in retail stores that enhance the
consumer experience.
2024 FORM 10-K 1
SALES AND MARKETING
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably as a result of changes in seasonal and geographic demand for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment,
as well as other macroeconomic, strategic, operating and logistics-related factors.
Because NIKE is a consumer products company, the relative popularity and availability of various sports and fitness activities, as
well as changing design trends and consumer preferences, affect the demand for our products. We must, therefore, respond to
trends and shifts in consumer preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings and channels, developing new
products, styles and categories and influencing sports and fitness preferences through extensive marketing. Failure to respond in
a timely and adequate manner could have a material adverse effect on our sales and profitability. This is a continuing risk. Refer
to Item 1A. Risk Factors.
OUR MARKETS
We report our NIKE Brand operations based on our internal geographic organization. Each NIKE Brand geographic segment
operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel and
equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North America; Europe, Middle East & Africa
("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Sales
through our NIKE Direct operations are managed within each geographic operating segment.
Converse is also a reportable operating segment and operates predominately in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing
and selling of casual sneakers, apparel and accessories. Converse direct to consumer operations, including digital commerce,
are reported within the Converse operating segment results.
UNITED STATES MARKET
For fiscal 2024, NIKE Brand and Converse sales in the United States accounted for approximately 42% of total revenues,
compared to 43% and 40% for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively. We sell our products to thousands of wholesale accounts
in the United States, including a mix of footwear stores, sporting goods stores, athletic specialty stores, department stores, skate,
tennis and golf shops and other wholesale accounts. In the United States, we utilize NIKE sales offices to solicit such sales.
During fiscal 2024, our three largest United States customers accounted for approximately 21% of sales in the United States.
Our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell our products to consumers through various digital platforms. In
addition, our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell products through the following number of retail stores
in the United States:
U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
211
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
85
Converse stores (including factory stores)
81
TOTAL
377
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Refer to Item 2. Properties for additional information.
2
NIKE, INC.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
For fiscal 2024, non-U.S. NIKE Brand and Converse sales accounted for approximately 58% of total revenues, compared to 57%
and 60% for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively. We sell our products through NIKE Direct operations and to wholesale
accounts, which include a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives around the world. We sell to
thousands of retail accounts and ship products from 68 distribution centers outside of the United States. Refer to Item 2.
Properties for additional information on distribution facilities outside of the United States. During fiscal 2024, NIKE's three largest
customers outside of the United States accounted for approximately 15% of total non-U.S. sales.
In addition to NIKE-owned and Converse-owned digital commerce platforms in over 40 countries, our NIKE Direct and Converse
direct to consumer businesses operate the following number of retail stores outside the United States:
NON-U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
561
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
53
Converse stores (including factory stores)
54
TOTAL
668
SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER
No customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated net Revenues during fiscal 2024.
PRODUCT RESEARCH, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
We believe our research, design and development efforts are key factors in our success. Technical innovation in the design and
manufacturing process of footwear, apparel and athletic equipment receives continued emphasis as we strive to produce
products that help to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury and maximize comfort, while decreasing our environmental
impact.
In addition to our own staff of specialists in the areas of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise physiology, engineering, digital
technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, we also utilize research committees and advisory boards made
up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists, physicians and other experts who consult with
us and review certain designs, materials and concepts for product and manufacturing, design and other process improvements
and compliance with product safety regulations around the world. Employee athletes, athletes engaged under sports marketing
contracts and other athletes wear-test and evaluate products during the design and development process.
As we continue to develop new technologies, we are simultaneously focused on the design of innovative products and
experiences incorporating such technologies throughout our product categories and consumer applications. Using market
intelligence and research, our various design teams identify opportunities to leverage new technologies in existing categories to
respond to consumer preferences. The proliferation of Nike Air, Zoom, Free, Dri-FIT, Flyknit, FlyEase, ZoomX, Air Max, and React
technologies, among others, typifies our dedication to designing innovative products.
MANUFACTURING
Nearly all of our footwear and apparel products are manufactured outside the United States by independent contract
manufacturers ("contract manufacturers"), many of which operate multiple factories. We are also supplied, primarily indirectly, by
a number of materials, or "Tier 2" suppliers, who provide the principal materials used in footwear and apparel finished goods
products. As of May 31, 2024, we had 169 strategic Tier 2 suppliers.
As of May 31, 2024, our contract manufacturers operated 96 finished goods footwear factories located in 11 countries. For fiscal
2024, NIKE Brand footwear finished goods were manufactured by 15 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods footwear factory accounted for approximately 9% of total fiscal 2024 NIKE Brand
footwear production. For fiscal 2024, factories in Vietnam, Indonesia and China manufactured approximately 50%, 27% and 18%
of total NIKE Brand footwear, respectively. For fiscal 2024, four footwear contract manufacturers each accounted for greater than
10% of footwear production and in the aggregate accounted for approximately 57% of NIKE Brand footwear production.
As of May 31, 2024, our contract manufacturers operated 285 finished goods apparel factories located in 33 countries. For fiscal
2024, NIKE Brand apparel finished goods were manufactured by 68 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods apparel factory accounted for approximately 9% of total fiscal 2024 NIKE Brand
apparel production. For fiscal 2024, factories in Vietnam, China and Cambodia manufactured approximately 28%, 16% and 15%
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of total NIKE Brand apparel, respectively. For fiscal 2024, one apparel contract manufacturer accounted for more than 10% of
apparel production, and the top five contract manufacturers in the aggregate accounted for approximately 51% of NIKE Brand
apparel production.
NIKE's contract manufacturers buy raw materials for the manufacturing of our footwear, apparel and equipment products. Most
raw materials are available and purchased by those contract manufacturers in the countries where manufacturing takes place.
The principal materials used in our footwear products are natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles, as well as polyurethane films used to make
NIKE Air-Sole cushioning components. During fiscal 2024, Air Manufacturing Innovation, a wholly-owned subsidiary, with facilities
near Beaverton, Oregon, in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as contract manufacturers in China
and Vietnam, were our suppliers of NIKE Air-Sole and other cushioning components used in footwear.
The principal materials used in our apparel products are natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both virgin and
recycled); specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and repel rain
and/or snow; and plastic and metal hardware.
From time to time, certain materials used in the production of our products experience periods of high demand, shortages and
price volatility. In fiscal 2024, contract manufacturers were able to source sufficient quantities of raw materials for use in our
footwear and apparel products. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors, for additional discussion of the impact of sourcing risks on our
business.
Since 1972, Sojitz Corporation of America ("Sojitz America"), a large Japanese trading company and the sole owner of our
redeemable preferred stock, has performed import-export financing services for us.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND TRADE
Our international operations and sources of supply are subject to the usual risks of doing business abroad, such as the
implementation of, or potential changes in, foreign and domestic trade policies, increases in import duties, anti-dumping
measures, quotas, safeguard measures, trade restrictions, restrictions on the transfer of funds and, in certain parts of the world,
political tensions, instability, conflicts, nationalism and terrorism, and resulting sanctions and other measures imposed in
response to such issues. We have not, to date, been materially affected by any such risk but cannot predict the likelihood of such
material effects occurring in the future.
In recent years, uncertain global and regional economic and political conditions have affected international trade and increased
protectionist actions around the world. These trends are affecting many global manufacturing and service sectors, and the
footwear and apparel industries, as a whole, are not immune. Companies in our industry are facing trade protectionism in many
different regions, and, in nearly all cases, we are working together with industry groups to address trade issues and reduce the
impact to the industry, while observing applicable competition laws. Notwithstanding our efforts, protectionist measures have
resulted in increases in the cost of our products, and additional measures, if implemented, could adversely affect sales and/or
profitability for NIKE, as well as the imported footwear and apparel industry as a whole.
We monitor protectionist trends and developments throughout the world that may materially impact our industry, and we engage
in administrative and judicial processes to mitigate trade restrictions. We are actively monitoring actions that may result in
additional anti-dumping measures and could affect our industry. We are also monitoring for and advocating against other
impediments that may limit or delay customs clearance for imports of footwear, apparel and equipment. NIKE also advocates for
trade liberalization for footwear and apparel in a number of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements. Changes in, and
responses to, U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs or penalties on imported goods or retaliatory measures by
other countries, have negatively affected, and could in the future negatively affect, U.S. corporations, including NIKE, with
business operations and/or consumer markets in those countries, which could also make it necessary for us to change the way
we conduct business, either of which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or our results of operations.
In addition, with respect to proposed trade restrictions, we work with a broad coalition of global businesses and trade
associations representing a wide variety of sectors to help ensure that any legislation enacted and implemented (i) addresses
legitimate and core concerns, (ii) is consistent with international trade rules and (iii) reflects and considers domestic economies
and the important role they may play in the global economic community.
Where trade protection measures are implemented, we believe we have the ability to develop, over a period of time, adequate
alternative sources of supply for the products obtained from our present suppliers. If events prevented us from acquiring products
from our suppliers in a particular country, our operations could be temporarily disrupted and we could experience an adverse
financial impact. However, we believe we could abate any such disruption, and that much of the adverse impact on supply would,
therefore, be of a short-term nature, although alternate sources of supply might not be as cost-effective and could have an
ongoing adverse impact on profitability.
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Our international operations are also subject to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), and other
anti-bribery laws applicable to our operations. We source a significant portion of our products from, and have important consumer
markets, outside of the United States. We have an ethics and compliance program to address compliance with the FCPA and
similar laws by us, our employees, agents, suppliers and other partners. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors for additional information
on risks relating to our international operations.
COMPETITION
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is highly competitive on a worldwide basis. We compete internationally with
a significant number of athletic and leisure footwear companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment
companies and large companies having diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment, including
adidas, Anta, ASICS, Deckers, Li Ning, lululemon athletica, New Balance, On, Puma, Under Armour and V.F. Corporation, among
others. The intense competition and the rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and
leisure footwear and apparel and athletic equipment constitute significant risk factors in our operations. Refer to Item 1A. Risk
Factors for additional information.
NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. Important aspects of competition in this industry are:
• Product attributes such as quality; innovation and development; performance and reliability; new product style, and design;
as well as consumer price/value.
• Consumer connection, engagement and affinity for brands and products, developed through marketing, promotion and
digital experiences; social media interaction; customer support and service; identification with prominent and influential
athletes, influencers, public figures, coaches, teams, colleges and sports leagues who endorse our brands and use our
products and active engagement through sponsored sporting events and clinics.
• Effective sourcing and distribution of products, with attractive merchandising and presentation at retail, both in-store and on
digital platforms.
We believe that we are competitive in all of these areas. See Item 1A. Risk Factors, including the risk factor titled "Our products,
services and experiences face intense competition."
TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
We believe that our intellectual property rights are important to our brand, our success and our competitive position. We
strategically pursue available protections of these rights and vigorously protect and enforce them against third-party theft and
infringement.
We use trademarks on nearly all of our products and packaging, and in our marketing materials, and believe having distinctive
marks that are readily identifiable is an important factor in creating a market for our goods, in identifying our brands and the
Company, and in distinguishing our goods from the goods of others. We consider our NIKE and Swoosh Design trademarks to be
among our most valuable assets and we have registered these trademarks in over 190 jurisdictions worldwide. In addition, we
own many other trademarks that we use in marketing our products. Throughout the world, we own common law rights in the trade
dress of several distinctive shoe designs and elements. For certain trade dress, we have sought and obtained trademark
registrations.
We have copyright protection in our designs, graphics, software applications, digital goods and other original works. When
appropriate, we also obtain registered copyrights.
We file for, own and maintain many U.S. and foreign utility and design patents protecting components, technologies, materials,
manufacturing techniques, features, functionality, and industrial designs used in and for the manufacture of various athletic,
performance, and leisure footwear and apparel, including physical and digital versions thereof, athletic equipment, and digital
devices, and related software applications. These patents expire at various times.
We believe our success depends upon our capabilities in areas such as design, research and development, production and
marketing and is supported and protected by our intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, utility and design patents,
copyrights, and trade secrets, among others.
We have followed a policy of applying for and registering intellectual property rights in the United States and select foreign
countries on trademarks, inventions, innovations and designs that we deem protectable and valuable. We also continue to
vigorously protect and enforce our intellectual property, including trademarks, patents and trade secrets against third-party
infringement and misappropriation.
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HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES
At NIKE, we consider the strength and effective management of our workforce to be essential to the ongoing success of our
business. We believe that it is important to attract, develop and retain a diverse and engaged workforce at all levels of our
business and that such a workforce fosters creativity and accelerates innovation. We are focused on building a talent pipeline that
reflects our consumers, athletes and the communities we serve.
CULTURE
Each employee shapes NIKE's culture through behaviors and practices. This starts with our Maxims, which represent our core
values and, along with our Code of Conduct, feature the fundamental behaviors that help anchor, inform and guide us and apply
to all employees. Our mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world, which includes the belief that if
you have a body, you are an athlete. We aim to do this by creating groundbreaking sport innovations, making our products more
sustainably, building a creative and diverse global team, supporting the well-being of our employees and making a positive impact
in communities where we live and work. Our mission is aligned with our deep commitment to maintaining an environment where
all NIKE employees have the opportunity to reach their full potential, to connect to our brands and to shape our workplace
culture. We believe providing for growth and retention of our employees is essential in fostering such a culture and are dedicated
to providing access to training programs and career development opportunities, including trainings on NIKE's values, history and
business, trainings on developing leadership skills at all levels, tools and resources for managers and qualified tuition
reimbursement opportunities.
In empowering our employees to help shape our culture, we source employee feedback through a variety of survey tools: our
annual Engagement Survey program, corporate pulse surveys and listening sessions. These tools provide employees throughout
the globe an opportunity to provide confidential feedback on key areas known to drive employee engagement, including their
satisfaction with their managers, their work and the Company generally. These tools also measure our employees' connection to
NIKE's culture. NIKE also provides multiple points of contact for employees to speak up if they experience something that does
not align with our values or otherwise violates our workplace policies, even if they are uncertain what they observed or heard is a
violation of company policy.
As part of our commitment to making a positive impact on our communities, we maintain a goal of investing 2% of our prior fiscal
year's pre-tax income into global communities. The focus of this investment continues to be inspiring youth to be active through
play and sport as well as uniting and inspiring communities to create a better and more equitable future for all. Our community
investments are an important part of our culture, and we support employees in giving back to community organizations through
volunteering and donations, which are matched by the NIKE Foundation where eligible.
EMPLOYEE BASE
As of May 31, 2024, we had approximately 79,400 employees worldwide, including retail and part-time employees. We also
utilize independent contractors and temporary personnel to supplement our workforce.
Most of our employees are not represented by unions, except for certain employees in the EMEA and APLA geographies who are
members of and/or represented by trade unions, as allowed or required by local law and/or collective bargaining agreements.
Also, in some countries outside of the United States, local laws require employee representation by works councils (which may
be entitled to information and consultation on certain subsidiary decisions) or by organizations similar to a union. In certain
European countries, we are required by local law to enter into, and/or comply with, industry-wide or national collective bargaining
agreements. NIKE has never experienced a material interruption of operations due to labor disagreements.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity, equity and inclusion ("DE&I") is a strategic priority for NIKE and we are committed to having an inclusive and diverse
team and culture. We aim to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace through recruitment, development and retention of
talent from diverse experiences and backgrounds with the goal of expanding representation across all dimensions of diversity
over the long term. We remain committed to the targets announced in fiscal 2021 for the Company to work toward by fiscal 2025,
including diverse representation in our corporate workforce and leadership positions.
We continue our efforts to recruit talent through our traditional channels and through initiatives, such as partnerships with athletes
and sports-related organizations to create apprenticeship programs and new partnerships with organizations, colleges and
universities that serve diverse populations. Additionally, we are prioritizing DE&I education so that all NIKE employees and
leaders have the cultural knowledge and understanding to lead inclusively and build diverse and inclusive teams. We also have
Employee Networks, collectively known as NikeUNITED, representing various employee groups.
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Our DE&I focus extends beyond our workforce and includes our communities, which we support in a number of ways. We have
committed to investments that aim to address racial inequality and improve diversity and representation in our communities. We
also are leveraging our global scale to support business diversity among the businesses with which we work.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
NIKE's total rewards are intended to be competitive and equitable, meet the diverse needs of our global teammates and reinforce
our values. We are committed to providing comprehensive, competitive and equitable pay and benefits to our employees, and we
have invested, and aim to continue to invest, in our employees through growth and development and holistic well-being
initiatives. Our initiatives in this area include:
• We are committed to competitive pay, pay equity and to reviewing our pay and promotion practices annually.
• We have an annual company bonus plan and a retail-focused bonus plan applicable to all eligible employees. Both programs
are focused on rewarding employees for company performance, which we believe reinforces our culture and rewards
behaviors that support collaboration and teamwork.
• We provide comprehensive family care benefits in the U.S. and globally where practicable, including family planning
coverage, backup care and child/elder care assistance as well as an income-based childcare subsidy for eligible employees.
• Our Military Leave benefit provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off every 12 months.
• We offer free access to our sport centers at our World Headquarters for our full-time employees and North America store
employees.
• We provide employees free access to mindfulness and meditation resources, as well as live classes through our sport
centers.
• We provide all employees and their families globally with free and confidential visits with a mental health counselor through a
third-party provider and our global Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We provide support to our employees in a variety of ways during times of crisis, including pay continuity under certain
circumstances, and our natural disaster assistance program.
• We provide a hybrid work approach for the majority of employees, as well as a Four Week Flex program, which provides
employees an opportunity to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.
• We offer a Well-Being Week where we close our corporate offices for a full week in the summer and Well-Being Days for our
teammates in our retail stores and distribution centers, and encourage our teammates to focus on their well-being.
• We provide inclusive family planning benefits and transgender healthcare coverage for eligible employees covered on the
U.S. Health Plan, including access to both restorative services and personal care.
• We provide all U.S. employees with unlimited free financial coaching through a third-party provider.
Additional information related to our human capital strategy can be found in our FY23 NIKE, Inc. Impact Report, which is
available on the Impact section of about.nike.com. Information contained on or accessible through our websites is not
incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any
references to our websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND WEBSITES
Our NIKE digital commerce website is located at www.nike.com. On our NIKE corporate website, located at investors.nike.com,
we post the following filings as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"): our annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
our current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our proxy statements are also posted on our corporate website. All such
filings on our corporate website are available free of charge. Copies of these filings are also available on the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov. Also available on our corporate website are the charters of the committees of our Board of Directors, as well as our
corporate governance guidelines and code of ethics. Copies of any of these documents will be provided in print to any
shareholder who submits a request in writing to NIKE Investor Relations, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453.
Information contained on or accessible through our website is not incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual
Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any references to our website are intended to be inactive
textual references only.
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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The executive officers of NIKE, Inc. as of July 25, 2024, are as follows:
Mark Parker, Executive Chairman — Mr. Parker, 68, joined NIKE in 1979, is Executive Chairman of the
Board of Directors and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of NIKE, Inc. from 2006 to 2020.
During his employment with NIKE, he has had primary responsibilities in product research, design and
development, marketing and brand management. Mr. Parker previously served in various roles at NIKE
including President of the NIKE Brand, Vice President of Global Footwear, General Manager, corporate
Vice President and divisional Vice President in charge of product development.
John Donahoe II, President and Chief Executive Officer — Mr. Donahoe, 64, joined NIKE in 2014 as a
member of the Board of Directors and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of NIKE, Inc.
since January 2020. He is responsible for NIKE’s global business portfolio, which includes the NIKE,
Jordan and Converse brands. Prior to joining NIKE, Mr. Donahoe was the President and Chief Executive
Officer of ServiceNow, Inc. from 2017 to 2020 and, prior to that, the President and Chief Executive
Officer of eBay Inc. Earlier in his career, he worked for Bain & Company for nearly two decades,
becoming the firm’s President and Chief Executive Officer in 1999.
Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Mr. Friend, 46, joined NIKE in
2009 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NIKE, Inc. since 2020,
and leads the Company's finance, demand and supply management, procurement and global places
and services organizations. Mr. Friend previously served in various roles at NIKE including as Vice
President of Investor Relations and Chief Financial Officer of the NIKE Brand. Prior to joining NIKE, Mr.
Friend worked in the financial industry, including as Vice President in the investment banking and
mergers and acquisitions groups at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Monique Matheson, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer — Ms. Matheson, 57,
joined NIKE in 1998 and has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of
NIKE, Inc. since 2017, overseeing and driving the Company’s strategic global Human Resources
strategy. In this role, Ms. Matheson leads through the lens of people — managing functions including
recruitment, succession planning, learning and career development, diversity and inclusion,
organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, pay and benefits and people solutions. Previously,
Ms. Matheson has held roles including Vice President, Chief Talent and Diversity Officer and Vice
President, Senior Human Resources Business Partner for North America, Global Product Creation
(Footwear, Apparel and Equipment), Global Finance and NIKE, Inc. Affiliates. Prior to joining NIKE, Ms.
Matheson practiced employment law.
Ann Miller, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer — Ms. Miller, 50, joined NIKE in 2007 and has
served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer of NIKE, Inc. since 2022. In her capacity as
Chief Legal Officer, she oversees all legal, compliance, government & public affairs, social community
impact, security, resilience and investigation matters of the Company. Previously, Ms. Miller served as
Vice President, Corporate Secretary from 2017 to 2022. Ms. Miller has also previously held other roles in
the NIKE legal department, including Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Converse's General
Counsel. Prior to joining NIKE, Ms. Miller worked at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Ms. Miller
brings more than 25 years of legal and business expertise to her role.
Heidi O'Neill, President, Consumer, Product & Brand — Ms. O'Neill, 59, joined NIKE in 1998 and has
served as President, Consumer, Product & Brand of NIKE, Inc. since 2023. In this role, Ms. O’Neill leads
the integration of the global Men's, Women's & Kids' consumer teams, the entire global product engine
and global brand marketing and sports marketing to build deep storytelling, relationships and
engagement with the brand. Most recently, Ms. O’Neill has also served as President, Consumer and
Marketplace from 2020 to 2023 and President, Direct to Consumer from 2016 to 2020. Since joining
NIKE, she has held a variety of key roles, including leading NIKE's marketplace and four geographic
operating regions, leading NIKE Direct and NIKE's retail and digital-commerce business and creating
and leading NIKE's Women’s business. Prior to joining NIKE, Ms. O'Neill held roles at Levi Strauss &
Company and was a Vice President at Foote, Cone & Belding.
Craig Williams, President, Geographies & Marketplace — Mr. Williams, 55, joined NIKE in 2019 and
has served as President, Geographies & Marketplace of NIKE, Inc. since 2023. In this role, Mr. Williams
leads NIKE's four geographic operating units, the global direct to consumer business and wholesale
marketplace partnerships. In addition, Mr. Williams leads the NIKE Supply Chain and Logistics
organization. Mr. Williams previously served as President of Jordan Brand from 2019 to June 2023,
overseeing the global business and team of designers, footwear and apparel developers, marketers and
geography leaders. Prior to joining NIKE, Mr. Williams held executive leadership positions at The Coca-
Cola Company as well as roles at CIBA Vision, a subsidiary of Novartis AG, and Kraft Foods Inc. Mr.
Williams also served five years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Nuclear Power Officer.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Analyst Reports
Certain written and oral statements, other than purely historic information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to
NIKE's business plans, objectives and expected operating or financial results and the assumptions upon which those statements
are based, made or incorporated by reference from time to time by NIKE or its representatives in this Annual Report, other
reports, filings with the SEC, press releases, conferences or otherwise, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results,
performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "will be," "will
continue," "will likely result" or words or phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties
which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties are detailed
from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the SEC, including reports filed on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, and include, among
others, the following: risks relating to our multi-year enterprise initiative, including the risk that NIKE is not able to identify
opportunities to deliver anticipated cost savings, risks related to any delays in the timing for implementing the initiative or potential
disruptions to NIKE's business or operations as it executes on the initiative, and other factors that may cause NIKE to be unable
to achieve the expected benefits of the initiative; intense competition among designers, marketers, distributors and sellers of
athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and equipment for consumers and endorsers; NIKE's ability to successfully innovate and
compete in various categories; new product development and innovation; demographic changes; changes in consumer
preferences and channel mix; popularity of particular designs, categories of products and sports; seasonal and geographic
demand for NIKE products; difficulties in anticipating or forecasting, and responding to changes in consumer preferences,
consumer demand for NIKE products, changes in channel mix and the various market factors described above; the size and
growth of the overall athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and equipment markets; international, national and local political, civil,
economic and market conditions, including high and increasing inflation and interest rates; our ability to execute on our
sustainability strategy and achieve our sustainability-related goals and targets, including sustainable product offerings; difficulties
in implementing, operating and maintaining NIKE's increasingly complex information technology systems and controls, including,
without limitation, the systems related to demand and supply planning and inventory control; interruptions in data and information
technology systems; consumer data security; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results, including, without
limitation, the fact that advance orders may not be indicative of future revenues due to changes in shipment timing, the changing
mix of orders with shorter lead times, and discounts, order cancellations and returns; the ability of NIKE to sustain, manage or
forecast its growth and inventories; the size, timing and mix of purchases of NIKE's products; increases in the cost of materials,
labor and energy used to manufacture products; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual
property; product performance and quality; customer service; adverse publicity and an inability to maintain NIKE's reputation and
brand image, including without limitation, through social media or in connection with brand damaging events; the loss of
significant customers or suppliers; dependence on distributors and licensees; business disruptions; increased costs of freight and
transportation to meet delivery deadlines; increases in borrowing costs due to any decline in NIKE's debt ratings; changes in
business strategy or development plans; general risks associated with doing business outside of the United States, including,
without limitation, exchange rate fluctuations, inflation, import duties, tariffs, quotas, sanctions, political and economic instability,
conflicts and terrorism; the potential impact of new and existing laws, regulations or policy, including, without limitation, tariffs,
import/export, trade, wage and hour or labor and immigration regulations or policies; changes in government regulations; the
impact of, including business and legal developments relating to, climate change, extreme weather conditions and natural
disasters; litigation, regulatory proceedings, sanctions or any other claims asserted against NIKE; the ability to attract and retain
qualified employees, and any negative public perception with respect to key personnel or our corporate culture, values or
purpose; the effects of NIKE's decision to invest in or divest of businesses or capabilities; health epidemics, pandemics and
similar outbreaks; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report and other reports.
Investors should also be aware that while NIKE does, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against NIKE's
policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly,
shareholders should not assume that NIKE agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content
of the statement or report. Furthermore, NIKE has a policy against confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others.
Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not
the responsibility of NIKE.
Risk Factors
The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Annual Report may include additional factors which could
adversely affect NIKE's business and financial performance. Moreover, NIKE operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing
environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risks, nor can it assess
the impact of all such risks on NIKE's business or the extent to which any risk, or combination of risks, may cause actual results
to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should
not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.
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Economic and Industry Risks
Global economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial
condition.
The uncertain state of the global economy, including sustained high levels of inflation and interest rates and the risk of a
recession, continues to impact businesses around the world. If global economic and financial market conditions deteriorate, the
following factors, among others, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition:
• Our sales are impacted by discretionary spending by consumers. Declines in consumer spending have in the past resulted
in and may in the future result in reduced demand for our products, increased inventories, reduced orders from retailers for
our products, order cancellations, lower revenues, higher discounts and lower gross margins.
• In the future, we may be unable to access financing in the credit and capital markets at reasonable rates in the event we find
it desirable to do so.
• We conduct transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
relative to the U.S. Dollar. Continued volatility in the markets and exchange rates for foreign currencies and contracts in
foreign currencies has had and could continue to have a significant impact on our reported operating results and financial
condition.
• Continued volatility in the availability and prices for commodities and raw materials we use in our products and in our supply
chain (such as cotton or petroleum derivatives) has had and could in the future have a material adverse effect on our costs,
gross margins and profitability. In addition, supply chain issues caused by factors including geopolitical conflicts and
pandemics have impacted and may in the future impact the availability, pricing and timing for obtaining commodities and raw
materials.
• If retailers of our products experience declining revenues or experience difficulty obtaining financing to purchase our
products, this could result in reduced orders for our products, order cancellations, late retailer payments, extended payment
terms, higher accounts receivable, reduced cash flows, greater expense associated with collection efforts and increased bad
debt expense.
• In the past, certain retailers of our products have experienced severe financial difficulty, become insolvent and ceased
business operations, and this could occur in the future, which could negatively impact the sale of our products to consumers.
• If contract manufacturers of our products or other participants in our supply chain experience difficulty obtaining financing to
purchase raw materials or to finance capital equipment and other general working capital needs, it may result in delays or
non-delivery of shipments of our products.
Our products, services and experiences face intense competition.
NIKE is a consumer products company and the relative popularity of various sports and fitness activities and changing design
trends affect the demand for our products, services and experiences. The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is
highly competitive both in the United States and worldwide. We compete with a significant number of athletic and leisure footwear
companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment companies, private label brands offered by major retailers
and various other large companies that have diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment. New
competitors frequently enter the markets we serve. We also compete with other companies for the production capacity of contract
manufacturers that produce our products. In addition, we and our contract manufacturers compete with other companies and
industries for raw materials used in our products. Our NIKE Direct operations, both through our digital commerce operations and
retail stores, also compete with multi-brand retailers, which sell our products through their digital platforms and physical stores,
and with digital commerce platforms. In addition, we compete with respect to the digital services and experiences we are able to
offer our consumers, including fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and wellness content and services; and digital services and
features in retail stores that enhance the consumer experience.
Product offerings, product innovations and technologies, marketing expenditures (including expenditures for advertising and
endorsements), pricing, costs of production, customer service, digital commerce platforms, digital services and experiences and
social media presence are areas of intense competition. These, in addition to ongoing rapid changes in technology (including
marketing and advertising technology), a reduction in barriers to starting new footwear and apparel companies and an increase in
the number of such companies (some of which may be able to react more nimbly to changes in consumer preferences) and
changes in consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and leisure footwear, apparel, and equipment, services and
experiences, constitute significant risk factors in our operations. In addition, the competitive nature of retail, including shifts in the
ways in which consumers shop, constitutes a risk factor implicating our NIKE Direct and wholesale operations. If we do not
adequately and timely anticipate and respond to our competitors, our costs may increase, demand for our products may decline,
possibly significantly, or we may need to reduce wholesale or suggested retail prices for our products.
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Economic factors beyond our control, and changes in the global economic environment, including fluctuations in
inflation and currency exchange rates, could result in lower revenues, higher costs and decreased margins and
earnings.
A majority of our products are manufactured and sold outside of the United States, and we conduct purchase and sale
transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to the volatility of global economic conditions, including fluctuations in
inflation and foreign currency exchange rates. Central banks deploy various strategies to combat inflation, including increasing
interest rates, which impact our borrowing costs. Government shutdowns or the risk of government shutdowns, as well as the
impact or expected impact of elections, both in the United States and in other countries around the world, may also increase
volatility. Additionally, there has been, and may continue to be, volatility in currency exchange rates that impact the U.S. Dollar
value relative to other international currencies. Our international revenues and expenses generally are derived from sales and
operations in foreign currencies, and these revenues and expenses are affected by currency fluctuations, specifically amounts
recorded in foreign currencies and translated into U.S. Dollars for consolidated financial reporting, as weakening of foreign
currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar adversely affects the U.S. Dollar value of the Company's foreign currency-denominated
sales and earnings. Currency exchange rate fluctuations could also disrupt the business of the independent manufacturers that
produce our products by making their purchases of raw materials more expensive and more difficult to finance. Foreign currency
fluctuations have adversely affected and could continue to have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial
condition.
We hedge certain foreign currency exposures to lessen and delay, but not to completely eliminate, the effects of foreign currency
fluctuations on our financial results. Since the hedging activities are designed to lessen volatility, they not only reduce the
negative impact of a stronger U.S. Dollar or other trading currency, but they also reduce the positive impact of a weaker U.S.
Dollar or other trading currency. Our future financial results have in the past been and could in the future be significantly affected
by the value of the U.S. Dollar in relation to the foreign currencies in which we conduct business. The degree to which our
financial results are affected for any given time period will depend in part upon our hedging activities.
We may be adversely affected by the financial health of our wholesale customers.
We extend credit to our customers based on an assessment of a customer's financial condition, generally without requiring
collateral. To assist in the scheduling of production and the shipping of our products, we offer certain customers the opportunity to
place orders five to six months ahead of delivery under our futures ordering program. These advance orders may be canceled
under certain conditions, and the risk of cancellation increases when dealing with financially unstable retailers or retailers
struggling with economic uncertainty. In the past, some customers have experienced financial difficulties up to and including
bankruptcies, which have had an adverse effect on our sales, our ability to collect on receivables and our financial condition.
When the retail economy weakens or as consumer behavior shifts, retailers tend to be more cautious with orders. A slowing or
changing economy in our key markets, including a recession, could adversely affect the financial health of our customers, which
in turn could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, product sales are dependent
in part on high quality merchandising and an appealing retail environment to attract consumers, which requires continuing
investments by retailers. Retailers that experience financial difficulties may fail to make such investments or delay them, resulting
in lower sales and orders for our products.
Climate change and other sustainability-related matters, or legal, regulatory or market responses thereto, may have an
adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
There are concerns that increased levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have caused, and
may continue to cause, potentially at a growing rate, increases in global temperatures, changes in weather patterns and
increasingly frequent and/or prolonged extreme weather and climate events. Climate change may also exacerbate challenges
relating to the availability and quality of water and raw materials, including those used in the production of our products, and may
result in changes in regulations or consumer preferences, which could in turn affect our business, operating results and financial
condition. For example, there has been increased focus by governmental and non-governmental organizations, consumers,
customers, employees and other stakeholders on products that are sustainably made and other sustainability matters, including
responsible sourcing and deforestation, the use of plastic, energy and water, the recyclability or recoverability of packaging and
materials transparency, any of which may require us to incur increased costs for additional transparency, due diligence and
reporting. In addition, federal, state or local governmental authorities in various countries are implementing, have proposed and
are likely to continue to propose, legislative and regulatory initiatives to reduce or mitigate the impacts of climate change on the
environment. Various countries and regions are following different approaches to the regulation of climate change, which could
increase the complexity of, and potential cost related to complying with, such regulations. Any of the foregoing may require us to
make additional investments in facilities and equipment, may impact the availability and cost of key raw materials used in the
production of our products or the demand for our products, and, in turn, may adversely impact our business, operating results
and financial condition.
Investors, regulators and other stakeholders are also increasingly scrutinizing companies’ environmental, social and governance
(“ESG”) commitments, performance and disclosures, including related to climate change, and in recent years have placed
increasing importance on social costs and related implications of their investments. Additionally, organizations that provide
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information to investors on corporate governance and related matters have developed ratings processes for evaluating
companies on their respective approaches to ESG matters, which are increasingly being employed by investors, lenders, and
customers to inform their investment, financing or purchasing decisions. Although we have announced sustainability-related goals
and targets, there can be no assurance that our stakeholders will agree with our strategies, and any perception, whether or not
valid, that we have failed to achieve, or to act responsibly with respect to, such matters or to effectively respond to new or
additional legal or regulatory requirements regarding climate change, could result in adverse publicity and adversely affect our
business and reputation. Execution of these strategies and achievement of our goals is subject to risks and uncertainties, many
of which are outside of our control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to execute our
strategies and achieve our goals within the currently projected costs and the expected timeframes; the availability and cost of raw
materials and renewable energy; unforeseen production, design, operational and technological difficulties; the outcome of
research efforts and future technology developments, including the ability to scale projects and technologies on a commercially
competitive basis such as carbon sequestration and/or other related processes; compliance with, and changes or additions to,
global and regional regulations, taxes, charges, mandates or requirements relating to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon costs or
climate-related goals; adapting products to customer preferences and customer acceptance of sustainable supply chain
solutions; and the actions of competitors and competitive pressures. As a result, there is no assurance that we will be able to
adequately meet stakeholder expectations, successfully execute our strategies or achieve our sustainability-related goals, which
could damage our reputation and customer and other stakeholder relationships and have an adverse effect on our business,
results of operations and financial condition.
Extreme weather conditions and natural disasters could negatively impact our operating results and financial condition.
Given the broad and global scope of our operations, we are particularly vulnerable to the physical risks of climate change, such
as shifts in weather patterns. Extreme weather conditions in the areas in which our retail stores, suppliers, manufacturers,
customers, distribution centers, offices, headquarters and vendors are located could adversely affect our operating results and
financial condition. Moreover, natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, floods or droughts, whether
occurring in the United States or abroad, and their related consequences and effects, including energy shortages and public
health issues, have in the past temporarily disrupted, and could in the future disrupt, our operations, the operations of our
vendors, manufacturers and other suppliers or have in the past resulted in, and in the future could result in, economic instability
that may negatively impact our operating results and financial condition. In particular, if a natural disaster or severe weather event
were to occur in an area in which we or our suppliers, manufacturers, employees, customers, distribution centers or vendors are
located, our continued success would depend, in part, on the safety and availability of the relevant personnel and facilities and
proper functioning of our or third parties' computer, network, telecommunication and other systems and operations. In addition, a
natural disaster or severe weather event could negatively impact retail traffic to our stores or stores that carry our products and
could have an adverse impact on consumer spending, any of which could in turn result in negative point-of-sale trends for our
merchandise. Further, climate change may increase both the frequency and severity of extreme weather conditions and natural
disasters, which may affect our business operations, either in a particular region or globally, as well as the activities of our third-
party vendors and other suppliers, manufacturers and customers. The diversity of locations in which we operate, our operational
size, disaster recovery and business continuity planning and our information technology systems and networks, including the
Internet and third-party services ("Information Technology Systems"), may not be sufficient for all or for concurrent eventualities. If
we were to experience a local or regional disaster or other business continuity event or concurrent events, we could experience
operational challenges, in particular depending upon how a local or regional event may affect our human capital across our
operations or with regard to particular aspects of our operations, such as key executive officers or personnel. For example, our
World Headquarters is located in a seismic zone, which is at a higher risk for earthquakes and the related consequences or
effects. Further, if we are unable to find alternative suppliers, replace capacity at key manufacturing or distribution locations or
quickly repair damage to our Information Technology Systems or supply systems, we could be late in delivering, or be unable to
deliver, products to our customers. These events could result in reputational damage, lost sales, cancellation charges or
markdowns, all of which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and could in the future be, adversely affected by a
pandemic, epidemic or other public health emergency.
Pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and other public health emergencies, and preventative measures taken to
contain or mitigate such crises have caused, and may in the future cause, business slowdown or shutdown in affected areas and
significant disruption in the financial markets, both globally and in the United States. These events have led to and could again
lead to adverse impacts to our global supply chain, factory cancellation costs, store closures, and a decline in retail traffic and
discretionary spending by consumers and, in turn, materially impact our business, sales, financial condition and results of
operations as well as cause a volatile effective tax rate driven by changes in the mix of earnings across our jurisdictions. We
cannot predict whether, and to what degree, our sales, operations and financial results could in the future be affected by the
pandemic and preventative measures. Risks presented by pandemics and other public health emergencies include, but are not
limited to:
• Deterioration in economic conditions in the United States and globally, including the effect of prolonged periods of inflation
on our consumers and vendors;
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• Disruption to our distribution centers, contract manufacturers, finished goods factories and other vendors, through the effects
of facility closures, increased operating costs, reductions in operating hours, labor shortages, and real time changes in
operating procedures, such as additional cleaning and disinfection procedures, which have had, and could in the future
again have, a significant impact on our planned inventory production and distribution, including higher inventory levels or
inventory shortages in various markets;
• Impacts to our distribution and logistics providers' ability to operate, including labor and container shortages, and increases
in their operating costs. These supply chain effects have had, and could in the future have, an adverse effect on our ability to
meet consumer demand, including digital demand, and have in the past resulted in and could in the future result in extended
inventory transit times and an increase in our costs of production and distribution, including increased freight and logistics
costs and other expenses;
• Decreased retail traffic as a result of store closures, reduced operating hours, social distancing restrictions and/or changes in
consumer behavior;
• Reduced consumer demand for our products, including as a result of a rise in unemployment rates, higher costs of
borrowing, inflation and diminished consumer confidence;
• Cancellation or postponement of sports seasons and sporting events in multiple countries, and bans on large public
gatherings, which have reduced and in the future could reduce consumer spending on our products and could impact the
effectiveness of our arrangements with key endorsers;
• The risk that any safety protocols in NIKE-owned or affiliated facilities, including our offices, will not be effective or not be
perceived as effective, or that any virus-related illnesses will be linked or alleged to be linked to such facilities, whether
accurate or not;
• Incremental costs resulting from the adoption of preventative measures and compliance with regulatory requirements,
including providing facial coverings and hand sanitizer, rearranging operations to follow social distancing protocols,
conducting temperature checks, testing and undertaking regular and thorough disinfecting of surfaces;
• Bankruptcies or other financial difficulties facing our wholesale customers, which could cause them to be unable to make or
delay making payments to us, or result in revised payment terms, cancellation or reduction of their orders; and
• Significant disruption of and volatility in global financial markets, which could have a negative impact on our ability to access
capital in the future.
We cannot reasonably predict the ultimate impact of any pandemic or public health emergency, including the extent of any
adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, which will depend on, among other things, the
duration and spread of the pandemic or public health emergency, the impact of governmental regulations that have been, and
may continue to be, imposed in response, the effectiveness of actions taken to contain or mitigate the outbreak, the availability,
safety and efficacy of vaccines, including against emerging variants of the infectious disease, and global economic conditions.
Additionally, disruptions have in the past made it more challenging to compare our performance, including our revenue growth
and overall profitability, across quarters and fiscal years, and could have this effect in the future. Any pandemic or public health
emergency may also affect our business, results of operations or financial condition in a manner that is not presently known to us
or that we currently do not consider to present significant risks and may also exacerbate, or occur concurrently with, other risks
discussed in this Item 1A. Risk Factors, any of which could have a material effect on us.
Business and Operational Risks
Failure to maintain our reputation, brand image and culture could negatively impact our business.
Our iconic brands have worldwide recognition, and our success depends on our ability to maintain and enhance our brand image
and reputation. Maintaining, promoting and growing our brands will depend on our design and marketing efforts, including product
innovation, product quality and advertising and consumer campaigns. Our commitment to product innovation, quality and
sustainability, and our continuing investment in design (including materials), marketing and sustainability measures may not have
the desired impact on our brand image and reputation. In addition, our success in maintaining, extending and expanding our
brand image depends on our ability to adapt to a rapidly changing media and digital environment, including our reliance on social
media, digital advertising networks, digital and advertising technology, and digital dissemination of advertising campaigns on our
digital platforms and through our digital experiences and products. We could be adversely impacted if we fail to achieve any of
these objectives.
Our brand value also depends on our ability to maintain a positive consumer perception of our corporate integrity, purpose and
brand culture. Negative claims or publicity involving us, our culture and values, our products, services and experiences,
consumer data, or any of our key employees, endorsers, sponsors, suppliers or partners could seriously damage our reputation
and brand image, regardless of whether such claims are accurate. For example, while we require our suppliers of our products to
operate their business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we do not control their practices. Negative publicity
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relating to a violation or an alleged violation of policies or laws by such suppliers could damage our brand image and diminish
consumer trust in our brand. Further, our reputation and brand image could be damaged as a result of our support of, association
with or lack of support or disapproval of certain social causes and public personalities, as well as any decisions we make to
continue to conduct, or change, certain of our activities in response to such considerations. Social media, which accelerates and
potentially amplifies the scope of negative publicity, can increase the challenges of responding to negative claims. Adverse
publicity about regulatory or legal action against us, or by us, could also damage our reputation and brand image, undermine
consumer confidence in us and reduce long-term demand for our products, even if the regulatory or legal action is unfounded or
not material to our operations. If the reputation, culture or image of any of our brands is tarnished or if we receive negative
publicity, then our sales, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
If we are unable to anticipate consumer preferences and develop new products, we may not be able to maintain or
increase our revenues and profits.
Our success depends on our ability to identify, originate and define product trends as well as to anticipate, gauge and react to
changing consumer demands in a timely manner so that our product offerings evolve and are responsive to consumer demands.
However, lead times for many of our products make it more difficult for us to respond rapidly to new or changing product trends or
consumer preferences. All of our products are subject to changing consumer preferences that cannot be predicted with certainty.
Our new products may not receive consumer acceptance as consumer preferences could shift rapidly to different types of
products or away from these types of products altogether, and our future success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and
respond to these changes. If we fail to anticipate accurately and respond to trends and shifts in consumer preferences by
adjusting the mix of existing product offerings, developing new products, designs, styles and categories, and influencing sports
and fitness preferences through extensive marketing, we could experience lower sales, excess inventories or lower profit
margins, any of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, we market
our products globally through a diverse spectrum of advertising and promotional programs and campaigns, including social media
and other digital advertising networks. If we do not successfully market our products, if advertising and promotional costs
increase or if certain advertising networks are no longer available, these factors could have an adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
We rely on technical innovation and high-quality products to compete.
Technical innovation and quality control in the design and manufacturing processes of footwear, apparel, equipment and other
products and services are essential to the commercial success of our products and development of new products. Research and
development play a key role in technical innovation. We rely upon specialists in the fields of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise
physiology, engineering, digital technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, as well as research committees
and advisory boards made up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists and other experts to
develop and test cutting-edge performance products. While we strive to produce products that help to enhance athletic
performance and reduce injury and maximize comfort, if we fail to introduce technical innovation in our products, consumer
demand for our products could decline, and if we experience problems with the quality of our products (including the introduction
of bias or inaccuracies in our products), we may incur substantial expense to remedy the problems and loss of consumer confidence.
Our enterprise initiative may not generate the intended benefits or projected cost savings we anticipate.
In December 2023, we announced a multi-year enterprise initiative aimed at delivering cost savings and investing in future
growth, accelerating innovation and driving profitability. Areas of potential savings include simplifying our product assortment,
increasing automation and use of technology, streamlining our organization and leveraging our scale to drive greater efficiency.
Our ability to achieve the intended cost savings and goals associated with the enterprise initiative are subject to many estimates
and assumptions, which may change during implementation and execution. For example, we may not be able to identify
opportunities to deliver anticipated cost savings. Additionally, the timing of the cost savings associated with the enterprise
initiative may be delayed. Further, we may also face disruptions to our business or operations as we execute on the initiative.
Our business is affected by seasonality, which could result in fluctuations in our operating results.
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably from time to time or in the future as a result of strategic shifts in our business and seasonal or geographic demand
for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment and in connection with the timing of significant sporting events, such as
the NBA Finals, Olympics or the World Cup, among others. In addition, our customers may, and from time to time do, cancel
orders, change delivery schedules or change the mix of products ordered with minimal notice. As a result, we may not be able to
accurately predict our quarterly sales. Accordingly, our results of operations are likely to fluctuate significantly from period to
period. This seasonality, along with other factors that are beyond our control, including economic conditions, changes in
consumer preferences, weather conditions, outbreaks of disease, social or political unrest, availability of import quotas,
transportation disruptions and currency exchange rate fluctuations, has in the past adversely affected and could in the future
adversely affect our business and cause our results of operations to fluctuate. Our operating margins are also sensitive to a
number of additional factors that are beyond our control, including manufacturing and transportation costs, shifts in product sales
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Failure to continue to obtain or maintain high-quality endorsers of our products could harm our business.
We establish relationships with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, as well as other public figures, including artists,
designers and influencers, to develop, evaluate and promote our products, as well as establish product authenticity with
consumers. However, as competition in our industry has increased, the costs associated with establishing and retaining such
sponsorships and other relationships have increased, and competition to attract and retain high-quality endorsers has increased.
If we are unable to negotiate new, or maintain our current, associations with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, or
other public figures, or to do so at a reasonable cost, we could lose the high visibility or on-field authenticity associated with our
products, and we may be required to modify and substantially increase our marketing investments. As a result, our brands, net
revenues, expenses and profitability could be harmed.
Furthermore, if certain endorsers were to stop using our products contrary to their endorsement agreements, our business could
be adversely affected. In addition, actions taken or statements made by athletes, teams or leagues, or other endorsers,
associated with our products or brand that harm the reputations of those athletes, teams or leagues, or endorsers, or our
decisions to cease collaborating with certain endorsers in light of actions taken or statements made by them, have in the past
harmed and could in the future seriously harm our brand image with consumers and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on
our sales and financial condition. Poor or non-performance by our endorsers, a failure to continue to correctly identify promising
athletes, public figures or sports organizations, to use and endorse our products and brand or a failure to enter into cost-effective
endorsement arrangements with prominent athletes, public figures and sports organizations could adversely affect our brand,
sales and profitability.
Failure to accurately forecast consumer demand could lead to excess inventories or inventory shortages, which could
result in decreased operating margins, reduced cash flows and harm to our business.
To meet anticipated demand for our products, we purchase products from manufacturers outside of our futures ordering program
and in advance of customer orders, which we hold in inventory and resell to customers. There is a risk we may be unable to sell
excess products ordered from manufacturers. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-
downs, and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices could significantly impair our brand image and have an adverse
effect on our operating results, financial condition and cash flows. Conversely, if we underestimate consumer demand for our
products or if our manufacturers fail to supply products we require at the time we need them, we may experience inventory
shortages. Inventory shortages could delay shipments to customers, negatively impact retailer, distributor and consumer
relationships and diminish brand loyalty. The difficulty in forecasting demand also makes it difficult to estimate our future results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows from period to period. A failure to accurately predict the level of demand for our
products could adversely affect our net revenues and net income, and we are unlikely to forecast such effects with any certainty
in advance.
Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.
Our NIKE Direct operations, including our retail stores and digital platforms, have required and will continue to require significant
investment. Our NIKE Direct stores have required and will continue to require substantial fixed investment in equipment and
leasehold improvements and personnel. We have entered into substantial operating lease commitments for retail space. Certain
stores have been designed and built to serve as high-profile venues to promote brand awareness and marketing activities and to
integrate with our digital platforms. Because of their unique design and technological elements, locations and size, these stores
require substantially more investment than other stores. Due to the high fixed-cost structure associated with our NIKE Direct retail
stores, a decline in sales, a shift in consumer behavior away from brick-and-mortar retail, or the closure, temporary or otherwise,
or poor performance of individual or multiple stores could result in significant lease termination costs, write-offs of equipment and
leasehold improvements and employee-related costs.
Many factors unique to retail operations, some of which are beyond our control, pose risks and uncertainties. Risks include, but
are not limited to: credit card fraud and theft in both our retail stores and on digital platforms; mismanagement of existing retail
channel partners; inability to manage costs associated with store construction and operation; and supply chain and inventory
management.
In addition, we have made significant investments in digital technologies and information systems for the digital aspect of our
NIKE Direct operations, and our digital offerings will require continued investment in the development and upgrading of our
technology platforms. In order to deliver high-quality digital experiences, our digital platforms must be designed effectively and
work well with a range of other technologies, systems, networks, and standards that we do not control. We may not be successful
in developing platforms that operate effectively with these technologies, systems, networks or standards. A growing portion of
consumers access our NIKE Direct digital platforms, but in the event that it is more difficult for consumers to access and use our
digital platforms, consumers find that our digital platforms do not effectively meet their needs or expectations or consumers
choose not to access or use our digital platforms or use devices that do not offer access to our platforms, the success of our
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NIKE Direct operations could be adversely impacted. Our competitors may develop, or have already developed, digital
experiences, features, content, services or technologies that are similar to ours or that achieve greater acceptance.
We may not realize a satisfactory return on our investment in our NIKE Direct operations and management's attention from our
other business opportunities could be diverted, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results
of operations.
If the technology-based systems, applications and platforms that give our consumers the ability to shop or interact with
us online do not function effectively, our operating results, as well as our ability to grow our digital commerce business
globally or to retain our customer base, could be materially adversely affected.
Many of our consumers shop with us through our digital platforms. Consumers frequently use mobile-based devices and
applications to shop online with us and with our competitors, and to do comparison shopping, as well as to engage with us and
our competitors through digital services and experiences that are offered on mobile platforms. We use social media and
proprietary mobile applications to interact with our consumers and as a means to enhance their shopping experience. Any failure
on our part to provide attractive, effective, reliable, secure and user-friendly digital commerce platforms that offer a wide
assortment of merchandise with rapid delivery options and that continually meet the changing expectations of online shoppers or
any failure to provide attractive digital experiences to our customers could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in the
loss of digital commerce and other sales, harm our reputation with consumers, have a material adverse impact on the growth of
our digital commerce business globally and have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations. In
addition, as use of our digital platforms continues to grow, we will need an increasing amount of technical infrastructure to
continue to satisfy our consumers' needs. If we fail to continue to effectively scale and adapt our digital platforms to
accommodate increased consumer demand, our business may be subject to interruptions, delays or failures and consumer
demand for our products and digital experiences could decline.
Risks specific to our digital commerce business also include diversion of sales from our and our retailers' brick and mortar stores,
pricing pressure on our products, difficulty in recreating the in-store experience through direct channels and liability for online
content. Our failure to successfully respond to these risks might adversely affect sales in our digital commerce business, as well
as damage our reputation and brands.
We rely significantly on information technology to operate our business, including our supply chain and retail
operations, and any failure, inadequacy or interruption of that technology could harm our ability to effectively operate
our business.
We are heavily dependent on Information Technology Systems, across our supply chain, including product design, production,
forecasting, ordering, manufacturing, transportation, sales and distribution, as well as for processing financial information for
external and internal reporting purposes, retail operations and other business activities. Information Technology Systems are
critical to many of our operating activities and our business processes and may be negatively impacted by any service
interruption or shutdown. For example, our ability to effectively manage and maintain our inventory and to ship products to
customers on a timely basis depends significantly on the reliability of these Information Technology Systems. Over a number of
years, we have implemented Information Technology Systems in all of the geographical regions in which we operate. Our work to
integrate, secure and enhance these systems and related processes in our global operations is ongoing and NIKE will continue to
invest in these efforts. We cannot provide assurance, however, that the measures we take to secure and enhance these systems
will be sufficient to protect our Information Technology Systems and prevent cyber-attacks, system failures or data or information
loss. The failure of these systems to operate effectively, including as a result of security breaches, viruses, hackers, malware,
ransomware, denial of service attacks, natural disasters, vendor business interruptions or other causes, failure to properly
maintain, protect, repair or upgrade systems, or problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems could cause
delays in product fulfillment and reduced efficiency of our operations, could require significant time and capital investments to
remediate the problem which may not be sufficient to cover all eventualities, and may have an adverse effect on our reputation,
results of operations and financial condition. In addition, the use of employee-owned devices for communications as well as
hybrid work arrangements, present additional operational risks to our Information Technology Systems, including, but not limited
to, increased risks of cyber-attacks. Further, like other companies in the retail industry, we have in the past experienced, and we
expect to continue to experience, cyber-attacks, including phishing, and other attempts to breach, or gain unauthorized access to,
our systems. To date, these attacks have not had a material impact on our operations, but we cannot provide assurance that they
will not have an impact in the future.
We also use Information Technology Systems to process financial information and results of operations for internal reporting
purposes and to comply with regulatory financial reporting, legal and tax requirements. From time to time, we have expended,
and expect to continue to expend, significant resources to modify, update and enhance our Information Technology Systems and
to investigate and remediate vulnerabilities or other exposures. These modifications, updates and enhancements may cost more
than initially expected and may not be effective in preventing issues and disruptions. Moreover, due to the complexity of our
Information Technology Systems, the process of implementing modifications or enhancements can itself create a risk of systems
disruptions and security issues. If Information Technology Systems suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown and our
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business continuity plans, or those of our vendors, do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, we could experience
delays in reporting our financial results, which could result in lost revenues and profits, as well as reputational damage.
Furthermore, we depend on Information Technology Systems and personal data collection for digital marketing, digital commerce,
consumer engagement and the marketing and use of our digital products and services. We also rely on our ability to engage in
electronic communications throughout the world between and among our employees as well as with other third parties, including
customers, suppliers, vendors and consumers. Any interruption in Information Technology Systems may impede our ability to
engage in the digital space and result in lost revenues, damage to our reputation, and loss of users.
Given the increasing complexity and sophistication of techniques used by bad actors to obtain unauthorized access to or disable
information technology systems, and the fact that cyber-attacks are being made by groups and individuals with a wide range of
expertise and motives, it is increasingly difficult to anticipate and defend against cyber-attacks, and a cyberattack could occur and
persist for an extended period of time before being detected. Moreover, the extent of a particular cyber incident and the steps that
we may need to take to investigate the incident may not be immediately clear, and it may take a significant amount of time before
such investigation can be finalized and completed and reliable information about the incident is known. During the pendency of
any such investigation, we may not necessarily know the extent of the harm or how best to remediate it and we may be required
to disclose incidents before their full extent is known.
Moreover, to the extent we integrate artificial intelligence ("AI") into our operations, this may increase the cybersecurity and
privacy risks, including the risk of unauthorized or misuse of AI tools, we are exposed to, and threat actors may leverage AI to
engage in automated, targeted and coordinated attacks of our systems.
We are subject to the risk our licensees may not generate expected sales or maintain the value of our brands.
We currently license, and expect to continue licensing, certain of our proprietary rights, such as trademarks or copyrighted
material, to third parties. If our licensees fail to successfully market and sell licensed products, or fail to obtain sufficient capital or
effectively manage their business operations, customer relationships, labor relationships, supplier relationships or credit risks, it
could adversely affect our revenues, both directly from reduced royalties received and indirectly from reduced sales of our other
products.
We also rely on our licensees to help preserve the value of our brands. Although we attempt to protect our brands through
approval rights over the design, production processes, quality, packaging, merchandising, distribution, advertising and promotion
of our licensed products, we cannot completely control the use of our licensed brands by our licensees. The misuse of a brand by
or negative publicity involving a licensee could have a material adverse effect on that brand and on us.
Consolidation of retailers or concentration of retail market share among a few retailers may increase and concentrate
our credit risk and impair our ability to sell products.
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment retail markets in some countries are dominated by a few large athletic footwear,
apparel and equipment retailers with many stores and accelerating digital commerce capabilities. The market shares of these
retailers may increase through acquisitions and construction of additional stores and investments in digital capacity, and as a
result of attrition as struggling retailers exit the market. Consolidation of our retailers will concentrate our credit risk with a smaller
set of retailers, any of whom may experience declining sales or a shortage of liquidity. In addition, increasing market share
concentration among a few retailers in a particular country or region increases the risk that if any one of them substantially
reduces their purchases of our products, we may be unable to find sufficient retail outlets for our products to sustain the same
level of sales and revenues.
If one or more of our counterparty financial institutions default on their obligations to us or fail, we may incur significant
losses.
As part of our hedging activities, we enter into transactions involving derivative financial instruments, which may include forward
contracts, commodity futures contracts, option contracts, collars and swaps with various financial institutions. In addition, we have
significant amounts of cash, cash equivalents and other investments on deposit or in accounts with banks or other financial
institutions in the United States and abroad. As a result, we are exposed to the risk of default by or failure of counterparty
financial institutions. The risk of counterparty default or failure may be heightened during periods of sustained high interest rates
and uncertainty in the financial markets as well as economic downturns. If one of our counterparties were to become insolvent or
file for bankruptcy, our ability to recover losses incurred as a result of default, or our assets deposited or held in accounts with
such counterparty, may be limited by the counterparty's liquidity or the applicable laws governing the insolvency or bankruptcy
proceedings. In the event of default or failure of one or more of our counterparties, we could incur significant losses, which could
negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.
We rely on a concentrated source base of contract manufacturers to supply a significant portion of our footwear
products.
We rely upon a concentrated amount of contract manufacturers, which we do not own or operate, to manufacture all of the
footwear products we sell, see "Manufacturing" for additional information. Our ability to meet our customers' needs depends on
our ability to maintain a steady supply of products from our contract manufacturers. If one or more of our significant suppliers
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were to sever their relationship with us or significantly alter the terms of our relationship, including due to changes in applicable
trade policies, or be unable to perform, we may not be able to obtain replacement products in a timely manner, which could have
a material adverse effect on our business operations, sales, financial condition or results of operations. Additionally, if any of our
primary footwear contract manufacturers fail to make timely shipments, do not meet our quality standards or otherwise fail to
deliver us product in accordance with our plans, there could be a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Certain of our footwear contract manufacturers are highly specialized and only produce a specific type of product. Such contract
manufacturers may go out of business if consumer preferences or market conditions change such that there is no longer
sufficient demand for the types of products they produce. If, in the future, the relevant products are again in demand and the
specialized contract manufacturers no longer exist, we may not be able to locate replacement facilities to manufacture certain
footwear products in a timely manner or at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our sales, financial condition or
results of operations.
The market for prime real estate is competitive.
Our ability to effectively obtain real estate to open new retail stores and otherwise conduct our operations, both domestically and
internationally, depends on the availability of real estate that meets our criteria for traffic, square footage, co-tenancies, lease
economics, demographics and other factors. We also must be able to effectively renew our existing real estate leases. In
addition, from time to time, we seek to downsize, consolidate, reposition or close some of our real estate locations, which may
require modification of an existing lease. Failure to secure adequate new locations or successfully modify leases for existing
locations, or failure to effectively manage the profitability of our existing fleet of retail stores, could have an adverse effect on our
operating results and financial condition.
Additionally, the economic environment may make it difficult to determine the fair market rent of real estate properties
domestically and internationally. This could impact the quality of our decisions to exercise lease options at previously negotiated
rents and to renew expiring leases at negotiated rents. Any adverse effect on the quality of these decisions could impact our
ability to retain real estate locations adequate to meet our targets or efficiently manage the profitability of our existing fleet of
stores, which could have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
The success of our business depends, in part, on high-quality employees, including key personnel as well as our ability
to maintain our workplace culture and values.
Our success depends in part on the continued service of high-quality employees, including key executive officers and personnel.
The loss of the services of key individuals, or any negative perception with respect to these individuals, or our workplace culture
or values, could harm our business. Our success also depends on our ability to recruit, retain and engage our personnel
sufficiently, both to maintain our current business and to execute our strategic initiatives. Competition for employees in our
industry is intense and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. Changes to our current and future
work models may not meet the needs or expectations of our employees or may not be perceived as favorable compared to other
companies' policies, which could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain our employees. In addition, shifts in U.S.
immigration policy could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain highly skilled employees who are from outside the
United States. We also believe that our corporate culture has been a key driver of our success, and we have invested substantial
time and resources in building, maintaining and evolving our culture. Any failure to preserve and evolve our culture could
negatively affect our future success, including our ability to retain and recruit employees.
Our business operations and financial performance could be adversely affected by changes in our relationship with our
workforce or changes to United States or foreign employment regulations.
We have significant exposure to changes in domestic and foreign laws governing our relationships with our workforce, including
wage and hour laws and regulations, fair labor standards, minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, unemployment tax rates,
workers' compensation rates, citizenship requirements and payroll taxes, which could have a direct impact on our operating
costs. A significant increase in minimum wage or overtime rates in countries where we have workforce could have a significant
impact on our operating costs and may require that we relocate those operations or take other steps to mitigate such increases,
all of which may cause us to incur additional costs. There is also a risk of potential claims that we have violated laws related to
discrimination and harassment, health and safety, wage and hour laws, criminal activity, personal injury and other claims. In
addition, if there were a significant increase in the number of members of our workforce who are members of labor organizations
or become parties to collective bargaining agreements, we could be vulnerable to a strike, work stoppage or other labor action,
as well as additional expenses, expectations or requirements, which could have an adverse effect on our business.
Risks Related to Operating a Global Business
Our international operations involve inherent risks which could result in harm to our business.
Nearly all of our athletic footwear and apparel is manufactured outside of the United States, and the majority of our products are
sold outside of the United States. Accordingly, we are subject to the risks generally associated with global trade and doing
business abroad, which include foreign laws and regulations, varying consumer preferences across geographic regions, political
tensions, unrest, disruptions or delays in cross-border shipments and changes in economic conditions in countries in which our
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products are manufactured or where we sell products. Changes in U.S. or international social, political, regulatory and economic
conditions could impact our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. In particular, political and economic
instability, geopolitical conflicts, political unrest, civil strife, terrorist activity, acts of war, public corruption, expropriation,
nationalism and other economic or political uncertainties in the United States or internationally could interrupt and negatively
affect the sale of our products or other business operations. Any negative sentiment toward the United States as a result of any
such changes could also adversely affect our business.
In addition, terrorist acts, military conflict and disease outbreaks have increased the risks of doing business abroad. These
factors, among others, could affect our ability to manufacture products or procure materials, or our costs for manufacturing and
procuring materials, our ability to import products, our ability to sell products in international markets and our cost of doing
business. If any of these or other factors make the conduct of business in a particular country undesirable or impractical, our
business could be adversely affected.
Our products are subject to risks associated with overseas sourcing, manufacturing and financing.
The principal materials used in our footwear products — natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles and polyurethane films — are locally available
to manufacturers. The principal materials used in our apparel products — natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both
virgin and recycled), specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and
repel rain and/or snow as well as plastic and metal hardware — are also available in countries where our manufacturing takes
place. Both our apparel and footwear products are dependent upon the ability of our contract manufacturers to locate, train,
employ and retain adequate personnel. NIKE contract manufacturers and materials suppliers buy raw materials and are subject
to wage rates and other labor standards that are oftentimes regulated by the governments of the countries in which our products
are manufactured.
There could be a significant disruption in the supply of fabrics or raw materials from current sources or, in the event of a
disruption or heightened competition for such materials, our contract manufacturers might not be able to locate alternative
suppliers of materials of comparable quality at an acceptable price or at all. Further, our contract manufacturers have
experienced and may continue to experience in the future, unexpected closures, unexpected increases in work wages or other
changes in labor standards, whether government mandated or otherwise, and increases in compliance costs due to
governmental regulation concerning certain metals, fabrics or raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products. In
addition, we cannot be certain that manufacturers that we do not contract and that we refer to as "unaffiliated manufacturers" will
be able to fill our orders in a timely manner. If we experience significant increases in demand, or reductions in the availability of
materials, or need to replace an existing contract manufacturer or materials supplier, there can be no assurance additional
supplies of fabrics or raw materials or additional manufacturing capacity will be available when required on terms acceptable to
us, or at all, or that any contract manufacturer, unaffiliated manufacturer, or any materials supplier would allocate sufficient
capacity to us in order to meet our requirements. Even if we are able to expand existing or find new manufacturing capacity or
sources of materials, we may encounter delays in production and added costs as a result of the time it takes to train suppliers
and manufacturers in our methods, products, quality control standards and labor, health and safety standards. In addition,
changes we make in managing the supply of our products, such as changes to decrease the supply of certain products, pose the
risk that we may not be able to meet demand for, or ramp up production of, certain products timely or without additional cost. Any
delays, interruption or increased costs in labor or wages, in the supply of materials or in the manufacturing of our products could
have an adverse effect on our ability to meet retail customer and consumer demand for our products and result in lower revenues
and net income both in the short- and long-term.
Because contract manufacturers make a majority of our products outside of our principal sales markets, our products must be
transported by third parties over large geographic distances. Delays in the shipment or delivery of our products due to the
availability of transportation, container shortages, labor shortages, including work stoppages or port strikes, infrastructure and
port congestion or other factors, and costs and delays associated with consolidating or transitioning between manufacturers,
have adversely impacted, and could in the future adversely impact the availability of our products and, in turn, our financial
performance. In addition, delays in the shipment or delivery of our products, manufacturing delays or unexpected demand for our
products have required us, and may in the future require us to use faster, but more expensive, transportation methods such as air
freight, which could adversely affect our profit margins. The cost of oil is a significant component in manufacturing and
transportation costs, so increases in the price of petroleum products can adversely affect our profit margins. Changes in U.S.
trade policies, including modifications to import tariffs and existing trade policies and agreements, have also had, and could
continue to have a significant impact on our activities in foreign jurisdictions, and could adversely affect our reputation or results
of operations.
In addition, we have become, and expect to continue to be, subject to a number of regulations that require us to develop new
policies and procedures for, strive to mitigate, and report, certain supply chain risks related to sourcing internationally. These
regulations have resulted and may continue to result in increased operating costs and affect how and where we source materials
for our products.
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Our success depends on our global distribution facilities.
We distribute our products to customers directly from the factory and through distribution centers located throughout the world.
Our ability to meet customer expectations, manage inventory, complete sales and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies
and growth, particularly in emerging markets, depends on the proper operation of our distribution facilities, the development or
expansion of additional distribution capabilities and the timely performance of services by third parties (including those involved in
shipping product to and from our distribution facilities). Our distribution facilities have in the past and could in the future be
interrupted by information technology problems, disasters such as earthquakes or fires or outbreaks of disease or government
actions taken to mitigate their spread. Any significant failure in our distribution facilities could result in an adverse effect on our
business. We maintain business interruption insurance, but it may not adequately protect us from adverse effects caused by
significant disruptions in our distribution facilities.
Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Risks
We are subject to a complex array of laws and regulations and litigation and other legal and regulatory proceedings,
which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As a multinational corporation with operations and distribution channels throughout the world, we are subject to and must comply
with extensive laws and regulations in the United States and other jurisdictions in which we have operations and distribution
channels. If we or our employees, agents, suppliers, and other partners fail to comply with any of these laws or regulations, such
failure could subject us to fines, sanctions or other penalties that could negatively affect our reputation, business, financial
condition and results of operations. Furthermore, laws, regulations and policies and the interpretation of such, can conflict among
jurisdictions and compliance in one jurisdiction may result in legal or reputational risks in another jurisdiction. We are involved in
various types of claims, lawsuits, regulatory proceedings and government investigations relating to our business, our products
and the actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships, product liability,
antitrust, trademark rights and a variety of other matters. It is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of any such legal
or regulatory proceedings or investigations, and we could in the future incur judgments, fines or penalties, or enter into
settlements of lawsuits and claims that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations and negatively impact our reputation. The global nature of our business means legal and compliance risks, such as
anti-bribery, anti-corruption, fraud, trade, environmental, competition, privacy and other regulatory matters, will continue to exist
and additional legal proceedings and other contingencies have and will continue to arise from time to time, which could adversely
affect us. In addition, the adoption of new laws or regulations, or changes in the interpretation of existing laws or regulations, may
result in significant unanticipated legal and reputational risks. Moreover, the regulation of certain transactions we engage in,
including those involving virtual goods and cryptocurrencies, remains in an early stage and subject to significant uncertainty. As a
result, we are required to exercise our judgment as to whether or how certain laws or regulations apply, or may in the future
apply, and it is possible that legislators, regulators and courts may disagree with our conclusions. Any current or future legal or
regulatory proceedings could divert management's attention from our operations and result in substantial legal fees.
Changes to U.S. or other countries' trade policies and tariff and import/export regulations or our failure to comply with
such regulations may have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Changes in the U.S. government's import and export policies, including trade restrictions, sanctions and countersanctions,
increased tariffs or quotas, embargoes, safeguards or customs restrictions, could require us to change the way we conduct
business and adversely affect our results of operations.
In addition, changes in laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the territories or
countries where we currently sell our products or conduct our business could adversely affect our business. U.S. presidential
administrations have instituted or proposed changes in trade policies that include the negotiation or termination of trade
agreements, the imposition of higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., economic sanctions on individuals, corporations or countries,
and other government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries where we conduct our business. It may
be time-consuming and expensive for us to alter our business operations in order to adapt to or comply with any such changes.
Changes or proposed changes in U.S. or other countries' trade policies may result in restrictions and economic disincentives on
international trade. Tariffs and other changes in U.S. trade policy have in the past and could in the future trigger retaliatory actions
by affected countries, and certain foreign governments have instituted or are considering imposing retaliatory measures on
certain U.S. goods. Further, any emerging protectionist or nationalist trends either in the United States or in other countries could
affect the trade environment. The Company, similar to many other multinational corporations, does a significant amount of
business that would be impacted by changes to the trade policies of the United States and foreign countries (including
governmental action related to tariffs, international trade agreements, or economic sanctions). Such changes have the potential
to adversely impact the U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof or the economy of another country in which we conduct
operations, our industry and the global demand for our products, and as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, many of our imported products are subject to duties, tariffs or quotas that affect the cost and quantity of various types
of goods imported into the United States and other countries. Any country in which our products are produced or sold may
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eliminate, adjust or impose new quotas, duties, tariffs, safeguard measures, anti-dumping duties, cargo restrictions to prevent
terrorism, restrictions on the transfer of currency, climate change legislation, product safety regulations or other charges or
restrictions, any of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Furthermore, we are subject to the FCPA as well as the anti-corruption laws of other countries in which we operate. Although we
implement policies and procedures designed to promote compliance with these laws, our employees, independent contractors,
contract manufacturers, suppliers and agents, as well as those companies to which we outsource certain of our business
operations, may take actions in violation of our policies. Any such violation could result in sanctions or other penalties and have
an adverse effect on our business, reputation and operating results.
Failure to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business.
We periodically discover counterfeit reproductions of our products or products that otherwise infringe our intellectual property
rights. If we are unsuccessful in enforcing our intellectual property rights, continued sales of these products could adversely affect
our sales and our brand and could result in a shift of consumer preference away from our products.
The actions we take to establish and protect our intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our
products by others. We also may be unable to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violations of
proprietary rights.
We may be subject to liability if third parties successfully claim we infringe their intellectual property rights. Defending
infringement claims could be expensive and time-consuming and might result in our entering into costly license agreements. We
also may be subject to significant damages or injunctions against development, manufacturing, use, importation and/or sale of
certain products.
We take various actions to prevent the unauthorized use and/or disclosure of our confidential information and intellectual property
rights. These actions include contractual measures such as entering into non-disclosure and non-compete agreements and
agreements relating to our collaborations with third parties and providing confidential information awareness training. Our controls
and efforts to prevent unauthorized use and/or disclosure of confidential information and intellectual property rights might not
always be effective. For example, confidential information related to business strategy, innovations, new technologies, mergers
and acquisitions, unpublished financial results or personal data could be prematurely, inadvertently, or improperly used and/or
disclosed, resulting in a loss of reputation, loss of intellectual property rights, a decline in our stock price and/or a negative impact
on our market position, and could lead to damages, fines, penalties or injunctions. In addition, new products we offer, such as
virtual goods, may raise various novel intellectual property law considerations, including adequacy and scope of assignment,
licensing, transfer, copyright and other right-of-use issues.
In addition, the laws of certain countries may not protect or allow enforcement of intellectual property rights to the same extent as
the laws of the United States. We may face significant expenses and liability in connection with the protection of our intellectual
property rights, including outside the United States, and if we are unable to successfully protect our rights or resolve intellectual
property conflicts with others, our business or financial condition may be adversely affected.
Regulations and best practices with respect to new technological developments, including generative AI, are in the process of
being developed globally. These developments may affect aspects of our business that leverage these tools, and give rise to
risks related to intellectual property infringement claims or harm to our reputation or brand image.
We are subject to data security and privacy risks that could negatively affect our results, operations or reputation.
In addition to our own sensitive and proprietary business information, we handle transactional and personal information about our
wholesale customers and consumers and users of our digital experiences, which include online distribution channels and product
engagement, adaptive products and personal fitness applications. Hackers and data thieves are increasingly sophisticated and
operate social engineering, such as phishing, and large-scale, complex automated attacks that can evade detection for long
periods of time. Any breach of our or our service providers' networks, or other vendor systems, may result in the loss of
confidential business and financial data, misappropriation of our consumers', users' or employees' personal information or a
disruption of our business. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our business, including unwanted
media attention, impairment of our consumer and customer relationships, damage to our reputation; resulting in lost sales and
consumers, fines, lawsuits, or significant legal and remediation expenses. We also may need to expend significant resources to
protect against, respond to and/or redress problems caused by any breach.
In addition, we must comply with increasingly complex and rigorous, and sometimes conflicting, regulatory standards enacted to
protect business and personal data in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. For example, the European Union adopted the
General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"); the United Kingdom enacted the UK General Data Protection Regulation
(which implements the GDPR into UK law); several states in the United States have passed data privacy laws; China enacted the
Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law; and additional jurisdictions have adopted or are considering
proposing or adopting similar regulations. These laws impose additional obligations on companies regarding the handling of
personal data and provide certain individual privacy rights to persons whose data is stored. Compliance with existing, proposed
and recently enacted laws and regulations is costly and time consuming, and any failure to comply with these regulatory
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standards could subject us to legal, operational and reputational risks. Misuse of or failure to secure personal information could
also result in violation of data privacy laws and regulations, proceedings against the Company by governmental entities or others,
imposition of fines by governmental authorities and damage to our reputation and credibility and could have a negative impact on
revenues and profits.
We could be subject to changes in tax rates, adoption of new tax laws or regulations, or changes in the interpretations
thereof, additional tax liabilities or increased volatility in our effective tax rate.
We earn a substantial portion of our income in foreign countries and, as such, we are subject to the tax laws in the United States
and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Current economic and political conditions make tax laws and regulations, or their
interpretation and application, in any jurisdiction subject to significant change.
Proposals to reform U.S. and foreign tax laws could significantly impact how U.S. multinational corporations are taxed on global
earnings and could increase the U.S. corporate tax rate. For example, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development (the "OECD") and the G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the "Inclusive Framework")
has put forth two proposals—Pillar One and Pillar Two—that revise the existing profit allocation and nexus rules and ensure a
minimal level of taxation, respectively. Several countries in which we operate, including several European Union member states'
have adopted domestic legislation to implement the Inclusive Framework's global corporate minimum tax rate of 15% which will
be effective beginning fiscal 2025. Other countries are also actively considering changes to their tax laws to adopt certain parts of
the Inclusive Framework's proposals. Although we cannot predict whether or in what form these proposals, or any other changes
in the U.S. or foreign tax laws or regulations, will be enacted into law, these changes, if enacted into law, could have an adverse
impact on our effective tax rate, income tax expense and cash flows.
Portions of our operations are subject to a reduced tax rate or are under a tax holiday. We also utilize tax rulings and other
agreements to obtain certainty in treatment of certain tax matters. Tax holidays and rulings can expire from time to time and may
be extended when certain conditions are met, or terminated if certain conditions are not met. The impact of any changes in
conditions would be the loss of certainty in treatment thus potentially impacting our effective income tax rate. For example, in
January 2019, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached State
Aid rules when granting certain tax rulings to the Company. If this matter is adversely resolved, the Netherlands may be required
to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the Company's income taxes related to prior periods in the
Netherlands could increase.
We are also subject to the examination of our tax returns by the United States Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax
authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from these examinations to determine the
adequacy of our provision for income taxes. Although we believe our tax provisions are adequate, the final determination of tax
audits and any related disputes could be materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of
audits or related disputes could have an adverse effect on our financial statements for the period or periods for which the
applicable final determinations are made. For example, we and our subsidiaries are also engaged in a number of intercompany
transactions across multiple tax jurisdictions. Although we believe we have clearly reflected the economics of these transactions
and the proper local transfer pricing documentation is in place, tax authorities may propose and sustain adjustments that could
result in changes that may impact our mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates.
Failure of our contractors or our licensees' contractors to comply with our code of conduct, local laws and other
standards could harm our business.
We have license agreements that permit independent parties to manufacture or contract for the manufacture of products using
our intellectual property. We require the contractors that directly manufacture our products and our licensees that make products
using our intellectual property (including, indirectly, their contract manufacturers) to comply with a code of conduct and other
environmental, human rights, health and safety standards for the benefit of workers. We also require our contract manufacturers
and the contractors of our licensees to comply with applicable standards for product safety. Notwithstanding their contractual
obligations, from time to time contractors may not comply with such standards or applicable local law or our licensees may fail to
enforce such standards or applicable local law on their contractors. If one or more of our direct or indirect contractors violates or
fails to comply with, or is accused of violating or failing to comply with, such standards and laws, this could harm our reputation or
result in a product recall and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on our sales and financial condition. Negative publicity
regarding production methods, alleged unethical or illegal practices or workplace or related conditions of any of our suppliers,
manufacturers or licensees could adversely affect our brand image and sales, force us to locate alternative suppliers,
manufacturers or licenses or result in the imposition of additional regulations, including new or additional quotas, tariffs,
sanctions, product safety regulations or other regulatory measures, by governmental authorities.
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Risks Related to Our Securities, Investments and Liquidity
Our financial results may be adversely affected if substantial investments in businesses and operations fail to produce
expected returns.
From time to time, we may invest in product offering and manufacturing innovation and expansion of existing businesses, such as
our NIKE Direct operations, technology, business infrastructure, new businesses or capabilities, which require substantial cash
investments and management attention. We believe cost-effective investments are essential to business growth and profitability;
however, significant investments are subject to typical risks and uncertainties inherent in developing a new business or
expanding an existing business. The failure of any significant investment to provide expected returns or profitability could have a
material adverse effect on our financial results and divert management attention from more profitable business operations. See
also "Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties."
The sale of a large number of shares of common stock by our principal shareholder could depress the market price of
our common stock.
As of June 28, 2024, Swoosh, LLC beneficially owned approximately 77% of our Class A Common Stock. If, on June 28, 2024, all
of these shares were converted into Class B Common Stock, Swoosh, LLC's commensurate ownership percentage of our Class
B Common Stock would be approximately 16%. The shares are available for resale, subject to the requirements of the U.S.
securities laws and the terms of the limited liability company agreement governing Swoosh, LLC. The sale or prospect of a sale of
a substantial number of these shares could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock. Swoosh, LLC was
formed by Philip H. Knight, our Chairman Emeritus, to hold the majority of his shares of Class A Common Stock. Mr. Knight does
not have voting rights with respect to Swoosh, LLC, although Travis Knight, his son and a NIKE director, has a significant role in
the management of the Class A Common Stock owned by Swoosh, LLC.
Changes in our credit ratings or macroeconomic conditions may affect our liquidity, increasing borrowing costs and
limiting our financing options.
Our long-term debt is currently rated Investment Grade by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service. If our credit ratings
are lowered, borrowing costs for our existing facilities or for future long-term debt or short-term credit facilities may increase and
our financing options, including our access to credit or capital markets, could be adversely affected. We may also be subject to
restrictive covenants that would reduce our flexibility to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted
payments, pledge assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental
changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. Failure to comply with such covenants could result in a default, and as a result,
the commitments of our lenders under our credit agreements may be terminated and the maturity of amounts owed may be
accelerated. In addition, macroeconomic conditions, such as increased volatility or disruption in the credit or capital markets,
could adversely affect our ability to refinance existing debt.
If our internal controls are ineffective, our operating results could be adversely affected.
Our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements because of its inherent limitations, including
the possibility of human error, the circumvention or overriding of controls or fraud. Even effective internal controls can provide
only reasonable assurance with respect to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. If we fail to maintain the
adequacy of our internal controls, including any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or if we experience
difficulties in their implementation, our business and operating results could be harmed and we could fail to meet our financial
reporting obligations.
If our estimates or judgments relating to our critical accounting estimates prove to be incorrect, our operating results
could be adversely affected.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be
reasonable under the circumstances, as provided in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations". The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets, liabilities
and equity, and the amount of revenues and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Significant assumptions
and estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include those related to sales-related reserves, inventory
reserves, hedge accounting for derivatives, income taxes and other contingencies. Our operating results may be adversely
affected if our assumptions change or if actual circumstances differ from those in our assumptions, which could cause our
operating results to fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors, resulting in a decline in the price of our Class
B Common Stock.
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Anti-takeover provisions may impair an acquisition of the Company or reduce the price of our common stock.
There are provisions within our articles of incorporation and Oregon law intended to protect shareholder interests by providing the
Board of Directors a means to attempt to deny coercive takeover attempts or to negotiate with a potential acquirer in order to
obtain more favorable terms. Such provisions include a control share acquisition statute, a freeze-out statute, two classes of
stock that vote separately on certain issues, and the fact that holders of Class A Common Stock elect three-quarters of the Board
of Directors rounded down to the next whole number. However, such provisions could discourage, delay or prevent an unsolicited
merger, acquisition or other change in control of the Company that some shareholders might believe to be in their best interests
or in which shareholders might receive a premium for their common stock over the prevailing market price. These provisions
could also discourage proxy contests for control of the Company.
We have in the past failed and may in the future fail to meet market expectations, which has caused and could in the
future cause the price of our stock to decline.
Our Class B Common Stock is traded publicly, and at any given time various securities analysts follow our financial results and
issue reports on us. These reports include information about our historical financial results as well as analysts' opinions of our
future performance, which may, in part, be based upon any guidance we have provided. Analysts' estimates are often different
from our estimates or expectations. If our operating results are below the estimates or expectations of public market analysts and
investors, our stock price could decline (which has recently happened in the past and could happen in the future). We are
currently subject to multiple securities class action and shareholder derivative lawsuits relating to a drop in our stock price and
could become involved in additional litigation of this type in the future if our stock price is volatile for any reason. Any litigation
could result in reputational damage, substantial costs and a diversion of management's attention and resources needed to
successfully run our business.
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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY
At NIKE, cybersecurity risk management is an important part of our overall risk management efforts. We have cybersecurity
processes, technologies and controls in place to aid in our efforts to assess, identify and manage material risks associated with
cybersecurity threats. We assess cybersecurity risk at both the board and management levels.
Management’s Role in Managing Risk
At the management level, primary responsibility for assessing and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats rests with
our Vice President, Corporate Information Security, Risk & Compliance ("VP, CIS"). Our VP, CIS has over two decades of
experience in information technology and cybersecurity. The VP, CIS reports to our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) who has
significant experience leading technology teams at large public companies and our CIO reports to our Chief Technology Officer.
Our approach to managing cybersecurity risk is informed by the industry-standard National Institute for Standards and
Technology Cybersecurity Framework. The VP, CIS has primary responsibility for implementing and overseeing our enterprise-
wide cybersecurity strategy, policy, architecture and processes. We use various tools and methodologies to identify and manage
cybersecurity risk, including risk assessments and a vulnerability management program that includes periodic penetration testing.
We have a third-party cyber risk management program that conducts assessments on third parties who integrate with our data,
network, systems and applications. These tools and methodologies inform our remediation activities, which are tracked and
reported to senior management.
In addition, our internal audit function periodically conducts independent testing of the overall operations of our cybersecurity
program and supporting control frameworks, and reports the results to the Audit & Finance Committee. We also engage third
parties to assess our cybersecurity program maturity and to perform audits of portions of our cybersecurity control environment
based on risk or where necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
Our cybersecurity team meets frequently to monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats
and incidents. In the event of a cybersecurity incident, we have an incident response plan that governs our immediate response
including detection, escalation, assessment, management and remediation. As part of incident response, the cybersecurity team
will also coordinate with external advisors and other key stakeholders as needed. The cybersecurity team routinely tests this plan
across the organization to validate the procedures for appropriately escalating potentially material cybersecurity risks and
incidents. Also, we provide an annual, mandatory cybersecurity training program for employees that is intended to help them
understand cybersecurity risks and comply with our cybersecurity policies.
Board Oversight
Our Board of Directors has ultimate oversight of cybersecurity risk as part of its risk management oversight responsibilities,
including with respect to cybersecurity risk priorities, resource allocation and oversight structures. The Board of Directors receives
an update on our cybersecurity program on an annual basis, or more frequently as determined to be necessary or advisable. The
Board of Directors has delegated risk management oversight responsibility for information security and data protection to the
Audit & Finance Committee, which regularly reviews our cybersecurity program and related matters with management and
reports to the Board of Directors. Topics discussed at the board level include our approach to cybersecurity risk management, key
initiatives, the threat landscape and recent developments and trends. The Board of Directors is aware of the critical nature of
managing risks associated with cybersecurity threats and is actively engaged in our cybersecurity risk management strategy.
Risks from Cybersecurity Threats
Even though, to date, cybersecurity risks have not materially affected our business or our results of operations, we face
numerous and evolving cybersecurity threats. There can be no assurance that we, or the third parties with which we interact, will
not face a cybersecurity incident in the future that will materially affect us. For more information about the cybersecurity risks we
face, see the risk factor entitled “We rely significantly on information technology to operate our business, including our supply
chain and retail operations, and any failure, inadequacy or interruption of that technology could harm our ability to effectively
operate our business” in Item 1A. Risk Factors.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following is a summary of principal properties owned or leased by NIKE:
The NIKE World Headquarters, owned by NIKE and located near Beaverton, Oregon, USA, is an approximately 400-acre site
consisting of over 40 buildings which, together with adjacent leased properties, functions as our global headquarters and is
occupied by approximately 10,700 employees engaged in management, research, design, development, marketing, finance and
other administrative functions serving nearly all of our segments. We lease a similar, but smaller, administrative facility in
Hilversum, the Netherlands, which serves as the headquarters for our Europe, Middle East & Africa geography and management
of certain brand functions for our non-U.S. operations. We also lease an office complex in Shanghai, China, our headquarters for
our Greater China geography, occupied by employees focused on implementing our wholesale, NIKE Direct and merchandising
strategies in the region, among other functions.
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Five are located in or near Memphis, Tennessee, two of
which are owned and three of which are leased. Two other distribution centers, one located in Indianapolis, Indiana and one
located in Dayton, Tennessee, are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. One distribution center for Converse is
located in Ontario, California, which is leased. NIKE has a number of distribution facilities outside the United States, some of
which are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. The most significant distribution facilities outside the United
States are located in Laakdal, Belgium; Taicang, China; Tomisato, Japan and Icheon, Korea, all of which we own.
Air Manufacturing Innovation manufactures cushioning components used in footwear at NIKE-owned and leased facilities located
near Beaverton, Oregon, and in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, as well as at NIKE-owned facilities in St. Charles, Missouri.
Aside from the principal properties described above, we lease many offices worldwide for sales and administrative purposes. We
lease approximately 1,040 retail stores worldwide, which primarily consist of factory stores. See "United States Market" and
"International Markets" for additional information regarding our retail stores. Our leases expire at various dates through the fiscal
year 2058.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We do not believe there are any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our
business, to which we are a party or of which any of our property is the subject. Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and
Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY,
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
NIKE's Class B Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol NKE. At July 10, 2024,
there were 21,354 holders of record of NIKE's Class B Common Stock and 16 holders of record of NIKE's Class A Common
Stock. These figures do not include beneficial owners who hold shares in nominee name. The Class A Common Stock is not
publicly traded, but each share is convertible upon request of the holder into one share of Class B Common Stock. Refer to our
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for dividends declared on the Class A and Class B Common Stock.
In June 2022, the Board of Directors approved a four-year, 18billionsharerepurchaseprogram.AsofMay31,2024,theCompanyhadrepurchased84.9millionsharesatanaveragepriceof106.65 per share for a total approximate cost of $9.1
billion under this program.
All share repurchases were made under NIKE's publicly announced program, and there are no other programs under which the
Company repurchases shares. The following table presents a summary of share repurchases made during the quarter ended
May 31, 2024:
PERIOD
TOTAL NUMBER OF
SHARES PURCHASED
AVERAGE PRICE
PAID PER SHARE
APPROXIMATE DOLLAR
VALUE OF SHARES THAT
MAY YET BE PURCHASED
UNDER THE PLANS
OR PROGRAMS
(IN MILLIONS)
March 1 — March 31, 2024
2,583,730 $
98.42 $
9,739
April 1 — April 30, 2024
3,606,667 $
93.73 $
9,401
May 1 — May 31, 2024
4,895,400 $
93.16 8,94511,085,797
94.57
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PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph demonstrates a five-year comparison of cumulative total returns for NIKE's Class B Common Stock; the
Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index; the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index; and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories &
Luxury Goods Index. The graph assumes an investment of $100 on May 31, 2019, in each of the indices and our Class B
Common Stock. Each of the indices assumes that all dividends were reinvested on the day of issuance.
The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index consists of NIKE, Crocs Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation and Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Because NIKE is part of the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index, the price and returns of NIKE stock have a substantial effect on this
index. The Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Index consists of Ralph Lauren Corporation, Tapestry, Inc.
and lululemon athletica. The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
Index include companies in two major lines of business in which the Company competes. The indices do not encompass all of the
Company's competitors, nor all product categories and lines of business in which the Company is engaged.
The stock performance shown on the performance graph above is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The Company
will not make or endorse any predictions as to future stock performance.
The performance graph above is being furnished solely to accompany this Annual Report pursuant to Item 201(e) of Regulation
S-K, is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be
incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general
incorporation language in such filing.
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COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN AMONG NIKE, INC.; S&P 500 INDEX; THE DOW JONES U.S. FOOTWEAR
INDEX; AND S&P APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
$0
2040
6080
100120
140160
180200
$220
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
NIKE, Inc.
S&P 500 INDEX - TOTAL RETURN
DOW JONES US FOOTWEAR INDEX
S&P 500 APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
NIKE, INC.
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
NIKE designs, develops, markets and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services worldwide. We are
the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products through NIKE Direct operations, which are
comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms (also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital") and
to wholesale accounts, which include a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives in nearly all countries
around the world. Our goal is to deliver value to our shareholders by building a profitable global portfolio of branded footwear,
apparel, equipment and accessories businesses.
Our strategy is to achieve sustainable profitable long-term revenue growth by creating innovative, "must-have" products, building
deep personal consumer connections with our brands and delivering compelling consumer experiences through digital platforms
and at retail. We are focused on growing the entire marketplace by continuing to invest in our NIKE Direct operations while also
increasing investment to elevate and differentiate our brand experience within our wholesale partners.
In addition, in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, we announced an enterprise-wide initiative to prioritize investment to fuel future
growth including taking steps to streamline the organization. This resulted in a net reduction of our global workforce and we
expect to reinvest a majority of the future annual wage savings from these actions to support this initiative.
We also continue to invest in a global Enterprise Resource Planning Platform, data and analytics, demand sensing, insight
gathering and other areas to create an end-to end technology foundation to serve our consumer with speed and scale.
FISCAL 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• NIKE, Inc. Revenues for fiscal 2024 were $51.4 billion compared to $51.2 billion for fiscal 2023
• NIKE Direct revenues grew 1% from $21.3 billion in fiscal 2023 to $21.5 billion in fiscal 2024, and represented approximately
44% of total NIKE Brand revenues for fiscal 2024
• NIKE Brand wholesale revenues increased 1% on a reported basis and 2% on a currency-neutral basis
• Gross margin increased 110 basis points to 44.6%, primarily due to strategic pricing actions and lower ocean freight rates
and logistics costs, partially offset by higher product input costs, lower margin in NIKE Direct and unfavorable changes in net
foreign currency exchange rates
• Income before income taxes included a restructuring charge of $443 million related to the streamlining of our organization,
primarily associated with employee severance costs and accelerated stock-based compensation expense. For more
information, refer to Note 19 — Restructuring within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
• Inventories as of May 31, 2024 were $7.5 billion, a decrease of 11% compared to the prior year, primarily due to a decrease
in units
• We returned $6.4 billion to our shareholders in fiscal 2024 through share repurchases and dividends
• Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") was 34.9% as of May 31, 2024, compared to 31.5% as of May 31, 2023. ROIC is
considered a non-GAAP financial measure, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information.
For discussion related to the results of operations and changes in financial condition for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022 refer
to Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our fiscal 2023
Form 10-K, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20, 2023.
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CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND OTHER FACTORS IMPACTING OUR BUSINESS
The operating environment could remain volatile in fiscal 2025 as the risk remains that these factors, among others, could have a
material adverse impact on our future revenue growth as well as overall profitability.
• Consumer Spending: In fiscal 2024, consumers continued to spend more cautiously as the global economy remains
uncertain and promotional activity remained high across our industry. We will continue to closely monitor macroeconomic
and geopolitical conditions, including potential impacts of inflation and higher interest rates on consumer spending behavior.
• Cost Inflationary Pressures: Inflationary pressures, including higher product input costs, continued to negatively impact
our gross margin with more pronounced impacts in the first nine months of fiscal 2024. These negative impacts were more
than offset by the strategic pricing actions we have taken through fiscal 2024, as well as improvements in ocean freight rates
and logistics costs we started to realize at the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
• Supply Chain Conditions: During fiscal 2024 and as of May 31, 2024, our inventory levels were healthy, reflecting our
proactive actions taken to manage our inventory supply.
• Foreign Currency Impacts: As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, we are exposed to
risk arising from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. For additional information, refer to "Foreign Currency
Exposures and Hedging Practices".
• Product Lifecycle Management: We are currently reducing the supply of certain footwear products as we scale new and
innovative products across the marketplace. This had a negative impact on our revenues, specifically NIKE Brand Digital
revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.
For more information refer to Item 1A Risk Factors, within Part 1, Item 1, Business.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we discuss non-GAAP financial measures, which should be considered in addition
to, and not in lieu of, the financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). References to these measures should not be considered in isolation or
as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable
to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating the
Company's performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes these non-
GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing our
underlying business performance and trends.
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"): Calculated as Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax
expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT for fiscal 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net income
5,700
5,070
6,046Add:Interestexpense(income),net(161)(6)205Add:Incometaxexpense1,0001,131605Earningsbeforeinterestandtaxes
6,539
6,195
6,856
EBIT Margin: Calculated as total NIKE, Inc. EBIT divided by total NIKE, Inc. Revenues. Our EBIT Margin calculation for fiscal
2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Numerator
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,539
6,195
6,856DenominatorTotalNIKE,Inc.Revenues
51,362
51,217
46,710
EBIT Margin
12.7
%
12.1
%
14.7
%
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Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC"): Represents a performance measure that management believes is useful information in
understanding the Company's ability to effectively manage invested capital. Our ROIC calculation as of May 31, 2024 and 2023 is
as follows:
FOR THE TRAILING FOUR QUARTERS ENDED
(Dollars in millions)
MAY 31, 2024
MAY 31, 2023
Numerator
Net income
5,700
5,070
Add: Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
Add: Income tax expense
1,000
1,131
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,539
6,195
Income tax adjustment(1)
(976)
(1,130)
Earnings before interest and after taxes
5,563
5,065
AVERAGE FOR THE TRAILING FIVE QUARTERS
ENDED
MAY 31, 2024
MAY 31, 2023
Denominator
Total debt(2)
12,110
12,491
Add: Shareholders' equity
14,155
14,982
Less: Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments
10,309
11,394
Total invested capital
15,956
16,079
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL
34.9
%
31.5
%
(1)
Equals Earnings before interest and taxes multiplied by the effective tax rate as of each of the respective quarter ends.
(2)
Total debt includes the following: 1) Current portion of long-term debt, 2) Notes Payable, 3) Current portion of operating lease liabilities, 4) Long-term
debt and 5) Operating lease liabilities.
Currency-neutral revenues: Currency-neutral revenues enhance visibility to underlying business trends, excluding the impact of
translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Currency-neutral revenues are calculated using actual
exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period in place of the exchange rates in use during the current period.
Wholesale equivalent revenues: References to wholesale equivalent revenues are intended to provide context as to the total
size of our NIKE Brand market footprint if we had no NIKE Direct operations. NIKE Brand wholesale equivalent revenues consist
of (1) sales to external wholesale customers and (2) internal sales from our wholesale operations to our NIKE Direct operations,
which are charged at prices comparable to those charged to external wholesale customers. Beginning in fiscal 2025, with the
continued rollout of a new Enterprise Resource Planning Platform, the Company will replace wholesale equivalent revenues and
gross margin drivers with a comparable U.S. GAAP metric.
COMPARABLE STORE SALES
Comparable store sales: This key metric, which excludes NIKE Brand Digital sales, comprises revenues from NIKE-owned in-
line and factory stores for which all three of the following requirements have been met: (1) the store has been open at least one
year, (2) square footage has not changed by more than 15% within the past year and (3) the store has not been permanently
repositioned within the past year. Comparable store sales represents a performance metric that we believe is useful information
for management and investors in understanding the performance of our established NIKE-owned in-line and factory stores.
Management considers this metric when making financial and operating decisions. The method of calculating comparable store
sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, our calculation of this metric may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics
used by other companies.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Revenues
51,362
51,217
0
% $
46,710
10
%
Cost of sales
28,475
28,925
-2
%
25,231
15
%
Gross profit
22,887
22,292
3
%
21,479
4
%
Gross margin
44.6 %
43.5 %
46.0 %
Demand creation expense
4,285
4,060
6
%
3,850
5
%
Operating overhead expense
12,291
12,317
0
%
10,954
12
%
Total selling and administrative expense
16,576
16,377
1
%
14,804
11
%
% of revenues
32.3 %
32.0 %
31.7 %
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
—
205
—
Other (income) expense, net
(228)
(280)
—
(181)
—
Income before income taxes
6,700
6,201
8
%
6,651
-7
%
Income tax expense
1,000
1,131
-12
%
605
87
%
Effective tax rate
14.9 %
18.2 %
9.1 %
NET INCOME
$
5,700
$
5,070
12
% $
6,046
-16
%
Diluted earnings per common share
3.73
3.23
15
% $
3.75
-14
%
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CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
REVENUES
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL
2024
FISCAL
2023
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
FISCAL
2022
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
NIKE, Inc. Revenues:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 33,427 $ 33,135
1
%
1
% $ 29,143
14
%
20
%
Apparel
13,775 13,843
0
%
0
% 13,567
2
%
8
%
Equipment
2,075
1,727
20
%
20
%
1,624
6
%
13
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
45
58
-22
%
-25
%
102
-43
%
-43
%
Total NIKE Brand Revenues
49,322 48,763
1
%
1
% $ 44,436
10
%
16
%
Converse
2,082
2,427
-14
%
-15
%
2,346
3
%
8
%
Corporate(3)
(42)
27
—
—
(72)
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$ 51,362 $ 51,217
0
%
1
% $ 46,710
10
%
16
%
Supplemental NIKE Brand Revenues Details:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
27,758 27,397
1
%
2
% $ 25,608
7
%
14
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
21,519 21,308
1
%
1
% 18,726
14
%
20
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
45
58
-22
%
-25
%
102
-43
%
-43
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES
$ 49,322 $ 48,763
1
%
1
% $ 44,436
10
%
16
%
NIKE Brand Revenues on a Wholesale Equivalent
Basis(1):
Sales to Wholesale Customers
27,758 27,397
1
%
2
% $ 25,608
7
%
14
%
Sales from our Wholesale Operations to NIKE Direct
Operations
13,009 12,730
2
%
2
% 10,543
21
%
27
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,767 $ 40,127
2
%
2
% $ 36,151
11
%
18
%
NIKE Brand Wholesale Equivalent Revenues by:(1)
Men's
20,868 20,733
1
%
1
% $ 18,797
10
%
17
%
Women's
8,586
8,606
0
%
1
%
8,273
4
%
11
%
Kids'
5,111
5,038
1
%
1
%
4,874
3
%
10
%
Jordan Brand
6,988
6,589
6
%
7
%
5,122
29
%
35
%
Others(4)
(786)
(839)
6
%
6
%
(915)
8
%
-3
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,767 $ 40,127
2
%
2
% $ 36,151
11
%
18
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes and the presentation of wholesale equivalent revenues represent non-GAAP financial measures. For
additional information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(2)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(3)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
(4)
Others include products not allocated to Men's, Women's, Kids' and Jordan Brand, as well as certain adjustments that are not allocated to products
designated by consumer.
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NIKE, INC.
FISCAL 2024 NIKE BRAND REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables present NIKE Brand revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, distribution channel and
major product line:
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• NIKE, Inc. Revenues for fiscal 2024 were 51.4billioncomparedto51.2 billion for fiscal 2023. On a currency-neutral basis,
NIKE, Inc. Revenues increased 1%, as higher revenues in Greater China and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), which
each increased NIKE, Inc. Revenues by 1 percentage point, were partially offset by lower revenues in Converse, which
reduced NIKE, Inc. Revenues by approximately 1 percentage point.
• NIKE Brand revenues, which represented over 90% of NIKE, Inc. Revenues, increased 1% on both a reported and currency-
neutral basis. The increase, on a currency-neutral basis, was primarily due to higher revenues in the Jordan Brand and
Men's.
• NIKE Brand footwear revenues increased 1% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in the
Jordan Brand, Men's and Women's. Unit sales of footwear decreased 2%, while higher average selling price ("ASP")
per pair contributed approximately 3 percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was
primarily due to higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis, and a higher mix of NIKE
Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• NIKE Brand apparel revenues were flat on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and
Women's, offset by higher revenues in Kids'. Unit sales of apparel decreased 9%, while higher ASP per unit
contributed approximately 9 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to
higher full-price, off-price and NIKE Direct ASPs.
• NIKE Brand wholesale revenues increased 1% on a reported basis and 2% on a currency-neutral basis, compared to fiscal
2023. Higher revenues in Greater China and APLA were partially offset by lower revenues in North America.
• NIKE Direct revenues increased 1% to 21.5billioninfiscal2024comparedto21.3 billion in fiscal 2023. On a currency-
neutral basis, NIKE Direct revenues increased 1%, primarily driven by comparable store sales growth of 3% and the addition
of new stores, partially offset by declines in NIKE Brand Digital sales of 3%, reflecting reduced digital traffic. For additional
information regarding comparable store sales, including the definition, see "Comparable Store Sales". NIKE Brand Digital
sales were 12.1billionforfiscal2024comparedto12.4 billion for fiscal 2023. Within NIKE Direct revenues, there were
certain reclassifications made between NIKE-owned retail stores and NIKE Brand Digital in the prior period to conform to
current period presentation. The reclassifications did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
2024 FORM 10-K 35
28%
EMEA
14%
APLA
43%
North
America
15%
Greater
China
56%
Wholesale
44%
NIKE
Direct
28%
Apparel
4%
Equipment
68%
Footwear
GROSS MARGIN
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
For fiscal 2024, our consolidated gross profit increased 3% to 22,887millioncomparedto22,292 million for fiscal 2023. Gross
margin increased 110 basis points to 44.6% for fiscal 2024 compared to 43.5% for fiscal 2023 due to the following:
The increase in gross margin for fiscal 2024 was primarily due to:
• Higher NIKE Brand full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis (increasing gross margin approximately
200 basis points), primarily due to strategic pricing actions;
• Lower NIKE Brand product costs, on a wholesale equivalent basis (increasing gross margin approximately 10 basis points),
primarily due to lower ocean freight rates and logistics costs largely offset by higher product input costs; and
• Lower other costs (increasing gross margin approximately 10 basis points).
This was partially offset by:
• Unfavorable changes in net foreign currency exchange rates, including hedges (decreasing gross margin approximately 40
basis points);
• Lower margin in our NIKE Direct business (decreasing gross margin approximately 40 basis points);
• Lower off-price margin, on a wholesale equivalent basis (decreasing gross margin approximately 20 basis points); and
• Restructuring charges (decreasing gross margin approximately 10 basis points).
TOTAL SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Demand creation expense(1)
4,285
4,060
6%
$
3,850
5%
Operating overhead expense
12,291
12,317
0%
10,954
12%
Total selling and administrative expense
$
16,576
$
16,377
1%
$
14,804
11%
% of revenues
32.3
%
32.0
%
30 bps
31.7
%
30 bps
(1)
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary product, television,
digital and print advertising and media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Demand creation expense increased 6% for fiscal 2024, primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense, digital
marketing and sports marketing expense. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates did not have a material impact on
Demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense was flat, as lower wage-related expenses and lower technology spend were offset by restructuring
charges. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates did not have a material impact on Operating overhead expense.
For more information related to our organizational realignment and related costs, refer to Note 19 — Restructuring within the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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44.6
(0.4)
0.1
0.1
(0.1)
(0.2)
(0.4)
43.5
FY 24
FULL PRICE NIKE
BRAND AVERAGE
SELLING PRICE
(NET OF
DISCOUNTS)*
FOREIGN CURRENCY
EXCHANGE RATES
(INCL. HEDGES)
NIKE BRAND
PRODUCT COSTS*
OFF-PRICE*
NIKE DIRECT
FY 23
OTHER COSTS
40.0
42.0
44.0
46.0
48.0
RESTRUCTURING
CHARGES
2.0
%
*Wholesale equivalent
NIKE, INC.
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
Other (income) expense, net
(228)
(280) (181)Other(income)expense,netcomprisesforeigncurrencyconversiongainsandlossesfromtheremeasurementofmonetaryassetsandliabilitiesdenominatedinnon−functionalcurrenciesandtheimpactofcertainforeigncurrencyderivativeinstruments,aswellasunusualornon−operatingtransactionsthatareoutsidethenormalcourseofbusiness.FISCAL2024COMPAREDTOFISCAL2023Other(income)expense,netdecreasedfrom280 million of other income, net in fiscal 2023 to $228 million in the current fiscal
year, primarily due to a net unfavorable change in foreign currency conversion gains and losses, including hedges, as well as net
favorable settlements of legal matters in the prior year. These items were partially offset by the loss recognized in the prior year
upon completion of the sale of our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor.
For more information related to the sale of our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor, see Note 18 —
Divestitures within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We estimate the combination of the translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses, and the
year-over-year change in foreign currency-related gains and losses included in Other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable
impact on our Income before income taxes of $68 million for fiscal 2024.
INCOME TAXES
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Effective tax rate
14.9
%
18.2
%
(330) bps
9.1
%
910 bps
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Our effective tax rate was 14.9% for fiscal 2024, compared to 18.2% for fiscal 2023, primarily due to changes in earnings mix and
one-time items including the benefit provided by the delay of the effective date of certain U.S. foreign tax credit regulations in the
first quarter of fiscal 2024.
The OECD and the Inclusive Framework has put forth Pillar Two proposals that ensure a minimal level of taxation. Several
countries in which we operate, including several European Union member states, have adopted domestic legislation to implement
the Inclusive Framework's global corporate minimum tax rate of fifteen percent which will be effective for NIKE beginning June 1,
2024. Other countries are also actively considering changes to their tax laws to adopt certain parts of the Inclusive Framework's
proposals. Based on our current analysis of Pillar Two provisions, we do not expect these tax law changes to have a material
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements; however, we will continue to evaluate their impact as additional information
becomes available.
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OPERATING SEGMENTS
As discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements, our operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE
Brand segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
The breakdown of Revenues is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1) FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
North America
21,396 21,608
-1
%
-1
% $ 18,353
18
%
18
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,607
13,418
1
%
0
%
12,479
8
%
21
%
Greater China
7,545
7,248
4
%
8
%
7,547
-4
%
4
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America(2)
6,729
6,431
5
%
5
%
5,955
8
%
17
%
Global Brand Divisions(3)
45
58
-22
%
-25
%
102
-43
%
-43
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
$ 49,322 $ 48,763
1
%
1
% $ 44,436
10
%
16
%
Converse
2,082
2,427
-14
%
-15
%
2,346
3
%
8
%
Corporate(4)
(42)
27
—
—
(72)
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
51,362 51,217
0
%
1
% $ 46,710
10
%
16
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information, see "Use of Non-GAAP
Financial Measures".
(2)
For additional information on the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our Central and South America ("CASA") territory to a third-party
distributor, see Note 18 — Divestitures of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(4)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance is Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"). As
discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, certain corporate costs are not included in EBIT.
The breakdown of EBIT is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
North America
$
5,822
$
5,454
7
%
$
5,114
7
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,388
3,531
-4
%
3,293
7
%
Greater China
2,309
2,283
1
%
2,365
-3
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,885
1,932
-2
%
1,896
2
%
Global Brand Divisions
(4,720)
(4,841)
2
%
(4,262)
-14
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND(1)
8,684
8,359
4
%
$
8,406
-1
%
Converse
474
676
-30
%
669
1
%
Corporate
(2,619)
(2,840)
8
%
(2,219)
-28
%
TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS BEFORE
INTEREST AND TAXES(1)
$
6,539
$
6,195
6
%
$
6,856
-10
%
EBIT margin(1)
12.7 %
12.1 %
14.7 %
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
—
205
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME
TAXES
6,700
6,201
8
%
$
6,651
-7
%
(1)
Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT Margin represent non-GAAP financial measures. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures"
for additional information.
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NIKE, INC.
NORTH AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,537 $ 14,897
-2
%
-2
% $ 12,228
22
%
22
%
Apparel
5,953
5,947
0
%
0
%
5,492
8
%
9
%
Equipment
906
764
19
%
19
%
633
21
%
21
%
TOTAL REVENUES
21,396 21,608
-1
%
-1
% $ 18,353
18
%
18
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$ 11,004 $ 11,273
-2
%
-2
% $
9,621
17
%
18
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
10,392
10,335
1
%
1
%
8,732
18
%
18
%
TOTAL REVENUES
21,396 21,608
-1
%
-1
% $ 18,353
18
%
18
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
5,822 $
5,454
7
%
$
5,114
7
%
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• North America revenues decreased 1% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's,
partially offset by higher revenues in the Jordan Brand. Wholesale revenues decreased 2%, primarily reflecting liquidation of
excess inventory in the prior year. NIKE Direct revenues increased 1%, primarily driven by the addition of new stores,
partially offset by a decline in digital sales of 1%. Comparable store sales for fiscal 2024 were flat.
• Footwear revenues decreased 2% on a currency-neutral basis due to lower revenues in Men's, Kids' and Women's, partially
offset by higher revenues in the Jordan Brand. Unit sales of footwear decreased 7%, while higher ASP per pair contributed
approximately 5 percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price
ASP and a higher mix of NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues were flat on a currency-neutral basis due to lower revenues in Men's, Women's and the Jordan Brand,
offset by higher revenues in Kids'. Unit sales of apparel decreased 6%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately
6 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price ASP.
Reported EBIT increased 7% reflecting lower revenues and the following:
• Gross margin expansion of 220 basis points primarily due to higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, largely due to strategic
pricing actions and lower discounts, as well as lower product costs. Lower product costs were primarily due to lower ocean
freight rates and logistics costs, partially offset by higher product input costs.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 1% due to higher demand creation expense, partially offset by lower
operating overhead expense. The increase in demand creation expense was primarily due to higher digital marketing and
sports marketing expense. Operating overhead expense decreased primarily due to lower wage-related expenses, partially
offset by higher other administrative costs.
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EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
8,473
8,260
3
%
1
% $
7,388
12
%
25
%
Apparel
4,380
4,566
-4
%
-6
%
4,527
1
%
14
%
Equipment
754
592
27
%
24
%
564
5
%
18
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 13,607 $ 13,418
1
%
0
% $ 12,479
8
%
21
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
8,562
8,522
0
%
0
% $
8,377
2
%
15
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
5,045
4,896
3
%
0
%
4,102
19
%
33
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 13,607 $ 13,418
1
%
0
% $ 12,479
8
%
21
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
3,388
3,531
-4
%
$
3,293
7
%
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• EMEA revenues were flat on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Women's and Kids', offset by
higher revenues in Men's. Wholesale revenues were flat. NIKE Direct revenues were flat as a decline in digital sales of 5%
was offset by comparable store sales growth of 7% and the addition of new stores.
• Footwear revenues increased 1% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's, partially offset by
lower revenues in Kids'. Unit sales of footwear decreased 4%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 5
percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and a higher
mix of NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues decreased 6% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's. Unit
sales of apparel decreased 17%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 11 percentage points of apparel
revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price and NIKE Direct ASPs.
Reported EBIT decreased 4% reflecting higher revenues and the following:
Gross margin contraction of 110 basis points largely due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange
rates, partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, primarily due to strategic pricing actions, as well as lower
other costs and lower product costs, reflecting lower ocean freight rates and logistics costs.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 3% due to higher demand creation and operating overhead expense.
Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense, unfavorable changes in
foreign exchange rates and higher sports marketing expense. Operating overhead expense increased primarily due to
unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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•
NIKE, INC.
GREATER CHINA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
5,552 $
5,435
2
%
6
% $
5,416
0
%
8
%
Apparel
1,828
1,666
10
%
14
%
1,938
-14
%
-7
%
Equipment
165
147
12
%
17
%
193
-24
%
-18
%
TOTAL REVENUES
7,545
7,248
4
%
8
% $
7,547
-4
%
4
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
4,262 $
3,866
10
%
15
% $
4,081
-5
%
2
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
3,283
3,382
-3
%
1
%
3,466
-2
%
5
%
TOTAL REVENUES
7,545
7,248
4
%
8
% $
7,547
-4
%
4
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
2,309 $
2,283
1
%
$
2,365
-3
%
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• Greater China revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's, the Jordan
Brand and Kids'. Wholesale revenues increased 15%. NIKE Direct revenues increased 1%, driven by comparable store
sales growth of 1% and the addition of new stores, partially offset by a decline in digital sales of 8%.
• Footwear revenues increased 6% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's, the Jordan Brand
and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 8%, while lower ASP per pair reduced footwear revenues by approximately 2
percentage points. Lower ASP per pair was primarily due to lower NIKE Direct ASP, partially offset by higher full-price ASP.
• Apparel revenues increased 14% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's and Women's. Unit
sales of apparel increased 7%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 7 percentage points of apparel revenue
growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher NIKE Direct, full-price and off-price ASPs as well as a higher mix of
full-price sales.
Reported EBIT increased 1% reflecting higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 80 basis points, primarily due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign
currency exchange rates, partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, and lower other costs. The higher full-
price ASP, net of discounts, was largely due to strategic pricing actions, partially offset by product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 2% due to higher demand creation and operating overhead expense.
Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense and retail brand
presentation expense, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Operating overhead
expense increased primarily due to higher other administrative costs, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign
currency exchange rates.
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ASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
4,865
4,543
7
%
7
% $
4,111
11
%
19
%
Apparel
1,614
1,664
-3
%
-2
%
1,610
3
%
13
%
Equipment
250
224
12
%
12
%
234
-4
%
4
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
6,729 $
6,431
5
%
5
% $
5,955
8
%
17
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
3,930
3,736
5
%
6
% $
3,529
6
%
14
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
2,799
2,695
4
%
4
%
2,426
11
%
22
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
6,729 $
6,431
5
%
5
% $
5,955
8
%
17
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
1,885
1,932
-2
%
$
1,896
2
%
We completed the sale of our entity in Chile and our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to third-party distributors in the first and
second quarters of fiscal 2023, respectively. The impacts of closing these transactions are included within Corporate and are not
reflected in the APLA operating segment results. This completed the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our CASA
marketplace, which now reflects a full distributor operating model. For more information see Note 18 — Divestitures within the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• APLA revenues increased 5% on a currency-neutral basis primarily due to higher revenues in Southeast Asia & India,
Mexico and Japan. Within our CASA territory, the transition of our Chile, Argentina and Uruguay entities to a third-party
distributor operating model did not have a material impact on APLA revenues. Revenues increased due to overall growth in
Men's, Women's, the Jordan Brand and Kids'. Wholesale revenues increased 6%. NIKE Direct revenues increased 4%,
driven by comparable store sales growth of 10% and the addition of new stores, partially offset by a decline in digital sales of
2%.
• Footwear revenues increased 7% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's, the Jordan Brand
and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 6%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 1 percentage point of
footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP, off-price ASP and a higher mix of
NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues decreased 2% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's,
partially offset by higher revenues in the Jordan Brand. Unit sales of apparel decreased 9%, while higher ASP per unit
contributed approximately 7 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher
full-price ASP, off-price ASP and a higher mix of NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
Reported EBIT decreased 2% reflecting higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 220 basis points primarily due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign
currency exchange rates, lower margin in NIKE Direct and higher product costs, reflecting higher product input costs and
product mix. This was partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, primarily due to product mix and strategic
pricing actions.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 4% due to higher demand creation and operating overhead expense.
Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher digital marketing and sports marketing expense. Operating
overhead expense increased primarily due to higher other administrative costs.
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NIKE, INC.
GLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONS
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues
$
45 $
58
-22
%
-25
% $
102
-43
%
-43
%
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
(4,720)
(4,841)
2
%
$
(4,262)
-14
%
Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation and operating overhead expense, including product creation and
design expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital
operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous
revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Global Brand Divisions' loss before interest and taxes decreased 2% primarily due to lower operating overhead expense, partially
offset by higher demand creation expense. Lower operating overhead expense was primarily due to lower wage-related
expenses, technology spend and other administrative costs. The increase in demand creation expense was primarily due to
higher advertising and marketing expense as well as digital marketing.
CONVERSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
1,800 $
2,155
-16
%
-17
% $
2,094
3
%
8
%
Apparel
93
90
3
%
4
%
103
-13
%
-7
%
Equipment
37
28
32
%
34
%
26
8
%
16
%
Other(1)
152
154
-1
%
-2
%
123
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
2,082
2,427
-14
%
-15
% $
2,346
3
%
8
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
1,098 $
1,299
-15
%
-16
% $
1,292
1
%
7
%
Sales through Direct to Consumer
832
974
-15
%
-14
%
931
5
%
8
%
Other(1)
152
154
-1
%
-2
%
123
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
2,082
2,427
-14
%
-15
% $
2,346
3
%
8
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
474 $
676
-30
%
$
669
1
%
(1)
Other revenues consist of territories serviced by third-party licensees who pay royalties to Converse for the use of its registered trademarks and other
intellectual property rights. We do not own the Converse trademarks in Japan and accordingly do not earn revenues in Japan.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• Converse revenues decreased 15% on a currency-neutral basis primarily due to declines in North America and Western
Europe. Combined unit sales within the wholesale and direct to consumer channels decreased 12%, driven primarily by a
decrease in wholesale, while ASP decreased 3%, primarily driven by increased promotional activity in direct to consumer.
• Wholesale revenues decreased 16% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by declines in all geographies.
• Direct to consumer revenues decreased 14% on a currency-neutral basis as declines in North America and Western Europe,
driven by reduced traffic, were partially offset by growth in Asia.
Reported EBIT decreased 30% reflecting lower revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 130 basis points due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency
exchange rates, lower full-price ASP, net of discounts, higher other costs and lower margin in direct to consumer, partially
offset by lower ocean freight rates.
• Selling and administrative expense decrease of 2% due to lower operating overhead expense, primarily as a result of lower
wage-related expenses.
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CORPORATE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Revenues
(42)
27
—
$
(72)
—
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
$
(2,619) $
(2,840)
8
% $
(2,219)
-28
%
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within
the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk
management program.
The Corporate loss before interest and taxes primarily consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including
expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters;
unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency
gains and losses.
In addition to the foreign currency gains and losses recognized in Corporate revenues, foreign currency results in Corporate
include gains and losses resulting from the difference between actual foreign currency exchange rates and standard rates used
to record non-functional currency denominated product purchases within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and
Converse; related foreign currency hedge results; conversion gains and losses arising from remeasurement of monetary assets
and liabilities in non-functional currencies; and certain other foreign currency derivative instruments.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Corporate's loss before interest and taxes decreased $221 million during fiscal 2024, primarily due to the following:
• a favorable change in net foreign currency gains and losses of $588 million related to the difference between actual foreign
currency exchange rates and standard foreign currency exchange rates assigned to the NIKE Brand geographic operating
segments and Converse, net of hedge gains and losses; these results are reported as a component of consolidated Gross
profit;
• a favorable change of $80 million primarily related to lower wage-related expenses, partially offset by higher professional
services, reported as a component of consolidated Operating overhead expense;
• a favorable change of $27 million primarily related to the loss recognized in the prior year upon completion of the sale of our
entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor, partially offset by the remeasurement of monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and the impact of certain foreign currency derivative instruments, as well
as net favorable settlements of legal matters in the prior year, reported as a component of consolidated Other (income)
expense, net; and
• an unfavorable change of 443millionrelatedtorestructuringcharges,379 million reported as a component of
consolidated Operating overhead expense and $64 million reported as a component of consolidated Cost of sales.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURES AND HEDGING PRACTICES
OVERVIEW
As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, in the normal course of business we are exposed to
risk arising from changes in currency exchange rates. Our primary foreign currency exposures arise from the recording of
transactions denominated in non-functional currencies and the translation of foreign currency denominated results of operations,
financial position and cash flows into U.S. Dollars.
Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of currency
fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We manage global foreign exchange risk
centrally on a portfolio basis to address those risks material to NIKE, Inc. We manage these exposures by taking advantage of
natural offsets and currency correlations existing within the portfolio and, where practical and material, by hedging a portion of the
remaining exposures using derivative instruments such as forward contracts and options. As described below, the implementation
of the NIKE Trading Company ("NTC") and our foreign currency adjustment program enhanced our ability to manage our foreign
exchange risk by increasing the natural offsets and currency correlation benefits existing within our portfolio of foreign exchange
exposures. Our hedging policy is designed to partially or entirely offset the impact of exchange rate changes on the underlying
net exposures being hedged. Where exposures are hedged, our program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate
movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements; the length of the delay is dependent upon hedge horizons. We do not
hold or issue derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
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Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements and Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional description of outstanding derivatives at each reported period end.
TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
We conduct business in various currencies and have transactions which subject us to foreign currency risk. Our most significant
transactional foreign currency exposures are:
• Product Costs — NIKE's product costs are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies in the following ways:
1.
Product purchases denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the transacting entity:
a.
Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NTC, a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded
products from third-party factories, predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the
U.S. Dollar, then sells the products to NIKE entities in their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE
entity with a different functional currency results in a foreign currency exposure for the NTC.
b.
Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories predominantly in U.S. Dollars. These
purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the
U.S. Dollar.
In both purchasing scenarios, a weaker U.S. Dollar reduces inventory costs incurred by NIKE whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar increases its cost.
2.
Factory input costs: NIKE operates a foreign currency adjustment program with certain factories. The program is
designed to more effectively manage foreign currency risk by assuming certain of the factories' foreign currency
exposures, some of which are natural offsets to our existing foreign currency exposures. Under this program, our
payments to these factories are adjusted for rate fluctuations in the basket of currencies ("factory currency exposure
index") in which the labor, materials and overhead costs incurred by the factories in the production of NIKE branded
products ("factory input costs") are denominated.
As an offset to the impacts of the fluctuating U.S. Dollar on our non-functional currency denominated product purchases
described above, a strengthening U.S. Dollar against the foreign currencies within the factory currency exposure indices
reduces NIKE's U.S. Dollar inventory cost. Conversely, a weakening U.S. Dollar against the indexed foreign currencies
increases our inventory cost.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated External Sales — A portion of our NIKE Brand and Converse revenues associated
with European operations are earned in currencies other than the Euro (e.g., the British Pound) but are recognized at a
subsidiary that uses the Euro as its functional currency. These sales generate a foreign currency exposure.
• Other Costs — Non-functional currency denominated costs, such as endorsement contracts, also generate foreign currency
risk, though to a lesser extent.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated Monetary Assets and Liabilities — Our global subsidiaries have various assets and
liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, including intercompany receivables and payables, denominated in currencies
other than their functional currencies. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement which may create
fluctuations in Other (income) expense, net within our Consolidated Statements of Income.
MANAGING TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
Transactional exposures are managed on a portfolio basis within our foreign currency risk management program. We manage
these exposures by taking advantage of natural offsets and currency correlations that exist within the portfolio and may also elect
to use currency forward and option contracts to hedge the remaining effect of exchange rate fluctuations on probable forecasted
future cash flows, including certain product cost exposures, non-functional currency denominated external sales and other costs
described above. Generally, these are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
Certain currency forward contracts used to manage the foreign exchange exposure of non-functional currency denominated
monetary assets and liabilities subject to remeasurement are not formally designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly,
changes in fair value of these instruments are recognized in Other (income) expense, net and are intended to offset the foreign
currency impact of the remeasurement of the related non-functional currency denominated asset or liability being hedged.
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TRANSLATIONAL EXPOSURES
Many of our foreign subsidiaries operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Fluctuations in currency exchange
rates create volatility in our reported results as we are required to translate the balance sheets, operational results and cash flows
of these subsidiaries into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting. The translation of foreign subsidiaries' non-U.S. Dollar
denominated balance sheets into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting results in a cumulative translation adjustment to
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within Shareholders' equity. In the translation of our Consolidated Statements of
Income, a weaker U.S. Dollar in relation to foreign functional currencies benefits our consolidated earnings whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar reduces our consolidated earnings. The impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our
consolidated Revenues was a detriment of approximately $141 million for the year ended May 31, 2024. The impact of foreign
exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our Income before income taxes was a benefit of approximately 48millionfortheyearendedMay31,2024.MANAGINGTRANSLATIONALEXPOSURESTominimizetheimpactoftranslatingforeigncurrencydenominatedrevenuesandexpensesintoU.S.Dollarsforconsolidatedreporting,certainforeignsubsidiariesuseexcesscashtopurchaseU.S.Dollardenominatedavailable−for−saleinvestments.ThevariablefuturecashflowsassociatedwiththepurchaseandsubsequentsaleoftheseU.S.Dollardenominatedinvestmentsatnon−U.S.DollarfunctionalcurrencysubsidiariescreatesaforeigncurrencyexposurethatqualifiesforhedgeaccountingunderU.S.GAAP.Weutilizeforwardcontractsand/oroptionstomitigatethevariabilityoftheforecastedfuturepurchasesandsalesoftheseU.S.Dollarinvestments.ThecombinationofthepurchaseandsaleoftheU.S.Dollarinvestmentandthehedginginstrumenthastheeffectofpartiallyoffsettingtheyear−over−yearforeigncurrencytranslationimpactonnetearningsintheperiodtheinvestmentsaresold.HedgesofthepurchaseofU.S.Dollardenominatedavailable−for−saleinvestmentsareaccountedforascashflowhedges.Weestimatethecombinationoftranslationofforeigncurrency−denominatedprofitsfromourinternationalbusinessesandtheyear−over−yearchangeinforeigncurrencyrelatedgainsandlossesincludedinOther(income)expense,nethadanunfavorableimpactofapproximately68 million on our Income before income taxes for the year ended May 31, 2024.
NET INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES
We are also exposed to the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on our investments in wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries
denominated in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar, which could adversely impact the U.S. Dollar value of these investments
and therefore the value of future repatriated earnings. We have, in the past, hedged and may, in the future, hedge net investment
positions in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations on these net investments. These
hedges are accounted for as net investment hedges in accordance with U.S. GAAP. There were no outstanding net investment
hedges as of May 31, 2024 and 2023. There were no cash flows from net investment hedge settlements for the years ended
May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CASH FLOW ACTIVITY
Cash provided (used) by operations was an inflow of 7,429millionforfiscal2024,comparedto5,841 million for fiscal 2023.
Net income, adjusted for non-cash items, generated 6,713millionofoperatingcashinflowforfiscal2024,comparedto6,354
million for fiscal 2023. The net change in working capital and other assets and liabilities resulted in an increase to Cash provided
(used) by operations of 716millionforfiscal2024comparedtoadecreaseof513 million for fiscal 2023. For fiscal 2024, the
favorable net change in working capital compared to the prior year was primarily impacted by favorable changes to Inventories
due to reduced inventory purchases and improved lead times, partially offset by unfavorable changes to Accounts receivable due
to the timing of wholesale shipments.
Cash provided (used) by investing activities was an inflow of 894millionforfiscal2024,comparedtoaninflowof564 million for
fiscal 2023, primarily driven by the net change in short-term investments (including sales, maturities and purchases). For fiscal
2024, the net change in short-term investments resulted in a cash inflow of 1,721millioncomparedtoacashinflowof1,481
million for fiscal 2023.
Cash provided (used) by financing activities was an outflow of 5,888millionforfiscal2024comparedtoanoutflowof7,447
million for fiscal 2023. The decreased outflow in fiscal 2024 was driven by lower share repurchases of 4,250millionforfiscal2024comparedto5,480 million for fiscal 2023, partially offset by higher dividend payments of 2,169millionforfiscal2024comparedto2,012 million for fiscal 2023.
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In fiscal 2024, we purchased a total of 41.4 million shares of NIKE's Class B Common Stock for 4.3billion(anaveragepriceof102.72 per share) under the four-year, 18billionsharerepurchaseplanauthorizedbytheBoardofDirectorsinJune2022.AsofMay31,2024,wehadrepurchased84.9millionsharesatacostofapproximately9.1 billion (an average price of $106.65 per
share) under this program. We continue to expect funding of share repurchases will come from operating cash flows. The timing
and the amount of share repurchases will be dictated by our capital needs and stock market conditions.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
On July 21, 2022, we filed a shelf registration statement (the "Shelf") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"SEC") which permits us to issue an unlimited amount of debt securities from time to time. The Shelf expires on July 21, 2025.
On March 11, 2022, we entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for
up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to $3 billion in total with lender approval. The facility
matures on March 11, 2027, with options to extend the maturity date up to an additional two years. Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term
Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
On March 8, 2024, we entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for up
to $1 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to 1.5billionintotalwithlenderapproval.ThefacilitymaturesonMarch7,2025,withanoptiontoextendthematuritydateanadditional364days.Thisfacilityreplacestheprior1
billion 364-day credit facility agreement entered into on March 10, 2023, which matured on March 8, 2024. Refer to Note 5 —
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
We currently have long-term debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investor Services,
respectively. As it relates to our committed credit facilities entered into on March 11, 2022 and March 8, 2024, if our long-term
debt ratings were to decline, the facility fees and interest rates would increase. Conversely, if our long-term debt ratings were to
improve, the facility fees and interest rates would decrease. Changes in our long-term debt ratings would not trigger acceleration
of maturity of any then-outstanding borrowings or any future borrowings under the committed credit facilities. Under these
facilities, we have agreed to various covenants. These covenants include limits on the disposal of assets and the amount of debt
secured by liens we may incur. In the event we were to have any borrowings outstanding under these facilities, failed to meet any
covenant and were unable to obtain a waiver from a majority of the banks in the applicable syndicate, any borrowings would
become immediately due and payable. As of May 31, 2024, we were in full compliance with each of these covenants, and we
believe it is unlikely we will fail to meet any of these covenants in the foreseeable future.
Liquidity is also provided by our 3billioncommercialpaperprogram.AsofandforthefiscalyearsendedMay31,2024and2023,wedidnothaveanyborrowingsoutstandingunderour3 billion program. We may issue commercial paper or other debt
securities depending on general corporate needs.
To date, we have not experienced difficulty accessing the capital or credit markets; however, future volatility may increase costs
associated with issuing commercial paper or other debt instruments or affect our ability to access those markets.
As of May 31, 2024, we had Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments totaling $11.6 billion, primarily consisting of
commercial paper, corporate notes, deposits held at major banks, money market funds, U.S. Treasury obligations and other
investment grade fixed-income securities. Our fixed-income investments are exposed to both credit and interest rate risk. All of
our investments are investment grade to minimize our credit risk. While individual securities have varying durations, as of
May 31, 2024, the weighted-average days to maturity of our cash equivalents and short-term investments portfolio was 65 days.
We believe that existing Cash and equivalents, Short-term investments and cash generated by operations, together with access
to external sources of funds as described above, will be sufficient to meet our domestic and foreign capital needs in the
foreseeable future.
Our material cash requirements as of May 31, 2024, were as follows:
•
Debt Obligations — Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt in the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
•
Operating Leases — Refer to Note 17 — Leases in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
for additional information.
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•
Endorsement Contracts — As of May 31, 2024, we had endorsement contract obligations of $10.6 billion, with $1.7
billion payable within 12 months, representing approximate amounts of base compensation and minimum guaranteed
royalty fees we are obligated to pay athlete, public figure, sport team and league endorsers of our products. Actual
payments under some contracts may be higher than these amounts as these contracts provide for bonuses to be paid
to the endorsers based upon athletic achievements and/or royalties on product sales in future periods. Actual payments
under some contracts may also be lower as these contracts include provisions for reduced payments if athletic
performance declines in future periods. In addition to the cash payments, we are obligated to furnish our endorsers with
NIKE product for their use. It is not possible to determine how much we will spend on this product on an annual basis as
the amount of product provided to the endorsers will depend on many factors and the contracts generally do not
stipulate a minimum amount of cash to be spent on the product.
•
Product Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2024, we had product purchase obligations of $5.7 billion, all of which
are payable within the next 12 months. Product purchase obligations represent agreements (including open purchase
orders) to purchase products in the ordinary course of business that are enforceable and legally binding and specify all
significant terms. We generally order product at least four to five months in advance of sale based primarily on
advanced orders received from external wholesale customers and internal orders from our direct to consumer
operations. In some cases, prices are subject to change throughout the production process.
•
Other Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2024, we had 3.5billionofotherpurchaseobligations,with1.9 billion
payable within the next 12 months. Other purchase obligations primarily include technology investments, construction,
service and marketing commitments, including marketing commitments associated with endorsement contracts, made
in the ordinary course of business. The amounts represent the minimum payments required by legally binding contracts
and agreements that specify all significant terms, and may include open purchase orders for non-product purchases.
In addition to the above, we have long-term obligations for uncertain tax positions and various post-retirement benefits for which
we are not able to reasonably estimate when cash payments will occur. Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes and Note 11 — Benefit
Plans in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to uncertain tax
positions and post-retirement benefits, respectively.
As a part of the transition tax related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as of May 31, 2024, we had 483millioninestimatedfuturecashpayments,with215 million payable within the next 12 months. These amounts represent the transition tax on deemed
repatriation of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, which are reflected net of foreign tax credits we utilized.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information related to our off-balance sheet arrangements, bank guarantees and letters of credit.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
As of May 31, 2024, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material
effect on our current and future financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. In
connection with various contracts and agreements, we routinely provide indemnification relating to the enforceability of
intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where we are acting as the guarantor. Currently,
we have several such agreements in place. Based on our historical experience and the estimated probability of future loss, we
have determined that the fair value of such indemnification is not material to our financial position or results of operations.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for recently adopted and issued accounting standards.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our previous discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated
Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and
related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the
preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We believe the assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting estimates described below have the greatest potential
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting estimates. Management has
reviewed and discussed these critical accounting estimates with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
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Because of the uncertainty inherent in these matters, actual results could differ from the estimates we use in the preparation of
our Consolidated Financial Statements. Within the context of these critical accounting estimates, we are not currently aware of
any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in materially different amounts being reported.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Provisions for anticipated sales returns consist of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns. Provisions
for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to be granted
at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims were significantly
different than reserves established, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period in which such
determination was made.
Refer to Note 14 — Revenues in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
INVENTORY RESERVES
We make ongoing estimates relating to the net realizable value of inventories based upon our assumptions about future demand
and market conditions. If we estimate the net realizable value of our inventory is less than the cost of the inventory, we record a
reserve equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated net realizable value. This reserve is recorded
as a charge to Cost of sales. If changes in market conditions result in reductions to the estimated net realizable value of our
inventory below our previous estimate, we would increase our reserve in the period in which we made such a determination.
HEDGE ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES
We use derivative contracts to hedge certain anticipated foreign currency and interest rate transactions as well as certain non-
functional currency monetary assets and liabilities. When the specific criteria to qualify for hedge accounting has been met,
changes in the fair value of contracts hedging probable forecasted future cash flows are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), rather than Net income, until the underlying hedged transaction affects Net income. In most cases,
this results in gains and losses on hedge derivatives being released from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into
Net income sometime after the maturity of the derivative. One of the criteria for this accounting treatment is that the notional
value of these derivative contracts should not be in excess of the designated amount of anticipated transactions. By their very
nature, our estimates of anticipated transactions may fluctuate over time and may ultimately vary from actual transactions. When
the designated amount of anticipated or actual transactions decline below hedged levels, or if it is no longer probable a
forecasted transaction will occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time
thereafter, we reclassify the cumulative change in fair value of the over-hedged portion of the related hedge contract from
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Other (income) expense, net during the quarter in which the decrease
occurs. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances related to
the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside our control or influence.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
INCOME TAXES
We are subject to taxation in the United States, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The determination of our
provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex
tax laws. On an interim basis, we estimate our effective tax rate for the full fiscal year. This estimated annual effective tax rate is
then applied to the year-to-date Income before income taxes excluding infrequently occurring or unusual items, to determine the
year-to-date Income tax expense. The income tax effects of infrequent or unusual items are recognized in the interim period in
which they occur. As the fiscal year progresses, we continually refine our estimate based upon actual events and earnings by
jurisdiction during the year. This continual estimation process periodically results in a change to our expected effective tax rate for
the fiscal year. When this occurs, we adjust the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs.
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additional charge to the tax provision in the period our assessment changes. We recognize interest and penalties related to
income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
OTHER CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations related to
our business, products and actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships,
product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. We record contingent liabilities resulting from
claims against us when a loss is assessed to be probable and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. Assessing
probability of loss and estimating probable losses requires analysis of multiple factors, including in some cases judgments about
the potential actions of third-party claimants and courts. Recorded contingent liabilities are based on the best information
available and actual losses in any future period are inherently uncertain. If future adjustments to estimated probable future losses
or actual losses exceed our recorded liability for such claims, we would record additional charges during the period in which the
actual loss or change in estimate occurred. In addition to contingent liabilities recorded for probable losses, we disclose
contingent liabilities when there is a reasonable possibility the ultimate loss will materially exceed the recorded liability.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
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On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the probability a tax position will be effectively sustained and the appropriateness of the
amount recognized for uncertain tax positions based on factors including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law,
settled audit issues and new audit activity. Changes in our assessment may result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an
NIKE, INC.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business and consistent with established policies and procedures, we employ a variety of financial
instruments to manage exposure to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies and interest rates. It is our policy to utilize these
financial instruments only where necessary to finance our business and manage such exposures; we do not enter into these
transactions for trading or speculative purposes.
We are exposed to foreign currency fluctuations, primarily as a result of our international sales, product sourcing and funding
activities. Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We use forward and option
contracts to hedge certain anticipated, but not yet firmly committed, transactions as well as certain firm commitments and the
related receivables and payables, including third-party and intercompany transactions. Where exposures are hedged, our
program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The timing for hedging exposures, as well as the type and duration of the hedge instruments employed, are guided by our
hedging policies and determined based upon the nature of the exposure and prevailing market conditions. Typically, the
Company may enter into hedge contracts starting 12 to 24 months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place
incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the forecasted transaction occurs. The majority of derivatives
outstanding as of May 31, 2024, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for Euro/U.S. Dollar, British
Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar, and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Our earnings are also exposed to movements in short- and long-term market interest rates. Our objective in managing this
interest rate exposure is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to reduce overall borrowing
costs. To achieve these objectives, we maintain a mix of commercial paper, bank loans, and fixed-rate debt of varying maturities
and have entered into receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps for a portion of our fixed-rate debt.
MARKET RISK MEASUREMENT
We monitor foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and related derivatives using a variety of techniques including a review of
market value, sensitivity analysis and Value-at-Risk ("VaR"). Our market-sensitive derivative and other financial instruments are
foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency option contracts, interest rate swaps, intercompany loans denominated in
non-functional currencies and fixed interest rate U.S. Dollar denominated debt.
We use VaR to monitor the foreign exchange risk of our foreign currency forward and foreign currency option derivative
instruments only. The VaR determines the maximum potential one-day loss in the fair value of these foreign exchange rate-
sensitive financial instruments. The VaR model estimates assume normal market conditions and a 95% confidence level. There
are various modeling techniques that can be used in the VaR computation. Our computations are based on interrelationships
between currencies and interest rates (a "variance/co-variance" technique). These interrelationships are a function of foreign
exchange currency market changes and interest rate changes over the preceding one-year period. The value of foreign currency
options does not change on a one-to-one basis with changes in the underlying currency rate. We adjust the potential loss in
option value for the estimated sensitivity (the "delta" and "gamma") to changes in the underlying currency rate. This calculation
reflects the impact of foreign currency rate fluctuations on the derivative instruments only and does not include the impact of such
rate fluctuations on non-functional currency transactions (such as anticipated transactions, firm commitments, cash balances and
accounts and loans receivable and payable), including those which are hedged by these instruments.
The VaR model is a risk analysis tool and does not purport to represent actual losses in fair value we will incur nor does it
consider the potential effect of favorable changes in market rates. It also does not represent the full extent of the possible loss
that may occur. Actual future gains and losses will differ from those estimated because of changes or differences in market rates
and interrelationships, hedging instruments and hedge percentages, timing and other factors.
The estimated maximum one-day loss in fair value on our foreign currency sensitive derivative financial instruments, derived
using the VaR model, was 57millionand111 million as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The VaR decreased year-over-
year as a result of a decrease in foreign currency volatilities as of May 31, 2024. Such a hypothetical loss in the fair value of our
derivatives would be offset by increases in the value of the underlying transactions being hedged. The average monthly change
in the fair values of foreign currency forward and foreign currency option derivative instruments was 180millionand289 million
during fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively.
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consolidation. Furthermore, our non-functional currency intercompany loans are substantially hedged against foreign exchange
risk through the use of forward contracts, which are included in the VaR calculation above. Therefore, we consider the interest
rate and foreign currency market risks associated with our non-functional currency intercompany loans to be immaterial to our
consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Details of third-party debt and interest rate swaps are provided in the table below. The table presents principal cash flows and
related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. The weighted average variable interest rates for the fixed
rate swapped to variable rate swaps reflect the effective interest rates at May 31, 2024.
EXPECTED MATURITY DATE YEAR ENDING MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
THEREAFTER
TOTAL
FAIR VALUE
Interest Rate Risk
Long-term U.S. Dollar debt — Fixed rate
Principal payments
1,000
—
2,000
—
$
—
$
6,000
9,000
7,631
Average interest rate
2.4 %
0.0 %
2.6 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
3.3 %
3.1 %
Interest Rate Swaps — Fixed rate swapped
to variable rate
Notional amount
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
1,800
1,800
(31)
Average fixed interest rate
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
3.5 %
3.5 %
Average variable interest rate
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
3.7 %
3.7 %
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The instruments not included in the VaR are intercompany loans denominated in non-functional currencies, fixed interest rate
U.S. Dollar denominated debt, and interest rate swaps. Intercompany loans and related interest amounts are eliminated in
NIKE, INC.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Management of NIKE, Inc. is responsible for the information and representations contained in this Annual Report. The financial
statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
("U.S. GAAP") and include certain amounts based on our best estimates and judgments. Other financial information in this
Annual Report is consistent with these financial statements.
Our accounting systems include controls designed to reasonably assure assets are safeguarded from unauthorized use or
disposition and provide for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These systems are
supplemented by the selection and training of qualified financial personnel and an organizational structure providing for
appropriate segregation of duties.
An internal corporate audit department reviews the results of its work with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of
Directors, presently comprised of four outside, independent directors. The Audit & Finance Committee is responsible for the
appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm and reviews, with the independent registered public accounting
firm, management and the internal corporate audit staff, the scope and the results of the annual audit, the effectiveness of the
accounting control system and other matters relating to the financial affairs of NIKE as the Audit & Finance Committee deems
appropriate. The independent registered public accounting firm and the internal corporate auditors have full access to the Audit &
Finance Committee, with and without the presence of management, to discuss any appropriate matters.
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MANAGEMENT'S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is
defined in Rule 13(a) - 15(f) and Rule 15(d) - 15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Internal control over
financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets of the
Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets of the Company that could have
a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based upon the framework in Internal
Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO). Based on the results of our evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of May 31, 2024.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited (1) the Consolidated Financial
Statements and (2) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2024, as stated in their report
herein.
John J. Donahoe II
Matthew Friend
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of NIKE, Inc.
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of May
31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of shareholders' equity and of
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2024, including the related notes and financial statement
schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). We
also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2024, based on criteria established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended May 31, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also
in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of May 31,
2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the
accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express
opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting
based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement,
whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control
over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial
statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or
complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate
opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Accounting for Income Taxes
As described in Notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company is subject to taxation in the United States,
as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method.
This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of
temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. As disclosed by management, the
determination of the provision for income taxes by management requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the
interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Furthermore, as part of determining its provision for income taxes,
management evaluates the probability a tax position will be effectively sustained and the appropriateness of the amount
recognized for uncertain tax positions based on factors including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, settled
audit issues and new audit activity. The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the financial statements
only when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The majority of the
total gross unrecognized tax benefits are long-term in nature and included within deferred income taxes and other liabilities on
the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recorded income tax expense of 1,000millionfortheyearendedMay31,2024.AsofMay31,2024,totalgrossunrecognizedtaxbenefits,excludingrelatedinterestandpenalties,were990 million, of which
$699 million would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the accounting for income taxes is a
critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when determining the provision for income taxes and
interpreting and applying complex tax laws as it relates to determining the provision for income taxes and uncertain tax positions;
(ii) a high degree of auditor judgment and effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence related to management’s
interpretation and application of complex tax laws as it relates to the determination of the provision for income taxes and the
assessment of whether tax positions are more likely than not to be sustained; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of
professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to
income taxes. These procedures also included, among others (i) testing the provision for income taxes, which included the
effective tax rate reconciliation and assessing management’s interpretation and application of complex tax laws; (ii) evaluating the
completeness of management’s identification of uncertain tax positions by considering changes in facts or circumstances,
changes in and compliance with tax laws, settled audit issues, new authoritative cases, or new audit activity, where applicable;
and (iii) for certain tax positions, evaluating management’s assessment of the technical merits of the tax positions by obtaining
and inspecting third party income tax documentation. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in
evaluating (i) changes in and compliance with the tax laws; (ii) management’s interpretation and application of certain complex
tax laws as it relates to the determination of the provision for income taxes; and (iii) the reasonableness of management's
assessment of whether certain tax positions are more likely than not of being sustained.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 25, 2024
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1974.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2024
2023
2022
Revenues
$
51,362 51,217
46,710
Cost of sales
28,475
28,925
25,231
Gross profit
22,887
22,292
21,479
Demand creation expense
4,285
4,060
3,850
Operating overhead expense
12,291
12,317
10,954
Total selling and administrative expense
16,576
16,377
14,804
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
205
Other (income) expense, net
(228)
(280)
(181)
Income before income taxes
6,700
6,201
6,651
Income tax expense
1,000
1,131
605
NET INCOME
5,700
5,070 6,046Earningspercommonshare:Basic
3.76 3.27
3.83
Diluted
3.73
3.23 3.75Weightedaveragecommonsharesoutstanding:Basic1,517.61,551.61,578.8Diluted1,529.71,569.81,610.8TheaccompanyingNotestotheConsolidatedFinancialStatementsareanintegralpartofthisstatement.2024FORM10−K57NIKE,INC.CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCOMPREHENSIVEINCOMEYEARENDEDMAY31,(Dollarsinmillions)202420232022Netincome
5,700 5,070
6,046
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment
(3)
267
(522)
Change in net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
(184)
(348)
1,214
Change in net gains (losses) on other
9
(6)
6
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(178)
(87)
698
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
5,522
4,983 6,744TheaccompanyingNotestotheConsolidatedFinancialStatementsareanintegralpartofthisstatement.58NIKE,INC.NIKE,INC.CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETSMAY31,(Inmillions)20242023ASSETSCurrentassets:Cashandequivalents
9,860 7,441Short−terminvestments1,7223,234Accountsreceivable,net4,4274,131Inventories7,5198,454Prepaidexpensesandothercurrentassets1,8541,942Totalcurrentassets25,38225,202Property,plantandequipment,net5,0005,081Operatingleaseright−of−useassets,net2,7182,923Identifiableintangibleassets,net259274Goodwill240281Deferredincometaxesandotherassets4,5113,770TOTALASSETS
38,110 $
37,531
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
1,000 $
—
Notes payable
6
6
Accounts payable
2,851
2,862
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
477
425
Accrued liabilities
5,725
5,723
Income taxes payable
534
240
Total current liabilities
10,593
9,256
Long-term debt
7,903
8,927
Operating lease liabilities
2,566
2,786
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
2,618
2,558
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable preferred stock
—
—
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock at stated value:
Class A convertible — 298 and 305 shares outstanding
—
—
Class B — 1,205 and 1,227 shares outstanding
3
3
Capital in excess of stated value
13,409
12,412
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
53
231
Retained earnings (deficit)
965
1,358
Total shareholders' equity
14,430
14,004
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
38,110 37,531TheaccompanyingNotestotheConsolidatedFinancialStatementsareanintegralpartofthisstatement.2024FORM10−K59NIKE,INC.CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCASHFLOWSYEARENDEDMAY31,(Dollarsinmillions)202420232022Cashprovided(used)byoperations:Netincome
5,700 5,070
6,046
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operations:
Depreciation
796
703
717
Deferred income taxes
(497)
(117)
(650)
Stock-based compensation
804
755
638
Amortization, impairment and other
48
156
123
Net foreign currency adjustments
(138)
(213)
(26)
Changes in certain working capital components and other assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
(329)
489
(504)
(Increase) decrease in inventories
908
(133)
(1,676)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses, operating lease right-of-use assets and
other current and non-current assets
(260)
(644)
(845)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, operating lease
liabilities and other current and non-current liabilities
397
(225)
1,365
Cash provided (used) by operations
7,429
5,841
5,188
Cash provided (used) by investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments
(4,767)
(6,059)
(12,913)
Maturities of short-term investments
2,269
3,356
8,199
Sales of short-term investments
4,219
4,184
3,967
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(812)
(969)
(758)
Other investing activities
(15)
52
(19)
Cash provided (used) by investing activities
894
564
(1,524)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
—
(4)
15
Repayment of borrowings
—
(500)
—
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances
667
651
1,151
Repurchase of common stock
(4,250)
(5,480)
(4,014)
Dividends — common and preferred
(2,169)
(2,012)
(1,837)
Other financing activities
(136)
(102)
(151)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities
(5,888)
(7,447)
(4,836)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
(16)
(91)
(143)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents
2,419
(1,133)
(1,315)
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year
7,441
8,574
9,889
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR
9,860
7,441 8,574Supplementaldisclosureofcashflowinformation:Cashpaidduringtheyearfor:Interest,netofcapitalizedinterest
381 347
290
Income taxes
1,299
1,517
1,231
Non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment
160
211
160
Dividends declared and not paid
558
524
480
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Balance at May 31, 2021
305 $
—
1,273 $
3 9,965
(380) 3,179
12,767
Stock options exercised
17
924
924
Conversion to Class B Common Stock
—
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(27)
(186)
(3,808) (3,994)
Dividends on common stock (1.190pershare)andpreferredstock(0.10
per share)
(1,886) (1,886)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
3
143
(55)
88
Stock-based compensation
638
638
Net income
6,046
6,046
Other comprehensive income (loss)
698
698
Balance at May 31, 2022
305 $
—
1,266 $
3 11,484
318 3,476
15,281
Stock options exercised
8
421
421
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(51)
(378)
(5,131) (5,509)
Dividends on common stock (1.325pershare)andpreferredstock(0.10
per share)
(2,059) (2,059)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
4
130
2
132
Stock-based compensation
755
755
Net income
5,070
5,070
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(87)
(87)
Balance at May 31, 2023
305 $
—
1,227 $
3 12,412
231 1,358
14,004
Stock options exercised
7
432
432
Conversion to Class B Common Stock
(7)
7
—
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(41)
(347)
(3,907) (4,254)
Dividends on common stock (1.450pershare)andpreferredstock(0.10
per share)
(2,203) (2,203)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
5
108
17
125
Stock-based compensation
804
804
Net income
5,700
5,700
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(178)
(178)
Balance at May 31, 2024
298 $
—
1,205 $
3 13,409
53 965
14,430
COMMON STOCK
CAPITAL IN
EXCESS
OF STATED
VALUE
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
RETAINED
EARNINGS
(DEFICIT)
TOTAL
CLASS A
CLASS B
(In millions, except per share data)
SHARES
AMOUNT
SHARES AMOUNT
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
63
Note 2
Property, Plant and Equipment
69
Note 3
Accrued Liabilities
69
Note 4
Fair Value Measurements
70
Note 5
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines
72
Note 6
Long-Term Debt
73
Note 7
Income Taxes
74
Note 8
Redeemable Preferred Stock
76
Note 9
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation
77
Note 10
Earnings Per Share
79
Note 11
Benefit Plans
79
Note 12
Risk Management and Derivatives
79
Note 13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
83
Note 14
Revenues
84
Note 15
Operating Segments and Related Information
86
Note 16
Commitments and Contingencies
89
Note 17
Leases
89
Note 18
Divestitures
90
Note 19
Restructuring
91
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NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
NIKE, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE, Inc. portfolio brands include the NIKE Brand, Jordan Brand and Converse. The NIKE
Brand is focused on performance athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services across Men's, Women's and
Kids', amplified with sport-inspired lifestyle products carrying the Swoosh trademark, as well as other NIKE Brand trademarks.
The Jordan Brand is focused on athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and
operating results of Jordan Brand products are reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Converse designs, distributes, licenses and sells casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor,
All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell trademarks. In some markets outside the U.S., these trademarks are licensed
to third parties who design, distribute, market and sell similar products. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a
stand-alone basis.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "NIKE"). All
significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates, including estimates relating to assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue transactions associated with the sale of NIKE Brand footwear, apparel and equipment, as well as Converse products,
comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or direct
to consumer channels. The Company satisfies the performance obligation and records revenues when transfer of control to the
customer has occurred, based on the terms of sale. A customer is considered to have control once they are able to direct the use
and receive substantially all of the benefits of the product.
Control is transferred to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the country of the sale and the
agreement with the customer. Control transfers to retail store customers at the time of sale and to substantially all digital
commerce customers upon shipment. The transaction price is determined based upon the invoiced sales price, less anticipated
sales returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the
country of sale or agreement with the customer and payment is generally required within 90 days or less of shipment to or receipt
by the wholesale customer. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store and digital commerce transactions.
Consideration for trademark licensing contracts is earned through sales-based or usage-based royalty arrangements, and the
associated revenues are recognized over the license period.
Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing
transaction, and are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from Revenues and Cost of sales in the
Consolidated Statements of Income. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product
has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in Cost of sales when the related revenues
are recognized.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Consideration promised in the Company's contracts with customers is variable due to anticipated reductions, such as sales
returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. The Company estimates the most likely amount it will be entitled to
receive and records an anticipated reduction against Revenues, with an offsetting increase to Accrued liabilities at the time
revenues are recognized. The estimated cost of inventory for product returns is recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current
assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The provision for anticipated sales returns consists of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns.
Provisions for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to
be granted at a later date.
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Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and thus may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims are significantly
greater or lower than the reserves established, a reduction or increase to net Revenues is recorded in the period in which such
determination is made.
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales consists primarily of inventory costs, as well as warehousing costs (including the cost of warehouse labor), third-
party royalties, certain foreign currency hedge gains and losses and product design costs. Shipping and handling costs are
expensed as incurred and included in Cost of sales.
DEMAND CREATION EXPENSE
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary
products, television, digital and print advertising as well as media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation. Advertising
production costs are expensed the first time an advertisement is run. Advertising media costs are expensed when the
advertisement appears. Costs related to brand events are expensed when the event occurs. Costs related to retail brand
presentation are expensed when the presentation is complete and delivered.
A significant amount of the Company's promotional expenses result from payments under endorsement contracts. In general,
endorsement payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. However, certain contracts contain
elements that may be accounted for differently based upon the facts and circumstances of each individual contract. Prepayments
made under contracts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Deferred income taxes and other assets
depending on the period to which the prepayment applies.
Certain contracts provide for contingent payments to endorsers based upon specific achievements in their sport (e.g., winning a
championship). The Company records Demand creation expense for these amounts when the endorser achieves the specific
goal.
Certain contracts provide for variable payments based upon endorsers maintaining a level of performance in their sport over an
extended period of time (e.g., maintaining a specified ranking in a sport for a year). When the Company determines payments are
probable, the amounts are reported in Demand creation expense ratably over the contract period based on the Company's best
estimate of the endorser's performance. In these instances, to the extent actual payments to the endorser differ from the
Company's estimate due to changes in the endorser's performance, adjustments to Demand creation expense may be recorded
in a future period.
Certain contracts provide for royalty payments to endorsers based upon a predetermined percent of sales of particular products,
which the Company records in Cost of sales as the related sales occur. For contracts containing minimum guaranteed royalty
payments, the Company records the amount of any guaranteed payment in excess of that earned through sales of product within
Demand creation expense.
Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its wholesale customers for certain costs of advertising the
Company's products. To the extent the Company receives a distinct good or service in exchange for consideration paid to the
customer that does not exceed the fair value of that good or service, the amounts reimbursed are recorded in Demand creation
expense.
Total Demand creation expense was 4,285million,4,060 million and 3,850millionfortheyearsendedMay31,2024,2023and2022,respectively.Prepaidadvertisingandpromotionexpensestotaled814 million and 755millionatMay31,2024and2023,respectively,ofwhich420 million and 372million,respectively,wererecordedinPrepaidexpensesandothercurrentassets,and394 million and $383 million, respectively, were recorded in Deferred income taxes and other assets, depending on
the period to which the prepayment applied.
OPERATING OVERHEAD EXPENSE
Operating overhead expense consists primarily of wage and benefit-related expenses, research and development costs, bad
debt expense as well as other administrative expenses such as rent, depreciation and amortization, professional services, certain
technology investments, meetings and travel.
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CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
Cash and equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly liquid investments, that are both readily convertible to known
amounts of cash and so near their maturity they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest
rates, with maturities three months or less at the date of purchase.
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investments with maturities over three months at the date of purchase. At May 31,
2024 and 2023, Short-term investments consisted of available-for-sale debt securities, which are recorded at fair value with
unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless unrealized losses
are determined to be unrecoverable. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined by specific identification.
The Company considers all available-for-sale debt securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, as available
to support current operational liquidity needs and, therefore, classifies all securities with maturity dates beyond three months at
the date of purchase as current assets within Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for more information on the Company's Short-term investments.
ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net consist primarily of amounts due from customers. The Company makes ongoing estimates relating to
the collectability of its accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for expected losses resulting from the inability of its
customers to make required payments. In addition to judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on
ongoing credit evaluations, the Company considers historical levels of credit losses, as well as macroeconomic and industry
trends to determine the amount of the allowance. The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable was $35 million as of
May 31, 2024 and 2023.
INVENTORY VALUATION
Inventories, substantially all of which are finished goods, are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value and valued on either
an average or a specific identification cost basis. In some instances, the Company ships products directly from its suppliers to the
customer, with the related inventory and cost of sales recognized on a specific identification basis. Inventory costs primarily
consist of product cost from the Company's suppliers, as well as inbound freight, import duties, taxes, insurance, logistics and
other handling fees.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis for land improvements,
buildings and leasehold improvements over 2 to 40 years and for machinery and equipment over 2 to 15 years.
Depreciation and amortization of assets used in manufacturing, warehousing and product distribution are recorded in Cost of
sales. Depreciation and amortization of all other assets are recorded in Operating overhead expense.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Expenditures for major software purchases and software developed for internal use are capitalized and amortized over 2 to 12
years on a straight-line basis. The Company's policy provides for the capitalization of external direct costs associated with
developing or obtaining internal use computer software. The Company also capitalizes certain payroll and payroll-related costs
for employees who are directly associated with internal use computer software projects. The amount of capitalizable payroll costs
with respect to these employees is limited to the time directly spent on such projects. Costs associated with preliminary project
stage activities, training, maintenance and all other post-implementation stage activities are expensed as incurred.
Development costs of computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as an integral part of a product are subject to
capitalization beginning when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when a product is available
for general release to customers. In most instances, the Company's products are released soon after technological feasibility has
been established; therefore, software development costs incurred subsequent to achievement of technological feasibility are
usually not significant, and generally, most software development costs have been expensed as incurred.
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IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets or asset groups to be used in operations whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an
impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant
adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset or a significant decline in the
observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, the Company would assess the
recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected
undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life
of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not
recoverable, the Company will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies, which would
typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset
group's carrying amount and its estimated fair value.
GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company performs annual impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives in the fourth quarter of
each fiscal year or when events occur or circumstances change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a
reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life below its carrying value.
For purposes of testing goodwill for impairment, the Company allocates goodwill across its reporting units, which are considered
the Company's operating segments. For both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which primarily consist of acquired
trade names and trademarks, the Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that
the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the
totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or
indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, an impairment test is unnecessary.
If an impairment test is necessary, the Company will estimate the fair value of the related reporting unit or indefinite-lived
intangible asset. If the carrying value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the goodwill of
that reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is determined to be impaired and the Company will record an impairment
charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.
There were immaterial impairment losses as of May 31, 2024, and no accumulated impairment losses as of May 31, 2023.
Additionally, the impact to Goodwill as a result of acquisitions and divestitures during fiscal 2024 and 2023, was immaterial.
OPERATING LEASES
The Company primarily leases retail store space, certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office space, equipment and other
non-real estate assets. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and begins recording lease activity at
the commencement date, which is generally the date in which the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of
the asset. Lease components are not separated from non-lease components for real estate leases within the Company's lease
portfolio. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the
lease term with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company's incremental borrowing rate is used to
determine the present value of future lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable.
Lease agreements may contain rent escalation clauses, renewal or termination options, rent holidays or certain landlord
incentives, including tenant improvement allowances. ROU assets include amounts for scheduled rent increases and are reduced
by the amount of lease incentives. The lease term includes the non-cancelable period of the lease and options to extend or
terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. The Company does not record leases
with an initial term of 12 months or less on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognizes related lease payments in the
Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain lease agreements include variable lease
payments, which are based on a percent of retail sales over specified levels or adjust periodically for inflation as a result of
changes in a published index, primarily the Consumer Price Index, and are expensed as incurred.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivatives, equity
securities and available-for-sale debt securities. Fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. The Company uses a three-level
hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used, as follows:
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• Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
• Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in
markets that are not active.
• Level 3: Unobservable inputs with little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own
assumptions.
The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires
judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based
on the most conservative level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Pricing vendors are utilized for a majority of Level 1 and Level 2 investments. These vendors either provide a quoted market price
in an active market or use observable inputs without applying significant adjustments in their pricing. Observable inputs include
broker quotes, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities and credit risks. The fair value
of derivative contracts is determined using observable market inputs such as the daily market foreign currency rates, forward
pricing curves, currency volatilities, currency correlations and interest rates and considers nonperformance risk of the Company
and its counterparties.
The Company's fair value measurement process includes comparing fair values to another independent pricing vendor to ensure
appropriate fair values are recorded.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars are included in the foreign
currency translation adjustment, a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
The Company's global subsidiaries have various monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, which are
denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement, the
impact of which is recorded in Other (income) expense, net, within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and
interest rates. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in the fair value of
derivative financial instruments are either recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Long-term debt or Net
income depending on the nature of the underlying exposure, whether the derivative is formally designated as a hedge and, if
designated, the extent to which the hedge is effective. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement from derivatives in
the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items. For undesignated hedges and designated cash flow hedges,
this is primarily within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For
designated net investment hedges, this is within the Cash provided by investing activities component of the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows. For the Company's fair value hedges, which are interest rate swaps used to mitigate the change in
fair value of its fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates, the related cash flows from periodic interest payments are
reflected within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives for additional information on the Company's risk management program
and derivatives.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by estimating the fair value, net of estimated forfeitures, of equity awards
and recognizing the related expense as Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, in the Consolidated
Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Substantially all awards vest ratably over four years of
continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant. Performance-based restricted stock units vest
based on the Company's achievement of certain performance criteria throughout the three-year performance period and
continued employment through the vesting date. The fair value of options, stock appreciation rights and employees' purchase
rights under the employee stock purchase plans ("ESPPs") is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair
value of restricted stock and time-vesting restricted stock units is established by the market price on the date of grant. The fair
value of performance-based restricted stock units is estimated as of the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation.
Refer to Note 9 — Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation for additional information on the Company's stock-based
compensation programs.
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INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and
the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount
management believes is more likely than not to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable
earnings and is therefore uncertain. At least quarterly, the Company assesses taxable income in prior carryback periods, the
scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. The Company
uses forecasts of taxable income and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this assessment of realization, which are
inherently uncertain and can result in variation between estimated and actual results. To the extent the Company believes that
recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset, which increases the Company's
income tax expense in the period when such determination is made.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the consolidated financial statements only when it is more
likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The Company recognizes interest and
penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes for further discussion.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing Net income by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by adjusting weighted average outstanding shares,
assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive stock options and awards.
Refer to Note 10 — Earnings Per Share for further discussion.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND DISCLOSURE RULES
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU")
2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which is intended to improve
reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant expenses. The
amendments will require public entities to disclose significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating
decision maker and included within segment profit and loss. The amendments are effective for the Company's annual periods
beginning June 1, 2024, and interim periods beginning June 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted, and will be applied
retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the ASU to
determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which
includes amendments that further enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization and disaggregation of rate
reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendments are effective for the Company's annual periods
beginning June 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The
Company is currently evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
In March 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-11275,
The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. This rule will require registrants to disclose
certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports. In April 2024, the SEC voluntarily stayed the
final rule as a result of pending legal challenges. The disclosure requirements will apply to the Company's fiscal year beginning
June 1, 2025, pending resolution of the stay. The Company is currently evaluating the final rule to determine its impact on the
Company's disclosures.
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-04, Liabilities — Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of
Supplier Finance Program Obligations. The new guidance requires qualitative and quantitative disclosure sufficient to enable
users of the financial statements to understand the nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period and potential
magnitude of such programs. The Company adopted the required guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Certain financial institutions offer voluntary supplier finance programs facilitated through a third-party platform that provide
participating suppliers the option to finance valid payment obligations from the Company. The Company is not a party to
agreements negotiated between participating suppliers and third-party financial institutions. The Company's obligations to its
suppliers, including amounts due and payment terms, are not affected by a supplier's decision to participate in these programs
and the Company does not provide guarantees to third parties in connection with these programs. As of May 31, 2024 and
May 31, 2023, the Company had 840millionand834 million, respectively, of outstanding supplier obligations confirmed as
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NOTE 2 — PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, net included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Land and improvements
329
326
Buildings
3,439
3,293
Machinery and equipment
3,123
3,083
Internal-use software
1,807
1,612
Leasehold improvements
2,023
1,876
Construction in process
193
525
Total property, plant and equipment, gross
10,914
10,715
Less accumulated depreciation
5,914
5,634
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
5,000
5,081
Capitalized interest was not material for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
NOTE 3 — ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes
1,291
1,737
Sales-related reserves
1,282
994
Endorsement compensation
578
552
Dividends payable
563
529
Other
2,011
1,911
Total Accrued Liabilities
5,725
5,723
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NOTE 4 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following tables present information about the Company's financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
May 31, 2024 and 2023, and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value
measurement.
MAY 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
1,222
1,222 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
1,175
155
1,020
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
591
17
574
Money market funds
8,119
8,119
—
Time deposits
440
347
93
U.S. Agency securities
35
—
35
Total Level 2
9,185
8,483
702
TOTAL
$
11,582 9,860
1,722
MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
1,767
1,767 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
2,655
—
2,655
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
543
15
528
Money market funds
5,157
5,157
—
Time deposits
507
502
5
U.S. Agency securities
46
—
46
Total Level 2
6,253
5,674
579
TOTAL
$
10,675 7,441
3,234
As of May 31, 2024, the Company held 1,002millionofavailable−for−saledebtsecuritieswithmaturitydateswithinoneyearand720 million with maturity dates over one year and less than five years in Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The fair value of the Company's available-for-sale debt securities approximates their amortized cost.
Included in Interest expense (income), net was interest income related to the Company's investment portfolio of 430million,297 million and $94 million for the years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company records the assets and liabilities of its derivative financial instruments on a gross basis on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The Company's derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that allow for the
offset of assets and liabilities in the event of default or early termination of the contract. Any amounts of cash collateral received
related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features are recorded in Cash and
equivalents and Accrued liabilities, the latter of which would further offset against the Company's derivative asset balance. Any
amounts of cash collateral posted related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features
are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets, which would further offset against the Company's derivative liability
balance. Cash collateral received or posted related to the Company's credit-related contingent features is presented in the Cash
provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company does not recognize amounts of
non-cash collateral received, such as securities, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For additional information related to credit
risk, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives.
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The following tables present information about the Company's derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a
recurring basis and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement:
MAY 31, 2024
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT
FAIR VALUE
OTHER
CURRENT
ASSETS
OTHER
LONG-TERM
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
AT FAIR
VALUE
ACCRUED
LIABILITIES
OTHER
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$
343 299
44
120
115 $
5
Interest rate swaps(1)
—
—
—
31
—
31
TOTAL
$
343 299
44
151
115 36(1)IftheforeignexchangeandinterestrateswapderivativeinstrumentshadbeennettedontheConsolidatedBalanceSheets,theassetandliabilitypositionseachwouldhavebeenreducedby142 million as of May 31, 2024. As of that date, the Company received 112millionofcashcollateralfromvariouscounterpartiesonthederivativeassetbalanceandposted10 million cash collateral on the derivative liability balance.
MAY 31, 2023
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT
FAIR VALUE
OTHER
CURRENT
ASSETS
OTHER
LONG-TERM
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
AT FAIR
VALUE
ACCRUED
LIABILITIES
OTHER
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
557
493 64
180 128
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(1)
If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have
been reduced by 178millionasofMay31,2023.Asofthatdate,theCompanyhadreceived36 million of cash collateral from various counterparties
related to foreign exchange derivative instruments. No amount of collateral was posted on the Company's derivative liability balance as of May 31,
2023.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives. For fair value information regarding Notes payable and Long-term debt, refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings
and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt, respectively.
The carrying amounts of other current financial assets and other current financial liabilities approximate fair value.
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NOTE 5 — SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND CREDIT LINES
The carrying amounts reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for Notes payable approximate fair value.
On March 11, 2022, the Company entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which
provides for up to 2billionofborrowings,withtheoptiontoincreaseborrowingsupto3 billion in total with lender approval. The
facility matures on March 11, 2027, with options to extend the maturity date up to an additional two years. Based on the
Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's
Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing Term Secured
Overnight Financing Rate ("Term SOFR") for the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.04% of the total
undrawn commitment.
On March 8, 2024, the Company entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks, which
provides for up to 1billionofborrowings,withanoptiontoincreaseborrowingsupto1.5 billion in total with lender approval.
The facility matures on March 7, 2025, with an option to extend the maturity date an additional 364 days. This facility replaces the
prior $1 billion 364-day credit facility agreement entered into on March 10, 2023, which matured on March 8, 2024. Based on the
Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's
Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing Term SOFR for
the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.02% of the total undrawn commitment.
As of and for the periods ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, no amounts were outstanding under any of the Company's committed
credit facilities.
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NOTE 6 — LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt, net of unamortized premiums, discounts, and debt issuance costs, and swap fair value adjustments comprises
the following:
BOOK VALUE
OUTSTANDING
AS OF MAY 31,
Scheduled Maturity (Dollars in millions)
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST RATE
INTEREST PAYMENTS
2024
2023
Corporate Term Debt:(1)(2)
March 27, 2025
1,000
2.40 %
Semi-Annually
$
999 $
998
November 1, 2026
1,000
2.38 %
Semi-Annually
998
997
March 27, 2027
1,000
2.75 %
Semi-Annually
998
997
March 27, 2030
1,500
2.85 %
Semi-Annually
1,494
1,492
March 27, 2040(3)
1,000
3.25 %
Semi-Annually
966
987
May 1, 2043(3)
500
3.63 %
Semi-Annually
488
496
November 1, 2045(3)
1,000
3.88 %
Semi-Annually
986
986
November 1, 2046
500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
492
492
March 27, 2050
1,500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
1,482
1,482
Total
8,903
8,927
Less Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
1,000
—
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT
$
7,903 $
8,927
(1)
These senior unsecured obligations rank equally with the Company's other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.
(2)
The bonds are redeemable at the Company's option at a price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be
redeemed or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest. However, the
bonds also feature a par call provision, which allows for the bonds to be redeemed at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the
notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest on or after the Par Call Date, which can range from one to six months prior to the scheduled
maturity, as defined in the respective notes.
(3)
The Company entered into interest rate swap agreements pursuant to which the Company receives fixed interest payments at the same rate as the
term debt and pays variable interest payments based on SOFR plus a fixed spread. At May 31, 2024, the notional amount outstanding of these swaps
was $1.8 billion and had interest rates payable that ranged from 4.6% to 5.1%. These swaps mature during fiscal 2034.
The scheduled maturity of Long-term debt in each of the years ending May 31, 2025 through 2029, are 1,000million,0 million,
2,000million,0 million and $0 million, respectively, at face value.
The Company's Long-term debt is recorded at adjusted cost, net of unamortized premiums, discounts, and debt issuance costs,
and swap fair value adjustments. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based upon quoted prices for similar instruments
or quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets (Level 2). The fair value of the Company's Long-term debt, including
the current portion, was approximately $7,631 million and $7,889 million as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES
Income before income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Income before income taxes:
United States
$
5,588 4,663
6,020
Foreign
1,112
1,538
631
TOTAL INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
6,700
6,201 6,651Theprovisionforincometaxesisasfollows:YEARENDEDMAY31,(Dollarsinmillions)202420232022Current:UnitedStatesFederal
782 430
231
State
201
184
98
Foreign
514
634
926
Total Current
1,497
1,248
1,255
Deferred:
United States
Federal
(422)
(162)
(522)
State
(61)
(25)
(16)
Foreign
(14)
70
(112)
Total Deferred
(497)
(117)
(650)
TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE
1,000
1,131 $
605
A reconciliation from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2024
2023
2022
Federal income tax rate
21.0
%
21.0
%
21.0
%
State taxes, net of federal benefit
1.4
%
1.5
%
1.4
%
Foreign earnings
-2.5
%
1.7
%
-1.8
%
Subpart F deferred tax benefit
0.0
%
0.0
%
-4.7
%
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit
-4.8
%
-6.1
%
-4.1
%
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
-0.5
%
-1.1
%
-4.9
%
Income tax audits and contingency reserves
1.8
%
1.0
%
1.5
%
U.S. research and development tax credit
-2.1
%
-1.2
%
-1.0
%
Other, net
0.6
%
1.4
%
1.7
%
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
14.9
%
18.2
%
9.1
%
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024 was lower than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2023. The decrease in the Company's effective tax rate was primarily due to changes in the Company's earning mix and
one-time benefits including the impact of temporary relief provided by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") relating to U.S.
foreign tax credit regulations. On July 21, 2023, the IRS issued Notice 2023-55 which specifically delayed the application of
certain U.S. foreign tax credit regulations that had previously limited the Company's ability to claim credits on certain foreign
taxes for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023. As a result of this new guidance, the Company recognized a one-time tax benefit
related to prior year tax positions in the first three months of fiscal 2024.
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023 was higher than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to decreased benefits from stock-based compensation and the recognition of a
non-cash, one-time benefit related to the onshoring of the Company's non-U.S. intangible property in fiscal 2022. During the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company onshored certain non-U.S. intangible property ownership rights and implemented
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changes in the Company's legal entity structure. The tax restructuring increases the possibility that foreign earnings in future
periods will be subject to tax in the U.S. due to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company recognized a deferred tax
asset and corresponding non-cash deferred income tax benefit of 4.7%, to establish the deferred tax deduction that is expected
to reduce taxable income in future periods.
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that included, among other provisions,
changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system, including a fifteen percent minimum tax based on "adjusted financial statement
income," which was effective for the Company beginning June 1, 2023. Based on the Company's current analysis of the
provisions, these tax law changes did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for fiscal
2024.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities comprise the following as of:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories
$
69 79Salesreturnreserves12589Deferredcompensation347321Stock−basedcompensation290261Reservesandaccruedliabilities113144Operatingleaseliabilities474511Intangibles236255Capitalizedresearchanddevelopmentexpenditures878548Netoperatinglosscarry−forwards2115SubpartFdeferredtax409374Other214183Totaldeferredtaxassets3,1762,780Valuationallowance(29)(22)Totaldeferredtaxassetsaftervaluationallowance3,1472,758Deferredtaxliabilities:Foreignwithholdingtaxonundistributedearningsofforeignsubsidiaries(131)(186)Property,plantandequipment(290)(276)Right−of−useassets(397)(441)Other(9)(56)Totaldeferredtaxliabilities(827)(959)NETDEFERREDTAXASSET(1)
2,320 1,799(1)Ofthetotal2,320 million net deferred tax asset for the period ended May 31, 2024, 2,465millionwasincludedwithinDeferredincometaxesandotherassetsand(145) million was included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Of the total 1,799millionnetdeferredtaxassetfortheperiodendedMay31,2023,2,026 million was included within Deferred income taxes and other assets and
(227)millionwasincludedwithinDeferredincometaxesandotherliabilitiesontheConsolidatedBalanceSheets.DeferredtaxassetsasofMay31,2024and2023,werereducedbyavaluationallowance.ForthefiscalyearsendedMay31,2024and2023,avaluationallowancewasprovidedforU.S.capitallosscarryforwardsandontaxbenefitsgeneratedbycertainentitieswithoperatinglosses.2024FORM10−K75Thefollowingisareconciliationofthechangesinthegrossbalanceofunrecognizedtaxbenefitsasof:MAY31,(Dollarsinmillions)202420232022Unrecognizedtaxbenefits,beginningoftheperiod
936 848
896
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions
35
95
71
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions
(13)
(17)
(145)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions
77
50
62
Settlements
(22)
(18)
(17)
Lapse of statute of limitations
(24)
(7)
(10)
Changes due to currency translation
1
(15)
(9)
UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS, END OF THE PERIOD
990
936 848AsofMay31,2024,totalgrossunrecognizedtaxbenefits,excludingrelatedinterestandpenalties,were990 million, of which
$699 million would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The majority of the total gross
unrecognized tax benefits are long-term in nature and included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense. As of May 31, 2024 and
2023, accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were $332 million and 268million,respectively(excludingfederalbenefit)andwereincludedwithinDeferredincometaxesandotherliabilitiesontheConsolidatedBalanceSheets.AsofMay31,2024and2023,long−termincometaxespayableunrelatedtounrecognizedtaxbenefitswere266 million and
373million,respectively,andwereincludedwithinDeferredincometaxesandotherliabilitiesontheConsolidatedBalanceSheets.TheCompanyissubjecttotaxationintheU.S.,aswellasvariousstateandforeignjurisdictions.TheCompanyiscurrentlyunderauditbytheU.S.IRSforfiscalyears2017through2019.TheCompanyhasclosedallU.S.federalincometaxmattersthroughfiscal2016,withtheexceptionofcertaintransferpricingadjustments.Taxyearsafter2011remainopenincertainmajorforeignjurisdictions.Althoughthetimingofresolutionofauditsisnotcertain,theCompanyevaluatesalldomesticandforeignauditissuesintheaggregate,alongwiththeexpirationofapplicablestatutesoflimitations,andestimatesthatitisreasonablypossiblethetotalgrossunrecognizedtaxbenefitscoulddecreasebyupto35 million within the next 12 months.
In January 2019, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached
State Aid rules when granting certain tax rulings to the Company. The Company believes the investigation is without merit. If this
matter is adversely resolved, the Netherlands may be required to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the
Company's income taxes related to prior periods in the Netherlands could increase.
A portion of the Company's foreign operations benefit from a tax holiday, which is set to expire in 2031. This tax holiday may be
extended when certain conditions are met or may be terminated early if certain conditions are not met. The tax benefit attributable
to this tax holiday, before taking into consideration other U.S. indirect tax provisions, was 338million,263 million and 221millionforthefiscalyearsendedMay31,2024,2023and2022,respectively.Thebenefitofthetaxholidayondilutedearningspercommonshare,beforetakingintoconsiderationotherU.S.indirecttaxprovisions,was0.22, 0.17and0.14 for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
NOTE 8 — REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
Sojitz America is the sole owner of the Company's authorized redeemable preferred stock, 1parvalue,whichisredeemableattheoptionofSojitzAmericaortheCompanyatparvalueaggregating0.3 million. A cumulative dividend of $0.10 per share is
payable annually on May 31, and no dividends may be declared or paid on the common stock of the Company unless dividends
on the redeemable preferred stock have been declared and paid in full. There have been no changes in the redeemable preferred
stock in the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. As the holder of the redeemable preferred stock, Sojitz America
does not have general voting rights but does have the right to vote as a separate class on the sale of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company and its subsidiaries; on merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or on the sale or
assignment of the NIKE trademark for athletic footwear sold in the United States. The redeemable preferred stock has been fully
issued to Sojitz America and is not blank check preferred stock. The Company's articles of incorporation do not permit the
issuance of additional preferred stock.
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NOTE 9 — COMMON STOCK AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
COMMON STOCK
The authorized number of shares of Class A Common Stock, no par value, and Class B Common Stock, no par value, are 400
million and 2,400 million, respectively. Each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class B Common
Stock. Voting rights of Class B Common Stock are limited in certain circumstances with respect to the election of directors. There
are no differences in the dividend and liquidation preferences or participation rights of the holders of Class A and Class B
Common Stock. From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors authorizes share repurchase programs for the repurchase
of Class B Common Stock. The value of repurchased shares is deducted from Total shareholders' equity through allocation to
Capital in excess of stated value and Retained earnings.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") provides for the issuance of up to 798 million previously
unissued shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with equity awards granted under the Stock Incentive Plan. The Stock
Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of non-statutory stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, and stock
awards, including restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock units include both time-vesting restricted stock units
("RSUs") as well as performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). A committee of the Board of Directors administers the
Stock Incentive Plan and has the authority to determine the employees to whom awards will be made, the amount of the awards
and the other terms and conditions of the awards. The Company generally grants stock options, restricted stock and restricted
stock units on an annual basis. The exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights may not be less than the fair
market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. Substantially all awards under the Stock Incentive Plan vest ratably
over 4 years of continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company's total stock-based compensation expense recognized in Cost of sales or
Operating overhead expense, as applicable:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Stock options(1)
$
336 311
297
ESPPs
69
72
60
Restricted stock and restricted stock units(1)(2)
399
372
281
TOTAL STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
804
755 638(1)Expenseforstockoptionsincludestheexpenseassociatedwithstockappreciationrights.(2)ForthefiscalyearsendedMay31,2024,2023and2022,expenseforrestrictedstockunitsincludesanimmaterialamountofexpenseforPSUs.Theincometaxbenefitrelatedtostock−basedcompensationexpensewas35 million, 71millionand327 million for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and reported within Income tax expense.
STOCK OPTIONS
The weighted average fair value per share of stock options granted during the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022,
computed as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model, was 32.78,31.31 and $37.53, respectively. The
weighted average assumptions used to estimate these fair values were as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2024
2023
2022
Dividend yield
1.2 %
0.9 %
0.8 %
Expected volatility
29.3 %
27.1 %
24.9 %
Weighted average expected life (in years)
5.8
5.8
5.8
Risk-free interest rate
4.3 %
3.3 %
0.9 %
Expected volatilities are based on an analysis of the historical volatility of the Company's common stock, the implied volatility in
market traded options on the Company's common stock with a term greater than one year, as well as other factors. The weighted
average expected life of options is based on an analysis of historical and expected future exercise patterns. The interest rate is
based on the U.S. Treasury (constant maturity) risk-free rate in effect at the date of grant for periods corresponding with the
expected term of the options.
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The following summarizes the stock option transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
OPTION PRICE
(In millions)
Options outstanding as of May 31, 2023
71.0 $
94.40
Exercised
(7.0)
62.46
Forfeited
(2.5)
117.20
Granted
12.2
103.08
Options outstanding as of May 31, 2024
73.7 98.10(1)Includesstockappreciationrightstransactions.OptionsexercisableasofMay31,2024were48.9millionandhadaweightedaverageoptionpriceof89.88 per share. The
aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable as of May 31, 2024 was 732millionand732 million,
respectively. The total intrinsic value of the options exercised during the years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was 305million,438 million and 1,742million,respectively.Theintrinsicvalueistheamountbywhichthemarketvalueoftheunderlyingstockexceedstheexercisepriceoftheoptions.TheweightedaveragecontractualliferemainingforoptionsoutstandingandoptionsexercisableasofMay31,2024was5.5yearsand4.1years,respectively.AsofMay31,2024,theCompanyhad389 million of unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized
in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a weighted average remaining period of 2.5 years.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
In addition to the Stock Incentive Plan, the Company gives employees the right to purchase shares at a discount from the market
price under ESPPs. Subject to the annual statutory limit, employees are eligible to participate through payroll deductions of up to
10% of their compensation. At the end of each six-month offering period, shares are purchased by the participants at 85% of the
lower of the fair market value at the beginning or the end of the offering period. Employees purchased 3.1 million, 3.0 million and
2.0 million shares during each of the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
RESTRICTED STOCK AND RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Recipients of restricted stock are entitled to cash dividends and to vote their respective shares throughout the period of
restriction. Recipients of restricted stock units, which includes RSUs and PSUs, are entitled to dividend equivalent cash
payments upon vesting. The number of shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested includes shares of common
stock withheld by the Company on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.
The following summarizes the restricted stock and restricted stock units transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE GRANT
DATE
FAIR VALUE
(In millions)
Nonvested as of May 31, 2023
8.3 126.97Vested(3.3)116.78Forfeited(1.2)121.79Granted5.3103.13NonvestedasofMay31,20249.1
117.52
(1) Includes an immaterial amount of PSU transactions
The weighted average fair value per share of restricted stock and restricted stock units granted for the fiscal years ended May 31,
2024, 2023 and 2022, computed as of the grant date, was 103.13,115.56 and 168.04,respectively.DuringthefiscalyearsendedMay31,2024,2023and2022,theaggregatefairvalueofvestedrestrictedstockandrestrictedstockunitswas340
million, 250millionand354 million, respectively, computed as of the date of vesting.
As of May 31, 2024, the Company had $594 million of unrecognized compensation costs from restricted stock and restricted
stock units, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a
weighted average remaining period of 2.4 years.
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NOTE 10 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per common share to diluted earnings per common share. The computations
of diluted earnings per common share exclude restricted stock, restricted stock units and options, including shares under ESPPs,
to purchase an estimated additional 41.0 million, 31.7 million and 9.4 million shares of common stock outstanding for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, because the awards were assumed to be anti-dilutive.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2024
2023
2022
Net income available to common stockholders
$
5,700 5,070
6,046
Determination of shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
1,517.6
1,551.6
1,578.8
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards
12.1
18.2
32.0
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
1,529.7
1,569.8
1,610.8
Earnings per common share:
Basic
3.76
3.27 3.83Diluted
3.73 3.23
3.75
NOTE 11 — BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a qualified 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan, in which all U.S. employees are able to participate. The
Company matches a portion of employee contributions to the savings plan. Company contributions to the savings plan were 153million,136 million and $126 million and included in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company allows certain highly compensated employees and non-employee directors of the Company to defer compensation
under a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. A rabbi trust was established to fund the Company's nonqualified deferred
compensation plan obligation. The assets in the rabbi trust of approximately $1,037 million and 875millionasofMay31,2024and2023,respectively,primarilyconsistofcompanyownedlifeinsurancepoliciesrecordedattheircashsurrendervalueandareclassifiedinDeferredincometaxesandotherassetsontheConsolidatedBalanceSheets.Deferredcompensationplanliabilitieswere1,063 million and $897 million as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and primarily classified in Deferred income taxes
and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
NOTE 12 — RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVES
The Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company does not
hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. The Company formally
documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management
objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as hedges
to either recognized assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions and assessing, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the
effectiveness of the hedging relationships.
The majority of derivatives outstanding as of May 31, 2024, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for
Euro/U.S. Dollar, British Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. All derivatives are
recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and classified based on the instrument's maturity date.
The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
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DERIVATIVE ASSETS
BALANCE SHEET LOCATION
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $
269 480ForeignexchangeforwardsandoptionsDeferredincometaxesandotherassets
44 64Totalderivativesformallydesignatedashedginginstruments313544Derivativesnotdesignatedashedginginstruments:ForeignexchangeforwardsandoptionsPrepaidexpensesandothercurrentassets3013Totalderivativesnotdesignatedashedginginstruments3013TOTALDERIVATIVEASSETS
343 557DERIVATIVELIABILITIESBALANCESHEETLOCATIONMAY31,(Dollarsinmillions)20242023Derivativesformallydesignatedashedginginstruments:ForeignexchangeforwardsandoptionsAccruedliabilities
110 $
93
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
5
52
Interest rate swaps
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
31
—
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments
146
145
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Accrued liabilities
5
35
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
5
35
TOTAL DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
$
151 18080NIKE,INC.ThefollowingtablespresenttheamountsaffectingtheConsolidatedStatementsofIncomefortheyearsendedMay31,2024,2023and2022:(Dollarsinmillions)AMOUNTOFGAIN(LOSS)RECOGNIZEDINOTHERCOMPREHENSIVEINCOME(LOSS)ONDERIVATIVES(1)AMOUNTOFGAIN(LOSS)RECLASSIFIEDFROMACCUMULATEDOTHERCOMPREHENSIVEINCOME(LOSS)INTOINCOME(1)YEARENDEDMAY31,LOCATIONOFGAIN(LOSS)RECLASSIFIEDFROMACCUMULATEDOTHERCOMPREHENSIVEINCOME(LOSS)INTOINCOMEYEARENDEDMAY31,202420232022202420232022Derivativesdesignatedascashflowhedges:Foreignexchangeforwardsandoptions
(66) 16
(39)
Revenues
(24)
26 $
(82)
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
231
305
889
Cost of sales
294
581
(23)
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
3
(1)
(6)
Demand creation expense
2
(5)
1
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
102
207
492
Other (income) expense, net
204
338
130
Interest rate swaps(2)
—
—
—
Interest expense (income), net
(8)
(8)
(7)
Total designated cash
flow hedges
$
270 527 1,336
468
932 19(1)ForthefiscalyearsendedMay31,2024,2023,and2022,theamountsrecordedinOther(income)expense,netasaresultofthediscontinuanceofcashflowhedgesbecausetheforecastedtransactionswerenolongerprobableofoccurringwereimmaterial.(2)Gainsandlossesassociatedwithterminatedinterestrateswaps,whichwerepreviouslydesignatedascashflowhedgesandrecordedinAccumulatedothercomprehensiveincome(loss),willbereleasedthroughInterestexpense(income),netoverthetermoftheissueddebt.AMOUNTOFGAIN(LOSS)RECOGNIZEDININCOMEONDERIVATIVESLOCATIONOFGAIN(LOSS)RECOGNIZEDININCOMEONDERIVATIVESYEARENDEDMAY31,(Dollarsinmillions)202420232022Derivativesnotdesignatedashedginginstruments:Foreignexchangeforwardsandoptionsandembeddedderivatives
24 28
38
Other (income) expense, net
CASH FLOW HEDGES
All changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge instruments are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) until Net income is affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. Effective
hedge results are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the same manner as the underlying exposure. When it
is no longer probable the forecasted hedged transaction will occur in the initially identified time period, hedge accounting is
discontinued and the Company accounts for the associated derivative as an undesignated instrument as discussed below.
Additionally, the gains and losses associated with derivatives no longer designated as cash flow hedge instruments in
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recognized immediately in Other (income) expense, net, if it is probable the
forecasted hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the initially identified time period or within an additional two-month
period thereafter. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances
related to the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside the control or influence of the Company.
The purpose of the Company's foreign exchange risk management program is to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Foreign currency
exposures the Company may elect to hedge in this manner include product costs, non-functional currency denominated
revenues, intercompany revenues, demand creation expenses, investments in U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale debt
securities and certain other intercompany transactions.
Product cost foreign currency exposures are primarily generated through non-functional currency denominated product
purchases. NIKE entities primarily purchase product in two ways: (1) Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NIKE
Trading Company ("NTC"), a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded products from third-party factories,
predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, then sells the product to NIKE entities in
their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE entity with a different functional currency result in a foreign currency
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exposure for the NTC. (2) Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories in U.S. Dollars. These
purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
The Company's policy permits the utilization of derivatives to reduce its foreign currency exposures where internal netting or
other strategies cannot be effectively employed. Typically, the Company may enter into hedge contracts starting up to 12 to 24
months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the
forecasted transaction occurs. The total notional amount of outstanding foreign currency derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges was 16.2billionand18.2 billion as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
As of May 31, 2024, approximately 231millionofdeferrednetgains(netoftax)onbothoutstandingandmaturedderivativesinAccumulatedothercomprehensiveincome(loss)areexpectedtobereclassifiedtoNetincomeduringthenext12monthsconcurrentwiththeunderlyinghedgedtransactionsalsobeingrecordedinNetincome.ActualamountsultimatelyreclassifiedtoNetincomearedependentontheexchangeratesineffectwhenderivativecontractscurrentlyoutstandingmature.AsofMay31,2024,themaximumtermoverwhichtheCompanyhedgesexposurestothevariabilityofcashflowsforitsforecastedtransactionswas24months.FAIRVALUEHEDGESTheCompanyisexposedtotheriskofchangesinthefairvalueofcertainfixed−ratedebtattributabletochangesininterestrates.DerivativesusedbytheCompanytohedgethisriskarereceive−fixed,pay−variableinterestrateswapswhicharedesignatedasfairvaluehedgesoftherelatedlong−termdebt.ChangesinthefairvaluesoftheinterestrateswapsarerecordedinLong−termdebtorCurrentportionoflong−termdebt.Thetotalnotionalamountofoutstandinginterestrateswapsdesignatedasfairvaluehedgeswas1.8 billion as of May 31, 2024. The Company had no outstanding fair value hedges as of May 31, 2023.
NET INVESTMENT HEDGES
The Company has, in the past, hedged and may, in the future, hedge the risk of variability in foreign currency-denominated net
investments in wholly-owned international operations. All changes in fair value of the derivatives designated as net investment
hedges are reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) along with the foreign currency translation adjustments
on those investments. The Company had no outstanding net investment hedges as of May 31, 2024 and 2023.
UNDESIGNATED DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company may elect to enter into foreign exchange forwards to mitigate the change in fair value of specific assets and
liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These undesignated instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or
liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in Other (income) expense,
net, together with the remeasurement gain or loss from the hedged balance sheet position. The total notional amount of
outstanding undesignated derivative instruments was 4.4billionand4.7 billion as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
CREDIT RISK
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The
counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings; however, this
does not eliminate the Company's exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is limited to the unrealized gains
in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted. To manage this risk, the Company has
established strict counterparty credit guidelines that are continually monitored.
The Company's derivative contracts contain credit risk-related contingent features designed to protect against significant
deterioration in counterparties' creditworthiness and their ultimate ability to settle outstanding derivative contracts in the normal
course of business. The Company's bilateral credit-related contingent features generally require the owing entity, either the
Company or the derivative counterparty, to post collateral for the fair value of outstanding derivatives per counterparty. For certain
counterparties, collateral would only be posted for the fair value of outstanding derivatives per counterparty greater than $50
million. Additionally, for those counterparties, a certain level of decline in credit rating of either the Company or the counterparty
could trigger collateral requirements. As of May 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all credit risk-related contingent
features. The Company considers the impact of the risk of counterparty default to be immaterial.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments and collateral, refer to Note 4 — Fair Value
Measurements.
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NOTE 13 — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
CASH FLOW
HEDGES
NET
INVESTMENT
HEDGES
(1)
OTHER
TOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2023
$
(253) 431
115 (62)
231
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(4)
239
—
15
250
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(2)(3)
1
(423)
—
(6)
(428)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(3)
(184)
—
9
(178)
Balance at May 31, 2024
(256)
247 115
(53) 53(1)Theaccumulatedforeigncurrencytranslationadjustmentandnetinvestmenthedgegains/lossesrelatedtoaninvestmentinaforeignsubsidiaryarereclassifiedtoNetincomeuponsaleoruponcompleteorsubstantiallycompleteliquidationoftherespectiveentity.(2)Netofimmaterialtaximpact.(3)Reclassificationstonetincomeofpreviouslydeferred(gains)lossesarerecordedwithinOther(income)expense,netforforeigncurrencytranslationadjustment,netinvestmenthedges,andother.(Dollarsinmillions)FOREIGNCURRENCYTRANSLATIONADJUSTMENT(1)CASHFLOWHEDGESNETINVESTMENTHEDGES(1)OTHERTOTALBalanceatMay31,2022
(520) 779
115 (56)
318
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(91)
487
—
(20)
376
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(2)(3)
358
(835)
—
14
(463)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
267
(348)
—
(6)
(87)
Balance at May 31, 2023
(253)
431 115
(62) $
231
(1)
The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are
reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)
Net of immaterial tax impact.
(3)
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses are recorded within Other (income) expense, net for foreign currency translation
adjustment, net investment hedges, and other.
For additional information related to the Company's cash flow hedges refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives.
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NOTE 14 — REVENUES
DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUES
The following tables present the Company's Revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, major product line and
distribution channel:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,537 8,473 5,552 4,865
— 33,427 1,800 $
— $ 35,227
Apparel
5,953
4,380
1,828
1,614
— 13,775
93
—
13,868
Equipment
906
754
165
250
—
2,075
37
—
2,112
Other
—
—
—
—
45
45
152
(42)
155
TOTAL REVENUES
21,396 13,607 7,545 6,729 45 49,322 2,082
(42) 51,362Revenuesby:SalestoWholesaleCustomers 11,004 8,562 4,262 3,930
— 27,758 1,098 $
— $ 28,856
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
10,392
5,045
3,283
2,799
— 21,519
832
—
22,351
Other
—
—
—
—
45
45
152
(42)
155
TOTAL REVENUES
21,396 13,607 7,545 6,729 45 49,322 2,082
(42) $ 51,362
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
(1)
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,897 8,260 5,435 4,543
— 33,135 2,155 $
— $ 35,290
Apparel
5,947
4,566
1,666
1,664
— 13,843
90
—
13,933
Equipment
764
592
147
224
—
1,727
28
—
1,755
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
21,608 13,418 7,248 6,431 58 48,763 2,427
27 51,217Revenuesby:SalestoWholesaleCustomers 11,273 8,522 3,866 3,736
— 27,397 1,299 $
— $ 28,696
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
10,335
4,896
3,382
2,695
— 21,308
974
—
22,282
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
21,608 13,418 7,248 6,431 58 48,763 2,427
27 $ 51,217
(1)
Refer to Note 18 — Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand businesses in its CASA territory to third-party
distributors.
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 12,228 7,388 5,416 4,111
— 29,143 2,094 $
— $ 31,237
Apparel
5,492
4,527
1,938
1,610
— 13,567
103
—
13,670
Equipment
633
564
193
234
—
1,624
26
—
1,650
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
18,353 12,479 7,547 5,955 102 44,436 2,346
(72) 46,710Revenuesby:SalestoWholesaleCustomers 9,621 8,377 4,081 3,529
— 25,608 1,292 $
— $ 26,900
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
8,732
4,102
3,466
2,426
— 18,726
931
—
19,657
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
18,353 12,479 7,547 5,955 102 44,436 2,346
(72) $ 46,710
Global Brand Divisions revenues included NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a
geographic operating segment. Converse Other revenues were primarily attributable to licensing businesses. Corporate revenues
primarily consisted of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse but managed through the Company's central foreign exchange risk management
program.
As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not have any contract assets and had an immaterial amount of contract liabilities
recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company's sales-related reserve balance, which includes returns, post-invoice sales discounts
and miscellaneous claims, was $1,282 million and 994million,respectively,recordedinAccruedliabilitiesontheConsolidatedBalanceSheets.Theestimatedcostofinventoryforexpectedproductreturnswas331 million and $226 million as of May 31,
2024 and 2023, respectively, and was recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
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NOTE 15 — OPERATING SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION
The Company's operating segments reflect the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE Brand segments are
defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
Each NIKE Brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling
of athletic footwear, apparel and equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North
America; Europe, Middle East & Africa ("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results
for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Refer to Note 18 — Divestitures for information regarding the transition of NIKE Brand
businesses in certain countries within APLA to third-party distributors.
The Company's NIKE Direct operations are managed within each NIKE Brand geographic operating segment. Converse is also a
reportable segment for the Company and operates in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing and selling of athletic lifestyle
sneakers, apparel and accessories.
Global Brand Divisions is included within the NIKE Brand for presentation purposes to align with the way management views the
Company. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a
geographic operating segment. Global Brand Divisions costs represent demand creation and operating overhead expense that
include product creation and design expenses centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE
Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology.
Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally
managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company's headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and
compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain
hedge gains and losses.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance of individual operating segments is earnings
before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), which represents Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax expense
in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
As part of the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program, standard foreign currency rates are
assigned twice per year to each NIKE Brand entity in the Company's geographic operating segments and to Converse. These
rates are set approximately nine and twelve months in advance of the future selling seasons to which they relate (specifically, for
each currency, one standard rate applies to the fall and holiday selling seasons, and one standard rate applies to the spring and
summer selling seasons) based on average market spot rates in the calendar month preceding the date they are established.
Inventories and Cost of sales for geographic operating segments and Converse reflect the use of these standard rates to record
non-functional currency product purchases in the entity's functional currency. Differences between assigned standard foreign
currency rates and actual market rates are included in Corporate, together with foreign currency hedge gains and losses
generated from the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program and other conversion gains and
losses.
Accounts receivable, net, Inventories and Property, plant and equipment, net for operating segments are regularly reviewed by
management and are therefore provided below.
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
REVENUES
North America
$
21,396 21,608
18,353
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,607
13,418
12,479
Greater China
7,545
7,248
7,547
Asia Pacific & Latin America
6,729
6,431
5,955
Global Brand Divisions
45
58
102
Total NIKE Brand
49,322
48,763
44,436
Converse
2,082
2,427
2,346
Corporate
(42)
27
(72)
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
51,362
51,217 46,710EARNINGSBEFOREINTERESTANDTAXESNorthAmerica
5,822 5,454
5,114
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,388
3,531
3,293
Greater China
2,309
2,283
2,365
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,885
1,932
1,896
Global Brand Divisions
(4,720)
(4,841)
(4,262)
Converse
474
676
669
Corporate
(2,619)
(2,840)
(2,219)
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
205
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
6,700
6,201 6,651ADDITIONSTOPROPERTY,PLANTANDEQUIPMENTNorthAmerica
102 283
146
Europe, Middle East & Africa
206
215
197
Greater China
27
56
78
Asia Pacific & Latin America
75
64
56
Global Brand Divisions
233
271
222
Total NIKE Brand
643
889
699
Converse
7
7
9
Corporate
72
140
103
TOTAL ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
722
1,036 811DEPRECIATIONNorthAmerica
152 128
124
Europe, Middle East & Africa
146
120
134
Greater China
56
54
41
Asia Pacific & Latin America
51
42
42
Global Brand Divisions
236
211
220
Total NIKE Brand
641
555
561
Converse
17
17
22
Corporate
138
131
134
TOTAL DEPRECIATION
796
703 7172024FORM10−K87ASOFMAY31,(Dollarsinmillions)20242023ACCOUNTSRECEIVABLE,NETNorthAmerica
1,723 $
1,653
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,239
1,197
Greater China
327
162
Asia Pacific & Latin America
792
700
Global Brand Divisions
103
96
Total NIKE Brand
4,184
3,808
Converse
201
235
Corporate
42
88
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
$
4,427 4,131INVENTORIESNorthAmerica
3,134 $
3,806
Europe, Middle East & Africa
2,028
2,167
Greater China
1,070
973
Asia Pacific & Latin America
810
894
Global Brand Divisions
166
232
Total NIKE Brand
7,208
8,072
Converse
296
305
Corporate
15
77
TOTAL INVENTORIES
$
7,519 8,454PROPERTY,PLANTANDEQUIPMENT,NETNorthAmerica
744 $
794
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,089
1,009
Greater China
258
292
Asia Pacific & Latin America
282
279
Global Brand Divisions
842
840
Total NIKE Brand
3,215
3,214
Converse
27
38
Corporate
1,758
1,829
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
$
5,000 5,081REVENUESANDLONG−LIVEDASSETSBYGEOGRAPHICAREAAfterallocationofrevenuesforGlobalBrandDivisions,ConverseandCorporatetogeographicalareasbasedonthelocationwherethesalesoriginated,revenuesbygeographicalareaaresimilartothatasreportedabovefortheNIKEBrandoperatingsegmentswiththeexceptionoftheUnitedStates.RevenuesderivedintheUnitedStateswere21,551 million, 22,007millionand18,749 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company's largest concentrations of long-lived assets primarily consist of the Company's corporate headquarters, retail
locations and distribution facilities in the United States and China, as well as distribution facilities in Belgium. Long-lived assets
attributable to operations in these countries, which consist of property, plant and equipment, net and operating lease ROU assets,
net, were as follows:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
United States
4,837
5,129
Belgium
757
702
China
501
559
Other
1,623
1,614
TOTAL LONG-LIVED ASSETS
7,718
8,004
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NOTE 16 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had bank guarantees and letters of credit outstanding totaling 768millionand588
million, respectively, issued primarily for real estate agreements, self-insurance programs, other general business obligations and
legal matters.
In connection with various contracts and agreements, the Company provides routine indemnification relating to the enforceability
of intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where the Company is acting as the guarantor.
Currently, the Company has several such agreements in place. However, based on the Company's historical experience and the
estimated probability of future loss, the Company has determined the fair value of such indemnification is not material to the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations
relating to its business, products and actions of its employees and representatives, including contractual and employment
relationships, product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. The outcome of these legal matters
is inherently uncertain, and the Company cannot predict the eventual outcome of currently pending matters, the timing of their
ultimate resolution or the eventual losses, fines, penalties or consequences relating to those matters. When a loss related to a
legal proceeding or claim is probable and reasonably estimable, the Company accrues its best estimate for the ultimate
resolution of the matter. If one or more legal matters were to be resolved against the Company in a reporting period for amounts
above management's expectations, the Company's financial position, operating results and cash flows for that reporting period
could be materially adversely affected. In the opinion of management, based on its current knowledge and after consultation with
counsel, the Company does not believe any currently pending legal matters will have a material adverse impact on the
Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows, except as described below.
BELGIAN CUSTOMS CLAIM
The Company has received claims for certain years from Belgian Customs and other government authorities for alleged
underpaid duties related to products imported beginning in fiscal 2018. The Company disputes these claims and has engaged in
the appellate process. The Company has issued bank guarantees in order to appeal the claims. At this time, the Company is
unable to estimate the range of loss and cannot predict the final outcome as it could take several years to reach a resolution on
this matter. If this matter is ultimately resolved against the Company, the amounts owed, including fines, penalties and other
consequences relating to the matter, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial
position and cash flows.
NOTE 17 — LEASES
Lease expense is recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income,
based on the underlying nature of the leased asset. For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, lease expense
primarily consisted of operating lease costs of 618million,585 million and 593million,respectively,aswellas433 million,
403millionand366 million, respectively, primarily related to variable lease costs. As of and for the fiscal years ended May 31,
2024 and 2023 and 2022, finance leases were not a material component of the Company's lease portfolio.
The undiscounted cash flows for future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities and the reconciliation to the
Operating lease liabilities recognized in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
AS OF MAY 31, 2024
(1)
Fiscal 2025
572Fiscal2026554Fiscal2027485Fiscal2028403Fiscal2029362Thereafter991Totalundiscountedfuturecashflowsrelatedtoleasepayments
3,367
Less interest
324
Present value of lease liabilities
3,043(1)Excludes614 million as of May 31, 2024, of future operating lease payments for lease agreements signed but not yet commenced.
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The following table includes supplemental information used to calculate the present value of Operating lease liabilities:
AS OF MAY 31,
2024
2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
6.9
7.5
Weighted-average discount rate
2.9 %
2.5 %
The following table includes supplemental cash and non-cash information related to operating leases:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
613
575 589Operatingleaseright−of−useassetsobtainedinexchangefornewoperatingleaseliabilities
458 602
537
NOTE 18 — DIVESTITURES
During the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the sale of the Company's entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor
was completed and the net loss on the sale of these entities totaled approximately 550million.Thislossincluded389 million,
recognized primarily in fiscal 2020, largely due to the anticipated release of the cumulative foreign currency translation losses.
The remaining loss recognized in fiscal 2023 was due to the devaluation of local currency and cash equivalents included in the
transferred assets. Upon completion of the sale, the foreign currency translation losses recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) were reclassified to Net income within Other (income) expense, net, on the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income along with the allowance for previously recognized losses recorded in
Accrued liabilities. The net loss was classified within Corporate.
The net cash proceeds received are reflected within Other investing activities on the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows.
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NOTE 19 — RESTRUCTURING
During the third quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company announced a multi-year enterprise initiative designed to accelerate its future
growth. As part of this initiative, management has taken steps to streamline the organization which resulted in a net reduction in
the Company's global workforce. As of May 31, 2024, the Company expects to recognize pre-tax restructuring charges of
approximately 450million,primarilyassociatedwithemployeeseverancecostsandacceleratedstock−basedcompensationexpense,themajorityofwhichwererecognizedinfiscal2024.Therelatedcashpaymentsareexpectedtobesubstantiallycompletebytheendofthefirsthalfoffiscal2025.Theexpectedpre−taxchargesareestimatesandaresubjecttoanumberofassumptionsandactualresultsmayvaryfromtheestimatesprovided.Pre−taxrestructuringchargeswereclassifiedwithinCorporateasfollows:TWELVEMONTHSENDEDMAY31,2024(Dollarsinmillions)OPERATINGOVERHEADEXPENSECOSTOFSALESTOTALEmployeeseveranceandrelatedcosts(1)
336
56
392
Stock-based compensation expense(2)
43
8
51
Total pre-tax restructuring charges
379
64
$
443
(1)
Employee severance costs are recognized when a future related expense is considered probable and reasonably estimable.
(2)
Non-cash restructuring related stock-based compensation expense is accelerated over the requisite service period, which for certain impacted
employees will extend through the first half of fiscal 2025.
As of May 31, 2024, the majority of the remaining employee severance and related costs are reflected within Accrued liabilities on
the Consolidated Balance Sheets, classified within Other in Note 3 — Accrued Liabilities. The related activity is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Balance at May 31, 2023
$
—
Employee severance and related costs
392
Cash payments
(123)
Foreign currency translation and other
(2)
Balance at May 31, 2024
$
267
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH
ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
There has been no change of accountants nor any disagreements with accountants on any matter of accounting principles or
practices or financial statement disclosure required to be reported under this Item.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to
be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), reports is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and
that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the
disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to
apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
We carry out a variety of ongoing procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of May 31, 2024.
"Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" is included in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
We are continuing several transformation initiatives to centralize and simplify our business processes and systems. These are
long-term initiatives, which we believe will enhance our internal control over financial reporting due to increased automation and
further integration of related processes. We will continue to monitor our internal control over financial reporting for effectiveness
throughout these transformation initiatives.
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
During the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2024, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1 under the Exchange Act)
adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" (as those terms are
defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN
JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding directors is included under "Corporate Governance — NIKE,
Inc. Board of Directors" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein
by reference. The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding executive officers is included under "Information
about our Executive Officers" in Item 1 of this Annual Report. The information required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K is included
under "Corporate Governance — Code of Conduct" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Items 407(d)(4) and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K
regarding the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors is included under "Corporate Governance — Board Structure
and Responsibilities — Board Committees" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is
incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 408(b)(1) of Regulation S-K regarding our insider trading
policies is included under "Additional Information — Insider Trading Arrangements and Policies" in the definitive Proxy Statement
for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by Items 402, 407(e)(4) and 407(e)(5) of Regulation S-K regarding executive compensation is included
under "Corporate Governance — Director Compensation for Fiscal 2024," "Executive Compensation — Compensation
Discussion and Analysis," "Executive Compensation — Executive Compensation Tables," and "Additional Information —
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation," in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is included under "Executive Compensation — Executive
Compensation Tables — Equity Compensation Plan Information" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K is included under
"Stock Ownership Information — Stock Holdings of Certain Owners and Management" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our
2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by Items 404 and 407(a) of Regulation S-K is included under "Additional Information — Transactions
with Related Persons" and "Corporate Governance — NIKE, Inc. Board of Directors — Director Independence" in the definitive
Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A is included under "Audit Matters — Ratification of Appointment of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
SCHEDULES
(a)
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report:
FORM 10-K
PAGE NO.
1.
Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238)
55
Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years ended May 31, 2024, May 31, 2023,
and May 31, 2022
57
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three years ended May 31,
2024, May 31, 2023, and May 31, 2022
58
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023
59
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended May 31, 2024, May 31,
2023, and May 31, 2022
60
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for each of the three years ended May 31, 2024,
May 31, 2023, and May 31, 2022
61
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
62
2.
Financial Statement Schedule:
II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
97
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown
in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3.
Exhibits:
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015).
3.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).
4.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (see Exhibit 3.1).
4.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (see Exhibit 3.2).
4.3
Indenture dated as of April 26, 2013, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as
trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed April 26, 2013).
4.4
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 29, 2015, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank
Trust Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 3.875% Notes due 2045 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 29, 2015).
4.5
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 21, 2016, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.375% Notes due 2026 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2046
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 21, 2016).
4.6
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 27, 2020, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.400% Notes due 2025, form of 2.750% Notes due 2027,
form of 2.850% Notes due 2030, form of 3.250% Notes due 2040 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2050
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed March 27, 2020).
4.7
Description of Registrants Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019).
10.1
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for non-employee directors under the Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014).*
10.2
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement for options granted to executives under the Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended February 28, 2018).*
10.3
Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Company and each of its officers and directors
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2008).*
10.4
NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated effective April 1, 2013) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013).*
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10.5
NIKE, Inc. Foreign Subsidiary Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2023).*
10.6
Amended and Restated Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark
G. Parker dated July 24, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed July 24, 2008).*
10.7
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2018).*
10.8
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and its executive officers
(other than Mark G. Parker and John J. Donahoe II) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2020).*
10.9
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 23, 2015).*
10.10
Form of Discretionary Performance Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018).*
10.11
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the
Company's definitive Proxy Statement filed July 25, 2017).*
10.12
Offer Letter between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.13
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.14
Form of Performance-Based Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).
10.15
Letter Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark G. Parker (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.16
NIKE, Inc. Executive Performance Sharing Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.17
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.18
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.19
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.20
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 18, 2020).*
10.21
NIKE, Inc. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2021).*
10.22
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2022, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 14, 2022).
10.23
NIKE, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2023).*
10.24
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 8, 2024, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 11, 2024).
10.25
Separation and Release Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Andrew Campion dated January 3, 2024
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended November 30, 2023).*
10.26
Form of Stock Option Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan.*
10.27
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan.*
10.28
Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan.*
19.1
NIKE, Inc. Insider Trading Policy.
19.2
NIKE, Inc. Blackout and Pre-clearance Policy.
21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (included within this
Annual Report on Form 10-K).
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32†
Section 1350 Certifications.
97
NIKE, Inc. Policy for Recoupment of Incentive Compensation.*
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
† Furnished herewith
The Exhibits filed herewith do not include certain instruments with respect to long-term debt of NIKE and its subsidiaries,
inasmuch as the total amount of debt authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of
NIKE and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. NIKE agrees, pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, that it will
furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.
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SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in millions)
BALANCE AT
BEGINNING OF
PERIOD
CHARGED TO
COSTS AND
EXPENSES
CHARGED
TO OTHER
ACCOUNTS
(1)
WRITE-OFFS,
NET
BALANCE
AT END
OF PERIOD
Sales returns reserve
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022
$
595 2,573
(31) (2,612)
525
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023
525
3,344
(11)
(3,309)
549
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024
549
3,583
(8)
(3,325)
799
(1)
Amounts included in this column primarily relate to foreign currency translation.
2024 FORM 10-K 97
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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NIKE, INC.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-266267) and Form
S-8 (Nos. 033-63995, 333-63581, 333-63583, 333-68864, 333-68886, 333-71660, 333-104822, 333-117059, 333-133360,
333-164248, 333-171647, 333-173727, 333-208900, 333-215439, 333-266269 and 333-273358) of NIKE, Inc. of our report dated
July 25, 2024 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 25, 2024
2024 FORM 10-K 99
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.
NIKE, INC.
By:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:
July 25, 2024
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
July 25, 2024
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER:
/s/ MATTHEW FRIEND
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer July 25, 2024
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER:
/s/ JOHANNA NIELSEN
Johanna Nielsen
Vice President and Corporate Controller
July 25, 2024
DIRECTORS:
/s/ MARK G. PARKER
Mark G. Parker
Director, Chairman of the Board
July 25, 2024
/s/ CATHLEEN A. BENKO
Cathleen A. Benko
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ TIMOTHY D. COOK
Timothy D. Cook
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ THASUNDA B. DUCKETT
Thasunda B. Duckett
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ MÓNICA GIL
Mónica Gil
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ ALAN B. GRAF, JR.
Alan B. Graf, Jr.
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ MARIA HENRY
Maria Henry
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ PETER B. HENRY
Peter B. Henry
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ TRAVIS A. KNIGHT
Travis A. Knight
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ MICHELLE A. PELUSO
Michelle A. Peluso
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ JOHN W. ROGERS, JR.
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ ROBERT SWAN
Robert Swan
Director
July 25, 2024
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Cathleen Benko(3)
Former Vice Chairman & Managing Principal
Deloitte LLP
Redwood City, California
Timothy Cook(3)(5)
Chief Executive Officer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, California
John Donahoe II(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Thasunda Duckett(4)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
New York, New York
Mónica Gil(3)
Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Miami, Florida
Alan Graf, Jr.(2)
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
FedEx Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
Maria Henry(2)
Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Peter Henry(2)
Class of 1984 Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover
Institution, Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute
for International Studies and Dean Emeritus of New York
University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Travis Knight(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
LAIKA, LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mark Parker(1)
Executive Chairman
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Michelle Peluso(4)
Executive Vice President & Chief Customer
and Experience Officer
CVS Health
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
John Rogers, Jr.(4)
Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Ariel Investments, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Robert Swan(2)
Operating Partner
Andreessen Horowtiz
Menlo Park, California
(1) Member — Executive Committee
(2) Member — Audit & Finance Committee
(3) Member — Compensation Committee
(4) Member — Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance Committee
(5) Lead Independent Director
D I R E C TO R S
Cathleen A. Benko(2)(3)
Former Vice Chairman & Managing Principal
Deloitte LLP
Redwood City, California
Elizabeth J. Comstock(3)
Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer
Climate Real Impact Solutions
Princeton, New Jersey
Timothy D. Cook(3)(5)
Chief Executive Officer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, California
John J. Donahoe II(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Thasunda B. Duckett(4)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
New York, New York
Alan B. Graf, Jr.(2)
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
FedEx Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
Peter B. Henry(2)
Dean Emeritus of New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of
Business & William R. Berkley Professor of Economics and Finance
New York University
New York, New York
Travis A. Knight(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
LAIKA, LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mark G. Parker(1)
Executive Chairman
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Michelle A. Peluso(4)
Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, CVS Health and
Co-President, CVS Pharmacy
CVS Health
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
John W. Rogers, Jr.(4)
Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Ariel Investments, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
(1) Member — Executive Committee
(2) Member — Audit & Finance Committee
(3) Member — Compensation Committee
(4) Member — Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance Committee
(5) Lead Independent Director
CO R P O R AT E O F F I C E R S
John J. Donahoe II
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark G. Parker
Executive Chairman
Andrew Campion
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Monique S. Matheson
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ann M. Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Heidi O'Neill
President, Consumer & Marketplace
Mary I. Hunter
Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and Corporate
Governance & Securities Counsel
Patricia Johnson
Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Tax Officer
Kelsey A. Baldwin
Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities,
Assistant Secretary
Ronald Edwards
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance &
Securities, Assistant Secretary
John Donahoe II
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Parker
Executive Chairman
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Monique Matheson
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ann Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Heidi O’Neill
President, Consumer, Product & Brand
Craig Williams
President, Geographies & Marketplace
Mary Hunter
Vice President, Corporate Secretary
Paul Trussell
Vice President, Treasurer
Kelsey Baldwin
Assistant Secretary
Carlos Wilson
Assistant SecretaryOriginal LaTeX notation
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☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023
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. 1-10635
NIKE, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon
93-0584541
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(503) 671-6453
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
Class B Common Stock
NKE
New York Stock Exchange
(Title of each class)
(Trading symbol)
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
NONE
Indicate by check mark:
YES
NO
• if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
þ
¨
• if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
¨
þ
• 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.
þ
¨
• whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).
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¨
• whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act.
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Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
• if an emerging growth company, 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.
¨
• whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of
its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by
the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
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• if securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, whether the financial statements of the registrant
included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.
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• whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based
compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to
§ 240.10D-1(b).
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• whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
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As of November 30, 2022, the aggregate market values of the Registrant's Common Stock held by non-affiliates were:
Class A
$
7,831,564,572
Class B
136,467,702,472
$
144,299,267,044
As of July 12, 2023, the number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding were:
Class A
304,897,252
Class B
1,225,074,356
1,529,971,608
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Parts of Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 12, 2023, are incorporated by reference into Part III
of this report.
NIKE, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART I
1
ITEM 1.
Business
1
General
1
Products
1
Sales and Marketing
2
Our Markets
2
Significant Customer
3
Product Research, Design and Development
3
Manufacturing
3
International Operations and Trade
4
Competition
5
Trademarks and Patents
5
Human Capital Resources
6
Available Information and Websites
7
Information about our Executive Officers
8
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
9
ITEM 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
24
ITEM 2.
Properties
24
ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings
24
ITEM 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
24
PART II
25
ITEM 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
25
ITEM 6.
Reserved
27
ITEM 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
28
ITEM 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
49
ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
51
ITEM 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
91
ITEM 9A.
Controls and Procedures
91
ITEM 9B.
Other Information
91
ITEM 9C.
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
91
PART III
92
(Except for the information set forth under “Information about our Executive Officers” in Item 1 above, Part III is
incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement for the NIKE, Inc. 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.)
ITEM 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
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ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation
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ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
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ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
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ITEM 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
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PART IV
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ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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ITEM 16.
Form 10-K Summary
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Signatures
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
NIKE, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 under the laws of the State of Oregon. As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this
"Annual Report"), the terms "we," "us," "our," "NIKE" and the "Company" refer to NIKE, Inc. and its predecessors, subsidiaries
and affiliates, collectively, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Our principal business activity is the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products
through NIKE Direct operations, which are comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms
(also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital"), to retail accounts and to a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales
representatives in nearly all countries around the world. We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences through our
digital platforms. Nearly all of our products are manufactured by independent contractors. Nearly all footwear and apparel
products are manufactured outside the United States, while equipment products are manufactured both in the United States and
abroad.
All references to fiscal 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are to NIKE, Inc.'s fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020,
respectively. Any references to other fiscal years refer to a fiscal year ending on May 31 of that year.
PRODUCTS
Our NIKE Brand product offerings are aligned around our consumer construct focused on Men's, Women's and Kids'. We also
design products specifically for the Jordan Brand and Converse. We believe this approach allows us to create products that
better meet individual consumer needs while accelerating our largest growth opportunities.
NIKE's athletic footwear products are designed primarily for specific athletic use, although a large percentage of the products are
worn for casual or leisure purposes. We place considerable emphasis on innovation and high-quality construction in the
development and manufacturing of our products. Our Men's, Women's and Jordan Brand footwear products currently lead in
footwear sales and we expect them to continue to do so.
We also sell sports apparel, which features the same trademarks and are sold predominantly through the same marketing and
distribution channels as athletic footwear. Our sports apparel, similar to our athletic footwear products, is designed primarily for
athletic use, although many of the products are worn for casual or leisure purposes, and demonstrates our commitment to
innovation and high-quality construction. Our Men's and Women's apparel products currently lead in apparel sales and we expect
them to continue to do so. We often market footwear, apparel and accessories in "collections" of similar use or by category. We
also market apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos.
We sell a line of performance equipment and accessories under the NIKE Brand name, including bags, socks, sport balls,
eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment and other equipment designed for sports activities. We
also sell small amounts of various plastic products to other manufacturers through our wholly-owned subsidiary, NIKE IHM, Inc.,
doing business as Air Manufacturing Innovation.
Our Jordan Brand designs, distributes and licenses athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories predominantly focused
on basketball performance and culture using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and operating results for Jordan Brand products are
reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Our wholly-owned subsidiary brand, Converse, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, designs, distributes and licenses
casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell
trademarks. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a stand-alone basis.
In addition to the products we sell to our wholesale customers and directly to consumers through our NIKE Direct operations, we
have also entered into license agreements that permit unaffiliated parties to manufacture and sell, using NIKE-owned trademarks,
certain apparel, digital devices and applications and other equipment designed for sports activities.
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We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences as well as digital products through our digital platforms, including
fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and wellness content; and digital services and features in retail stores that enhance the
consumer experience.
SALES AND MARKETING
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably as a result of changes in seasonal and geographic demand for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment,
as well as other macroeconomic, strategic, operating and logistics-related factors.
Because NIKE is a consumer products company, the relative popularity and availability of various sports and fitness activities, as
well as changing design trends, affect the demand for our products. We must, therefore, respond to trends and shifts in consumer
preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings, developing new products, styles and categories and influencing
sports and fitness preferences through extensive marketing. Failure to respond in a timely and adequate manner could have a
material adverse effect on our sales and profitability. This is a continuing risk. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors.
OUR MARKETS
We report our NIKE Brand operations based on our internal geographic organization. Each NIKE Brand geographic segment
operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel and
equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North America; Europe, Middle East & Africa
("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Sales
through our NIKE Direct operations are managed within each geographic operating segment.
Converse is also a reportable operating segment and operates predominately in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing
and selling of casual sneakers, apparel and accessories. Converse direct to consumer operations, including digital commerce,
are reported within the Converse operating segment results.
UNITED STATES MARKET
For fiscal 2023, NIKE Brand and Converse sales in the United States accounted for approximately 43% of total revenues,
compared to 40% and 39% for fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. We sell our products to thousands of retail accounts in
the United States, including a mix of footwear stores, sporting goods stores, athletic specialty stores, department stores, skate,
tennis and golf shops and other retail accounts. In the United States, we utilize NIKE sales offices to solicit such sales. During
fiscal 2023, our three largest United States customers accounted for approximately 22% of sales in the United States.
Our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell our products to consumers through various digital platforms. In
addition, our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell products through the following number of retail stores
in the United States:
U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
213
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
74
Converse stores (including factory stores)
82
TOTAL
369
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Refer to Item 2. Properties for further information.
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INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
For fiscal 2023, non-U.S. NIKE Brand and Converse sales accounted for approximately 57% of total revenues, compared to 60%
and 61% for fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. We sell our products to retail accounts through our own NIKE Direct
operations and through a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives around the world. We sell to
thousands of retail accounts and ship products from 67 distribution centers outside of the United States. Refer to Item 2.
Properties for further information on distribution facilities outside of the United States. During fiscal 2023, NIKE's three largest
customers outside of the United States accounted for approximately 14% of total non-U.S. sales.
In addition to NIKE-owned and Converse-owned digital commerce platforms in over 40 countries, our NIKE Direct and Converse
direct to consumer businesses operate the following number of retail stores outside the United States:
NON-U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
560
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
49
Converse stores (including factory stores)
54
TOTAL
663
SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER
No customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated net Revenues during fiscal 2023.
PRODUCT RESEARCH, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
We believe our research, design and development efforts are key factors in our success. Technical innovation in the design and
manufacturing process of footwear, apparel and athletic equipment receives continued emphasis as we strive to produce
products that help to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury and maximize comfort, while decreasing our environmental
impact.
In addition to our own staff of specialists in the areas of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise physiology, engineering, digital
technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, we also utilize research committees and advisory boards made
up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists, physicians and other experts who consult with
us and review certain designs, materials and concepts for product and manufacturing, design and other process improvements
and compliance with product safety regulations around the world. Employee athletes, athletes engaged under sports marketing
contracts and other athletes wear-test and evaluate products during the design and development process.
As we continue to develop new technologies, we are simultaneously focused on the design of innovative products and
experiences incorporating such technologies throughout our product categories and consumer applications. Using market
intelligence and research, our various design teams identify opportunities to leverage new technologies in existing categories to
respond to consumer preferences. The proliferation of Nike Air, Zoom, Free, Dri-FIT, Flyknit, FlyEase, ZoomX, Air Max, React and
Forward technologies, among others, typifies our dedication to designing innovative products.
MANUFACTURING
Nearly all of our footwear and apparel products are manufactured outside the United States by independent manufacturers
("contract manufacturers"), many of which operate multiple factories. We are also supplied, primarily indirectly, by a number of
materials, or "Tier 2" suppliers, who provide the principal materials used in footwear and apparel finished goods products. As of
May 31, 2023, we had 146 strategic Tier 2 suppliers.
As of May 31, 2023, our contract manufacturers operated 123 finished goods footwear factories located in 11 countries. For fiscal
2023, NIKE Brand footwear finished goods were manufactured by 15 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods footwear factory accounted for approximately 9% of total fiscal 2023 NIKE Brand
footwear production. For fiscal 2023, factories in Vietnam, Indonesia and China manufactured approximately 50%, 27% and 18%
of total NIKE Brand footwear, respectively. For fiscal 2023, four footwear contract manufacturers each accounted for greater than
10% of footwear production and in the aggregate accounted for approximately 58% of NIKE Brand footwear production.
As of May 31, 2023, our contract manufacturers operated 291 finished goods apparel factories located in 31 countries. For fiscal
2023, NIKE Brand apparel finished goods were manufactured by 55 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods apparel factory accounted for approximately 8% of total fiscal 2023 NIKE Brand
apparel production. For fiscal 2023, factories in Vietnam, China and Cambodia manufactured approximately 29%, 18% and 16%
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of total NIKE Brand apparel, respectively. For fiscal 2023, one apparel contract manufacturer accounted for more than 10% of
apparel production, and the top five contract manufacturers in the aggregate accounted for approximately 52% of NIKE Brand
apparel production.
NIKE's contract manufacturers buy raw materials for the manufacturing of our footwear, apparel and equipment products. Most
raw materials are available and purchased by those contract manufacturers in the countries where manufacturing takes place.
The principal materials used in our footwear products are natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles, as well as polyurethane films used to make
NIKE Air-Sole cushioning components. During fiscal 2023, Air Manufacturing Innovation, a wholly-owned subsidiary, with facilities
near Beaverton, Oregon, in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as contract manufacturers in China
and Vietnam, were our suppliers of NIKE Air-Sole cushioning components used in footwear.
The principal materials used in our apparel products are natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both virgin and
recycled); specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and repel rain
and/or snow; and plastic and metal hardware.
In fiscal 2023, we experienced ongoing supply chain volatility during the first part of the year, which improved gradually during the
course of the year. We also experienced higher supply chain network costs primarily due to inflationary pressures during the year.
Despite competition for certain materials during fiscal 2023, contract manufacturers were able to source sufficient quantities of
raw materials for use in our footwear and apparel products. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors, for additional discussion of the impact
of sourcing risks on our business.
Since 1972, Sojitz Corporation of America ("Sojitz America"), a large Japanese trading company and the sole owner of our
redeemable preferred stock, has performed import-export financing services for us.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND TRADE
Our international operations and sources of supply are subject to the usual risks of doing business abroad, such as the
implementation of, or potential changes in, foreign and domestic trade policies, increases in import duties, anti-dumping
measures, quotas, safeguard measures, trade restrictions, restrictions on the transfer of funds and, in certain parts of the world,
political tensions, instability, conflicts, nationalism and terrorism, and resulting sanctions and other measures imposed in
response to such issues. We have not, to date, been materially affected by any such risk but cannot predict the likelihood of such
material effects occurring in the future.
In recent years, uncertain global and regional economic and political conditions have affected international trade and increased
protectionist actions around the world. These trends are affecting many global manufacturing and service sectors, and the
footwear and apparel industries, as a whole, are not immune. Companies in our industry are facing trade protectionism in many
different regions, and, in nearly all cases, we are working together with industry groups to address trade issues and reduce the
impact to the industry, while observing applicable competition laws. Notwithstanding our efforts, protectionist measures have
resulted in increases in the cost of our products, and additional measures, if implemented, could adversely affect sales and/or
profitability for NIKE, as well as the imported footwear and apparel industry as a whole.
We monitor protectionist trends and developments throughout the world that may materially impact our industry, and we engage
in administrative and judicial processes to mitigate trade restrictions. We are actively monitoring actions that may result in
additional anti-dumping measures and could affect our industry. We are also monitoring for and advocating against other
impediments that may limit or delay customs clearance for imports of footwear, apparel and equipment. NIKE also advocates for
trade liberalization for footwear and apparel in a number of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements. Changes in, and
responses to, U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs or penalties on imported goods or retaliatory measures by
other countries, have negatively affected, and could in the future negatively affect, U.S. corporations, including NIKE, with
business operations and/or consumer markets in those countries, which could also make it necessary for us to change the way
we conduct business, either of which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or our results of operations.
In addition, with respect to proposed trade restrictions, we work with a broad coalition of global businesses and trade
associations representing a wide variety of sectors to help ensure that any legislation enacted and implemented (i) addresses
legitimate and core concerns, (ii) is consistent with international trade rules and (iii) reflects and considers domestic economies
and the important role they may play in the global economic community.
Where trade protection measures are implemented, we believe we have the ability to develop, over a period of time, adequate
alternative sources of supply for the products obtained from our present suppliers. If events prevented us from acquiring products
from our suppliers in a particular country, our operations could be temporarily disrupted and we could experience an adverse
financial impact. However, we believe we could abate any such disruption, and that much of the adverse impact on supply would,
therefore, be of a short-term nature, although alternate sources of supply might not be as cost-effective and could have an
ongoing adverse impact on profitability.
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Our international operations are also subject to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), and other
anti-bribery laws applicable to our operations. We source a significant portion of our products from, and have important consumer
markets, outside of the United States. We have an ethics and compliance program to address compliance with the FCPA and
similar laws by us, our employees, agents, suppliers and other partners. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors for additional information
on risks relating to our international operations.
COMPETITION
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is highly competitive on a worldwide basis. We compete internationally with
a significant number of athletic and leisure footwear companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment
companies and large companies having diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment, including
adidas, Anta, ASICS, Li Ning, lululemon athletica, New Balance, Puma, Under Armour and V.F. Corporation, among others. The
intense competition and the rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and leisure
footwear and apparel and athletic equipment constitute significant risk factors in our operations. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors
for additional information.
NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. Important aspects of competition in this industry are:
• Product attributes such as quality; performance and reliability; new product style, design, innovation and development; as
well as consumer price/value.
• Consumer connection, engagement and affinity for brands and products, developed through marketing, promotion and
digital experiences; social media interaction; customer support and service; identification with prominent and influential
athletes, influencers, public figures, coaches, teams, colleges and sports leagues who endorse our brands and use our
products and active engagement through sponsored sporting events and clinics.
• Effective sourcing and distribution of products, with attractive merchandising and presentation at retail, both in-store and on
digital platforms.
We believe that we are competitive in all of these areas.
TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
We believe that our intellectual property rights are important to our brand, our success and our competitive position. We
strategically pursue available protections of these rights and vigorously protect them against third-party theft and infringement.
We use trademarks on nearly all of our products and packaging, and in our marketing materials, and believe having distinctive
marks that are readily identifiable is an important factor in creating a market for our goods, in identifying our brands and the
Company, and in distinguishing our goods from the goods of others. We consider our NIKE and Swoosh Design trademarks to be
among our most valuable assets and we have registered these trademarks in over 190 jurisdictions worldwide. In addition, we
own many other trademarks that we use in marketing our products. We own common law rights in the trade dress of several
distinctive shoe designs and elements. For certain trade dress, we have sought and obtained trademark registrations.
We have copyright protection in our designs, graphics, software applications, digital goods and other original works. When
appropriate, we also obtain registered copyrights.
We file for, own and maintain many U.S. and foreign utility and design patents protecting components, technologies, materials,
manufacturing techniques, features, functionality, and industrial designs used in and for the manufacture of various athletic,
performance, and leisure footwear and apparel, including physical and digital versions thereof, athletic equipment, and digital
devices, and related software applications. These patents expire at various times.
We believe our success depends upon our capabilities in areas such as design, research and development, production and
marketing and is supported and protected by our intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, utility and design patents,
copyrights, and trade secrets, among others.
We have followed a policy of applying for and registering intellectual property rights in the United States and select foreign
countries on trademarks, inventions, innovations and designs that we deem valuable. We also continue to vigorously protect our
intellectual property, including trademarks, patents and trade secrets against third-party infringement and misappropriation.
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HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES
At NIKE, we consider the strength and effective management of our workforce to be essential to the ongoing success of our
business. We believe that it is important to attract, develop and retain a diverse and engaged workforce at all levels of our
business and that such a workforce fosters creativity and accelerates innovation. We are focused on building an increasingly
diverse talent pipeline that reflects our consumers, athletes and the communities we serve.
CULTURE
Each employee shapes NIKE's culture through behaviors and practices. This starts with our Maxims, which represent our core
values and, along with our Code of Conduct, feature the fundamental behaviors that help anchor, inform and guide us and apply
to all employees. Our mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world, which includes the belief that if
you have a body, you are an athlete. We aim to do this by creating groundbreaking sport innovations, making our products more
sustainably, building a creative and diverse global team, supporting the well-being of our employees and making a positive impact
in communities where we live and work. Our mission is aligned with our deep commitment to maintaining an environment where
all NIKE employees have the opportunity to reach their full potential, to connect to our brands and to shape our workplace
culture. We believe providing for growth and retention of our employees is essential in fostering such a culture and are dedicated
to giving access to training programs and career development opportunities, including trainings on NIKE's values, history and
business, trainings on developing leadership skills at all levels, tools and resources for managers and qualified tuition
reimbursement opportunities.
As part of our commitment to empowering our employees to help shape our culture, we source employee feedback through our
Engagement Survey program, including several corporate pulse surveys. The program provides every employee throughout the
globe an opportunity to provide confidential feedback on key areas known to drive employee engagement, including their
satisfaction with their managers, their work and the Company generally. The program also measures our employees’ emotional
commitment to NIKE as well as NIKE's culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NIKE also provides multiple points of contact for
employees to speak up if they experience something that does not align with our values or otherwise violates our workplace
policies, even if they are uncertain what they observed or heard is a violation of company policy.
As part of our commitment to make a positive impact on our communities, we maintain a goal of investing 2% of our prior fiscal
year's pre-tax income into global communities. The focus of this investment continues to be inspiring kids to be active through
play and sport as well as uniting and inspiring communities to create a better and more equitable future for all. Our community
investments are an important part of our culture in that we also support employees in giving back to community organizations
through donations and volunteering, which are matched by the NIKE Foundation where eligible.
EMPLOYEE BASE
As of May 31, 2023, we had approximately 83,700 employees worldwide, including retail and part-time employees. We also
utilize independent contractors and temporary personnel to supplement our workforce.
None of our employees are represented by a union, except certain employees in the EMEA and APLA geographies are members
of and/or represented by trade unions, as allowed or required by local law and/or collective bargaining agreements. Also, in some
countries outside of the United States, local laws require employee representation by works councils (which may be entitled to
information and consultation on certain subsidiary decisions) or by organizations similar to a union. In certain European countries,
we are required by local law to enter into, and/or comply with, industry-wide or national collective bargaining agreements. NIKE
has never experienced a material interruption of operations due to labor disagreements.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity, equity and inclusion ("DE&I") is a strategic priority for NIKE and we are committed to having an increasingly diverse
team and culture. We aim to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace through recruitment, development and retention of
diverse talent with the goal of expanding representation across all dimensions of diversity over the long term. We remain
committed to the targets announced in fiscal 2021 for the Company to work toward by fiscal 2025, including increasing
representation of women in our global corporate workforce and leadership positions, as well as increasing representation of U.S.
racial and ethnic minorities in our U.S. corporate workforce and at the Director level and above.
We continue to enhance our efforts to recruit diverse talent through our traditional channels and through initiatives, such as
partnerships with athletes and sports-related organizations to create apprenticeship programs and new partnerships with
organizations, colleges and universities that serve diverse populations. Additionally, we are prioritizing DE&I education so that all
NIKE employees and leaders have the cultural awareness and understanding to lead inclusively and build diverse and inclusive
teams. We also have Employee Networks, collectively known as NikeUNITED, representing various employee groups.
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Our DE&I focus extends beyond our workforce and includes our communities, which we support in a number of ways. We have
committed to investments that aim to address racial inequality and improve diversity and representation in our communities. We
also are leveraging our global scale to accelerate business diversity, including investing in business training programs for women
and increasing the proportion of services supplied by minority-owned businesses.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
NIKE's total rewards are intended to be competitive and equitable, meet the diverse needs of our global teammates and reinforce
our values. We are committed to providing comprehensive, competitive and equitable pay and benefits to our employees, and we
have invested, and aim to continue to invest, in our employees through growth and development and holistic well-being
initiatives. Our initiatives in this area include:
• We are committed to competitive pay and to reviewing our pay and promotion practices annually.
• We have an annual company bonus plan and a retail-focused bonus plan applicable to all eligible employees. Both programs
are focused on rewarding employees for company performance, which we believe reinforces our culture and rewards
behaviors that support collaboration and teamwork.
• We provide comprehensive family care benefits in the U.S. and globally where practicable, including family planning
coverage, backup care and child/elder care assistance as well as an income-based childcare subsidy for eligible employees.
• Our Military Leave benefit provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off every 12 months.
• We offer free access to our Sport Centers at our world headquarters for our full-time employees and North America store
employees.
• We provide employees free access to mindfulness and meditation resources, as well as live classes through our Sport
Centers.
• We provide all employees and their families globally with free and confidential visits with a mental health counselor through a
third-party provider and our global Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We provide support to our employees in a variety of ways during times of crisis, including pay continuity under certain
circumstances, our natural disaster assistance program, and ongoing support for challenges related to the COVID-19
pandemic.
• We provide a hybrid work approach for the majority of employees, as well as a Four Week Flex, which provides employees
an opportunity to work from a location of their choice for up to four weeks per year.
• We offer a Well-Being Week where we close our corporate offices for a full-week in the summer and Well-Being Days for our
teammates in our retail stores and distribution centers, and encourage our teammates to focus on their well-being.
• We provide inclusive family planning benefits and transgender healthcare coverage for eligible employees covered on the
U.S. Health Plan, including access to both restorative services and personal care.
• We provide all U.S. employees with unlimited free financial coaching through a third-party provider.
Additional information related to our human capital strategy can be found in our FY22 NIKE, Inc. Impact Report, which is
available on the Impact section of about.nike.com. Information contained on or accessible through our websites is not
incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any
references to our websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND WEBSITES
Our NIKE digital commerce website is located at www.nike.com. On our NIKE corporate website, located at investors.nike.com,
we post the following filings as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"): our annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
our current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our proxy statements are also posted on our corporate website. All such
filings on our corporate website are available free of charge. Copies of these filings are also available on the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov. Also available on our corporate website are the charters of the committees of our Board of Directors, as well as our
corporate governance guidelines and code of ethics. Copies of any of these documents will be provided in print to any
shareholder who submits a request in writing to NIKE Investor Relations, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453.
Information contained on or accessible through our website is not incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual
Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any references to our website are intended to be inactive
textual references only.
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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The executive officers of NIKE, Inc. as of July 20, 2023, are as follows:
Mark G. Parker, Executive Chairman — Mr. Parker, 67, is Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
and served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 - January 2020. He has been employed
by NIKE since 1979 with primary responsibilities in product research, design and development,
marketing and brand management. Mr. Parker was appointed divisional Vice President in charge of
product development in 1987, corporate Vice President in 1989, General Manager in 1993, Vice
President of Global Footwear in 1998 and President of the NIKE Brand in 2001.
John J. Donahoe II, President and Chief Executive Officer — Mr. Donahoe, 63, was appointed
President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2020 and has been a director since 2014. He brings
expertise in digital commerce, technology and global strategy. He previously served as President and
Chief Executive Officer at ServiceNow, Inc. Prior to joining ServiceNow, Inc., he served as President and
Chief Executive Officer of eBay, Inc. He also held leadership roles at Bain & Company for two decades.
Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Mr. Friend, 45, joined NIKE in
2009 and leads the Company's finance, demand & supply management, procurement and global places
& services organizations. He joined NIKE as Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Development,
and was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Emerging Markets in 2011. In 2014, Mr. Friend was
appointed Chief Financial Officer of Global Categories, Product and Functions, and was subsequently
appointed Chief Financial Officer of the NIKE Brand in 2016. He was also appointed Vice President of
Investor Relations in 2019. Mr. Friend was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of NIKE, Inc. in April 2020. Prior to joining NIKE, he worked in the financial industry including
roles as VP of investment banking and mergers and acquisitions at Goldman Sachs and Morgan
Stanley.
Monique S. Matheson, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer — Ms. Matheson,
56, joined NIKE in 1998, with primary responsibilities in the human resources function. She was
appointed as Vice President and Senior Business Partner in 2011 and Vice President, Chief Talent and
Diversity Officer in 2012. Ms. Matheson was appointed Executive Vice President, Global Human
Resources in 2017.
Ann M. Miller, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer — Ms. Miller, 49, joined NIKE in 2007 and
serves as EVP, Chief Legal Officer for NIKE, Inc. In her capacity as Chief Legal Officer, she oversees all
legal, compliance, government & public affairs, social community impact, security, resilience and
investigation matters of the Company. For the past six years, she served as Vice President, Corporate
Secretary and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. She previously served as Converse's General
Counsel, and brings more than 20 years of legal and business expertise to her role. Prior to joining
NIKE, Ms. Miller worked at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell.
Heidi O'Neill, President, Consumer, Brand & Product — Ms. O'Neill, 58, joined NIKE in 1998 and leads
the integration of global Men's, Women's & Kids' consumer teams, the entire global product engine and
global brand marketing and sports marketing to build deep storytelling, relationships and engagement
with the brand. Since joining NIKE, she has held a variety of key roles, including leading NIKE's
marketplace and four geographic operating regions, leading NIKE Direct and accelerating NIKE's retail
and digital-commerce business and creating and leading NIKE's Women’s business. Prior to NIKE, Ms.
O'Neill held roles at Levi Strauss & Company and Foote, Cone & Belding.
Craig Williams, President, Geographies & Marketplace — Mr. Williams, 54, joined NIKE in 2019 and
leads NIKE's four geographies and marketplace across the NIKE Direct and wholesale business. In
addition, he leads the Supply Chain and Logistics organization. Mr. Williams joined NIKE as President of
Jordan Brand overseeing a team of designers, product developers, marketers and business leaders.
Prior to NIKE, he was Senior Vice President, The Coca-Cola Co., and President of The McDonald's
Division (TMD) Worldwide. Mr. Williams has also held roles at CIBA Vision and Kraft Foods Inc., and
served five years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Nuclear Power Officer.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Analyst Reports
Certain written and oral statements, other than purely historic information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to
NIKE's business plans, objectives and expected operating or financial results and the assumptions upon which those statements
are based, made or incorporated by reference from time to time by NIKE or its representatives in this Annual Report, other
reports, filings with the SEC, press releases, conferences or otherwise, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results,
performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "will be," "will
continue," "will likely result" or words or phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties
which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties are detailed
from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the SEC, including reports filed on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, and include, among
others, the following: international, national and local political, civil, economic and market conditions, including high, and
increases in, inflation and interest rates; the size and growth of the overall athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and equipment
markets; intense competition among designers, marketers, distributors and sellers of athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and
equipment for consumers and endorsers; demographic changes; changes in consumer preferences; popularity of particular
designs, categories of products and sports; seasonal and geographic demand for NIKE products; difficulties in anticipating or
forecasting changes in consumer preferences, consumer demand for NIKE products and the various market factors described
above; our ability to execute on our sustainability strategy and achieve our sustainability-related goals and targets, including
sustainable product offerings; difficulties in implementing, operating and maintaining NIKE's increasingly complex information
technology systems and controls, including, without limitation, the systems related to demand and supply planning and inventory
control; interruptions in data and information technology systems; consumer data security; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting
operating results, including, without limitation, the fact that advance orders may not be indicative of future revenues due to
changes in shipment timing, the changing mix of orders with shorter lead times, and discounts, order cancellations and returns;
the ability of NIKE to sustain, manage or forecast its growth and inventories; the size, timing and mix of purchases of NIKE's
products; increases in the cost of materials, labor and energy used to manufacture products; new product development and
introduction; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property; product performance and
quality; customer service; adverse publicity and an inability to maintain NIKE's reputation and brand image, including without
limitation, through social media or in connection with brand damaging events; the loss of significant customers or suppliers;
dependence on distributors and licensees; business disruptions; increased costs of freight and transportation to meet delivery
deadlines; increases in borrowing costs due to any decline in NIKE's debt ratings; changes in business strategy or development
plans; general risks associated with doing business outside of the United States, including, without limitation, exchange rate
fluctuations, import duties, tariffs, quotas, sanctions, political and economic instability, conflicts and terrorism; the potential impact
of new and existing laws, regulations or policy, including, without limitation, tariffs, import/export, trade, wage and hour or labor
and immigration regulations or policies; changes in government regulations; the impact of, including business and legal
developments relating to, climate change, extreme weather conditions and natural disasters; litigation, regulatory proceedings,
sanctions or any other claims asserted against NIKE; the ability to attract and retain qualified employees, and any negative public
perception with respect to key personnel or our corporate culture, values or purpose; the effects of NIKE's decision to invest in or
divest of businesses or capabilities; health epidemics, pandemics and similar outbreaks, including the COVID-19 pandemic; and
other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report and other reports.
Investors should also be aware that while NIKE does, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against NIKE's
policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly,
shareholders should not assume that NIKE agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content
of the statement or report. Furthermore, NIKE has a policy against confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others.
Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not
the responsibility of NIKE.
Risk Factors
The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Annual Report may include additional factors which could
adversely affect NIKE's business and financial performance. Moreover, NIKE operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing
environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risks, nor can it assess
the impact of all such risks on NIKE's business or the extent to which any risk, or combination of risks, may cause actual results
to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should
not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.
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Economic and Industry Risks
Global economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial
condition.
The uncertain state of the global economy, including high and rising levels of inflation and interest rates and the risk of a
recession, continues to impact businesses around the world. If global economic and financial market conditions deteriorate, the
following factors, among others, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition:
• Our sales are impacted by discretionary spending by consumers. Declines in consumer spending have in the past resulted
in and may in the future result in reduced demand for our products, increased inventories, reduced orders from retailers for
our products, order cancellations, lower revenues, higher discounts and lower gross margins.
• In the future, we may be unable to access financing in the credit and capital markets at reasonable rates in the event we find
it desirable to do so.
• We conduct transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
relative to the U.S. Dollar. Continued volatility in the markets and exchange rates for foreign currencies and contracts in
foreign currencies has had and could continue to have a significant impact on our reported operating results and financial
condition.
• Continued volatility in the availability and prices for commodities and raw materials we use in our products and in our supply
chain (such as cotton or petroleum derivatives) has had and could in the future have a material adverse effect on our costs,
gross margins and profitability. In addition, supply chain issues caused by factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and
geopolitical conflicts have impacted and may continue to impact the availability, pricing and timing for obtaining commodities
and raw materials.
• If retailers of our products experience declining revenues or experience difficulty obtaining financing in the capital and credit
markets to purchase our products, this could result in reduced orders for our products, order cancellations, late retailer
payments, extended payment terms, higher accounts receivable, reduced cash flows, greater expense associated with
collection efforts and increased bad debt expense.
• In the past, certain retailers of our products have experienced severe financial difficulty, become insolvent and ceased
business operations, and this could occur in the future, which could negatively impact the sale of our products to consumers.
• If contract manufacturers of our products or other participants in our supply chain experience difficulty obtaining financing in
the capital and credit markets to purchase raw materials or to finance capital equipment and other general working capital
needs, it may result in delays or non-delivery of shipments of our products.
Our products, services and experiences face intense competition.
NIKE is a consumer products company and the relative popularity of various sports and fitness activities and changing design
trends affect the demand for our products, services and experiences. The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is
highly competitive both in the United States and worldwide. We compete internationally with a significant number of athletic and
leisure footwear companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment companies, private labels and large
companies that have diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment. We also compete with other
companies for the production capacity of contract manufacturers that produce our products. In addition, we and our contract
manufacturers compete with other companies and industries for raw materials used in our products. Our NIKE Direct operations,
both through our digital commerce operations and retail stores, also compete with multi-brand retailers, which sell our products
through their digital platforms and physical stores, and with digital commerce platforms. In addition, we compete with respect to
the digital services and experiences we are able to offer our consumers, including fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and
wellness content and services; and digital services and features in retail stores that enhance the consumer experience.
Product offerings, technologies, marketing expenditures (including expenditures for advertising and endorsements), pricing, costs
of production, customer service, digital commerce platforms, digital services and experiences and social media presence are
areas of intense competition. These, in addition to ongoing rapid changes in technology, a reduction in barriers to the creation of
new footwear and apparel companies and consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and leisure footwear, apparel, and
equipment, services and experiences, constitute significant risk factors in our operations. In addition, the competitive nature of
retail, including shifts in the ways in which consumers shop, and the continued proliferation of digital commerce, constitutes a risk
factor implicating our NIKE Direct and wholesale operations. If we do not adequately and timely anticipate and respond to our
competitors, our costs may increase, demand for our products may decline, possibly significantly, or we may need to reduce
wholesale or suggested retail prices for our products.
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Economic factors beyond our control, and changes in the global economic environment, including fluctuations in
inflation and currency exchange rates, could result in lower revenues, higher costs and decreased margins and
earnings.
A majority of our products are manufactured and sold outside of the United States, and we conduct purchase and sale
transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to the volatility of global economic conditions, including fluctuations in
inflation and foreign currency exchange rates. Central banks may deploy various strategies to combat inflation, including
increasing interest rates, which may impact our borrowing costs. Additionally, there has been, and may continue to be, volatility in
currency exchange rates that impact the U.S. Dollar value relative to other international currencies. Our international revenues
and expenses generally are derived from sales and operations in foreign currencies, and these revenues and expenses are
affected by currency fluctuations, specifically amounts recorded in foreign currencies and translated into U.S. Dollars for
consolidated financial reporting, as weakening of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar adversely affects the U.S. Dollar
value of the Company's foreign currency-denominated sales and earnings. Currency exchange rate fluctuations could also
disrupt the business of the independent manufacturers that produce our products by making their purchases of raw materials
more expensive and more difficult to finance. Foreign currency fluctuations have adversely affected and could continue to have
an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
We hedge certain foreign currency exposures to lessen and delay, but not to completely eliminate, the effects of foreign currency
fluctuations on our financial results. Since the hedging activities are designed to lessen volatility, they not only reduce the
negative impact of a stronger U.S. Dollar or other trading currency, but they also reduce the positive impact of a weaker U.S.
Dollar or other trading currency. Our future financial results have in the past been and could in the future be significantly affected
by the value of the U.S. Dollar in relation to the foreign currencies in which we conduct business. The degree to which our
financial results are affected for any given time period will depend in part upon our hedging activities.
We may be adversely affected by the financial health of our wholesale customers.
We extend credit to our customers based on an assessment of a customer's financial condition, generally without requiring
collateral. To assist in the scheduling of production and the shipping of our products, we offer certain customers the opportunity to
place orders five to six months ahead of delivery under our futures ordering program. These advance orders may be canceled
under certain conditions, and the risk of cancellation increases when dealing with financially unstable retailers or retailers
struggling with economic uncertainty. In the past, some customers have experienced financial difficulties up to and including
bankruptcies, which have had an adverse effect on our sales, our ability to collect on receivables and our financial condition.
When the retail economy weakens or as consumer behavior shifts, retailers tend to be more cautious with orders. A slowing or
changing economy in our key markets, including a recession, could adversely affect the financial health of our customers, which
in turn could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, product sales are dependent
in part on high quality merchandising and an appealing retail environment to attract consumers, which requires continuing
investments by retailers. Retailers that experience financial difficulties may fail to make such investments or delay them, resulting
in lower sales and orders for our products.
Climate change and other sustainability-related matters, or legal, regulatory or market responses thereto, may have an
adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
There are concerns that increased levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have caused, and
may continue to cause, potentially at a growing rate, increases in global temperatures, changes in weather patterns and
increasingly frequent and/or prolonged extreme weather and climate events. Climate change may also exacerbate challenges
relating to the availability and quality of water and raw materials, including those used in the production of our products, and may
result in changes in regulations or consumer preferences, which could in turn affect our business, operating results and financial
condition. For example, there has been increased focus by governmental and non-governmental organizations, consumers,
customers, employees and other stakeholders on products that are sustainably made and other sustainability matters, including
responsible sourcing and deforestation, the use of plastic, energy and water, the recyclability or recoverability of packaging and
materials transparency, any of which may require us to incur increased costs for additional transparency, due diligence and
reporting. In addition, federal, state or local governmental authorities in various countries have proposed, and are likely to
continue to propose, legislative and regulatory initiatives to reduce or mitigate the impacts of climate change on the environment.
Various countries and regions are following different approaches to the regulation of climate change, which could increase the
complexity of, and potential cost related to complying with, such regulations. Any of the foregoing may require us to make
additional investments in facilities and equipment, may impact the availability and cost of key raw materials used in the
production of our products or the demand for our products, and, in turn, may adversely impact our business, operating results
and financial condition.
Although we have announced sustainability-related goals and targets, there can be no assurance that our stakeholders will agree
with our strategies, and any perception, whether or not valid, that we have failed to achieve, or to act responsibly with respect to,
such matters or to effectively respond to new or additional legal or regulatory requirements regarding climate change, could result
in adverse publicity and adversely affect our business and reputation. Execution of these strategies and achievement of our goals
is subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
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limited to, our ability to execute our strategies and achieve our goals within the currently projected costs and the expected
timeframes; the availability and cost of raw materials and renewable energy; unforeseen production, design, operational and
technological difficulties; the outcome of research efforts and future technology developments, including the ability to scale
projects and technologies on a commercially competitive basis such as carbon sequestration and/or other related processes;
compliance with, and changes or additions to, global and regional regulations, taxes, charges, mandates or requirements relating
to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon costs or climate-related goals; adapting products to customer preferences and customer
acceptance of sustainable supply chain solutions; and the actions of competitors and competitive pressures. As a result, there is
no assurance that we will be able to successfully execute our strategies and achieve our sustainability-related goals, which could
damage our reputation and customer and other stakeholder relationships and have an adverse effect on our business, results of
operations and financial condition.
Extreme weather conditions and natural disasters could negatively impact our operating results and financial condition.
Given the broad and global scope of our operations, we are particularly vulnerable to the physical risks of climate change, such
as shifts in weather patterns. Extreme weather conditions in the areas in which our retail stores, suppliers, manufacturers,
customers, distribution centers, offices, headquarters and vendors are located could adversely affect our operating results and
financial condition. Moreover, natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, floods or droughts, whether
occurring in the United States or abroad, and their related consequences and effects, including energy shortages and public
health issues, have in the past temporarily disrupted, and could in the future disrupt, our operations, the operations of our
vendors, manufacturers and other suppliers or have in the past resulted in, and in the future could result in, economic instability
that may negatively impact our operating results and financial condition. In particular, if a natural disaster or severe weather event
were to occur in an area in which we or our suppliers, manufacturers, employees, customers, distribution centers or vendors are
located, our continued success would depend, in part, on the safety and availability of the relevant personnel and facilities and
proper functioning of our or third parties' computer, network, telecommunication and other systems and operations. In addition, a
natural disaster or severe weather event could negatively impact retail traffic to our stores or stores that carry our products and
could have an adverse impact on consumer spending, any of which could in turn result in negative point-of-sale trends for our
merchandise. Further, climate change may increase both the frequency and severity of extreme weather conditions and natural
disasters, which may affect our business operations, either in a particular region or globally, as well as the activities of our third-
party vendors and other suppliers, manufacturers and customers. We believe the diversity of locations in which we operate, our
operational size, disaster recovery and business continuity planning and our information technology systems and networks,
including the Internet and third-party services ("Information Technology Systems"), position us well, but may not be sufficient for
all or for concurrent eventualities. If we were to experience a local or regional disaster or other business continuity event or
concurrent events, we could experience operational challenges, in particular depending upon how a local or regional event may
affect our human capital across our operations or with regard to particular aspects of our operations, such as key executive
officers or personnel. For example, our world headquarters is located in an active seismic zone, which is at a higher risk for
earthquakes and the related consequences or effects. Further, if we are unable to find alternative suppliers, replace capacity at
key manufacturing or distribution locations or quickly repair damage to our Information Technology Systems or supply systems,
we could be late in delivering, or be unable to deliver, products to our customers. These events could result in reputational
damage, lost sales, cancellation charges or markdowns, all of which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of
operations and financial condition.
Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and could in the future be, adversely affected by a
pandemic, epidemic or other public health emergency.
Pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and other public health emergencies, and preventative measures taken to
contain or mitigate such crises have caused, and may in the future cause, business slowdown or shutdown in affected areas and
significant disruption in the financial markets, both globally and in the United States. These events have led to and could again
lead to adverse impacts to our global supply chain, factory cancellation costs, store closures, and a decline in retail traffic and
discretionary spending by consumers and, in turn, materially impact our business, sales, financial condition and results of
operations as well as cause a volatile effective tax rate driven by changes in the mix of earnings across our jurisdictions. We
cannot predict whether, and to what degree, our sales, operations and financial results could in the future be affected by the
pandemic and preventative measures. Risks presented by pandemics and other public health emergencies include, but are not
limited to:
• Deterioration in economic conditions in the United States and globally, including the effect of prolonged periods of inflation
on our consumers and vendors;
• Disruption to our distribution centers, contract manufacturers, finished goods factories and other vendors, through the effects
of facility closures, increased operating costs, reductions in operating hours, labor shortages, and real time changes in
operating procedures, such as additional cleaning and disinfection procedures, which have had, and could in the future
again have, a significant impact on our planned inventory production and distribution, including higher inventory levels or
inventory shortages in various markets;
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• Impacts to our distribution and logistics providers' ability to operate, including labor and container shortages, and increases
in their operating costs. These supply chain effects have had, and could in the future have, an adverse effect on our ability to
meet consumer demand, including digital demand, and have in the past resulted in and could in the future result in extended
inventory transit times and an increase in our costs of production and distribution, including increased freight and logistics
costs and other expenses;
• Decreased retail traffic as a result of store closures, reduced operating hours, social distancing restrictions and/or changes in
consumer behavior;
• Reduced consumer demand for our products, including as a result of a rise in unemployment rates, higher costs of
borrowing, inflation and diminished consumer confidence;
• Cancellation or postponement of sports seasons and sporting events in multiple countries, and bans on large public
gatherings, which have reduced and in the future could reduce consumer spending on our products and could impact the
effectiveness of our arrangements with key endorsers;
• The risk that any safety protocols in NIKE-owned or affiliated facilities, including our offices, will not be effective or not be
perceived as effective, or that any virus-related illnesses will be linked or alleged to be linked to such facilities, whether
accurate or not;
• Incremental costs resulting from the adoption of preventative measures and compliance with regulatory requirements,
including providing facial coverings and hand sanitizer, rearranging operations to follow social distancing protocols,
conducting temperature checks, testing and undertaking regular and thorough disinfecting of surfaces;
• Bankruptcies or other financial difficulties facing our wholesale customers, which could cause them to be unable to make or
delay making payments to us, or result in revised payment terms, cancellation or reduction of their orders; and
• Significant disruption of and volatility in global financial markets, which could have a negative impact on our ability to access
capital in the future.
We cannot reasonably predict the ultimate impact of any pandemic or public health emergency, including the extent of any
adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, which will depend on, among other things, the
duration and spread of the pandemic or public health emergency, the impact of governmental regulations that have been, and
may continue to be, imposed in response, the effectiveness of actions taken to contain or mitigate the outbreak, the availability,
safety and efficacy of vaccines, including against emerging variants of the infectious disease, and global economic conditions.
Additionally, disruptions have in the past made it more challenging to compare our performance, including our revenue growth
and overall profitability, across quarters and fiscal years, and could have this effect in the future. Any pandemic or public health
emergency may also affect our business, results of operations or financial condition in a manner that is not presently known to us
or that we currently do not consider to present significant risks and may also exacerbate, or occur concurrently with, other risks
discussed in this Item 1A. Risk Factors, any of which could have a material effect on us.
Business and Operational Risks
Failure to maintain our reputation, brand image and culture could negatively impact our business.
Our iconic brands have worldwide recognition, and our success depends on our ability to maintain and enhance our brand image
and reputation. Maintaining, promoting and growing our brands will depend on our design and marketing efforts, including
advertising and consumer campaigns, product innovation and product quality. Our commitment to product innovation, quality and
sustainability, and our continuing investment in design (including materials), marketing and sustainability measures may not have
the desired impact on our brand image and reputation. In addition, our success in maintaining, extending and expanding our
brand image depends on our ability to adapt to a rapidly changing media and digital environment, including our reliance on social
media and other digital advertising networks, and digital dissemination of advertising campaigns on our digital platforms and
through our digital experiences and products. We could be adversely impacted if we fail to achieve any of these objectives.
Our brand value also depends on our ability to maintain a positive consumer perception of our corporate integrity, purpose and
brand culture. Negative claims or publicity involving us, our culture and values, our products, services and experiences,
consumer data, or any of our key employees, endorsers, sponsors, suppliers or partners could seriously damage our reputation
and brand image, regardless of whether such claims are accurate. For example, while we require our suppliers of our products to
operate their business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we do not control their practices. Negative publicity
relating to a violation or an alleged violation of policies or laws by such suppliers could damage our brand image and diminish
consumer trust in our brand. Further, our reputation and brand image could be damaged as a result of our support of, association
with or lack of support or disapproval of certain social causes, as well as any decisions we make to continue to conduct, or
change, certain of our activities in response to such considerations. Social media, which accelerates and potentially amplifies the
scope of negative publicity, can increase the challenges of responding to negative claims. Adverse publicity about regulatory or
legal action against us, or by us, could also damage our reputation and brand image, undermine consumer confidence in us and
reduce long-term demand for our products, even if the regulatory or legal action is unfounded or not material to our operations. If
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the reputation, culture or image of any of our brands is tarnished or if we receive negative publicity, then our sales, financial
condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Our business is affected by seasonality, which could result in fluctuations in our operating results.
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably from time to time or in the future as a result of strategic shifts in our business and seasonal or geographic demand
for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment and in connection with the timing of significant sporting events, such as
the NBA Finals, Olympics or the World Cup, among others. In addition, our customers may cancel orders, change delivery
schedules or change the mix of products ordered with minimal notice. As a result, we may not be able to accurately predict our
quarterly sales. Accordingly, our results of operations are likely to fluctuate significantly from period to period. This seasonality,
along with other factors that are beyond our control, including economic conditions, changes in consumer preferences, weather
conditions, outbreaks of disease, social or political unrest, availability of import quotas, transportation disruptions and currency
exchange rate fluctuations, has in the past adversely affected and could in the future adversely affect our business and cause our
results of operations to fluctuate. Our operating margins are also sensitive to a number of additional factors that are beyond our
control, including manufacturing and transportation costs, shifts in product sales mix and geographic sales trends, all of which we
expect to continue. Results of operations in any period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for any
future period.
If we are unable to anticipate consumer preferences and develop new products, we may not be able to maintain or
increase our revenues and profits.
Our success depends on our ability to identify, originate and define product trends as well as to anticipate, gauge and react to
changing consumer demands in a timely manner. However, lead times for many of our products may make it more difficult for us
to respond rapidly to new or changing product trends or consumer preferences. All of our products are subject to changing
consumer preferences that cannot be predicted with certainty. Our new products may not receive consumer acceptance as
consumer preferences could shift rapidly to different types of performance products or away from these types of products
altogether, and our future success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and respond to these changes. If we fail to
anticipate accurately and respond to trends and shifts in consumer preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings,
developing new products, designs, styles and categories, and influencing sports and fitness preferences through extensive
marketing, we could experience lower sales, excess inventories or lower profit margins, any of which could have an adverse
effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, we market our products globally through a diverse spectrum
of advertising and promotional programs and campaigns, including social media and other digital advertising networks. If we do
not successfully market our products or if advertising and promotional costs increase, these factors could have an adverse effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We rely on technical innovation and high-quality products to compete in the market for our products.
Technical innovation and quality control in the design and manufacturing processes of footwear, apparel, equipment and other
products and services are essential to the commercial success of our products and development of new products. Research and
development play a key role in technical innovation. We rely upon specialists in the fields of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise
physiology, engineering, digital technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, as well as research committees
and advisory boards made up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists and other experts to
develop and test cutting-edge performance products. While we strive to produce products that help to enhance athletic
performance and reduce injury and maximize comfort, if we fail to introduce technical innovation in our products, consumer
demand for our products could decline, and if we experience problems with the quality of our products, we may incur substantial
expense to remedy the problems and loss of consumer confidence.
Failure to continue to obtain or maintain high-quality endorsers of our products could harm our business.
We establish relationships with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, as well as other public figures, including artists,
designers and influencers, to develop, evaluate and promote our products, as well as establish product authenticity with
consumers. However, as competition in our industry has increased, the costs associated with establishing and retaining such
sponsorships and other relationships have increased, and competition to attract and retain high-quality endorsers has increased.
If we are unable to maintain our current associations with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, or other public figures,
or to do so at a reasonable cost, we could lose the high visibility or on-field authenticity associated with our products, and we may
be required to modify and substantially increase our marketing investments. As a result, our brands, net revenues, expenses and
profitability could be harmed.
Furthermore, if certain endorsers were to stop using our products contrary to their endorsement agreements, our business could
be adversely affected. In addition, actions taken or statements made by athletes, teams or leagues, or other endorsers,
associated with our products or brand that harm the reputations of those athletes, teams or leagues, or endorsers, or our
decisions to cease collaborating with certain endorsers in light of actions taken or statements made by them, have in the past
harmed and could in the future seriously harm our brand image with consumers and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on
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our sales and financial condition. Poor or non-performance by our endorsers, a failure to continue to correctly identify promising
athletes, public figures or sports organizations, to use and endorse our products and brand or a failure to enter into cost-effective
endorsement arrangements with prominent athletes, public figures and sports organizations could adversely affect our brand,
sales and profitability.
Failure to accurately forecast consumer demand could lead to excess inventories or inventory shortages, which could
result in decreased operating margins, reduced cash flows and harm to our business.
To meet anticipated demand for our products, we purchase products from manufacturers outside of our futures ordering program
and in advance of customer orders, which we hold in inventory and resell to customers. There is a risk we may be unable to sell
excess products ordered from manufacturers. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-
downs, and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices could significantly impair our brand image and have an adverse
effect on our operating results, financial condition and cash flows. Conversely, if we underestimate consumer demand for our
products or if our manufacturers fail to supply products we require at the time we need them, we may experience inventory
shortages. Inventory shortages could delay shipments to customers, negatively impact retailer, distributor and consumer
relationships and diminish brand loyalty. The difficulty in forecasting demand also makes it difficult to estimate our future results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows from period to period. A failure to accurately predict the level of demand for our
products could adversely affect our net revenues and net income, and we are unlikely to forecast such effects with any certainty
in advance.
Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.
Our NIKE Direct operations, including our retail stores and digital platforms, have required and will continue to require significant
investment. Our NIKE Direct stores have required and will continue to require substantial fixed investment in equipment and
leasehold improvements and personnel. We have entered into substantial operating lease commitments for retail space. Certain
stores have been designed and built to serve as high-profile venues to promote brand awareness and marketing activities and to
integrate with our digital platforms. Because of their unique design and technological elements, locations and size, these stores
require substantially more investment than other stores. Due to the high fixed-cost structure associated with our NIKE Direct retail
stores, a decline in sales, a shift in consumer behavior away from brick-and-mortar retail, or the closure, temporary or otherwise,
or poor performance of individual or multiple stores could result in significant lease termination costs, write-offs of equipment and
leasehold improvements and employee-related costs.
Many factors unique to retail operations, some of which are beyond our control, pose risks and uncertainties. Risks include, but
are not limited to: credit card fraud; mismanagement of existing retail channel partners; inability to manage costs associated with
store construction and operation; and theft.
In addition, we have made significant investments in digital technologies and information systems for the digital aspect of our
NIKE Direct operations, and our digital offerings will require continued investment in the development and upgrading of our
technology platforms. In order to deliver high-quality digital experiences, our digital platforms must be designed effectively and
work well with a range of other technologies, systems, networks, and standards that we do not control. We may not be successful
in developing platforms that operate effectively with these technologies, systems, networks or standards. A growing portion of
consumers access our NIKE Direct digital platforms, but in the event that it is more difficult for consumers to access and use our
digital platforms, consumers find that our digital platforms do not effectively meet their needs or expectations or consumers
choose not to access or use our digital platforms or use devices that do not offer access to our platforms, the success of our
NIKE Direct operations could be adversely impacted. Our competitors may develop, or have already developed, digital
experiences, features, content, services or technologies that are similar to ours or that achieve greater acceptance.
We may not realize a satisfactory return on our investment in our NIKE Direct operations and management's attention from our
other business opportunities could be diverted, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results
of operations.
If the technology-based systems that give our consumers the ability to shop or interact with us online do not function
effectively, our operating results, as well as our ability to grow our digital commerce business globally or to retain our
customer base, could be materially adversely affected.
Many of our consumers shop with us through our digital platforms. Increasingly, consumers are using mobile-based devices and
applications to shop online with us and with our competitors, and to do comparison shopping, as well as to engage with us and
our competitors through digital services and experiences that are offered on mobile platforms. We use social media and
proprietary mobile applications to interact with our consumers and as a means to enhance their shopping experience. Any failure
on our part to provide attractive, effective, reliable, secure and user-friendly digital commerce platforms that offer a wide
assortment of merchandise with rapid delivery options and that continually meet the changing expectations of online shoppers or
any failure to provide attractive digital experiences to our customers could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in the
loss of digital commerce and other sales, harm our reputation with consumers, have a material adverse impact on the growth of
our digital commerce business globally and have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations. In
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addition, as use of our digital platforms continues to grow, we will need an increasing amount of technical infrastructure to
continue to satisfy our consumers' needs. If we fail to continue to effectively scale and adapt our digital platforms to
accommodate increased consumer demand, our business may be subject to interruptions, delays or failures and consumer
demand for our products and digital experiences could decline.
Risks specific to our digital commerce business also include diversion of sales from our and our retailers' brick and mortar stores,
difficulty in recreating the in-store experience through direct channels and liability for online content. Our failure to successfully
respond to these risks might adversely affect sales in our digital commerce business, as well as damage our reputation and
brands.
We rely significantly on information technology to operate our business, including our supply chain and retail
operations, and any failure, inadequacy or interruption of that technology could harm our ability to effectively operate
our business.
We are heavily dependent on Information Technology Systems, across our supply chain, including product design, production,
forecasting, ordering, manufacturing, transportation, sales and distribution, as well as for processing financial information for
external and internal reporting purposes, retail operations and other business activities. Information Technology Systems are
critical to many of our operating activities and our business processes and may be negatively impacted by any service
interruption or shutdown. For example, our ability to effectively manage and maintain our inventory and to ship products to
customers on a timely basis depends significantly on the reliability of these Information Technology Systems. Over a number of
years, we have implemented Information Technology Systems in all of the geographical regions in which we operate. Our work to
integrate, secure and enhance these systems and related processes in our global operations is ongoing and NIKE will continue to
invest in these efforts. We cannot provide assurance, however, that the measures we take to secure and enhance these systems
will be sufficient to protect our Information Technology Systems and prevent cyber-attacks, system failures or data or information
loss. The failure of these systems to operate effectively, including as a result of security breaches, viruses, hackers, malware,
natural disasters, vendor business interruptions or other causes, failure to properly maintain, protect, repair or upgrade systems,
or problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems could cause delays in product fulfillment and reduced
efficiency of our operations, could require significant capital investments to remediate the problem which may not be sufficient to
cover all eventualities, and may have an adverse effect on our reputation, results of operations and financial condition. In
addition, the use of employee-owned devices for communications as well as hybrid work arrangements, present additional
operational risks to our Information Technology Systems, including, but not limited to, increased risks of cyber-attacks. Further,
like other companies in the retail industry, we have in the past experienced, and we expect to continue to experience, cyber-
attacks, including phishing, and other attempts to breach, or gain unauthorized access to, our systems. To date, these attacks
have not had a material impact on our operations, but we cannot provide assurance that they will not have an impact in the
future.
We also use Information Technology Systems to process financial information and results of operations for internal reporting
purposes and to comply with regulatory financial reporting, legal and tax requirements. From time to time, we have expended,
and expect to continue to expend, significant resources to modify, update and enhance our Information Technology Systems and
to investigate and remediate vulnerabilities or other exposures. These modifications, updates and enhancements may cost more
than initially expected and may not be effective in preventing issues and disruptions. Moreover, due to the complexity of our
Information Technology Systems, the process of implementing modifications or enhancements can itself create a risk of systems
disruptions and security issues. If Information Technology Systems suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown and our
business continuity plans, or those of our vendors, do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, we could experience
delays in reporting our financial results, which could result in lost revenues and profits, as well as reputational damage.
Furthermore, we depend on Information Technology Systems and personal data collection for digital marketing, digital commerce,
consumer engagement and the marketing and use of our digital products and services. We also rely on our ability to engage in
electronic communications throughout the world between and among our employees as well as with other third parties, including
customers, suppliers, vendors and consumers. Any interruption in Information Technology Systems may impede our ability to
engage in the digital space and result in lost revenues, damage to our reputation, and loss of users.
We are subject to the risk our licensees may not generate expected sales or maintain the value of our brands.
We currently license, and expect to continue licensing, certain of our proprietary rights, such as trademarks or copyrighted
material, to third parties. If our licensees fail to successfully market and sell licensed products, or fail to obtain sufficient capital or
effectively manage their business operations, customer relationships, labor relationships, supplier relationships or credit risks, it
could adversely affect our revenues, both directly from reduced royalties received and indirectly from reduced sales of our other
products.
We also rely on our licensees to help preserve the value of our brands. Although we attempt to protect our brands through
approval rights over the design, production processes, quality, packaging, merchandising, distribution, advertising and promotion
of our licensed products, we cannot completely control the use of our licensed brands by our licensees. The misuse of a brand by
or negative publicity involving a licensee could have a material adverse effect on that brand and on us.
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Consolidation of retailers or concentration of retail market share among a few retailers may increase and concentrate
our credit risk and impair our ability to sell products.
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment retail markets in some countries are dominated by a few large athletic footwear,
apparel and equipment retailers with many stores and accelerating digital commerce capabilities. The market shares of these
retailers may increase through acquisitions and construction of additional stores and investments in digital capacity, and as a
result of attrition as struggling retailers exit the market. Consolidation of our retailers will concentrate our credit risk with a smaller
set of retailers, any of whom may experience declining sales or a shortage of liquidity. In addition, increasing market share
concentration among a few retailers in a particular country or region increases the risk that if any one of them substantially
reduces their purchases of our products, we may be unable to find sufficient retail outlets for our products to sustain the same
level of sales and revenues.
If one or more of our counterparty financial institutions default on their obligations to us or fail, we may incur significant
losses.
As part of our hedging activities, we enter into transactions involving derivative financial instruments, which may include forward
contracts, commodity futures contracts, option contracts, collars and swaps with various financial institutions. In addition, we have
significant amounts of cash, cash equivalents and other investments on deposit or in accounts with banks or other financial
institutions in the United States and abroad. As a result, we are exposed to the risk of default by or failure of counterparty
financial institutions. The risk of counterparty default or failure may be heightened during economic downturns and periods of
uncertainty in the financial markets. If one of our counterparties were to become insolvent or file for bankruptcy, our ability to
recover losses incurred as a result of default, or our assets deposited or held in accounts with such counterparty, may be limited
by the counterparty's liquidity or the applicable laws governing the insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings. In the event of default
or failure of one or more of our counterparties, we could incur significant losses, which could negatively impact our results of
operations and financial condition.
We rely on a concentrated source base of contract manufacturers to supply a significant portion of our footwear
products.
As of May 31, 2023, our contract manufacturers operated 123 finished goods footwear factories located in 11 countries. We rely
upon contract manufacturers, which we do not own or operate, to manufacture all of the footwear products we sell. For fiscal
2023, four footwear contract manufacturers each accounted for greater than 10% of footwear production and in the aggregate
accounted for approximately 58% of NIKE Brand footwear production. Our ability to meet our customers' needs depends on our
ability to maintain a steady supply of products from our contract manufacturers. If one or more of our significant suppliers were to
sever their relationship with us or significantly alter the terms of our relationship, including due to changes in applicable trade
policies, or be unable to perform, we may not be able to obtain replacement products in a timely manner, which could have a
material adverse effect on our business operations, sales, financial condition or results of operations. Additionally, if any of our
primary footwear contract manufacturers fail to make timely shipments, do not meet our quality standards or otherwise fail to
deliver us product in accordance with our plans, there could be a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Certain of our footwear contract manufacturers are highly specialized and only produce a specific type of product. Such contract
manufacturers may go out of business if consumer preferences or market conditions change such that there is no longer
sufficient demand for the types of products they produce. If, in the future, the relevant products are again in demand and the
specialized contract manufacturers no longer exist, we may not be able to locate replacement facilities to manufacture certain
footwear products in a timely manner or at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our sales, financial condition or
results of operations.
The market for prime real estate is competitive.
Our ability to effectively obtain real estate to open new retail stores and otherwise conduct our operations, both domestically and
internationally, depends on the availability of real estate that meets our criteria for traffic, square footage, co-tenancies, lease
economics, demographics and other factors. We also must be able to effectively renew our existing real estate leases. In
addition, from time to time, we seek to downsize, consolidate, reposition or close some of our real estate locations, which may
require modification of an existing lease. Failure to secure adequate new locations or successfully modify leases for existing
locations, or failure to effectively manage the profitability of our existing fleet of retail stores, could have an adverse effect on our
operating results and financial condition.
Additionally, the economic environment may make it difficult to determine the fair market rent of real estate properties
domestically and internationally. This could impact the quality of our decisions to exercise lease options at previously negotiated
rents and to renew expiring leases at negotiated rents. Any adverse effect on the quality of these decisions could impact our
ability to retain real estate locations adequate to meet our targets or efficiently manage the profitability of our existing fleet of
stores, which could have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
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The success of our business depends, in part, on high-quality employees, including key personnel as well as our ability
to maintain our workplace culture and values.
Our success depends in part on the continued service of high-quality employees, including key executive officers and personnel.
The loss of the services of key individuals, or any negative perception with respect to these individuals, or our workplace culture
or values, could harm our business. Our success also depends on our ability to recruit, retain and engage our personnel
sufficiently, both to maintain our current business and to execute our strategic initiatives. Competition for employees in our
industry is intense and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. Changes to our current and future
work models may not meet the needs or expectations of our employees or may not be perceived as favorable compared to other
companies' policies, which could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain our employees. In addition, shifts in U.S.
immigration policy could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain highly skilled employees who are from outside the
United States. We also believe that our corporate culture has been a key driver of our success, and we have invested substantial
time and resources in building, maintaining and evolving our culture. Any failure to preserve and evolve our culture could
negatively affect our future success, including our ability to retain and recruit employees.
Our business operations and financial performance could be adversely affected by changes in our relationship with our
workforce or changes to United States or foreign employment regulations.
We have significant exposure to changes in domestic and foreign laws governing our relationships with our workforce, including
wage and hour laws and regulations, fair labor standards, minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, unemployment tax rates,
workers' compensation rates, citizenship requirements and payroll taxes, which could have a direct impact on our operating
costs. A significant increase in minimum wage or overtime rates in countries where we have workforce could have a significant
impact on our operating costs and may require that we relocate those operations or take other steps to mitigate such increases,
all of which may cause us to incur additional costs. There is also a risk of potential claims that we have violated laws related to
discrimination and harassment, health and safety, wage and hour laws, criminal activity, personal injury and other claims. In
addition, if there were a significant increase in the number of members of our workforce who are members of labor organizations
or become parties to collective bargaining agreements, we could be vulnerable to a strike, work stoppage or other labor action,
which could have an adverse effect on our business.
Risks Related to Operating a Global Business
Our international operations involve inherent risks which could result in harm to our business.
Nearly all of our athletic footwear and apparel is manufactured outside of the United States, and the majority of our products are
sold outside of the United States. Accordingly, we are subject to the risks generally associated with global trade and doing
business abroad, which include foreign laws and regulations, varying consumer preferences across geographic regions, political
tensions, unrest, disruptions or delays in cross-border shipments and changes in economic conditions in countries in which our
products are manufactured or where we sell products. Changes in U.S. or international social, political, regulatory and economic
conditions could impact our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. In particular, political and economic
instability, geopolitical conflicts, political unrest, civil strife, terrorist activity, acts of war, public corruption, expropriation,
nationalism and other economic or political uncertainties in the United States or internationally could interrupt and negatively
affect the sale of our products or other business operations. Any negative sentiment toward the United States as a result of any
such changes could also adversely affect our business.
In addition, disease outbreaks, terrorist acts and military conflict have increased the risks of doing business abroad. These
factors, among others, could affect our ability to manufacture products or procure materials, or our costs for manufacturing and
procuring materials, our ability to import products, our ability to sell products in international markets and our cost of doing
business. If any of these or other factors make the conduct of business in a particular country undesirable or impractical, our
business could be adversely affected.
Our products are subject to risks associated with overseas sourcing, manufacturing and financing.
The principal materials used in our footwear products — natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles and polyurethane films — are locally available
to manufacturers. The principal materials used in our apparel products — natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both
virgin and recycled), specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and
repel rain and/or snow as well as plastic and metal hardware — are also available in countries where our manufacturing takes
place. Both our apparel and footwear products are dependent upon the ability of our contract manufacturers to locate, train,
employ and retain adequate personnel. NIKE contract manufacturers and materials suppliers buy raw materials and are subject
to wage rates and other labor standards that are oftentimes regulated by the governments of the countries in which our products
are manufactured.
There could be a significant disruption in the supply of fabrics or raw materials from current sources or, in the event of a
disruption or heightened competition for such materials, our contract manufacturers might not be able to locate alternative
suppliers of materials of comparable quality at an acceptable price or at all. Further, our contract manufacturers have
experienced and may continue to experience in the future, unexpected closures, unexpected increases in work wages or other
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changes in labor standards, whether government mandated or otherwise, and increases in compliance costs due to
governmental regulation concerning certain metals, fabrics or raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products. In
addition, we cannot be certain that manufacturers that we do not contract and that we refer to as "unaffiliated manufacturers" will
be able to fill our orders in a timely manner. If we experience significant increases in demand, or reductions in the availability of
materials, or need to replace an existing contract manufacturer or materials supplier, there can be no assurance additional
supplies of fabrics or raw materials or additional manufacturing capacity will be available when required on terms acceptable to
us, or at all, or that any contract manufacturer, unaffiliated manufacturer, or any materials supplier would allocate sufficient
capacity to us in order to meet our requirements. In addition, even if we are able to expand existing or find new manufacturing
capacity or sources of materials, we may encounter delays in production and added costs as a result of the time it takes to train
suppliers and manufacturers in our methods, products, quality control standards and labor, health and safety standards. Any
delays, interruption or increased costs in labor or wages, in the supply of materials or in the manufacturing of our products could
have an adverse effect on our ability to meet retail customer and consumer demand for our products and result in lower revenues
and net income both in the short- and long-term.
Because contract manufacturers make a majority of our products outside of our principal sales markets, our products must be
transported by third parties over large geographic distances. Delays in the shipment or delivery of our products due to the
availability of transportation, container shortages, labor shortages, including work stoppages or port strikes, infrastructure and
port congestion or other factors, and costs and delays associated with consolidating or transitioning between manufacturers,
have adversely impacted, and could in the future adversely impact the availability of our products and, in turn, our financial
performance. In addition, delays in the shipment or delivery of our products, manufacturing delays or unexpected demand for our
products have required us, and may in the future require us to use faster, but more expensive, transportation methods such as air
freight, which could adversely affect our profit margins. The cost of oil is a significant component in manufacturing and
transportation costs, so increases in the price of petroleum products can adversely affect our profit margins. Changes in U.S.
trade policies, including modifications to import tariffs and existing trade policies and agreements, have also had, and could
continue to have a significant impact on our activities in foreign jurisdictions, and could adversely affect our reputation or results
of operations.
Our success depends on our global distribution facilities.
We distribute our products to customers directly from the factory and through distribution centers located throughout the world.
Our ability to meet customer expectations, manage inventory, complete sales and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies
and growth, particularly in emerging markets, depends on the proper operation of our distribution facilities, the development or
expansion of additional distribution capabilities and the timely performance of services by third parties (including those involved in
shipping product to and from our distribution facilities). Our distribution facilities have in the past and could in the future be
interrupted by information technology problems, disasters such as earthquakes or fires or outbreaks of disease or government
actions taken to mitigate their spread. Any significant failure in our distribution facilities could result in an adverse effect on our
business. We maintain business interruption insurance, but it may not adequately protect us from adverse effects caused by
significant disruptions in our distribution facilities.
Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Risks
We are subject to a complex array of laws and regulations and litigation and other legal and regulatory proceedings,
which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As a multinational corporation with operations and distribution channels throughout the world, we are subject to and must comply
with extensive laws and regulations in the United States and other jurisdictions in which we have operations and distribution
channels. If we or our employees, agents, suppliers, and other partners fail to comply with any of these laws or regulations, such
failure could subject us to fines, sanctions or other penalties that could negatively affect our reputation, business, financial
condition and results of operations. Furthermore, laws, regulations and policies and the interpretation of such, can conflict among
jurisdictions and compliance in one jurisdiction may result in legal or reputational risks in another jurisdiction. We are involved in
various types of claims, lawsuits, regulatory proceedings and government investigations relating to our business, our products
and the actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships, product liability,
antitrust, trademark rights and a variety of other matters. It is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of any such legal
or regulatory proceedings or investigations, and we could in the future incur judgments, fines or penalties, or enter into
settlements of lawsuits and claims that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations and negatively impact our reputation. The global nature of our business means legal and compliance risks, such as
anti-bribery, anti-corruption, fraud, trade, environmental, competition, privacy and other regulatory matters, will continue to exist
and additional legal proceedings and other contingencies have and will continue to arise from time to time, which could adversely
affect us. In addition, the adoption of new laws or regulations, or changes in the interpretation of existing laws or regulations, may
result in significant unanticipated legal and reputational risks. Moreover, the regulation of certain transactions we engage in,
including those involving virtual goods and cryptocurrencies, remains in an early stage and subject to significant uncertainty. As a
result, we are required to exercise our judgment as to whether or how certain laws or regulations apply, or may in the future
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apply, and it is possible that legislators, regulators and courts may disagree with our conclusions. Any current or future legal or
regulatory proceedings could divert management's attention from our operations and result in substantial legal fees.
Changes to U.S. or other countries' trade policies and tariff and import/export regulations or our failure to comply with
such regulations may have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Changes in the U.S. government's import and export policies, including trade restrictions, sanctions and countersanctions,
increased tariffs or quotas, embargoes, safeguards or customs restrictions, could require us to change the way we conduct
business and adversely affect our results of operations.
In addition, changes in laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the territories or
countries where we currently sell our products or conduct our business could adversely affect our business. U.S. presidential
administrations have instituted or proposed changes in trade policies that include the negotiation or termination of trade
agreements, the imposition of higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., economic sanctions on individuals, corporations or countries,
and other government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries where we conduct our business. It may
be time-consuming and expensive for us to alter our business operations in order to adapt to or comply with any such changes.
Changes or proposed changes in U.S. or other countries' trade policies may result in restrictions and economic disincentives on
international trade. Tariffs and other changes in U.S. trade policy have in the past and could in the future trigger retaliatory actions
by affected countries, and certain foreign governments have instituted or are considering imposing retaliatory measures on
certain U.S. goods. Further, any emerging protectionist or nationalist trends either in the United States or in other countries could
affect the trade environment. The Company, similar to many other multinational corporations, does a significant amount of
business that would be impacted by changes to the trade policies of the United States and foreign countries (including
governmental action related to tariffs, international trade agreements, or economic sanctions). Such changes have the potential
to adversely impact the U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof or the economy of another country in which we conduct
operations, our industry and the global demand for our products, and as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, many of our imported products are subject to duties, tariffs or quotas that affect the cost and quantity of various types
of goods imported into the United States and other countries. Any country in which our products are produced or sold may
eliminate, adjust or impose new quotas, duties, tariffs, safeguard measures, anti-dumping duties, cargo restrictions to prevent
terrorism, restrictions on the transfer of currency, climate change legislation, product safety regulations or other charges or
restrictions, any of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Furthermore, we are subject to the FCPA as well as the anti-corruption laws of other countries in which we operate. Although we
implement policies and procedures designed to promote compliance with these laws, our employees, independent contractors,
contract manufacturers, suppliers and agents, as well as those companies to which we outsource certain of our business
operations, may take actions in violation of our policies. Any such violation could result in sanctions or other penalties and have
an adverse effect on our business, reputation and operating results.
Failure to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business.
We periodically discover counterfeit reproductions of our products or products that otherwise infringe our intellectual property
rights. If we are unsuccessful in enforcing our intellectual property rights, continued sales of these products could adversely affect
our sales and our brand and could result in a shift of consumer preference away from our products.
The actions we take to establish and protect our intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our
products by others. We also may be unable to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violations of
proprietary rights.
We may be subject to liability if third parties successfully claim we infringe their intellectual property rights. Defending
infringement claims could be expensive and time-consuming and might result in our entering into costly license agreements. We
also may be subject to significant damages or injunctions against development, manufacturing, use, importation and/or sale of
certain products.
We take various actions to prevent the unauthorized use and/or disclosure of our confidential information and intellectual property
rights. These actions include contractual measures such as entering into non-disclosure and non-compete agreements and
agreements relating to our collaborations with third parties and providing confidential information awareness training. Our controls
and efforts to prevent unauthorized use and/or disclosure of confidential information and intellectual property rights might not
always be effective. For example, confidential information related to business strategy, innovations, new technologies, mergers
and acquisitions, unpublished financial results or personal data could be prematurely, inadvertently, or improperly used and/or
disclosed, resulting in a loss of reputation, loss of intellectual property rights, a decline in our stock price and/or a negative impact
on our market position, and could lead to damages, fines, penalties or injunctions. In addition, new products we offer, such as
virtual goods, may raise various novel intellectual property law considerations, including adequacy and scope of assignment,
licensing, transfer, copyright and other right-of-use issues.
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In addition, the laws of certain countries may not protect or allow enforcement of intellectual property rights to the same extent as
the laws of the United States. We may face significant expenses and liability in connection with the protection of our intellectual
property rights, including outside the United States, and if we are unable to successfully protect our rights or resolve intellectual
property conflicts with others, our business or financial condition may be adversely affected.
We are subject to data security and privacy risks that could negatively affect our results, operations or reputation.
In addition to our own sensitive and proprietary business information, we handle transactional and personal information about our
wholesale customers and consumers and users of our digital experiences, which include online distribution channels and product
engagement, adaptive products and personal fitness applications. Hackers and data thieves are increasingly sophisticated and
operate social engineering, such as phishing, and large-scale, complex automated attacks that can evade detection for long
periods of time. Any breach of our or our service providers' networks, or other vendor systems, may result in the loss of
confidential business and financial data, misappropriation of our consumers', users' or employees' personal information or a
disruption of our business. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our business, including unwanted
media attention, impairment of our consumer and customer relationships, damage to our reputation; resulting in lost sales and
consumers, fines, lawsuits, or significant legal and remediation expenses. We also may need to expend significant resources to
protect against, respond to and/or redress problems caused by any breach.
In addition, we must comply with increasingly complex and rigorous, and sometimes conflicting, regulatory standards enacted to
protect business and personal data in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. For example, the European Union adopted the
General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"); the United Kingdom enacted the UK General Data Protection Regulation
(which implements the GDPR into UK law); several states in the United States have passed data privacy laws; China enacted the
Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law; and additional jurisdictions have adopted or are considering
proposing or adopting similar regulations. These laws impose additional obligations on companies regarding the handling of
personal data and provide certain individual privacy rights to persons whose data is stored. Compliance with existing, proposed
and recently enacted laws and regulations can be costly and time consuming, and any failure to comply with these regulatory
standards could subject us to legal, operational and reputational risks. Misuse of or failure to secure personal information could
also result in violation of data privacy laws and regulations, proceedings against the Company by governmental entities or others,
imposition of fines by governmental authorities and damage to our reputation and credibility and could have a negative impact on
revenues and profits.
We could be subject to changes in tax rates, adoption of new tax laws, additional tax liabilities or increased volatility in
our effective tax rate.
We earn a substantial portion of our income in foreign countries and, as such, we are subject to the tax laws in the United States
and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Current economic and political conditions make tax laws and regulations, or their
interpretation and application, in any jurisdiction subject to significant change.
Proposals to reform U.S. and foreign tax laws could significantly impact how U.S. multinational corporations are taxed on global
earnings and could increase the U.S. corporate tax rate. For example, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD) and the G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the "Inclusive Framework") has put
forth two proposals—Pillar One and Pillar Two—that revise the existing profit allocation and nexus rules and ensure a minimal
level of taxation, respectively. On December 12, 2022, the European Union member states agreed to implement the Inclusive
Framework's global corporate minimum tax rate of 15%. Other countries are also actively considering changes to their tax laws to
adopt certain parts of the Inclusive Framework's proposals. Although we cannot predict whether or in what form these proposals
will be enacted into law, these changes, if enacted into law, could have an adverse impact on our effective tax rate, income tax
expense and cash flows.
Portions of our operations are subject to a reduced tax rate or are under a tax holiday. We also utilize tax rulings and other
agreements to obtain certainty in treatment of certain tax matters. Tax holidays and rulings can expire from time to time and may
be extended when certain conditions are met, or terminated if certain conditions are not met. The impact of any changes in
conditions would be the loss of certainty in treatment thus potentially impacting our effective income tax rate. For example, in
January 2019, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached State
Aid rules when granting certain tax rulings to the Company. If this matter is adversely resolved, the Netherlands may be required
to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the Company's income taxes related to prior periods in the
Netherlands could increase.
We are also subject to the examination of our tax returns by the United States Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax
authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from these examinations to determine the
adequacy of our provision for income taxes. Although we believe our tax provisions are adequate, the final determination of tax
audits and any related disputes could be materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of
audits or related disputes could have an adverse effect on our financial statements for the period or periods for which the
applicable final determinations are made. For example, we and our subsidiaries are also engaged in a number of intercompany
transactions across multiple tax jurisdictions. Although we believe we have clearly reflected the economics of these transactions
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and the proper local transfer pricing documentation is in place, tax authorities may propose and sustain adjustments that could
result in changes that may impact our mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates.
Failure of our contractors or our licensees' contractors to comply with our code of conduct, local laws and other
standards could harm our business.
We have license agreements that permit independent parties to manufacture or contract for the manufacture of products using
our intellectual property. We require the contractors that directly manufacture our products and our licensees that make products
using our intellectual property (including, indirectly, their contract manufacturers) to comply with a code of conduct and other
environmental, human rights, health and safety standards for the benefit of workers. We also require our contract manufacturers
and the contractors of our licensees to comply with applicable standards for product safety. Notwithstanding their contractual
obligations, from time to time contractors may not comply with such standards or applicable local law or our licensees may fail to
enforce such standards or applicable local law on their contractors. If one or more of our direct or indirect contractors violates or
fails to comply with, or is accused of violating or failing to comply with, such standards and laws, this could harm our reputation or
result in a product recall and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on our sales and financial condition. Negative publicity
regarding production methods, alleged unethical or illegal practices or workplace or related conditions of any of our suppliers,
manufacturers or licensees could adversely affect our brand image and sales, force us to locate alternative suppliers,
manufacturers or licenses or result in the imposition of additional regulations, including new or additional quotas, tariffs,
sanctions, product safety regulations or other regulatory measures, by governmental authorities.
Risks Related to Our Securities, Investments and Liquidity
Our financial results may be adversely affected if substantial investments in businesses and operations fail to produce
expected returns.
From time to time, we may invest in technology, business infrastructure, new businesses or capabilities, product offering and
manufacturing innovation and expansion of existing businesses, such as our NIKE Direct operations, which require substantial
cash investments and management attention. We believe cost-effective investments are essential to business growth and
profitability; however, significant investments are subject to typical risks and uncertainties inherent in developing a new business
or expanding an existing business. The failure of any significant investment to provide expected returns or profitability could have
a material adverse effect on our financial results and divert management attention from more profitable business operations. See
also "Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties."
The sale of a large number of shares of common stock by our principal shareholder could depress the market price of
our common stock.
As of June 30, 2023, Swoosh, LLC beneficially owned approximately 77% of our Class A Common Stock. If, on June 30, 2023, all
of these shares were converted into Class B Common Stock, Swoosh, LLC's commensurate ownership percentage of our Class
B Common Stock would be approximately 16%. The shares are available for resale, subject to the requirements of the U.S.
securities laws and the terms of the limited liability company agreement governing Swoosh, LLC. The sale or prospect of a sale of
a substantial number of these shares could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock. Swoosh, LLC was
formed by Philip H. Knight, our Chairman Emeritus, to hold the majority of his shares of Class A Common Stock. Mr. Knight does
not have voting rights with respect to Swoosh, LLC, although Travis Knight, his son and a NIKE director, has a significant role in
the management of the Class A Common Stock owned by Swoosh, LLC.
Changes in our credit ratings or macroeconomic conditions may affect our liquidity, increasing borrowing costs and
limiting our financing options.
Our long-term debt is currently rated Investment Grade by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service. If our credit ratings
are lowered, borrowing costs for our existing facilities or for future long-term debt or short-term credit facilities may increase and
our financing options, including our access to credit or capital markets, could be adversely affected. We may also be subject to
restrictive covenants that would reduce our flexibility to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted
payments, pledge assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental
changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. Failure to comply with such covenants could result in a default, and as a result,
the commitments of our lenders under our credit agreements may be terminated and the maturity of amounts owed may be
accelerated. In addition, macroeconomic conditions, such as increased volatility or disruption in the credit or capital markets,
could adversely affect our ability to refinance existing debt.
If our internal controls are ineffective, our operating results could be adversely affected.
Our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements because of its inherent limitations, including
the possibility of human error, the circumvention or overriding of controls or fraud. Even effective internal controls can provide
only reasonable assurance with respect to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. If we fail to maintain the
adequacy of our internal controls, including any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or if we experience
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difficulties in their implementation, our business and operating results could be harmed and we could fail to meet our financial
reporting obligations.
If our estimates or judgments relating to our critical accounting estimates prove to be incorrect, our operating results
could be adversely affected.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be
reasonable under the circumstances, as provided in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations". The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets, liabilities
and equity, and the amount of revenues and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Significant assumptions
and estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include those related to revenue recognition, inventory
reserves, hedge accounting for derivatives, income taxes and other contingencies. Our operating results may be adversely
affected if our assumptions change or if actual circumstances differ from those in our assumptions, which could cause our
operating results to fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors, resulting in a decline in the price of our Class
B Common Stock.
Anti-takeover provisions may impair an acquisition of the Company or reduce the price of our common stock.
There are provisions within our articles of incorporation and Oregon law intended to protect shareholder interests by providing the
Board of Directors a means to attempt to deny coercive takeover attempts or to negotiate with a potential acquirer in order to
obtain more favorable terms. Such provisions include a control share acquisition statute, a freeze-out statute, two classes of
stock that vote separately on certain issues, and the fact that holders of Class A Common Stock elect three-quarters of the Board
of Directors rounded down to the next whole number. However, such provisions could discourage, delay or prevent an unsolicited
merger, acquisition or other change in control of the Company that some shareholders might believe to be in their best interests
or in which shareholders might receive a premium for their common stock over the prevailing market price. These provisions
could also discourage proxy contests for control of the Company.
We may fail to meet market expectations, which could cause the price of our stock to decline.
Our Class B Common Stock is traded publicly, and at any given time various securities analysts follow our financial results and
issue reports on us. These reports include information about our historical financial results as well as analysts' opinions of our
future performance, which may, in part, be based upon any guidance we have provided. Analysts' estimates are often different
from our estimates or expectations. If our operating results are below the estimates or expectations of public market analysts and
investors, our stock price could decline. In the past, securities class action litigation has been brought against NIKE and other
companies following a decline in the market price of their securities. If our stock price is volatile for any reason, we may become
involved in this type of litigation in the future. Any litigation could result in reputational damage, substantial costs and a diversion
of management's attention and resources needed to successfully run our business.
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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following is a summary of principal properties owned or leased by NIKE:
The NIKE World Campus, owned by NIKE and located near Beaverton, Oregon, USA, is an approximately 400-acre site
consisting of over 40 buildings which, together with adjacent leased properties, functions as our world headquarters and is
occupied by approximately 11,400 employees engaged in management, research, design, development, marketing, finance and
other administrative functions serving nearly all of our segments. We lease a similar, but smaller, administrative facility in
Hilversum, the Netherlands, which serves as the headquarters for our Europe, Middle East & Africa geography and management
of certain brand functions for our non-U.S. operations. We also lease an office complex in Shanghai, China, our headquarters for
our Greater China geography, occupied by employees focused on implementing our wholesale, NIKE Direct and merchandising
strategies in the region, among other functions.
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Five are located in or near Memphis, Tennessee, two of
which are owned and three of which are leased. Two other distribution centers, one located in Indianapolis, Indiana and one
located in Dayton, Tennessee, are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. One distribution center for Converse is
located in Ontario, California, which is leased. NIKE has a number of distribution facilities outside the United States, some of
which are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. The most significant distribution facilities outside the United
States are located in Laakdal, Belgium; Taicang, China; Tomisato, Japan and Icheon, Korea, all of which we own.
Air Manufacturing Innovation manufactures cushioning components used in footwear at NIKE-owned and leased facilities located
near Beaverton, Oregon, and in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, as well as at NIKE-owned facilities in St. Charles, Missouri.
Aside from the principal properties described above, we lease many offices worldwide for sales and administrative purposes. We
lease approximately 1,027 retail stores worldwide, which primarily consist of factory stores. See "United States Market" and
"International Markets" for additional information regarding our retail stores. Our leases expire at various dates through the fiscal
year 2052.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We do not believe there are any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our
business, to which we are a party or of which any of our property is the subject. Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and
Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY,
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
NIKE's Class B Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol NKE. At July 12, 2023,
there were 21,813 holders of record of NIKE's Class B Common Stock and 15 holders of record of NIKE's Class A Common
Stock. These figures do not include beneficial owners who hold shares in nominee name. The Class A Common Stock is not
publicly traded, but each share is convertible upon request of the holder into one share of Class B Common Stock. Refer to our
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for dividends declared on the Class A and Class B Common Stock.
In August 2022, the Company terminated the previous four-year, $15 billion share repurchase program approved by the Board of
Directors in June 2018. Prior to the program's termination, the Company purchased 6.5 million shares at an average price of
$109.85 per share for a total approximate cost of $710.0 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 and 83.8 million shares at
an average price of $111.82 per share for a total approximate cost of $9.4 billion during the term of this program.
Upon termination of the $15 billion program, the Company began purchasing shares under a new four-year, $18 billion share
repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors in June 2022. As of May 31, 2023, the Company had repurchased 43.5
million shares at an average price of $110.38 per share for a total approximate cost of $4.8 billion under the new program.
Repurchases under the Company's new program will be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions in compliance
with the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and
other relevant factors. The new share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of
common stock, and it may be suspended at any time at the Company's discretion.
All share repurchases were made under NIKE's publicly announced program, and there are no other programs under which the
Company repurchases shares. The following table presents a summary of share repurchases made during the quarter ended
May 31, 2023:
PERIOD
TOTAL NUMBER OF
SHARES PURCHASED
AVERAGE PRICE
PAID PER SHARE
APPROXIMATE DOLLAR
VALUE OF SHARES THAT
MAY YET BE PURCHASED
UNDER THE PLANS
OR PROGRAMS
(IN MILLIONS)
March 1 — March 31, 2023
4,118,427 $
120.04 $
14,099
April 1 — April 30, 2023
3,282,288 $
125.01 $
13,689
May 1 — May 31, 2023
4,134,824 $
118.30 $
13,200
11,535,539 $
120.83
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PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph demonstrates a five-year comparison of cumulative total returns for NIKE's Class B Common Stock; the
Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index; the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index; and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories &
Luxury Goods Index. The graph assumes an investment of $100 on May 31, 2018, in each of the indices and our Class B
Common Stock. Each of the indices assumes that all dividends were reinvested on the day of issuance.
COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN AMONG NIKE, INC.; S&P 500 INDEX; THE DOW JONES U.S. FOOTWEAR
INDEX; AND S&P APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index consists of NIKE, Crocs Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation and Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Because NIKE is part of the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index, the price and returns of NIKE stock have a substantial effect on this
index. The Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Index consists of Ralph Lauren Corporation, Tapestry, Inc.
and V.F. Corporation. The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
Index include companies in two major lines of business in which the Company competes. The indices do not encompass all of the
Company's competitors, nor all product categories and lines of business in which the Company is engaged.
The stock performance shown on the performance graph above is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The Company
will not make or endorse any predictions as to future stock performance.
The performance graph above is being furnished solely to accompany this Annual Report pursuant to Item 201(e) of Regulation
S-K, is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be
incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general
incorporation language in such filing.
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$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
$180
$200
$220
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
NIKE, Inc.
S&P 500 INDEX - TOTAL RETURN
DOW JONES US FOOTWEAR INDEX
S&P 500 APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
NIKE designs, develops, markets and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services worldwide. We are
the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products through NIKE Direct operations, which is
comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms (also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital"), to
wholesale accounts and to a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives in nearly all countries around
the world. Our goal is to deliver value to our shareholders by building a profitable global portfolio of branded footwear, apparel,
equipment and accessories businesses. Our strategy is to achieve long-term revenue growth by creating innovative, "must-have"
products, building deep personal consumer connections with our brands and delivering compelling consumer experiences
through digital platforms and at retail.
Through the Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, we are focused on creating the marketplace of the future with more
premium, consistent and seamless consumer experiences, leading with digital and our owned stores, as well as select wholesale
partners. In addition, our product creation and marketing organizations are aligned to a consumer construct focused on sports
dimensions through Men's, Women's and Kids', which allows us to better serve consumer needs. We continue to invest in a new
Enterprise Resource Planning Platform, data and analytics, demand sensing, insight gathering, and other areas to create an end-
to-end technology foundation, which we believe will further accelerate our digital transformation. We believe this unified approach
will accelerate growth and unlock more efficiency for our business, while driving speed and responsiveness as we serve
consumers globally.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• In fiscal 2023, NIKE, Inc. achieved record Revenues of $51.2 billion, which increased 10% and 16% on a reported and
currency-neutral basis, respectively
• NIKE Direct revenues grew 14% from $18.7 billion in fiscal 2022 to $21.3 billion in fiscal 2023, and represented
approximately 44% of total NIKE Brand revenues for fiscal 2023
• Gross margin for the fiscal year decreased 250 basis points to 43.5% primarily driven by higher product costs, higher
markdowns and unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by strategic pricing actions
• Inventories as of May 31, 2023 were $8.5 billion, flat compared to the prior year, driven by the actions we took throughout
fiscal 2023 to manage inventory levels
• We returned $7.5 billion to our shareholders in fiscal 2023 through share repurchases and dividends
• Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") as of May 31, 2023 was 31.5% compared to 46.5% as of May 31, 2022. ROIC is
considered a non-GAAP financial measure, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further information.
For discussion related to the results of operations and changes in financial condition for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021 refer
to Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our fiscal 2022
Form 10-K, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 2022.
CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND MARKET DYNAMICS
• Consumer Spending: Our fiscal 2023 growth in Revenues reflects strong demand for our products despite ongoing
uncertainty in the global economy. We will continue to closely monitor macroeconomic conditions, including potential impacts
of inflation and rising interest rates on consumer behavior.
• Inflationary Pressures: Inflationary pressures, including higher product input, freight and logistics costs negatively
impacted gross margin for fiscal 2023. The strategic pricing actions we have taken partially offset the impacts of these higher
costs.
• Supply Chain Volatility: Supply chain challenges, macroeconomic conditions and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
on the manufacturing of our product disrupted the flow of seasonal product in fiscal 2022 and the first quarter of fiscal 2023,
resulting in elevated inventory levels at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Throughout fiscal 2023, we took action to
reduce excess inventory by decreasing future inventory purchases and increasing promotional activity. These actions, along
with the stabilization of inventory transit times in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2023, resulted in the normalization of
the seasonal flow of product in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.
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• COVID-19 Impacts in Greater China: During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2023, we managed through continued
temporary store closures and reduced retail traffic in Greater China, primarily due to COVID-19 related local government
restrictions. At the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the government mandated restrictions were lifted and we
experienced improvement in physical retail traffic.
• Foreign Currency Impacts: As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, we are exposed to
risk arising from foreign currency exchange rates. For fiscal 2023, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates negatively
impacted our reported Revenues by approximately $2,859 million, reducing our revenue growth rate to 10% on a reported
basis from 16% on a currency-neutral basis. Foreign currency impacts, net of hedges, also reduced our reported Income
before income taxes by approximately $1,023 million. For further information, refer to "Foreign Currency Exposures and
Hedging Practices".
The operating environment could remain volatile in fiscal 2024 as the risk exists that worsening macroeconomic conditions could
have a material adverse impact on our future revenue growth as well as overall profitability. For more information refer to Item 1A
Risk Factors, within Part I, Item 1. Business.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2023, we completed the sale of our entity in Chile and our entities in Argentina and
Uruguay to third-party distributors, respectively. Now that we have completed the shift from a wholesale and direct to consumer
operating model to a distributor model within our Central and South America ("CASA") territory, we expect consolidated NIKE,
Inc. and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA") revenue growth will be reduced due to different commercial terms. However, over
time we expect the future operating model to have a favorable impact on our overall profitability as we reduce selling and
administrative expenses, as well as reduce exposure to foreign exchange rate volatility.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we discuss non-GAAP financial measures, which should be considered in addition
to, and not in lieu of, the financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. References to these
measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in
accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management
uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating the Company's performance, including when making financial and operating
decisions. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional financial
information that should be considered when assessing our underlying business performance and trends.
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"): Calculated as Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax
expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Net income
$
5,070
$
6,046
Add: Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
Add: Income tax expense
1,131
605
Earnings before interest and taxes
$
6,195
$
6,856
EBIT Margin: Calculated as total NIKE, Inc. EBIT divided by total NIKE, Inc. Revenues. Our EBIT Margin calculation for fiscal
2023 and fiscal 2022 is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Numerator
Earnings before interest and taxes
$
6,195
$
6,856
Denominator
Total NIKE, Inc. Revenues
$
51,217
$
46,710
EBIT Margin
12.1
%
14.7
%
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Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC"): Represents a performance measure that management believes is useful information in
understanding the Company's ability to effectively manage invested capital. Our ROIC calculation as of May 31, 2023 and 2022 is
as follows:
FOR THE TRAILING FOUR
QUARTERS ENDED
(Dollars in millions)
MAY 31, 2023
MAY 31, 2022
Numerator
Net income
$
5,070
$
6,046
Add: Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
Add: Income tax expense
1,131
605
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,195
6,856
Income tax adjustment(1)
(1,130)
(624)
Earnings before interest and after taxes
$
5,065
$
6,232
AVERAGE FOR THE TRAILING FIVE
QUARTERS ENDED
MAY 31, 2023
MAY 31, 2022
Denominator
Total debt(2)
$
12,491
$
12,722
Add: Shareholders' equity
14,982
14,425
Less: Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments
11,394
13,748
Total invested capital
$
16,079
$
13,399
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL
31.5
%
46.5
%
(1)
Equals Earnings before interest and taxes multiplied by the effective tax rate as of the respective quarter end.
(2)
Total debt includes the following: 1) Current portion of long-term debt, 2) Notes Payable, 3) Current portion of operating lease liabilities, 4) Long-term
debt and 5) Operating lease liabilities.
Currency-neutral revenues: Currency-neutral revenues enhance visibility to underlying business trends, excluding the impact of
translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Currency-neutral revenues are calculated using actual
exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period in place of the exchange rates in use during the current period.
Wholesale equivalent revenues: References to wholesale equivalent revenues are intended to provide context as to the total
size of our NIKE Brand market footprint if we had no NIKE Direct operations. NIKE Brand wholesale equivalent revenues consist
of (1) sales to external wholesale customers and (2) internal sales from our wholesale operations to our NIKE Direct operations,
which are charged at prices comparable to those charged to external wholesale customers.
COMPARABLE STORE SALES
Comparable store sales: This key metric, which excludes NIKE Brand Digital sales, comprises revenues from NIKE-owned in-
line and factory stores for which all three of the following requirements have been met: (1) the store has been open at least one
year, (2) square footage has not changed by more than 15% within the past year and (3) the store has not been permanently
repositioned within the past year. Comparable store sales includes revenues from stores that were temporarily closed during the
period as a result of COVID-19. Comparable store sales represents a performance metric that we believe is useful information for
management and investors in understanding the performance of our established NIKE-owned in-line and factory stores.
Management considers this metric when making financial and operating decisions. The method of calculating comparable store
sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, our calculation of this metric may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics
used by other companies.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Revenues
$
51,217
$
46,710
10
% $
44,538
5
%
Cost of sales
28,925
25,231
15
%
24,576
3
%
Gross profit
22,292
21,479
4
%
19,962
8
%
Gross margin
43.5 %
46.0 %
44.8 %
Demand creation expense
4,060
3,850
5
%
3,114
24
%
Operating overhead expense
12,317
10,954
12
%
9,911
11
%
Total selling and administrative expense
16,377
14,804
11
%
13,025
14
%
% of revenues
32.0 %
31.7 %
29.2 %
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
—
262
—
Other (income) expense, net
(280)
(181)
—
14
—
Income before income taxes
6,201
6,651
-7
%
6,661
0
%
Income tax expense
1,131
605
87
%
934
-35
%
Effective tax rate
18.2 %
9.1 %
14.0 %
NET INCOME
$
5,070
$
6,046
-16
% $
5,727
6
%
Diluted earnings per common share
$
3.23
$
3.75
-14
% $
3.56
5
%
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CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
REVENUES
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL
2023
FISCAL
2022
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
FISCAL
2021
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
NIKE, Inc. Revenues:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 33,135 $ 29,143
14
%
20
% $ 28,021
4
%
4
%
Apparel
13,843 13,567
2
%
8
% 12,865
5
%
6
%
Equipment
1,727
1,624
6
%
13
%
1,382
18
%
18
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
58
102
-43
%
-43
%
25
308
%
302
%
Total NIKE Brand Revenues
$ 48,763 $ 44,436
10
%
16
% $ 42,293
5
%
6
%
Converse
2,427
2,346
3
%
8
%
2,205
6
%
7
%
Corporate(3)
27
(72)
—
—
40
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$ 51,217 $ 46,710
10
%
16
% $ 44,538
5
%
6
%
Supplemental NIKE Brand Revenues Details:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$ 27,397 $ 25,608
7
%
14
% $ 25,898
-1
%
-1
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
21,308 18,726
14
%
20
% 16,370
14
%
15
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
58
102
-43
%
-43
%
25
308
%
302
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES
$ 48,763 $ 44,436
10
%
16
% $ 42,293
5
%
6
%
NIKE Brand Revenues on a Wholesale Equivalent
Basis(1):
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$ 27,397 $ 25,608
7
%
14
% $ 25,898
-1
%
-1
%
Sales from our Wholesale Operations to NIKE Direct
Operations
12,730 10,543
21
%
27
%
9,872
7
%
7
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,127 $ 36,151
11
%
18
% $ 35,770
1
%
1
%
NIKE Brand Wholesale Equivalent Revenues by:(1),(4)
Men's
$ 20,733 $ 18,797
10
%
17
% $ 18,391
2
%
3
%
Women's
8,606
8,273
4
%
11
%
8,225
1
%
1
%
NIKE Kids'
5,038
4,874
3
%
10
%
4,882
0
%
0
%
Jordan Brand
6,589
5,122
29
%
35
%
4,780
7
%
7
%
Others(5)
(839)
(915)
8
%
-3
%
(508)
-80
%
-79
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,127 $ 36,151
11
%
18
% $ 35,770
1
%
1
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes and the presentation of wholesale equivalent revenues represent non-GAAP financial measures. For
further information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(2)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(3)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
(4)
As a result of the Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, announced in fiscal 2021, the Company is now organized around a consumer construct of
Men's, Women's and Kids'. Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, unisex products are classified within Men's, and Jordan Brand revenues are
separately reported. Certain prior year amounts were reclassified to conform to fiscal 2022 presentation. These changes had no impact on previously
reported consolidated results of operations or shareholders' equity.
(5)
Others include products not allocated to Men's, Women's, NIKE Kids' and Jordan Brand, as well as certain adjustments that are not allocated to
products designated by consumer.
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FISCAL 2023 NIKE BRAND REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables present NIKE Brand revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, distribution channel and
major product line:
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• NIKE, Inc. Revenues were $51.2 billion in fiscal 2023, which increased 10% and 16% compared to fiscal 2022 on a reported
and currency-neutral basis, respectively. The increase was due to higher revenues in North America, Europe, Middle East &
Africa ("EMEA"), APLA and Greater China, which contributed approximately 7, 6, 2 and 1 percentage points to NIKE, Inc.
Revenues, respectively.
• NIKE Brand revenues, which represented over 90% of NIKE, Inc. Revenues, increased 10% and 16% on a reported and
currency-neutral basis, respectively. This increase was primarily due to higher revenues in Men's, the Jordan Brand,
Women's and Kids' which grew 17%, 35%,11% and 10%, respectively, on a wholesale equivalent basis.
• NIKE Brand footwear revenues increased 20% on a currency-neutral basis, due to higher revenues in Men's, the
Jordan Brand, Women's and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 13%, while higher average selling price ("ASP")
per pair contributed approximately 7 percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP was primarily due to
higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis, and growth in the size of our NIKE Direct
business, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• NIKE Brand apparel revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's.
Unit sales of apparel increased 4%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 4 percentage points of
apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in the size of our NIKE
Direct business, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP, reflecting higher promotional activity.
• NIKE Direct revenues increased 14% from $18.7 billion in fiscal 2022 to $21.3 billion in fiscal 2023. On a currency-neutral
basis, NIKE Direct revenues increased 20% primarily driven by NIKE Brand Digital sales growth of 24%, comparable store
sales growth of 14% and the addition of new stores. For further information regarding comparable store sales, including the
definition, see "Comparable Store Sales". NIKE Brand Digital sales were $12.6 billion for fiscal 2023 compared to
$10.7 billion for fiscal 2022.
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28%
EMEA
13%
APLA
44%
North
America
15%
Greater
China
56%
Wholesale
44%
NIKE
Direct
28%
Apparel
4%
Equipment
68%
Footwear
GROSS MARGIN
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
For fiscal 2023, our consolidated gross profit increased 4% to $22,292 million compared to $21,479 million for fiscal 2022. Gross
margin decreased 250 basis points to 43.5% for fiscal 2023 compared to 46.0% for fiscal 2022 due to the following:
*Wholesale equivalent
The decrease in gross margin for fiscal 2023 was primarily due to:
• Higher NIKE Brand product costs, on a wholesale equivalent basis, primarily due to higher input costs and elevated inbound
freight and logistics costs as well as product mix;
• Lower margin in our NIKE Direct business, driven by higher promotional activity to liquidate inventory in the current period
compared to lower promotional activity in the prior period resulting from lower available inventory supply;
• Unfavorable changes in net foreign currency exchange rates, including hedges; and
• Lower off-price margin, on a wholesale equivalent basis.
This was partially offset by:
• Higher NIKE Brand full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis, due primarily to strategic pricing actions
and product mix; and
• Lower other costs, primarily due to higher inventory obsolescence reserves recognized in Greater China in the fourth quarter
of fiscal 2022.
TOTAL SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Demand creation expense(1)
$
4,060
$
3,850
5%
$
3,114
24%
Operating overhead expense
12,317
10,954
12%
9,911
11%
Total selling and administrative expense
$
16,377
$
14,804
11%
$
13,025
14%
% of revenues
32.0
%
31.7
%
30 bps
29.2
%
250 bps
(1)
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary product, television,
digital and print advertising and media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Demand creation expense increased 5% for fiscal 2023, primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense and higher
sports marketing expense. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates decreased Demand creation expense by approximately 4
percentage points.
Operating overhead expense increased 12%, primarily due to higher wage-related expenses, NIKE Direct variable costs,
strategic technology enterprise investments and other administrative costs. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates
decreased Operating overhead expense by approximately 3 percentage points.
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34
%
43.5
(1.0)
3.1
(3.3)
0.1
(0.4)
(1.0)
46.0
FY 23
FULL PRICE NIKE
BRAND AVERAGE
SELLING PRICE
(NET OF
DISCOUNTS)*
FOREIGN CURRENCY
EXCHANGE RATES
(INCL. HEDGES)
OTHER COSTS
OFF-PRICE*
NIKE DIRECT
FY 22
NIKE BRAND
PRODUCT COSTS*
40.0
42.0
44.0
46.0
48.0
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
FISCAL 2021
Other (income) expense, net
$
(280) $
(181) $
14
Other (income) expense, net comprises foreign currency conversion gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and the impact of certain foreign currency derivative instruments,
as well as unusual or non-operating transactions that are outside the normal course of business.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Other (income) expense, net increased from $181 million of other income, net in fiscal 2022 to $280 million in the current fiscal
year, primarily due to a net favorable change in foreign currency conversion gains and losses, including hedges, and the one-time
charge related to the deconsolidation of our Russian operations recognized in the prior year. This increase was partially offset by
net unfavorable activity related to our strategic distributor partnership transition within APLA, including the loss recognized upon
the completion of the sale of our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
For more information related to our distributor partnership transition within APLA, see Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures
within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We estimate the combination of the translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses, and the
year-over-year change in foreign currency-related gains and losses included in Other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable
impact on our Income before income taxes of $1,023 million for fiscal 2023.
INCOME TAXES
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Effective tax rate
18.2
%
9.1
%
910 bps
14.0
%
(490) bps
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Our effective tax rate was 18.2% for fiscal 2023, compared to 9.1% for fiscal 2022, primarily due to decreased benefits from
stock-based compensation and a non-cash, one-time benefit in the prior year related to the onshoring of certain non-U.S.
intangible property ownership rights.
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that includes, among other provisions,
changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system, including a fifteen percent minimum tax based on "adjusted financial statement
income," which is effective for NIKE beginning June 1, 2023. Based on our current analysis of the provisions, we do not expect
these tax law changes to have a material impact on our financial statements; however, we will continue to evaluate their impact
as further information becomes available.
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OPERATING SEGMENTS
As discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements, our operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE
Brand segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
The breakdown of Revenues is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1) FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
North America
$ 21,608 $ 18,353
18
%
18
% $ 17,179
7
%
7
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,418
12,479
8
%
21
%
11,456
9
%
12
%
Greater China
7,248
7,547
-4
%
4
%
8,290
-9
%
-13
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America(2)
6,431
5,955
8
%
17
%
5,343
11
%
16
%
Global Brand Divisions(3)
58
102
-43
%
-43
%
25
308
%
302
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
$ 48,763 $ 44,436
10
%
16
% $ 42,293
5
%
6
%
Converse
2,427
2,346
3
%
8
%
2,205
6
%
7
%
Corporate(4)
27
(72)
—
—
40
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$ 51,217 $ 46,710
10
%
16
% $ 44,538
5
%
6
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For further information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures".
(2)
For additional information on the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our CASA territory to a third-party distributor, see Note 18 —
Acquisitions and Divestitures of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
(3)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(4)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance is Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"). As
discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, certain corporate costs are not included in EBIT.
The breakdown of EBIT is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
North America
$
5,454
$
5,114
7
%
$
5,089
0
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,531
3,293
7
%
2,435
35
%
Greater China
2,283
2,365
-3
%
3,243
-27
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,932
1,896
2
%
1,530
24
%
Global Brand Divisions
(4,841)
(4,262)
-14
%
(3,656)
-17
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND(1)
$
8,359
$
8,406
-1
%
$
8,641
-3
%
Converse
676
669
1
%
543
23
%
Corporate
(2,840)
(2,219)
-28
%
(2,261)
2
%
TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS BEFORE
INTEREST AND TAXES(1)
$
6,195
$
6,856
-10
%
$
6,923
-1
%
EBIT margin(1)
12.1 %
14.7 %
15.5 %
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
—
262
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME
TAXES
$
6,201
$
6,651
-7
%
$
6,661
0
%
(1)
Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT Margin represent non-GAAP financial measures. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures"
for further information.
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36
NORTH AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,897 $ 12,228
22
%
22
% $ 11,644
5
%
5
%
Apparel
5,947
5,492
8
%
9
%
5,028
9
%
9
%
Equipment
764
633
21
%
21
%
507
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 $ 18,353
18
%
18
% $ 17,179
7
%
7
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$ 11,273 $
9,621
17
%
18
% $ 10,186
-6
%
-6
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
10,335
8,732
18
%
18
%
6,993
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 $ 18,353
18
%
18
% $ 17,179
7
%
7
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
5,454 $
5,114
7
%
$
5,089
0
%
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• North America revenues increased 18% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's and the
Jordan Brand. NIKE Direct revenues increased 18%, driven by strong digital sales growth of 23%, comparable store sales
growth of 9% and the addition of new stores.
• Footwear revenues increased 22% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's and the Jordan
Brand. Unit sales of footwear increased 17%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 5 percentage points of
footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct, partially
offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP, reflecting higher promotional activity as well as lower available inventory supply in the prior
period and a lower mix of full-price sales.
• Apparel revenues increased 9% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's. Unit sales of apparel
increased 7%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 2 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher
ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP,
reflecting higher promotional activity.
Reported EBIT increased 7% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of 310 basis points primarily due to higher product costs, reflecting higher input costs and inbound
freight and logistics costs and product mix, lower margins in NIKE Direct due to higher promotional activity and a lower mix
of full-price sales. This was partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, largely due to strategic pricing actions
and product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 15% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense. The
increase in operating overhead expense was primarily due to higher wage-related costs and higher NIKE Direct variable
costs, in part due to new store additions. Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher sports marketing
expense and an increase in digital marketing.
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EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
8,260 $
7,388
12
%
25
% $
6,970
6
%
9
%
Apparel
4,566
4,527
1
%
14
%
3,996
13
%
16
%
Equipment
592
564
5
%
18
%
490
15
%
17
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 13,418 $ 12,479
8
%
21
% $ 11,456
9
%
12
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
8,522 $
8,377
2
%
15
% $
7,812
7
%
10
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
4,896
4,102
19
%
33
%
3,644
13
%
15
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 13,418 $ 12,479
8
%
21
% $ 11,456
9
%
12
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
3,531 $
3,293
7
%
$
2,435
35
%
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• EMEA revenues increased 21% on a currency-neutral basis, due to higher revenues in Men's, the Jordan Brand, Women's
and Kids'. NIKE Direct revenues increased 33%, driven primarily by strong digital sales growth of 43% and comparable store
sales growth of 22%.
• Footwear revenues increased 25% on a currency-neutral basis, due to higher revenues in Men's, the Jordan Brand,
Women's and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 9%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 16
percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in
NIKE Direct.
• Apparel revenues increased 14% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's. Unit sales of
apparel increased 2%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 12 percentage points of apparel revenue growth.
Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct, partially offset by lower NIKE
Direct ASP, reflecting higher promotional activity.
Reported EBIT increased 7% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of 60 basis points primarily due to higher product costs reflecting higher input costs, inbound
freight and logistics costs and product mix, higher other costs and unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency
exchange rates. This was partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, primarily due to strategic pricing actions
and product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 4% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense increased primarily due to higher wage-related expenses and other administrative costs,
partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Demand creation expense increased primarily due
to higher advertising and marketing expense, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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38
GREATER CHINA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
5,435 $
5,416
0
%
8
% $
5,748
-6
%
-10
%
Apparel
1,666
1,938
-14
%
-7
%
2,347
-17
%
-21
%
Equipment
147
193
-24
%
-18
%
195
-1
%
-6
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
7,248 $
7,547
-4
%
4
% $
8,290
-9
%
-13
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
3,866 $
4,081
-5
%
2
% $
4,513
-10
%
-14
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
3,382
3,466
-2
%
5
%
3,777
-8
%
-12
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
7,248 $
7,547
-4
%
4
% $
8,290
-9
%
-13
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
2,283 $
2,365
-3
%
$
3,243
-27
%
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• Greater China revenues increased 4% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in the Jordan Brand,
partially offset by lower revenues in Men's and Women's. NIKE Direct revenues increased 5%, due to comparable store
sales growth of 9% and the addition of new stores, partially offset by digital sales declines of 4%.
• Footwear revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in the Jordan Brand and
Men's. Unit sales of footwear increased 7%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 1 percentage point of
footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher NIKE Direct ASP and a higher mix of full-price
sales, largely offset by a lower mix of NIKE Direct sales.
• Apparel revenues decreased 7% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's. Unit
sales of apparel decreased 8%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 1 percentage point of apparel revenue
growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to a higher mix of full price sales, partially offset by lower off-price ASP.
Reported EBIT decreased 3% due to lower revenues and the following:
• Gross margin expansion of approximately 140 basis points, primarily due to higher inventory obsolescence reserves
recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, favorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange rates and higher
full-price ASP, net of discounts, in part due to product mix. This was partially offset by higher product costs reflecting higher
input costs and product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense was flat due to increased operating overhead expense offset by lower demand creation
expense. The increase in operating overhead expense was primarily due to higher wage-related expenses and other
administrative costs, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Demand creation expense
decreased primarily due to lower retail brand presentation costs, lower digital marketing and favorable changes in foreign
currency exchange rates, partially offset by higher advertising and marketing expense.
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ASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
4,543 $
4,111
11
%
19
% $
3,659
12
%
17
%
Apparel
1,664
1,610
3
%
13
%
1,494
8
%
12
%
Equipment
224
234
-4
%
4
%
190
23
%
28
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
6,431 $
5,955
8
%
17
% $
5,343
11
%
16
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
3,736 $
3,529
6
%
14
% $
3,387
4
%
8
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
2,695
2,426
11
%
22
%
1,956
24
%
30
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
6,431 $
5,955
8
%
17
% $
5,343
11
%
16
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
1,932 $
1,896
2
%
$
1,530
24
%
As discussed previously, our NIKE Brand business in Brazil transitioned to a distributor operating model during fiscal 2021. We
completed the sale of our entity in Chile and our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to third-party distributors in the first and
second quarters of fiscal 2023, respectively. The impacts of closing these transactions are included within Corporate and are not
reflected in the APLA operating segment results. This completed the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our CASA
marketplace, which now reflects a full distributor operating model. For more information see Note 18 — Acquisitions and
Divestitures within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• APLA revenues increased 17% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues across nearly all territories, led by
Southeast Asia and India, Korea and Japan. The increase was partially offset by a decline in our CASA territory. Within our
CASA territory, the transition of our Chile, Argentina and Uruguay entities to a third-party distributor operating model reduced
APLA revenue growth by approximately 5 percentage points. Revenues increased primarily due to growth in Men's,
Women's and the Jordan Brand. NIKE Direct revenues increased 22%, driven by digital sales growth of 23% and
comparable store sales growth of 28%.
• Footwear revenues increased 19% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's and the
Jordan Brand. Unit sales of footwear increased 16%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 3 percentage
points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and growth in NIKE Direct,
partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues increased 13% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's. Unit sales of
apparel increased 9%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 4 percentage points of apparel revenue growth.
Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price and off-price ASPs, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
Reported EBIT increased 2% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 190 basis points primarily due to higher product costs, reflecting product mix and
higher input costs, as well as unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange rates. This was partially offset by
higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, due to product mix and strategic pricing actions.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 8% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense increased primarily due to higher wage-related expenses and an increase in NIKE Direct
variable costs, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Demand creation expense increased
primarily due to higher sports marketing expense and higher advertising and marketing expense, partially offset by favorable
changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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GLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONS
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues
$
58 $
102
-43
%
-43
% $
25
308
%
302
%
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
$
(4,841) $
(4,262)
-14
%
$
(3,656)
-17
%
Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation and operating overhead expense, including product creation and
design expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital
operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous
revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Global Brand Divisions' loss before interest and taxes increased 14% for fiscal 2023 primarily due to a 12% increase in selling
and administrative expense from higher operating overhead expense largely driven by higher wage-related costs and strategic
technology enterprise investments.
CONVERSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
2,155 $
2,094
3
%
8
% $
1,986
5
%
6
%
Apparel
90
103
-13
%
-7
%
104
-1
%
-3
%
Equipment
28
26
8
%
16
%
29
-10
%
-16
%
Other(1)
154
123
25
%
25
%
86
43
%
42
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
2,427 $
2,346
3
%
8
% $
2,205
6
%
7
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
1,299 $
1,292
1
%
7
% $
1,353
-5
%
-4
%
Sales through Direct to Consumer
974
931
5
%
8
%
766
22
%
22
%
Other(1)
154
123
25
%
25
%
86
43
%
42
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
2,427 $
2,346
3
%
8
% $
2,205
6
%
7
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
676 $
669
1
%
$
543
23
%
(1)
Other revenues consist of territories serviced by third-party licensees who pay royalties to Converse for the use of its registered trademarks and other
intellectual property rights. We do not own the Converse trademarks in Japan and accordingly do not earn revenues in Japan.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
• Converse revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis for fiscal 2023 due to revenue growth in North America,
Western Europe and licensee markets, partially offset by declines in Asia. Combined unit sales within the wholesale and
direct to consumer channels increased 1% while ASP increased 6%, driven by strategic pricing actions in Western Europe
and North America.
• Direct to consumer revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis, led by strong digital sales growth in North America.
• Wholesale revenues increased 7% on a currency-neutral basis, as growth in North America and Western Europe was
partially offset by declines in Asia due to marketplace dynamics in China.
Reported EBIT increased 1% due to higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin expansion of approximately 50 basis points as higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, lower other costs, and
growth in licensee revenues were partially offset by higher product costs, lower margins in direct to consumer in part
reflecting increased promotional activity, and unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange rates.
• Selling and administrative expense increased 7% due to higher operating overhead and demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense increased primarily as a result of higher wage-related expenses. Demand creation expense
increased as a result of higher advertising and marketing costs, partially offset by lower retail brand presentation costs.
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CORPORATE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2021
% CHANGE
Revenues
$
27 $
(72)
—
$
40
—
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
$
(2,840) $
(2,219)
-28
% $
(2,261)
2
%
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within
the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk
management program.
The Corporate loss before interest and taxes primarily consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including
expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters;
unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency
gains and losses.
In addition to the foreign currency gains and losses recognized in Corporate revenues, foreign currency results in Corporate
include gains and losses resulting from the difference between actual foreign currency exchange rates and standard rates used
to record non-functional currency denominated product purchases within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and
Converse; related foreign currency hedge results; conversion gains and losses arising from remeasurement of monetary assets
and liabilities in non-functional currencies; and certain other foreign currency derivative instruments.
FISCAL 2023 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2022
Corporate's loss before interest and taxes increased $621 million during fiscal 2023, primarily due to the following:
• an unfavorable change of $371 million primarily related to higher wage and other professional services expenses, reported
as a component of consolidated Operating overhead expense;
• an unfavorable change of $352 million related to the difference between actual foreign currency exchange rates and
standard foreign currency exchange rates assigned to the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, net of
hedge gains and losses; these results are reported as a component of consolidated gross margin;
• an unfavorable change of $45 million largely due to net unfavorable activity related to our strategic distributor partnership
transition within APLA, including the loss recognized upon completion of the sale our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a
third-party distributor in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. This was partially offset by the one-time charge related to the
deconsolidation of our Russian operations recognized in the prior year, with the net amount of these activities reported as a
component of consolidated Other (income) expense, net; and
• a favorable change in net foreign currency gains and losses of $174 million related to the remeasurement of monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and the impact of certain foreign currency derivative
instruments, reported as a component of consolidated Other (income) expense, net.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURES AND HEDGING PRACTICES
OVERVIEW
As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, in the normal course of business we are exposed to
risk arising from changes in currency exchange rates. Our primary foreign currency exposures arise from the recording of
transactions denominated in non-functional currencies and the translation of foreign currency denominated results of operations,
financial position and cash flows into U.S. Dollars.
Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of currency
fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We manage global foreign exchange risk
centrally on a portfolio basis to address those risks material to NIKE, Inc. We manage these exposures by taking advantage of
natural offsets and currency correlations existing within the portfolio and, where practical and material, by hedging a portion of the
remaining exposures using derivative instruments such as forward contracts and options. As described below, the implementation
of the NIKE Trading Company ("NTC") and our foreign currency adjustment program enhanced our ability to manage our foreign
exchange risk by increasing the natural offsets and currency correlation benefits existing within our portfolio of foreign exchange
exposures. Our hedging policy is designed to partially or entirely offset the impact of exchange rate changes on the underlying
net exposures being hedged. Where exposures are hedged, our program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate
movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements; the length of the delay is dependent upon hedge horizons. We do not
hold or issue derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
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Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements and Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional description of outstanding derivatives at each reported period end.
TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
We conduct business in various currencies and have transactions which subject us to foreign currency risk. Our most significant
transactional foreign currency exposures are:
• Product Costs — NIKE's product costs are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies in the following ways:
1.
Product purchases denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the transacting entity:
a.
Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NTC, a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded
products from third-party factories, predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the
U.S. Dollar, then sells the products to NIKE entities in their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE
entity with a different functional currency results in a foreign currency exposure for the NTC.
b.
Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories in U.S. Dollars. These purchases generate
a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
In both purchasing scenarios, a weaker U.S. Dollar reduces inventory costs incurred by NIKE whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar increases its cost.
2.
Factory input costs: NIKE operates a foreign currency adjustment program with certain factories. The program is
designed to more effectively manage foreign currency risk by assuming certain of the factories' foreign currency
exposures, some of which are natural offsets to our existing foreign currency exposures. Under this program, our
payments to these factories are adjusted for rate fluctuations in the basket of currencies ("factory currency exposure
index") in which the labor, materials and overhead costs incurred by the factories in the production of NIKE branded
products ("factory input costs") are denominated.
As an offset to the impacts of the fluctuating U.S. Dollar on our non-functional currency denominated product purchases
described above, a strengthening U.S. Dollar against the foreign currencies within the factory currency exposure indices
reduces NIKE's U.S. Dollar inventory cost. Conversely, a weakening U.S. Dollar against the indexed foreign currencies
increases our inventory cost.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated External Sales — A portion of our NIKE Brand and Converse revenues associated
with European operations are earned in currencies other than the Euro (e.g., the British Pound) but are recognized at a
subsidiary that uses the Euro as its functional currency. These sales generate a foreign currency exposure.
• Other Costs — Non-functional currency denominated costs, such as endorsement contracts, also generate foreign currency
risk, though to a lesser extent.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated Monetary Assets and Liabilities — Our global subsidiaries have various assets and
liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, including intercompany receivables and payables, denominated in currencies
other than their functional currencies. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement which may create
fluctuations in Other (income) expense, net within our Consolidated Statements of Income.
MANAGING TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
Transactional exposures are managed on a portfolio basis within our foreign currency risk management program. We manage
these exposures by taking advantage of natural offsets and currency correlations that exist within the portfolio and may also elect
to use currency forward and option contracts to hedge the remaining effect of exchange rate fluctuations on probable forecasted
future cash flows, including certain product cost exposures, non-functional currency denominated external sales and other costs
described above. Generally, these are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
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Certain currency forward contracts used to manage the foreign exchange exposure of non-functional currency denominated
monetary assets and liabilities subject to remeasurement are not formally designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly,
changes in fair value of these instruments are recognized in Other (income) expense, net and are intended to offset the foreign
currency impact of the remeasurement of the related non-functional currency denominated asset or liability being hedged.
TRANSLATIONAL EXPOSURES
Many of our foreign subsidiaries operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Fluctuations in currency exchange
rates create volatility in our reported results as we are required to translate the balance sheets, operational results and cash flows
of these subsidiaries into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting. The translation of foreign subsidiaries' non-U.S. Dollar
denominated balance sheets into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting results in a cumulative translation adjustment to
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within Shareholders' equity. In the translation of our Consolidated Statements of
Income, a weaker U.S. Dollar in relation to foreign functional currencies benefits our consolidated earnings whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar reduces our consolidated earnings. The impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our
consolidated Revenues was a detriment of approximately $2,859 million, $295 million and a benefit of approximately $893 million
for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the
translation of our Income before income taxes was a detriment of approximately $824 million, $87 million and a benefit of
approximately $260 million for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
MANAGING TRANSLATIONAL EXPOSURES
To minimize the impact of translating foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses into U.S. Dollars for consolidated
reporting, certain foreign subsidiaries use excess cash to purchase U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale investments. The
variable future cash flows associated with the purchase and subsequent sale of these U.S. Dollar denominated investments at
non-U.S. Dollar functional currency subsidiaries creates a foreign currency exposure that qualifies for hedge accounting under
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). We utilize forward contracts and/or
options to mitigate the variability of the forecasted future purchases and sales of these U.S. Dollar investments. The combination
of the purchase and sale of the U.S. Dollar investment and the hedging instrument has the effect of partially offsetting the year-
over-year foreign currency translation impact on net earnings in the period the investments are sold. Hedges of the purchase of
U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale investments are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
We estimate the combination of translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses and the
year-over-year change in foreign currency related gains and losses included in Other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable
impact of approximately $1,023 million and a favorable impact of approximately $132 million and $19 million on our Income
before income taxes for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
NET INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES
We are also exposed to the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on our investments in wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries
denominated in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar, which could adversely impact the U.S. Dollar value of these investments
and therefore the value of future repatriated earnings. We have, in the past, hedged and may, in the future, hedge net investment
positions in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations on these net investments. These
hedges are accounted for as net investment hedges in accordance with U.S. GAAP. There were no outstanding net investment
hedges as of May 31, 2023 and 2022. There were no cash flows from net investment hedge settlements for the years ended
May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CASH FLOW ACTIVITY
Cash provided (used) by operations was an inflow of $5,841 million for fiscal 2023, compared to $5,188 million for fiscal 2022.
Net income, adjusted for non-cash items, generated $6,354 million of operating cash inflow for fiscal 2023, compared to $6,848
million for fiscal 2022. The net change in working capital and other assets and liabilities resulted in a decrease to Cash provided
(used) by operations of $513 million for fiscal 2023 compared to a decrease of $1,660 million for fiscal 2022. For fiscal 2023, the
net change in working capital compared to the prior year was impacted by unfavorable changes in Accounts payable, offset by
favorable impacts from Inventories and Accounts receivable. These changes were, in part, due to reduced inventory purchases in
the current period and timing of wholesale shipments. Further impacting these changes was a lower available supply of inventory
in the prior year due to supply chain constraints.
Cash provided (used) by investing activities was an inflow of $564 million for fiscal 2023, compared to an outflow of $1,524
million for fiscal 2022, primarily driven by the net change in short-term investments. For fiscal 2023, the net change in short-term
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investments (including sales, maturities and purchases) resulted in a cash inflow of $1,481 million compared to a cash outflow of
$747 million for fiscal 2022. Additionally, we continue to invest in our infrastructure to support future growth, specifically focused
around digital capabilities, our end-to-end technology foundation, our corporate facilities and improvements across our supply
chain.
Cash provided (used) by financing activities was an outflow of $7,447 million for fiscal 2023 compared to an outflow of $4,836
million for fiscal 2022. The increased outflow in fiscal 2023 was driven by higher share repurchases of $5,480 million for fiscal
2023 compared to $4,014 million for fiscal 2022, the repayment of $500 million of senior notes that matured in fiscal 2023, as well
as lower proceeds from stock option exercises, which resulted in a cash inflow of $651 million in fiscal 2023 compared to $1,151
million in fiscal 2022.
In fiscal 2023, we purchased a total of 50.0 million shares of NIKE's Class B Common Stock for $5.5 billion (an average price of
$110.32 per share). In August 2022, we terminated the previous four-year, $15 billion share repurchase program approved by the
Board of Directors in June 2018. Under this program, we repurchased 6.5 million shares for a total approximate cost of
$710.0 million (an average price of $109.85 per share) during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 and 83.8 million shares for a total
approximate cost of $9.4 billion (an average price of $111.82 per share) during the term of the program. Upon termination of the
four-year, $15 billion program, we began purchasing shares under the new four-year, $18 billion share repurchase plan
authorized by the Board of Directors in June 2022. As of May 31, 2023, we had repurchased 43.5 million shares at a cost of
approximately $4.8 billion (an average price of $110.38 per share) under this new program. We continue to expect funding of
share repurchases will come from operating cash flows. The timing and the amount of share repurchases will be dictated by our
capital needs and stock market conditions.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
On July 21, 2022, we filed a shelf registration statement (the "Shelf") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"SEC") which permits us to issue an unlimited amount of debt securities from time to time. The Shelf expires on July 21, 2025.
On March 11, 2022, we entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for
up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to $3 billion in total with lender approval. The facility
matures on March 11, 2027, with options to extend the maturity date up to an additional two years. This facility replaces the prior
$2 billion five-year credit facility agreement entered into on August 16, 2019, which would have matured on August 16, 2024.
Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
On March 10, 2023, we entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for
up to $1 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to $1.5 billion in total with lender approval. The facility
matures on March 8, 2024, with an option to extend the maturity date by 364 days. This facility replaces the prior $1 billion 364-
day credit facility agreement entered into on March 11, 2022, which matured on March 10, 2023. Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term
Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
We currently have long-term debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investor Services,
respectively. As it relates to our committed credit facilities entered into on March 11, 2022 and March 10, 2023, if our long-term
debt ratings were to decline, the facility fees and interest rates would increase. Conversely, if our long-term debt ratings were to
improve, the facility fees and interest rates would decrease. Changes in our long-term debt ratings would not trigger acceleration
of maturity of any then-outstanding borrowings or any future borrowings under the committed credit facilities. Under these
facilities, we have agreed to various covenants. These covenants include limits on the disposal of assets and the amount of debt
secured by liens we may incur. In the event we were to have any borrowings outstanding under these facilities, failed to meet any
covenant and were unable to obtain a waiver from a majority of the banks in the applicable syndicate, any borrowings would
become immediately due and payable. As of May 31, 2023, we were in full compliance with each of these covenants, and we
believe it is unlikely we will fail to meet any of these covenants in the foreseeable future.
Liquidity is also provided by our $3 billion commercial paper program. As of and for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023 and
2022, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under our $3 billion program.
We may continue to issue commercial paper or other debt securities depending on general corporate needs.
To date, we have not experienced difficulty accessing the capital or credit markets; however, future volatility may increase costs
associated with issuing commercial paper or other debt instruments or affect our ability to access those markets.
As of May 31, 2023, we had Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments totaling $10.7 billion, primarily consisting of
commercial paper, corporate notes, deposits held at major banks, money market funds, U.S. Treasury obligations and other
investment grade fixed-income securities. Our fixed-income investments are exposed to both credit and interest rate risk. All of
our investments are investment grade to minimize our credit risk. While individual securities have varying durations, as of
May 31, 2023, the weighted-average days to maturity of our cash equivalents and short-term investments portfolio was 98 days.
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We believe that existing Cash and equivalents, Short-term investments and cash generated by operations, together with access
to external sources of funds as described above, will be sufficient to meet our domestic and foreign capital needs in the
foreseeable future.
Our material cash requirements as of May 31, 2023, were as follows:
•
Debt Obligations — Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt in the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
•
Operating Leases — Refer to Note 17 — Leases in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
for further information.
•
Endorsement Contracts — As of May 31, 2023, we had endorsement contract obligations of $7.6 billion, with $1.3 billion
payable within 12 months, representing approximate amounts of base compensation and minimum guaranteed royalty
fees we are obligated to pay athlete, public figure, sport team and league endorsers of our products. Actual payments
under some contracts may be higher than these amounts as these contracts provide for bonuses to be paid to the
endorsers based upon athletic achievements and/or royalties on product sales in future periods. Actual payments under
some contracts may also be lower as these contracts include provisions for reduced payments if athletic performance
declines in future periods. In addition to the cash payments, we are obligated to furnish our endorsers with NIKE
product for their use. It is not possible to determine how much we will spend on this product on an annual basis as the
amount of product provided to the endorsers will depend on many factors and the contracts generally do not stipulate a
minimum amount of cash to be spent on the product.
•
Product Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2023, we had product purchase obligations of $6.4 billion, all of which
are payable within the next 12 months. Product purchase obligations represent agreements (including open purchase
orders) to purchase products in the ordinary course of business that are enforceable and legally binding and specify all
significant terms. We generally order product at least four to five months in advance of sale based primarily on
advanced orders received from external wholesale customers and internal orders from our direct to consumer
operations. In some cases, prices are subject to change throughout the production process.
•
Other Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2023, we had $3.3 billion of other purchase obligations, with $1.7 billion
payable within the next 12 months. Other purchase obligations primarily include technology investments, construction,
service and marketing commitments, including marketing commitments associated with endorsement contracts, made
in the ordinary course of business. The amounts represent the minimum payments required by legally binding contracts
and agreements that specify all significant terms, and may include open purchase orders for non-product purchases.
In addition to the above, we have long-term obligations for uncertain tax positions and various post-retirement benefits for which
we are not able to reasonably estimate when cash payments will occur. Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes and Note 11 — Benefit
Plans in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information related to uncertain tax
positions and post-retirement benefits, respectively.
As a part of the transition tax related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as of May 31, 2023, we had $644 million in estimated future
cash payments, with $161 million payable within the next 12 months. These amounts represent the transition tax on deemed
repatriation of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, which are reflected net of foreign tax credits we utilized.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
further information related to our off-balance sheet arrangements, bank guarantees and letters of credit.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
As of May 31, 2023, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material
effect on our current and future financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. In
connection with various contracts and agreements, we routinely provide indemnification relating to the enforceability of
intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where we are acting as the guarantor. Currently,
we have several such agreements in place. Based on our historical experience and the estimated probability of future loss, we
have determined that the fair value of such indemnification is not material to our financial position or results of operations.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for recently adopted and issued accounting standards.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our previous discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated
Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and
related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the
preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We believe the assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting estimates described below have the greatest potential
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting estimates. Management has
reviewed and discussed these critical accounting estimates with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Because of the uncertainty inherent in these matters, actual results could differ from the estimates we use in the preparation of
our Consolidated Financial Statements. Within the context of these critical accounting estimates, we are not currently aware of
any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in materially different amounts being reported.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Provisions for anticipated sales returns consist of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns. Provisions
for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to be granted
at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims were significantly
different than reserves established, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period in which such
determination was made.
Refer to Note 14 — Revenues in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
INVENTORY RESERVES
We make ongoing estimates relating to the net realizable value of inventories based upon our assumptions about future demand
and market conditions. If we estimate the net realizable value of our inventory is less than the cost of the inventory recorded on
our books, we record a reserve equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated net realizable value.
This reserve is recorded as a charge to Cost of sales. If changes in market conditions result in reductions to the estimated net
realizable value of our inventory below our previous estimate, we would increase our reserve in the period in which we made
such a determination.
HEDGE ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES
We use derivative contracts to hedge certain anticipated foreign currency and interest rate transactions as well as certain non-
functional currency monetary assets and liabilities. When the specific criteria to qualify for hedge accounting has been met,
changes in the fair value of contracts hedging probable forecasted future cash flows are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), rather than Net income, until the underlying hedged transaction affects Net income. In most cases,
this results in gains and losses on hedge derivatives being released from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into
Net income sometime after the maturity of the derivative. One of the criteria for this accounting treatment is that the notional
value of these derivative contracts should not be in excess of the designated amount of anticipated transactions. By their very
nature, our estimates of anticipated transactions may fluctuate over time and may ultimately vary from actual transactions. When
the designated amount of anticipated or actual transactions decline below hedged levels, or if it is no longer probable a
forecasted transaction will occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time
thereafter, we reclassify the cumulative change in fair value of the over-hedged portion of the related hedge contract from
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Other (income) expense, net during the quarter in which the decrease
occurs. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances related to
the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside our control or influence.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
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INCOME TAXES
We are subject to taxation in the United States, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The determination of our
provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex
tax laws. On an interim basis, we estimate our effective tax rate for the full fiscal year. This estimated annual effective tax rate is
then applied to the year-to-date Income before income taxes excluding infrequently occurring or unusual items, to determine the
year-to-date Income tax expense. The income tax effects of infrequent or unusual items are recognized in the interim period in
which they occur. As the fiscal year progresses, we continually refine our estimate based upon actual events and earnings by
jurisdiction during the year. This continual estimation process periodically results in a change to our expected effective tax rate for
the fiscal year. When this occurs, we adjust the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs.
On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the probability a tax position will be effectively sustained and the appropriateness of the
amount recognized for uncertain tax positions based on factors including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law,
settled audit issues and new audit activity. Changes in our assessment may result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an
additional charge to the tax provision in the period our assessment changes. We recognize interest and penalties related to
income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
OTHER CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations related to
our business, products and actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships,
product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. We record contingent liabilities resulting from
claims against us when a loss is assessed to be probable and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. Assessing
probability of loss and estimating probable losses requires analysis of multiple factors, including in some cases judgments about
the potential actions of third-party claimants and courts. Recorded contingent liabilities are based on the best information
available and actual losses in any future period are inherently uncertain. If future adjustments to estimated probable future losses
or actual losses exceed our recorded liability for such claims, we would record additional charges during the period in which the
actual loss or change in estimate occurred. In addition to contingent liabilities recorded for probable losses, we disclose
contingent liabilities when there is a reasonable possibility the ultimate loss will materially exceed the recorded liability.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business and consistent with established policies and procedures, we employ a variety of financial
instruments to manage exposure to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies and interest rates. It is our policy to utilize these
financial instruments only where necessary to finance our business and manage such exposures; we do not enter into these
transactions for trading or speculative purposes.
We are exposed to foreign currency fluctuations, primarily as a result of our international sales, product sourcing and funding
activities. Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We use forward and option
contracts to hedge certain anticipated, but not yet firmly committed, transactions as well as certain firm commitments and the
related receivables and payables, including third-party and intercompany transactions. Where exposures are hedged, our
program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The timing for hedging exposures, as well as the type and duration of the hedge instruments employed, are guided by our
hedging policies and determined based upon the nature of the exposure and prevailing market conditions. Typically, the
Company may enter into hedge contracts starting 12 to 24 months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place
incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the forecasted transaction occurs. The majority of derivatives
outstanding as of May 31, 2023, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for Euro/U.S. Dollar, British
Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar, and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Our earnings are also exposed to movements in short- and long-term market interest rates. Our objective in managing this
interest rate exposure is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to reduce overall borrowing
costs. To achieve these objectives, we maintain a mix of commercial paper, bank loans, and fixed-rate debt of varying maturities.
MARKET RISK MEASUREMENT
We monitor foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and related derivatives using a variety of techniques including a review of
market value, sensitivity analysis and Value-at-Risk ("VaR"). Our market-sensitive derivative and other financial instruments are
foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency option contracts, intercompany loans denominated in non-functional
currencies and fixed interest rate U.S. Dollar denominated debt.
We use VaR to monitor the foreign exchange risk of our foreign currency forward and foreign currency option derivative
instruments only. The VaR determines the maximum potential one-day loss in the fair value of these foreign exchange rate-
sensitive financial instruments. The VaR model estimates assume normal market conditions and a 95% confidence level. There
are various modeling techniques that can be used in the VaR computation. Our computations are based on interrelationships
between currencies and interest rates (a "variance/co-variance" technique). These interrelationships are a function of foreign
exchange currency market changes and interest rate changes over the preceding one-year period. The value of foreign currency
options does not change on a one-to-one basis with changes in the underlying currency rate. We adjust the potential loss in
option value for the estimated sensitivity (the "delta" and "gamma") to changes in the underlying currency rate. This calculation
reflects the impact of foreign currency rate fluctuations on the derivative instruments only and does not include the impact of such
rate fluctuations on non-functional currency transactions (such as anticipated transactions, firm commitments, cash balances and
accounts and loans receivable and payable), including those which are hedged by these instruments.
The VaR model is a risk analysis tool and does not purport to represent actual losses in fair value we will incur nor does it
consider the potential effect of favorable changes in market rates. It also does not represent the full extent of the possible loss
that may occur. Actual future gains and losses will differ from those estimated because of changes or differences in market rates
and interrelationships, hedging instruments and hedge percentages, timing and other factors.
The estimated maximum one-day loss in fair value on our foreign currency sensitive derivative financial instruments, derived
using the VaR model, was $111 million and $99 million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The VaR increased year-over-
year as a result of an increase in foreign currency volatilities as of May 31, 2023. Such a hypothetical loss in the fair value of our
derivatives would be offset by increases in the value of the underlying transactions being hedged. The average monthly change
in the fair values of foreign currency forward and foreign currency option derivative instruments was $289 million and $170 million
during fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.
The instruments not included in the VaR are intercompany loans denominated in non-functional currencies and fixed interest rate
U.S. Dollar denominated debt. Intercompany loans and related interest amounts are eliminated in consolidation. Furthermore, our
non-functional currency intercompany loans are substantially hedged against foreign exchange risk through the use of forward
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contracts, which are included in the VaR calculation above. Therefore, we consider the interest rate and foreign currency market
risks associated with our non-functional currency intercompany loans to be immaterial to our consolidated financial position,
results of operations and cash flows.
Details of third-party debt are provided in the table below. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average
interest rates by expected maturity dates.
EXPECTED MATURITY DATE YEAR ENDING MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
THEREAFTER
TOTAL FAIR VALUE
Interest Rate Risk
Long-term U.S. Dollar debt — Fixed rate
Principal payments
$
—
$
1,000
$
—
$
2,000
$
—
$
6,000
$ 9,000
$
7,889
Average interest rate
0.0 %
2.4 %
0.0 %
2.6 %
0.0 %
3.3 %
3.1 %
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Management of NIKE, Inc. is responsible for the information and representations contained in this Annual Report. The financial
statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
("U.S. GAAP") and include certain amounts based on our best estimates and judgments. Other financial information in this
Annual Report is consistent with these financial statements.
Our accounting systems include controls designed to reasonably assure assets are safeguarded from unauthorized use or
disposition and provide for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These systems are
supplemented by the selection and training of qualified financial personnel and an organizational structure providing for
appropriate segregation of duties.
An internal corporate audit department reviews the results of its work with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of
Directors, presently comprised of four outside, independent directors. The Audit & Finance Committee is responsible for the
appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm and reviews, with the independent registered public accounting
firm, management and the internal corporate audit staff, the scope and the results of the annual audit, the effectiveness of the
accounting control system and other matters relating to the financial affairs of NIKE as the Audit & Finance Committee deems
appropriate. The independent registered public accounting firm and the internal corporate auditors have full access to the Audit &
Finance Committee, with and without the presence of management, to discuss any appropriate matters.
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MANAGEMENT'S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is
defined in Rule 13(a) - 15(f) and Rule 15(d) - 15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Internal control over
financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets of the
Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets of the Company that could have
a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based upon the framework in Internal
Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO). Based on the results of our evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of May 31, 2023.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited (1) the Consolidated Financial
Statements and (2) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2023, as stated in their report
herein.
John J. Donahoe II
Matthew Friend
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of NIKE, Inc.
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of May
31, 2023 and 2022, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of shareholders' equity and of
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2023, including the related notes and financial statement
schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We
also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2023, based on criteria established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended May 31, 2023 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also
in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of May 31,
2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the
accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express
opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting
based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement,
whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control
over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial
statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or
complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate
opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Accounting for Income Taxes
As described in Notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company recorded income tax expense of $1,131
million for the year ended May 31, 2023, and has net deferred tax assets of $1,799 million, including a valuation allowance of $22
million, and total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding related interest and penalties, of $936 million as of May 31, 2023,
$651 million of which would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The realization of deferred tax
assets is dependent on future taxable earnings. Management assesses the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities,
projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this
assessment of realization. A valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset to the extent that recovery is
not likely. The Company is subject to taxation in the United States, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. As disclosed
by management, the use of significant judgment and estimates, as well as the interpretation and application of complex tax laws
is required by management to determine the Company's provision for income taxes.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the accounting for income taxes is a
critical audit matter are a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit
evidence relating to management's assessment of complex tax laws and regulations as it relates to determining the provision for
income taxes. In addition, the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to
income taxes, evaluating changes in and compliance with tax laws, and testing the calculation of the provision of income taxes.
Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in evaluating changes in and compliance with the tax laws
and regulations and the provision for income taxes.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 20, 2023
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1974.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2023
2022
2021
Revenues
$
51,217 $
46,710 $
44,538
Cost of sales
28,925
25,231
24,576
Gross profit
22,292
21,479
19,962
Demand creation expense
4,060
3,850
3,114
Operating overhead expense
12,317
10,954
9,911
Total selling and administrative expense
16,377
14,804
13,025
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
262
Other (income) expense, net
(280)
(181)
14
Income before income taxes
6,201
6,651
6,661
Income tax expense
1,131
605
934
NET INCOME
$
5,070 $
6,046 $
5,727
Earnings per common share:
Basic
$
3.27 $
3.83 $
3.64
Diluted
$
3.23 $
3.75 $
3.56
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
1,551.6
1,578.8
1,573.0
Diluted
1,569.8
1,610.8
1,609.4
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Net income
$
5,070 $
6,046 $
5,727
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment
267
(522)
496
Change in net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
(348)
1,214
(825)
Change in net gains (losses) on other
(6)
6
5
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(87)
698
(324)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$
4,983 $
6,744 $
5,403
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MAY 31,
(In millions)
2023
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents
$
7,441 $
8,574
Short-term investments
3,234
4,423
Accounts receivable, net
4,131
4,667
Inventories
8,454
8,420
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,942
2,129
Total current assets
25,202
28,213
Property, plant and equipment, net
5,081
4,791
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
2,923
2,926
Identifiable intangible assets, net
274
286
Goodwill
281
284
Deferred income taxes and other assets
3,770
3,821
TOTAL ASSETS
$
37,531 $
40,321
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
— $
500
Notes payable
6
10
Accounts payable
2,862
3,358
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
425
420
Accrued liabilities
5,723
6,220
Income taxes payable
240
222
Total current liabilities
9,256
10,730
Long-term debt
8,927
8,920
Operating lease liabilities
2,786
2,777
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
2,558
2,613
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable preferred stock
—
—
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock at stated value:
Class A convertible — 305 and 305 shares outstanding
—
—
Class B — 1,227 and 1,266 shares outstanding
3
3
Capital in excess of stated value
12,412
11,484
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
231
318
Retained earnings (deficit)
1,358
3,476
Total shareholders' equity
14,004
15,281
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
37,531 $
40,321
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Cash provided (used) by operations:
Net income
$
5,070 $
6,046 $
5,727
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operations:
Depreciation
703
717
744
Deferred income taxes
(117)
(650)
(385)
Stock-based compensation
755
638
611
Amortization, impairment and other
156
123
53
Net foreign currency adjustments
(213)
(26)
(138)
Changes in certain working capital components and other assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
489
(504)
(1,606)
(Increase) decrease in inventories
(133)
(1,676)
507
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses, operating lease right-of-use assets and
other current and non-current assets
(644)
(845)
(182)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, operating lease liabilities
and other current and non-current liabilities
(225)
1,365
1,326
Cash provided (used) by operations
5,841
5,188
6,657
Cash provided (used) by investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments
(6,059)
(12,913)
(9,961)
Maturities of short-term investments
3,356
8,199
4,236
Sales of short-term investments
4,184
3,967
2,449
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(969)
(758)
(695)
Other investing activities
52
(19)
171
Cash provided (used) by investing activities
564
(1,524)
(3,800)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
(4)
15
(52)
Repayment of borrowings
(500)
—
(197)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances
651
1,151
1,172
Repurchase of common stock
(5,480)
(4,014)
(608)
Dividends — common and preferred
(2,012)
(1,837)
(1,638)
Other financing activities
(102)
(151)
(136)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities
(7,447)
(4,836)
(1,459)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
(91)
(143)
143
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents
(1,133)
(1,315)
1,541
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year
8,574
9,889
8,348
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR
$
7,441 $
8,574 $
9,889
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of capitalized interest
$
347 $
290 $
293
Income taxes
1,517
1,231
1,177
Non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment
211
160
179
Dividends declared and not paid
524
480
438
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Balance at May 31, 2020
315 $
—
1,243 $
3 $
8,299 $
(56) $
(191) $ 8,055
Stock options exercised
21
954
954
Conversion to Class B Common Stock
(10)
10
—
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(5)
(28)
(622)
(650)
Dividends on common stock ($1.070
per share) and preferred stock ($0.10
per share)
(1,692) (1,692)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
4
129
(43)
86
Stock-based compensation
611
611
Net income
5,727
5,727
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(324)
(324)
Balance at May 31, 2021
305 $
—
1,273 $
3 $
9,965 $
(380) $ 3,179 $
12,767
Stock options exercised
17
924
924
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(27)
(186)
(3,808) (3,994)
Dividends on common stock ($1.190
per share) and preferred stock ($0.10
per share)
(1,886) (1,886)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
3
143
(55)
88
Stock-based compensation
638
638
Net income
6,046
6,046
Other comprehensive income (loss)
698
698
Balance at May 31, 2022
305 $
—
1,266 $
3 $ 11,484 $
318 $ 3,476 $
15,281
Stock options exercised
8
421
421
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(51)
(378)
(5,131) (5,509)
Dividends on common stock ($1.325
per share) and preferred stock ($0.10
per share)
(2,059) (2,059)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
4
130
2
132
Stock-based compensation
755
755
Net income
5,070
5,070
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(87)
(87)
Balance at May 31, 2023
305 $
—
1,227 $
3 $ 12,412 $
231 $ 1,358 $
14,004
COMMON STOCK
CAPITAL IN
EXCESS
OF STATED
VALUE
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
RETAINED
EARNINGS
(DEFICIT)
TOTAL
CLASS A
CLASS B
(In millions, except per share data)
SHARES
AMOUNT
SHARES AMOUNT
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
61
Note 2
Property, Plant and Equipment
67
Note 3
Accrued Liabilities
67
Note 4
Fair Value Measurements
68
Note 5
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines
70
Note 6
Long-Term Debt
71
Note 7
Income Taxes
72
Note 8
Redeemable Preferred Stock
74
Note 9
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation
74
Note 10
Earnings Per Share
77
Note 11
Benefit Plans
77
Note 12
Risk Management and Derivatives
77
Note 13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
81
Note 14
Revenues
83
Note 15
Operating Segments and Related Information
84
Note 16
Commitments and Contingencies
88
Note 17
Leases
88
Note 18
Acquisitions and Divestitures
89
Note 19
Restructuring
90
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NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
NIKE, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE, Inc. portfolio brands include the NIKE Brand, Jordan Brand and Converse. The NIKE
Brand is focused on performance athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services across Men's, Women's and
Kids', amplified with sport-inspired lifestyle products carrying the Swoosh trademark, as well as other NIKE Brand trademarks.
The Jordan Brand is focused on athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and
operating results of Jordan Brand products are reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Converse designs, distributes, licenses and sells casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor,
All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell trademarks. In some markets outside the U.S., these trademarks are licensed
to third parties who design, distribute, market and sell similar products. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a
stand-alone basis.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "NIKE"). All
significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue transactions associated with the sale of NIKE Brand footwear, apparel and equipment, as well as Converse products,
comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or direct
to consumer channels. The Company satisfies the performance obligation and records revenues when transfer of control to the
customer has occurred, based on the terms of sale. A customer is considered to have control once they are able to direct the use
and receive substantially all of the benefits of the product.
Control is transferred to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the country of the sale and the
agreement with the customer. Control transfers to retail store customers at the time of sale and to substantially all digital
commerce customers upon shipment. The transaction price is determined based upon the invoiced sales price, less anticipated
sales returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the
country of sale or agreement with the customer and payment is generally required within 90 days or less of shipment to or receipt
by the wholesale customer. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store and digital commerce transactions.
Consideration for trademark licensing contracts is earned through sales-based or usage-based royalty arrangements, and the
associated revenues are recognized over the license period.
Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing
transaction, and are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from Revenues and Cost of sales in the
Consolidated Statements of Income. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product
has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in Cost of sales when the related revenues
are recognized.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Consideration promised in the Company's contracts with customers is variable due to anticipated reductions, such as sales
returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. The Company estimates the most likely amount it will be entitled to
receive and records an anticipated reduction against Revenues, with an offsetting increase to Accrued liabilities at the time
revenues are recognized. The estimated cost of inventory for product returns is recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current
assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The provision for anticipated sales returns consists of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns.
Provisions for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to
be granted at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and thus may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims are significantly
greater or lower than the reserves established, a reduction or increase to net Revenues is recorded in the period in which such
determination is made.
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COST OF SALES
Cost of sales consists primarily of inventory costs, as well as warehousing costs (including the cost of warehouse labor), third-
party royalties, certain foreign currency hedge gains and losses and product design costs. Shipping and handling costs are
expensed as incurred and included in Cost of sales.
DEMAND CREATION EXPENSE
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary
products, television, digital and print advertising as well as media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation. Advertising
production costs are expensed the first time an advertisement is run. Advertising media costs are expensed when the
advertisement appears. Costs related to brand events are expensed when the event occurs. Costs related to retail brand
presentation are expensed when the presentation is complete and delivered.
A significant amount of the Company's promotional expenses result from payments under endorsement contracts. In general,
endorsement payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. However, certain contracts contain
elements that may be accounted for differently based upon the facts and circumstances of each individual contract. Prepayments
made under contracts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Deferred income taxes and other assets
depending on the period to which the prepayment applies.
Certain contracts provide for contingent payments to endorsers based upon specific achievements in their sport (e.g., winning a
championship). The Company records Demand creation expense for these amounts when the endorser achieves the specific
goal.
Certain contracts provide for variable payments based upon endorsers maintaining a level of performance in their sport over an
extended period of time (e.g., maintaining a specified ranking in a sport for a year). When the Company determines payments are
probable, the amounts are reported in Demand creation expense ratably over the contract period based on the Company's best
estimate of the endorser's performance. In these instances, to the extent actual payments to the endorser differ from the
Company's estimate due to changes in the endorser's performance, adjustments to Demand creation expense may be recorded
in a future period.
Certain contracts provide for royalty payments to endorsers based upon a predetermined percent of sales of particular products,
which the Company records in Cost of sales as the related sales occur. For contracts containing minimum guaranteed royalty
payments, the Company records the amount of any guaranteed payment in excess of that earned through sales of product within
Demand creation expense.
Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its wholesale customers for certain costs of advertising the
Company's products. To the extent the Company receives a distinct good or service in exchange for consideration paid to the
customer that does not exceed the fair value of that good or service, the amounts reimbursed are recorded in Demand creation
expense.
Total Demand creation expense was $4,060 million, $3,850 million and $3,114 million for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022
and 2021, respectively. Prepaid advertising and promotion expenses totaled $755 million and $773 million at May 31, 2023 and
2022, respectively, of which $372 million and $329 million, respectively, were recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current
assets, and $383 million and $444 million, respectively, were recorded in Deferred income taxes and other assets, depending on
the period to which the prepayment applied.
OPERATING OVERHEAD EXPENSE
Operating overhead expense consists primarily of wage and benefit-related expenses, research and development costs, bad
debt expense as well as other administrative expenses such as rent, depreciation and amortization, professional services, certain
technology investments, meetings and travel.
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
Cash and equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly liquid investments, that are both readily convertible to known
amounts of cash and so near their maturity they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest
rates, with maturities three months or less at the date of purchase.
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investments with maturities over three months at the date of purchase. At May 31,
2023 and 2022, Short-term investments consisted of available-for-sale debt securities, which are recorded at fair value with
unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless unrealized losses
are determined to be unrecoverable. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined by specific identification.
The Company considers all available-for-sale debt securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, as available
to support current operational liquidity needs and, therefore, classifies all securities with maturity dates beyond three months at
the date of purchase as current assets within Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for more information on the Company's Short-term investments.
ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net consist primarily of amounts due from customers. The Company makes ongoing estimates relating to
the collectability of its accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for expected losses resulting from the inability of its
customers to make required payments. In addition to judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on
ongoing credit evaluations, the Company considers historical levels of credit losses, as well as macroeconomic and industry
trends to determine the amount of the allowance. The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable was $35 million and $34
million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
INVENTORY VALUATION
Inventories, substantially all of which are finished goods, are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value and valued on either
an average or a specific identification cost basis. In some instances, the Company ships products directly from its suppliers to the
customer, with the related inventory and cost of sales recognized on a specific identification basis. Inventory costs primarily
consist of product cost from the Company's suppliers, as well as inbound freight, import duties, taxes, insurance, logistics and
other handling fees.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis for land improvements,
buildings and leasehold improvements over 2 to 40 years and for machinery and equipment over 2 to 15 years.
Depreciation and amortization of assets used in manufacturing, warehousing and product distribution are recorded in Cost of
sales. Depreciation and amortization of all other assets are recorded in Operating overhead expense.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Expenditures for major software purchases and software developed for internal use are capitalized and amortized over 2 to 12
years on a straight-line basis. The Company's policy provides for the capitalization of external direct costs associated with
developing or obtaining internal use computer software. The Company also capitalizes certain payroll and payroll-related costs
for employees who are directly associated with internal use computer software projects. The amount of capitalizable payroll costs
with respect to these employees is limited to the time directly spent on such projects. Costs associated with preliminary project
stage activities, training, maintenance and all other post-implementation stage activities are expensed as incurred.
Development costs of computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as an integral part of a product are subject to
capitalization beginning when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when a product is available
for general release to customers. In most instances, the Company's products are released soon after technological feasibility has
been established; therefore, software development costs incurred subsequent to achievement of technological feasibility are
usually not significant, and generally, most software development costs have been expensed as incurred.
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IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets or asset groups to be used in operations whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an
impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant
adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset or a significant decline in the
observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, the Company would assess the
recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected
undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life
of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not
recoverable, the Company will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies, which would
typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset
group's carrying amount and its estimated fair value.
GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company performs annual impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives in the fourth quarter of
each fiscal year or when events occur or circumstances change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a
reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life below its carrying value.
For purposes of testing goodwill for impairment, the Company allocates goodwill across its reporting units, which are considered
the Company's operating segments. For both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which primarily consist of acquired
trade names and trademarks, the Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that
the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the
totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or
indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, an impairment test is unnecessary.
If an impairment test is necessary, the Company will estimate the fair value of the related reporting unit or indefinite-lived
intangible asset. If the carrying value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the goodwill of
that reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is determined to be impaired and the Company will record an impairment
charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.
There were no accumulated impairment losses as of May 31, 2023 and 2022. Additionally, the impact to Goodwill as a result of
acquisitions and divestitures during fiscal 2023 and 2022, was not material.
OPERATING LEASES
The Company primarily leases retail store space, certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office space, equipment and other
non-real estate assets. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and begins recording lease activity at
the commencement date, which is generally the date in which the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of
the asset. Lease components are not separated from non-lease components for real estate leases within the Company's lease
portfolio. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the
lease term with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company's incremental borrowing rate is used to
determine the present value of future lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable.
Lease agreements may contain rent escalation clauses, renewal or termination options, rent holidays or certain landlord
incentives, including tenant improvement allowances. ROU assets include amounts for scheduled rent increases and are reduced
by the amount of lease incentives. The lease term includes the non-cancelable period of the lease and options to extend or
terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. The Company does not record leases
with an initial term of 12 months or less on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognizes related lease payments in the
Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain lease agreements include variable lease
payments, which are based on a percent of retail sales over specified levels or adjust periodically for inflation as a result of
changes in a published index, primarily the Consumer Price Index, and are expensed as incurred.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivatives, equity
securities and available-for-sale debt securities. Fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. The Company uses a three-level
hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used, as follows:
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• Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
• Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in
markets that are not active.
• Level 3: Unobservable inputs with little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own
assumptions.
The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires
judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based
on the most conservative level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Pricing vendors are utilized for a majority of Level 1 and Level 2 investments. These vendors either provide a quoted market price
in an active market or use observable inputs without applying significant adjustments in their pricing. Observable inputs include
broker quotes, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities and credit risks. The fair value
of derivative contracts is determined using observable market inputs such as the daily market foreign currency rates, forward
pricing curves, currency volatilities, currency correlations and interest rates and considers nonperformance risk of the Company
and its counterparties.
The Company's fair value measurement process includes comparing fair values to another independent pricing vendor to ensure
appropriate fair values are recorded.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars are included in the foreign
currency translation adjustment, a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
The Company's global subsidiaries have various monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, which are
denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement, the
impact of which is recorded in Other (income) expense, net, within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and
interest rates. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in the fair value of
derivative financial instruments are either recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Long-term debt or Net
income depending on the nature of the underlying exposure, whether the derivative is formally designated as a hedge and, if
designated, the extent to which the hedge is effective. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement from derivatives in
the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items. For undesignated hedges and designated cash flow hedges,
this is primarily within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For
designated net investment hedges, this is within the Cash provided by investing activities component of the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows. For the Company's fair value hedges, which are interest rate swaps used to mitigate the change in
fair value of its fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates, the related cash flows from periodic interest payments are
reflected within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives for additional information on the Company's risk management program
and derivatives.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by estimating the fair value, net of estimated forfeitures, of equity awards
and recognizing the related expense as Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, in the Consolidated
Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Substantially all awards vest ratably over four years of
continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant. Performance-based restricted stock units vest
based on the Company's achievement of certain performance criteria throughout the three-year performance period and
continued employment through the vesting date. The fair value of options, stock appreciation rights and employees' purchase
rights under the employee stock purchase plans ("ESPPs") is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair
value of restricted stock and time-vesting restricted stock units is established by the market price on the date of grant. The fair
value of performance-based restricted stock units is estimated as of the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation.
Refer to Note 9 — Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation for additional information on the Company's stock-based
compensation programs.
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INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and
the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount
management believes is more likely than not to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable
earnings and is therefore uncertain. At least quarterly, the Company assesses taxable income in prior carryback periods, the
scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. The Company
uses forecasts of taxable income and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this assessment of realization, which are
inherently uncertain and can result in significant variation between estimated and actual results. To the extent the Company
believes that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset, which increases the
Company's income tax expense in the period when such determination is made.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not
the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The Company recognizes interest and penalties
related to income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes for further discussion.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing Net income by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by adjusting weighted average outstanding shares,
assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive stock options and awards.
Refer to Note 10 — Earnings Per Share for further discussion.
MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates, including estimates relating to assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Additionally, the macroeconomic
environment could remain volatile as the risk exists that worsening macroeconomic conditions could have a material, adverse
impact on future revenue growth as well as overall profitability.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") ASU
2022-04, Liabilities — Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations, which
enhances transparency surrounding the use of supplier finance programs. The new guidance requires qualitative and quantitative
disclosure sufficient to enable users of the financial statements to understand the nature, activity during the period, changes from
period to period and potential magnitude of such programs. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal periods, except for the amendment on rollforward information,
which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company will adopt the required guidance in the first
quarter of fiscal 2024 and is currently evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
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NOTE 2 — PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, net included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Land and improvements
$
326 $
330
Buildings
3,293
3,170
Machinery and equipment
3,083
2,870
Internal-use software
1,612
1,616
Leasehold improvements
1,876
1,712
Construction in process
525
399
Total property, plant and equipment, gross
10,715
10,097
Less accumulated depreciation
5,634
5,306
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
$
5,081 $
4,791
Capitalized interest was not material for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
NOTE 3 — ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes
$
1,737 $
1,297
Sales-related reserves
994
1,015
Endorsement compensation
552
496
Dividends payable
529
485
Allowance for expected loss on sale(1)
—
397
Other
1,911
2,530
Total Accrued Liabilities
$
5,723 $
6,220
(1)
Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
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NOTE 4 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following tables present information about the Company's financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
May 31, 2023 and 2022, and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value
measurement. Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional detail regarding the Company's fair
value measurement methodology.
MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
$
1,767 $
1,767 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
2,655
—
2,655
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
543
15
528
Money market funds
5,157
5,157
—
Time deposits
507
502
5
U.S. Agency securities
46
—
46
Total Level 2
6,253
5,674
579
TOTAL
$
10,675 $
7,441 $
3,234
MAY 31, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
$
839 $
839 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
3,801
8
3,793
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
660
37
623
Money market funds
6,458
6,458
—
Time deposits
1,237
1,232
5
U.S. Agency securities
2
—
2
Total Level 2
8,357
7,727
630
TOTAL
$
12,997 $
8,574 $
4,423
As of May 31, 2023, the Company held $2,563 million of available-for-sale debt securities with maturity dates within one year and
$671 million with maturity dates over one year and less than five years in Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The fair value of the Company's available-for-sale debt securities approximates their amortized cost.
Included in Interest expense (income), net was interest income related to the Company's investment portfolio of $297 million, $94
million and $34 million for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The Company records the assets and liabilities of its derivative financial instruments on a gross basis on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The Company's derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that allow for the
offset of assets and liabilities in the event of default or early termination of the contract. Any amounts of cash collateral received
related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features are recorded in Cash and
equivalents and Accrued liabilities, the latter of which would further offset against the Company's derivative asset balance. Any
amounts of cash collateral posted related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features
are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets, which would further offset against the Company's derivative liability
balance. Cash collateral received or posted related to the Company's credit-related contingent features is presented in the Cash
provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company does not recognize amounts of
non-cash collateral received, such as securities, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For further information related to credit
risk, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives.
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The following tables present information about the Company's derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a
recurring basis and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement:
MAY 31, 2023
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT
FAIR VALUE
OTHER
CURRENT
ASSETS
OTHER
LONG-TERM
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
AT FAIR
VALUE
ACCRUED
LIABILITIES
OTHER
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$
557 $
493 $
64
$
180 $
128 $
52
(1)
If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have
been reduced by $178 million as of May 31, 2023. As of that date, the Company received $36 million of cash collateral from various counterparties
related to foreign exchange derivative instruments. No amount of collateral was posted on the derivative liability balance as of May 31, 2023.
MAY 31, 2022
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT
FAIR VALUE
OTHER
CURRENT
ASSETS
OTHER
LONG-TERM
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
AT FAIR
VALUE
ACCRUED
LIABILITIES
OTHER
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives(1)
$
880 $
674 $
206
$
77 $
66 $
11
(1)
If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have
been reduced by $76 million as of May 31, 2022. As of that date, the Company had received $486 million of cash collateral from various counterparties
related to foreign exchange derivative instruments. No amount of collateral was posted on the Company's derivative liability balance as of May 31,
2022.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives. For fair value information regarding Notes payable and Long-term debt, refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings
and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt, respectively.
The carrying amounts of other current financial assets and other current financial liabilities approximate fair value.
NON-RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
As further discussed in Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures, the Company met the criteria to recognize the related assets
and liabilities of its Argentina, Chile and Uruguay entities as held-for-sale as of May 31, 2022. This required the Company to
remeasure the disposal groups at fair value, less costs to sell, which is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement and was
based on each transaction's estimated consideration.
All other assets or liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of May 31, 2023 and 2022 were
immaterial.
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NOTE 5 — SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND CREDIT LINES
The carrying amounts reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for Notes payable approximate fair value.
On March 11, 2022, the Company entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which
provides for up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to $3 billion in total with lender approval. The
facility matures on March 11, 2027, with options to extend the maturity date up to an additional two years. This facility replaces
the prior $2 billion five-year credit facility agreement entered into on August 16, 2019, which would have matured on August 16,
2024. Based on the Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's
Corporation and Moody's Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the
prevailing Term SOFR for the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.04% of the total undrawn commitment.
On March 10, 2023, the Company entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks, which
provides for up to $1 billion of borrowings, with an option to increase borrowings up to $1.5 billion in total with lender approval.
The facility matures on March 8, 2024, with an option to extend the maturity date an additional 364 days. This facility replaces the
prior $1 billion 364-day credit facility agreement entered into on March 11, 2022, which matured on March 10, 2023. Based on the
Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's
Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing Term Secured
Overnight Financing Rate ("Term SOFR") for the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.02% of the total
undrawn commitment.
As of and for the periods ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, no amounts were outstanding under any of the Company's committed
credit facilities.
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NOTE 6 — LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs, comprises the following:
BOOK VALUE
OUTSTANDING
AS OF MAY 31,
Scheduled Maturity (Dollars in millions)
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST RATE
INTEREST PAYMENTS
2023
2022
Corporate Term Debt:(1)(2)
May 1, 2023
$
500
2.25 %
Semi-Annually
$
— $
500
March 27, 2025
1,000
2.40 %
Semi-Annually
998
996
November 1, 2026
1,000
2.38 %
Semi-Annually
997
997
March 27, 2027
1,000
2.75 %
Semi-Annually
997
996
March 27, 2030
1,500
2.85 %
Semi-Annually
1,492
1,491
March 27, 2040
1,000
3.25 %
Semi-Annually
987
986
May 1, 2043
500
3.63 %
Semi-Annually
496
496
November 1, 2045
1,000
3.88 %
Semi-Annually
986
985
November 1, 2046
500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
492
492
March 27, 2050
1,500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
1,482
1,481
Total
8,927
9,420
Less Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
—
500
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT
$
8,927 $
8,920
(1)
These senior unsecured obligations rank equally with the Company's other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.
(2)
The bonds are redeemable at the Company's option at a price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be
redeemed or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest. However, the
bonds also feature a par call provision, which allows for the bonds to be redeemed at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the
notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest on or after the Par Call Date, as defined in the respective notes.
The scheduled maturity of Long-term debt in each of the years ending May 31, 2024 through 2028, are $0 million, $1,000 million,
$0 million, $2,000 million and $0 million, respectively, at face value.
The Company's Long-term debt is recorded at adjusted cost, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs.
The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based upon quoted prices for similar instruments or quoted prices for identical
instruments in inactive markets (Level 2). The fair value of the Company's Long-term debt, including the current portion, was
approximately $7,889 million and $8,933 million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES
Income before income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Income before income taxes:
United States
$
4,663 $
6,020 $
5,723
Foreign
1,538
631
938
TOTAL INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
6,201 $
6,651 $
6,661
The provision for income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Current:
United States
Federal
$
430 $
231 $
328
State
184
98
134
Foreign
634
926
857
Total Current
1,248
1,255
1,319
Deferred:
United States
Federal
(162)
(522)
(371)
State
(25)
(16)
(34)
Foreign
70
(112)
20
Total Deferred
(117)
(650)
(385)
TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE
$
1,131 $
605 $
934
A reconciliation from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
Federal income tax rate
21.0
%
21.0
%
21.0
%
State taxes, net of federal benefit
1.5
%
1.4
%
1.3
%
Foreign earnings
1.7
%
-1.8
%
0.2
%
Subpart F deferred tax benefit
0.0
%
-4.7
%
0.0
%
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit
-6.1
%
-4.1
%
-3.7
%
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
-1.1
%
-4.9
%
-4.5
%
Income tax audits and contingency reserves
1.0
%
1.5
%
1.5
%
U.S. research and development tax credit
-1.2
%
-1.0
%
-0.9
%
Other, net
1.4
%
1.7
%
-0.9
%
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
18.2
%
9.1
%
14.0
%
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"), which significantly changed U.S. tax law and
included a provision to tax global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") of foreign subsidiaries. The Company recognizes taxes
due under the GILTI provision as a current period expense.
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023 was higher than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to decreased benefits from stock-based compensation and the prior year
recognition of a non-cash, one-time benefit related to the onshoring of the Company's non-U.S. intangible property. During the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company onshored certain non-U.S. intangible property ownership rights and implemented
changes in the Company's legal entity structure. The tax restructuring increases the possibility that foreign earnings in future
periods will be subject to tax in the U.S. due to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company recognized a deferred tax
asset and corresponding non-cash deferred income tax benefit of 4.7%, to establish the deferred tax deduction that is expected
to reduce taxable income in future periods.
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The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022 was lower than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a shift in the Company's earnings mix and recognition of a non-cash, one-time
benefit related to the onshoring of the Company's non-U.S. intangible property.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities comprise the following as of:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories(1)
$
79 $
136
Sales return reserves(1)
89
109
Deferred compensation(1)
321
313
Stock-based compensation
261
195
Reserves and accrued liabilities(1)
144
145
Operating lease liabilities
511
508
Intangibles
255
275
Capitalized research and development expenditures
548
353
Net operating loss carry-forwards
15
8
Subpart F deferred tax
374
313
Foreign tax credit carry-forward
—
103
Other(1)
183
148
Total deferred tax assets
2,780
2,606
Valuation allowance
(22)
(19)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
2,758
2,587
Deferred tax liabilities:
Foreign withholding tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
(186)
(146)
Property, plant and equipment(1)
(276)
(247)
Right-of-use assets
(441)
(437)
Other(1)
(56)
(92)
Total deferred tax liabilities
(959)
(922)
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET (2)
$
1,799 $
1,665
(1)
The above amounts exclude deferred taxes held-for-sale as of May 31, 2022. See Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
(2)
Of the total $1,799 million net deferred tax asset for the period ended May 31, 2023, $2,026 million was included within Deferred income taxes and
other assets and $(227) million was included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Of the total $1,665
million net deferred tax asset for the period ended May 31, 2022, $1,891 million was included within Deferred income taxes and other assets and
$(226) million was included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following is a reconciliation of the changes in the gross balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of the period
$
848 $
896 $
771
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions
95
71
77
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions
(17)
(145)
(22)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions
50
62
59
Settlements
(18)
(17)
(5)
Lapse of statute of limitations
(7)
(10)
(6)
Changes due to currency translation
(15)
(9)
22
UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS, END OF THE PERIOD
$
936 $
848 $
896
As of May 31, 2023, total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding related interest and penalties, were $936 million, of which
$651 million would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The majority of the total gross
unrecognized tax benefits are long-term in nature and included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense. The liability for payment of
interest and penalties increased by $20 million during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, increased by $45 million during the
fiscal year ended May 31, 2022, and increased by $45 million during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021. As of May 31, 2023 and
2022, accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were $268 million and $248 million, respectively (excluding
federal benefit) and were included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, long-term income taxes payable were $373 million and $535 million, respectively, and were
included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S., as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is currently under
audit by the U.S. IRS for fiscal years 2017 through 2019. The Company has closed all U.S. federal income tax matters through
fiscal 2016, with the exception of certain transfer pricing adjustments. Tax years after 2011 remain open in certain major foreign
jurisdictions. Although the timing of resolution of audits is not certain, the Company evaluates all domestic and foreign audit
issues in the aggregate, along with the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations, and estimates that it is reasonably possible
the total gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to $50 million within the next 12 months. In January 2019, the
European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached State Aid rules when
granting certain tax rulings to the Company. The Company believes the investigation is without merit. If this matter is adversely
resolved, the Netherlands may be required to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the Company's
income taxes related to prior periods in the Netherlands could increase.
A portion of the Company's foreign operations benefit from a tax holiday, which is set to expire in 2031. This tax holiday may be
extended when certain conditions are met or may be terminated early if certain conditions are not met. The tax benefit attributable
to this tax holiday, before taking into consideration other U.S. indirect tax provisions, was $263 million, $221 million and $238
million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The benefit of the tax holiday on diluted earnings
per common share was $0.17, $0.14 and $0.15 for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Deferred tax assets as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, were reduced by a valuation allowance. For the fiscal year ended May 31,
2023, a valuation allowance was provided for U.S. capital loss carryforwards and on tax benefits generated by certain entities
with operating losses. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022, a valuation allowance was provided for U.S. capital loss
carryforwards and on tax benefits generated by certain entities with operating losses. There was a $3 million net increase in the
valuation allowance for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, compared to a $7 million net increase for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2022, and $14 million net decrease for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021.
The Company has available domestic and foreign loss carry-forwards of $61 million as of May 31, 2023. If not utilized, $33 million
of losses will expire in the periods between fiscal 2028 and 2043.
NOTE 8 — REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
Sojitz America is the sole owner of the Company's authorized redeemable preferred stock, $1 par value, which is redeemable at
the option of Sojitz America or the Company at par value aggregating $0.3 million. A cumulative dividend of $0.10 per share is
payable annually on May 31, and no dividends may be declared or paid on the common stock of the Company unless dividends
on the redeemable preferred stock have been declared and paid in full. There have been no changes in the redeemable preferred
stock in the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. As the holder of the redeemable preferred stock, Sojitz America
does not have general voting rights but does have the right to vote as a separate class on the sale of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company and its subsidiaries; on merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or on the sale or
assignment of the NIKE trademark for athletic footwear sold in the United States. The redeemable preferred stock has been fully
issued to Sojitz America and is not blank check preferred stock. The Company's articles of incorporation do not permit the
issuance of additional preferred stock.
NOTE 9 — COMMON STOCK AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
COMMON STOCK
The authorized number of shares of Class A Common Stock, no par value, and Class B Common Stock, no par value, are 400
million and 2,400 million, respectively. Each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class B Common
Stock. Voting rights of Class B Common Stock are limited in certain circumstances with respect to the election of directors. There
are no differences in the dividend and liquidation preferences or participation rights of the holders of Class A and Class B
Common Stock. From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors authorizes share repurchase programs for the repurchase
of Class B Common Stock. The value of repurchased shares is deducted from Total shareholders' equity through allocation to
Capital in excess of stated value and Retained earnings.
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") provides for the issuance of up to 798 million previously
unissued shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with equity awards granted under the Stock Incentive Plan. The Stock
Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of non-statutory stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, and stock
awards, including restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock units include both time-vesting restricted stock units
("RSUs") as well as performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). A committee of the Board of Directors administers the
Stock Incentive Plan and has the authority to determine the employees to whom awards will be made, the amount of the awards
and the other terms and conditions of the awards. The Company generally grants stock options, restricted stock and restricted
stock units on an annual basis. The exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights may not be less than the fair
market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. Substantially all awards under the Stock Incentive Plan vest ratably
over 4 years of continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company's total stock-based compensation expense recognized in Cost of sales or
Operating overhead expense, as applicable:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Stock options(1)
$
311 $
297 $
323
ESPPs
72
60
63
Restricted stock and restricted stock units(1)(2)
372
281
225
TOTAL STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
$
755 $
638 $
611
(1)
Expense for stock options includes the expense associated with stock appreciation rights. Accelerated stock option expense is primarily recorded for
employees meeting certain retirement eligibility requirements and was $64 million, $57 million and $67 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023,
2022 and 2021, respectively. During fiscal 2021, an immaterial amount of accelerated stock option and restricted stock unit expense was also recorded
for certain employees impacted by the Company's organizational realignment. For more information, see Note 19 — Restructuring.
(2)
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, expense for restricted stock units includes an immaterial amount of expense for PSUs.
The income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense was $71 million, $327 million and $297 million for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and reported within Income tax expense.
STOCK OPTIONS
The weighted average fair value per share of stock options granted during the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021,
computed as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model, was $31.31, $37.53 and $26.75, respectively. The
weighted average assumptions used to estimate these fair values were as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
Dividend yield
0.9 %
0.8 %
0.9 %
Expected volatility
27.1 %
24.9 %
27.3 %
Weighted average expected life (in years)
5.8
5.8
6.0
Risk-free interest rate
3.3 %
0.9 %
0.4 %
Expected volatilities are based on an analysis of the historical volatility of the Company's common stock, the implied volatility in
market traded options on the Company's common stock with a term greater than one year, as well as other factors. The weighted
average expected life of options is based on an analysis of historical and expected future exercise patterns. The interest rate is
based on the U.S. Treasury (constant maturity) risk-free rate in effect at the date of grant for periods corresponding with the
expected term of the options.
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The following summarizes the stock option transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
OPTION PRICE
(In millions)
Options outstanding as of May 31, 2022
68.0 $
88.66
Exercised
(7.5)
57.11
Forfeited
(1.5)
122.93
Granted
12.0
107.44
Options outstanding as of May 31, 2023
71.0 $
94.40
(1)
Includes stock appreciation rights transactions.
Options exercisable as of May 31, 2023 were 44.7 million and had a weighted average option price of $79.95 per share. The
aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable as of May 31, 2023 was $1,380 million and $1,307 million,
respectively. The total intrinsic value of the options exercised during the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $438
million, $1,742 million and $1,571 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is the amount by which the market value of the
underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the options. The weighted average contractual life remaining for options
outstanding and options exercisable as of May 31, 2023 was 5.9 years and 4.5 years, respectively. As of May 31, 2023, the
Company had $425 million of unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized
in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a weighted average remaining period of 2.5 years.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
In addition to the Stock Incentive Plan, the Company gives employees the right to purchase shares at a discount from the market
price under ESPPs. Subject to the annual statutory limit, employees are eligible to participate through payroll deductions of up to
10% of their compensation. At the end of each six-month offering period, shares are purchased by the participants at 85% of the
lower of the fair market value at the beginning or the end of the offering period. Employees purchased 3.0 million, 2.0 million and
2.5 million shares during each of the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
RESTRICTED STOCK AND RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Recipients of restricted stock are entitled to cash dividends and to vote their respective shares throughout the period of
restriction. Recipients of restricted stock units, which includes RSUs and PSUs, are entitled to dividend equivalent cash
payments upon vesting. The number of shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested includes shares of common
stock withheld by the Company on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.
The following summarizes the restricted stock and restricted stock units transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
GRANT DATE
FAIR VALUE
(In millions)
Nonvested as of May 31, 2022
6.7 $
130.88
Vested
(2.2)
114.85
Forfeited
(0.7)
131.10
Granted
4.5
115.56
Nonvested as of May 31, 2023
8.3 $
126.97
(1) Includes an immaterial amount of PSU transactions
The weighted average fair value per share of restricted stock and restricted stock units granted for the fiscal years ended May 31,
2023, 2022 and 2021, computed as of the grant date, was $115.56, $168.04 and $113.84, respectively. During the fiscal years
ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the aggregate fair value of vested restricted stock and restricted stock units was $250
million, $354 million and $310 million, respectively, computed as of the date of vesting.
As of May 31, 2023, the Company had $649 million of unrecognized compensation costs from restricted stock and restricted
stock units, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a
weighted average remaining period of 2.3 years.
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NOTE 10 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per common share to diluted earnings per common share. The computations
of diluted earnings per common share excluded restricted stock, restricted stock units and options, including shares under
ESPPs, to purchase an estimated additional 31.7 million, 9.4 million and 11.3 million shares of common stock outstanding for the
fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, because the awards were assumed to be anti-dilutive.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2023
2022
2021
Net income available to common stockholders
$
5,070 $
6,046 $
5,727
Determination of shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
1,551.6
1,578.8
1,573.0
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards
18.2
32.0
36.4
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
1,569.8
1,610.8
1,609.4
Earnings per common share:
Basic
$
3.27 $
3.83 $
3.64
Diluted
$
3.23 $
3.75 $
3.56
NOTE 11 — BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a qualified 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan, in which all U.S. employees are able to participate. The
Company matches a portion of employee contributions to the savings plan. Company contributions to the savings plan were $136
million, $126 million and $110 million and included in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The Company also has a Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by shareholders in
September 1997, which has been amended from time to time. The Company recognized an immaterial amount of Operating
overhead expense related to cash awards under the LTIP during the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. During the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, under the Stock Incentive Plan, the Company granted PSUs which replaced cash-based
long-term incentive awards historically granted under the Company's LTIP. Refer to Note 9 — Common Stock and Stock-Based
Compensation for further information related to PSUs.
The Company allows certain highly compensated employees and non-employee directors of the Company to defer compensation
under a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. A rabbi trust was established to fund the Company's nonqualified deferred
compensation plan obligation. The assets in the rabbi trust of approximately $875 million and $876 million as of May 31, 2023
and 2022, respectively, primarily consist of company owned life insurance policies recorded at their cash surrender value and are
classified in Deferred income taxes and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred compensation plan liabilities
were $897 million and $890 million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and primarily classified in Deferred income taxes
and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company has pension plans in various countries worldwide. The pension plans are only available to local employees and are
generally government mandated. The liability related to the unfunded pension liabilities of the plans was $29 million and $30
million as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and primarily classified as non-current in Deferred income taxes and other
liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
NOTE 12 — RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVES
The Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company does not
hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. The Company formally
documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management
objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as hedges
to either recognized assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions and assessing, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the
effectiveness of the hedging relationships.
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The majority of derivatives outstanding as of May 31, 2023, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for
Euro/U.S. Dollar, British Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. All derivatives are
recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and classified based on the instrument's maturity date.
The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
BALANCE SHEET LOCATION
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $
480
$
639
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Deferred income taxes and other assets
64
206
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments
544
845
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
13
35
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
13
35
TOTAL DERIVATIVE ASSETS
$
557
$
880
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
BALANCE SHEET LOCATION
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Accrued liabilities $
93
$
37
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
52
11
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments
145
48
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives
Accrued liabilities
35
29
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
35
29
TOTAL DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
$
180
$
77
The following table presents the amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of cash flow hedges are
recorded and the effects of cash flow hedge activity on these line items for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
(Dollars in millions)
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF
GAIN (LOSS)
ON CASH FLOW
HEDGE ACTIVITY
Revenues
$ 51,217 $
26
$ 46,710 $
(82) $ 44,538 $
45
Cost of sales
28,925
581
25,231
(23)
24,576
51
Demand creation expense
4,060
(5)
3,850
1
3,114
3
Other (income) expense, net
(280)
338
(181)
130
14
(47)
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
(8)
205
(7)
262
(7)
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The following tables present the amounts affecting the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended May 31, 2023,
2022 and 2021:
(Dollars in millions)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES
(1)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME
(1)
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2023
2022
2021
2023
2022
2021
Derivatives designated as
cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
$
16 $
(39) $
(61)
Revenues
$
26 $
(82) $
45
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
305
889
(563)
Cost of sales
581
(23)
51
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
(1)
(6)
5
Demand creation expense
(5)
1
3
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
207
492
(163)
Other (income) expense, net
338
130
(47)
Interest rate swaps(2)
—
—
—
Interest expense (income), net
(8)
(7)
(7)
Total designated cash
flow hedges
$
527 $ 1,336 $ (782)
$
932 $
19 $
45
(1)
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the amounts recorded in Other (income) expense, net as a result of the discontinuance of
cash flow hedges because the forecasted transactions were no longer probable of occurring were immaterial.
(2)
Gains and losses associated with terminated interest rate swaps, which were previously designated as cash flow hedges and recorded in Accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss), will be released through Interest expense (income), net over the term of the issued debt.
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED
IN INCOME ON DERIVATIVES
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN INCOME
ON DERIVATIVES
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives
$
28 $
38 $
(167)
Other (income) expense, net
CASH FLOW HEDGES
All changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge instruments are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) until Net income is affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. Effective
hedge results are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the same manner as the underlying exposure. When it
is no longer probable the forecasted hedged transaction will occur in the initially identified time period, hedge accounting is
discontinued and the Company accounts for the associated derivative as an undesignated instrument as discussed below.
Additionally, the gains and losses associated with derivatives no longer designated as cash flow hedge instruments in
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recognized immediately in Other (income) expense, net, if it is probable the
forecasted hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the initially identified time period or within an additional two-month
period thereafter. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances
related to the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside the control or influence of the Company.
The purpose of the Company's foreign exchange risk management program is to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Foreign currency
exposures the Company may elect to hedge in this manner include product costs, non-functional currency denominated
revenues, intercompany revenues, demand creation expenses, investments in U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale debt
securities and certain other intercompany transactions.
Product cost foreign currency exposures are primarily generated through non-functional currency denominated product
purchases. NIKE entities primarily purchase product in two ways: (1) Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NIKE
Trading Company ("NTC"), a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded products from third-party factories,
predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, then sells the product to NIKE entities in
their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE entity with a different functional currency result in a foreign currency
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exposure for the NTC. (2) Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories in U.S. Dollars. These
purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
The Company's policy permits the utilization of derivatives to reduce its foreign currency exposures where internal netting or
other strategies cannot be effectively employed. Typically, the Company may enter into hedge contracts starting up to 12 to 24
months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the
forecasted transaction occurs. The total notional amount of outstanding foreign currency derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges was $18.2 billion as of May 31, 2023.
As of May 31, 2023, approximately $419 million of deferred net gains (net of tax) on both outstanding and matured derivatives in
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are expected to be reclassified to Net income during the next 12 months
concurrent with the underlying hedged transactions also being recorded in Net income. Actual amounts ultimately reclassified to
Net income are dependent on the exchange rates in effect when derivative contracts currently outstanding mature. As of May 31,
2023, the maximum term over which the Company hedges exposures to the variability of cash flows for its forecasted
transactions was 27 months.
FAIR VALUE HEDGES
The Company has, in the past, been exposed to the risk of changes in the fair value of certain fixed-rate debt attributable to
changes in interest rates. Derivatives used by the Company to hedge this risk are receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps.
The Company had no interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges as of May 31, 2023.
NET INVESTMENT HEDGES
The Company has, in the past, hedged and may, in the future, hedge the risk of variability in foreign currency-denominated net
investments in wholly-owned international operations. All changes in fair value of the derivatives designated as net investment
hedges are reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) along with the foreign currency translation adjustments
on those investments. The Company had no outstanding net investment hedges as of May 31, 2023.
UNDESIGNATED DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company may elect to enter into foreign exchange forwards to mitigate the change in fair value of specific assets and
liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These undesignated instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or
liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in Other (income) expense,
net, together with the remeasurement gain or loss from the hedged balance sheet position. The total notional amount of
outstanding undesignated derivative instruments was $4.7 billion as of May 31, 2023.
CREDIT RISK
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The
counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings; however, this
does not eliminate the Company's exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is limited to the unrealized gains
in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted. To manage this risk, the Company has
established strict counterparty credit guidelines that are continually monitored.
The Company's derivative contracts contain credit risk-related contingent features designed to protect against significant
deterioration in counterparties' creditworthiness and their ultimate ability to settle outstanding derivative contracts in the normal
course of business. The Company's bilateral credit-related contingent features generally require the owing entity, either the
Company or the derivative counterparty, to post collateral for the portion of the fair value in excess of $50 million should the fair
value of outstanding derivatives per counterparty be greater than $50 million. Additionally, a certain level of decline in credit rating
of either the Company or the counterparty could trigger collateral requirements. As of May 31, 2023, the Company was in
compliance with all credit risk-related contingent features, and derivative instruments with such features were in a net liability
position of approximately $2 million. Accordingly, the Company posted no cash collateral as a result of these contingent features.
Further, as of May 31, 2023, the Company had received $36 million in cash collateral from various counterparties to its derivative
contracts. The Company considers the impact of the risk of counterparty default to be immaterial.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments and collateral, refer to Note 4 — Fair Value
Measurements.
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NOTE 13 — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
CASH FLOW
HEDGES
NET
INVESTMENT
HEDGES
(1)
OTHER
TOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2022
$
(520) $
779 $
115 $
(56) $
318
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(91)
487
—
(20)
376
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(3)
358
(835)
—
14
(463)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
267
(348)
—
(6)
(87)
Balance at May 31, 2023
$
(253) $
431 $
115 $
(62) $
231
(1)
The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are
reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)
Net of tax benefit (expense) of $0 million, $(40) million, $0 million, $6 million and $(34) million, respectively.
(3)
Net of tax (benefit) expense of $(16) million, $97 million, $0 million, $(5) million and $76 million, respectively.
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
CASH FLOW
HEDGES
NET
INVESTMENT
HEDGES
(1)
OTHER
TOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2021
$
2 $
(435) $
115 $
(62) $
(380)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(522)
1,222
—
28
728
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(3)
—
(8)
—
(22)
(30)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(522)
1,214
—
6
698
Balance at May 31, 2022
$
(520) $
779 $
115 $
(56) $
318
(1)
The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are
reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)
Net of tax benefit (expense) of $0 million, $(114) million, $0 million, $(9) million and $(123) million, respectively.
(3)
Net of tax (benefit) expense of $0 million, $11 million, $0 million, $9 million and $20 million, respectively.
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The following table summarizes the reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the Consolidated
Statements of Income:
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
Gains (losses) on foreign currency translation adjustment
$
(374) $
—
Other (income) expense, net
Total before tax
(374)
—
Tax (expense) benefit
16
—
Gain (loss) net of tax
(358)
—
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
26
(82)
Revenues
Foreign exchange forwards and options
581
(23)
Cost of sales
Foreign exchange forwards and options
(5)
1
Demand creation expense
Foreign exchange forwards and options
338
130
Other (income) expense, net
Interest rate swaps
(8)
(7)
Interest expense (income), net
Total before tax
932
19
Tax (expense) benefit
(97)
(11)
Gain (loss) net of tax
835
8
Gains (losses) on other
(19)
31
Other (income) expense, net
Total before tax
(19)
31
Tax (expense) benefit
5
(9)
Gain (loss) net of tax
(14)
22
Total net gain (loss) reclassified for the period
$
463 $
30
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NOTE 14 — REVENUES
DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUES
The following tables present the Company's Revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, major product line and
distribution channel:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
(1)
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE
CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,897 $ 8,260 $ 5,435 $ 4,543 $
— $ 33,135 $
2,155 $
— $ 35,290
Apparel
5,947
4,566
1,666
1,664
— 13,843
90
— 13,933
Equipment
764
592
147
224
—
1,727
28
—
1,755
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 $ 13,418 $ 7,248 $ 6,431 $
58 $ 48,763 $
2,427 $
27 $ 51,217
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
$ 11,273 $ 8,522 $ 3,866 $ 3,736 $
— $ 27,397 $
1,299 $
— $ 28,696
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
10,335
4,896
3,382
2,695
— 21,308
974
— 22,282
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 $ 13,418 $ 7,248 $ 6,431 $
58 $ 48,763 $
2,427 $
27 $ 51,217
(1)
Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand businesses in its CASA
territory to third-party distributors.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE
CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 12,228 $ 7,388 $ 5,416 $ 4,111 $
— $ 29,143 $
2,094 $
— $ 31,237
Apparel
5,492
4,527
1,938
1,610
— 13,567
103
— 13,670
Equipment
633
564
193
234
—
1,624
26
—
1,650
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 18,353 $ 12,479 $ 7,547 $ 5,955 $
102 $ 44,436 $
2,346 $
(72) $ 46,710
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
$ 9,621 $ 8,377 $ 4,081 $ 3,529 $
— $ 25,608 $
1,292 $
— $ 26,900
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
8,732
4,102
3,466
2,426
— 18,726
931
— 19,657
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 18,353 $ 12,479 $ 7,547 $ 5,955 $
102 $ 44,436 $
2,346 $
(72) $ 46,710
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2021
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
(1)
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE
CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 11,644 $
6,970 $
5,748 $
3,659 $
— $ 28,021 $
1,986 $
— $ 30,007
Apparel
5,028
3,996
2,347
1,494
—
12,865
104
—
12,969
Equipment
507
490
195
190
—
1,382
29
—
1,411
Other
—
—
—
—
25
25
86
40
151
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 17,179 $ 11,456 $
8,290 $
5,343 $
25 $ 42,293 $
2,205 $
40 $ 44,538
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
$ 10,186 $
7,812 $
4,513 $
3,387 $
— $ 25,898 $
1,353 $
— $ 27,251
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
6,993
3,644
3,777
1,956
—
16,370
766
—
17,136
Other
—
—
—
—
25
25
86
40
151
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 17,179 $ 11,456 $
8,290 $
5,343 $
25 $ 42,293 $
2,205 $
40 $ 44,538
(1) Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand business in Brazil to a third-
party distributor.
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and
other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment. Converse Other revenues were primarily
attributable to licensing businesses. Corporate revenues primarily consisted of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related
to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse but managed through the
Company's central foreign exchange risk management program.
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not have any contract assets and had an immaterial amount of contract liabilities
recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company's sales-related reserve balance, which includes returns, post-invoice sales discounts
and miscellaneous claims, was $994 million and $1,015 million, respectively, recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The estimated cost of inventory for expected product returns was $226 million and $194 million as of May 31,
2023 and 2022, respectively, and was recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
NOTE 15 — OPERATING SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION
The Company's operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE Brand
segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
Each NIKE Brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling
of athletic footwear, apparel and equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North
America; Europe, Middle East & Africa ("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results
for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Refer to Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for information regarding the transition of NIKE
Brand businesses in certain countries within APLA to third-party distributors.
The Company's NIKE Direct operations are managed within each NIKE Brand geographic operating segment. Converse is also a
reportable segment for the Company and operates in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing and selling of athletic lifestyle
sneakers, apparel and accessories.
Global Brand Divisions is included within the NIKE Brand for presentation purposes to align with the way management views the
Company. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a
geographic operating segment. Global Brand Divisions costs represent demand creation and operating overhead expense that
include product creation and design expenses centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE
Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology.
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Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally
managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company's headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and
compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain
hedge gains and losses.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance of individual operating segments is earnings
before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), which represents Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax expense
in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
As part of the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program, standard foreign currency rates are
assigned twice per year to each NIKE Brand entity in the Company's geographic operating segments and to Converse. These
rates are set approximately nine and twelve months in advance of the future selling seasons to which they relate (specifically, for
each currency, one standard rate applies to the fall and holiday selling seasons, and one standard rate applies to the spring and
summer selling seasons) based on average market spot rates in the calendar month preceding the date they are established.
Inventories and Cost of sales for geographic operating segments and Converse reflect the use of these standard rates to record
non-functional currency product purchases in the entity's functional currency. Differences between assigned standard foreign
currency rates and actual market rates are included in Corporate, together with foreign currency hedge gains and losses
generated from the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program and other conversion gains and
losses.
Accounts receivable, net, Inventories and Property, plant and equipment, net for operating segments are regularly reviewed by
management and are therefore provided below.
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
REVENUES
North America
$
21,608 $
18,353 $
17,179
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,418
12,479
11,456
Greater China
7,248
7,547
8,290
Asia Pacific & Latin America
6,431
5,955
5,343
Global Brand Divisions
58
102
25
Total NIKE Brand
48,763
44,436
42,293
Converse
2,427
2,346
2,205
Corporate
27
(72)
40
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$
51,217 $
46,710 $
44,538
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES
North America
$
5,454 $
5,114 $
5,089
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,531
3,293
2,435
Greater China
2,283
2,365
3,243
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,932
1,896
1,530
Global Brand Divisions
(4,841)
(4,262)
(3,656)
Converse
676
669
543
Corporate
(2,840)
(2,219)
(2,261)
Interest expense (income), net
(6)
205
262
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
6,201 $
6,651 $
6,661
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
North America
$
283 $
146 $
98
Europe, Middle East & Africa
215
197
153
Greater China
56
78
94
Asia Pacific & Latin America
64
56
54
Global Brand Divisions
271
222
278
Total NIKE Brand
889
699
677
Converse
7
9
7
Corporate
140
103
107
TOTAL ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
$
1,036 $
811 $
791
DEPRECIATION
North America
$
128 $
124 $
130
Europe, Middle East & Africa
120
134
136
Greater China
54
41
46
Asia Pacific & Latin America
42
42
43
Global Brand Divisions
211
220
222
Total NIKE Brand
555
561
577
Converse
17
22
26
Corporate
131
134
141
TOTAL DEPRECIATION
$
703 $
717 $
744
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AS OF MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
North America
$
1,653 $
1,850
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,197
1,351
Greater China
162
406
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
700
664
Global Brand Divisions
96
113
Total NIKE Brand
3,808
4,384
Converse
235
230
Corporate
88
53
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
$
4,131 $
4,667
INVENTORIES
North America
$
3,806 $
4,098
Europe, Middle East & Africa
2,167
1,887
Greater China
973
1,044
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
894
686
Global Brand Divisions
232
197
Total NIKE Brand
8,072
7,912
Converse
305
279
Corporate
77
229
TOTAL INVENTORIES
$
8,454 $
8,420
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
North America
$
794 $
639
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,009
920
Greater China
292
303
Asia Pacific & Latin America(1)
279
274
Global Brand Divisions
840
789
Total NIKE Brand
3,214
2,925
Converse
38
49
Corporate
1,829
1,817
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
$
5,081 $
4,791
(1)
Excludes assets held-for-sale as of May 31, 2022. See Note 18 — Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.
REVENUES AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
After allocation of revenues for Global Brand Divisions, Converse and Corporate to geographical areas based on the location
where the sales originated, revenues by geographical area are essentially the same as reported above for the NIKE Brand
operating segments with the exception of the United States. Revenues derived in the United States were $22,007 million,
$18,749 million and $17,363 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The Company's largest concentrations of long-lived assets primarily consist of the Company's corporate headquarters, retail
locations and distribution facilities in the United States and China, as well as distribution facilities in Belgium. Long-lived assets
attributable to operations in these countries, which consist of property, plant and equipment, net and operating lease ROU assets,
net, were as follows:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
United States
$
5,129 $
4,916
Belgium
702
646
China
559
538
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NOTE 16 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had bank guarantees and letters of credit outstanding totaling $588 million and $289
million, respectively, issued primarily for real estate agreements, self-insurance programs, other general business obligations and
legal matters.
In connection with various contracts and agreements, the Company provides routine indemnification relating to the enforceability
of intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where the Company is acting as the guarantor.
Currently, the Company has several such agreements in place. However, based on the Company's historical experience and the
estimated probability of future loss, the Company has determined the fair value of such indemnification is not material to the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations
relating to its business, products and actions of its employees and representatives, including contractual and employment
relationships, product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. The outcome of these legal matters
is inherently uncertain, and the Company cannot predict the eventual outcome of currently pending matters, the timing of their
ultimate resolution or the eventual losses, fines, penalties or consequences relating to those matters. When a loss related to a
legal proceeding or claim is probable and reasonably estimable, the Company accrues its best estimate for the ultimate
resolution of the matter. If one or more legal matters were to be resolved against the Company in a reporting period for amounts
above management's expectations, the Company's financial position, operating results and cash flows for that reporting period
could be materially adversely affected. In the opinion of management, based on its current knowledge and after consultation with
counsel, the Company does not believe any currently pending legal matters will have a material adverse impact on the
Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows, except as described below.
BELGIAN CUSTOMS CLAIM
The Company has received claims for certain years from the Belgian Customs Authorities for alleged underpaid duties related to
products imported beginning in fiscal 2018. The Company disputes these claims and has engaged in the appellate process. The
Company has issued bank guarantees in order to appeal the claims. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate the range of
loss and cannot predict the final outcome as it could take several years to reach a resolution on this matter. If this matter is
ultimately resolved against the Company, the amounts owed, including fines, penalties and other consequences relating to the
matter, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
NOTE 17 — LEASES
Lease expense is recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income,
based on the underlying nature of the leased asset. For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, lease expense
primarily consisted of operating lease costs of $585 million, $593 million and $589 million, respectively. Lease expense also
consisted of $403 million, $366 million and $347 million for fiscal years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
primarily related to variable lease costs, which includes an immaterial amount of short-term lease costs. As of and for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021, finance leases were not a material component of the Company's lease portfolio.
The undiscounted cash flows for future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities and the reconciliation to the
Operating lease liabilities recognized in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
AS OF MAY 31, 2023
(1)
Fiscal 2024
$
506
Fiscal 2025
562
Fiscal 2026
490
Fiscal 2027
436
Fiscal 2028
369
Thereafter
1,225
Total undiscounted future cash flows related to lease payments
$
3,588
Less interest
377
Present value of lease liabilities
$
3,211
(1)
Excludes $278 million as of May 31, 2023, of future operating lease payments for lease agreements signed but not yet commenced.
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The following table includes supplemental information used to calculate the present value of Operating lease liabilities:
AS OF MAY 31,
2023
2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
7.5
7.8
Weighted-average discount rate
2.5 %
2.3 %
The following table includes supplemental cash and non-cash information related to operating leases:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2023
2022
2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease
liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
575
$
589
$
583
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for
new operating lease liabilities
$
602
$
537
$
489
NOTE 18 — ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
ACQUISITIONS
During fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company made multiple acquisitions focused on gaining new capabilities to fuel its
Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, serving consumers personally at a global scale. The impact of acquisitions, individually
and in aggregate, was not considered material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
DIVESTITURES
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company entered into separate definitive agreements to sell its entities in Argentina
and Uruguay as well as its entity in Chile to third-party distributors.
The sale of the Company's entity in Chile to a third-party distributor was completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The
impacts from the transaction were not material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
The sale of the Company's entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor was completed during the second quarter
of fiscal 2023 and the net loss on the sale of these entities totaled approximately $550 million. This loss included $389 million,
recognized primarily in fiscal 2020, largely due to the anticipated release of the cumulative foreign currency translation losses.
The remaining loss recognized in fiscal 2023 was due to the devaluation of local currency and cash equivalents included in the
transferred assets. Upon completion of the sale, the foreign currency translation losses recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) were reclassified to Net income within Other (income) expense, net, on the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income along with the allowance for previously recognized losses recorded in
Accrued liabilities. The net loss was classified within Corporate.
The net cash proceeds received are reflected within Other investing activities on the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows.
The related assets and liabilities of these entities within the Company's APLA operating segment were classified as held-for-sale
on the Consolidated Balance Sheets within Prepaid expenses and other currents and Accrued liabilities, respectively, until the
transactions closed. As of May 31, 2022, held-for-sale assets were $182 million and held-for-sale liabilities were $58 million.
OTHER DIVESTITURES
During fiscal 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of its NIKE Brand operations in Brazil
and shift to a distributor operating model. During fiscal 2021, the transaction closed and the Company recognized a loss of
approximately $50 million within Other (income) expense, net classified within Corporate, on the Consolidated Statements of
Income. Cash proceeds received were reflected within Other investing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
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NOTE 19 — RESTRUCTURING
In fiscal 2021, the Company substantially completed a series of leadership and operating model changes to streamline and
speed up the strategic execution of the Consumer Direct Acceleration.
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, the Company recognized employee termination costs of $214 million and $35 million
within Operating overhead expense and Cost of sales, respectively, and made cash payments of $212 million. Additionally, the
related stock-based compensation expense recorded within Operating overhead expense and Cost of sales was $41 million and
$4 million, respectively.
These costs were classified within Corporate.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH
ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
There has been no change of accountants nor any disagreements with accountants on any matter of accounting principles or
practices or financial statement disclosure required to be reported under this Item.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to
be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), reports is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and
that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the
disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to
apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
We carry out a variety of ongoing procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of May 31, 2023.
"Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" is included in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
We are continuing several transformation initiatives to centralize and simplify our business processes and systems. These are
long-term initiatives, which we believe will enhance our internal control over financial reporting due to increased automation and
further integration of related processes. We will continue to monitor our internal control over financial reporting for effectiveness
throughout these transformation initiatives.
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
No disclosure is required under this item.
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN
JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding directors is included under "Corporate Governance — NIKE,
Inc. Board of Directors" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein
by reference. The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding executive officers is included under "Information
about our Executive Officers" in Item 1 of this Annual Report. The information required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K is included
under "Corporate Governance — Code of Conduct" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Items 407(d)(4) and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K
regarding the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors is included under "Corporate Governance — Board Structure
and Responsibilities — Board Committees" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by Items 402, 407(e)(4) and 407(e)(5) of Regulation S-K regarding executive compensation is included
under "Corporate Governance — Director Compensation for Fiscal 2023," "Executive Compensation — Compensation
Discussion and Analysis," "Executive Compensation — Executive Compensation Tables," and "Additional Information —
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation," in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is included under "Executive Compensation — Executive
Compensation Tables — Equity Compensation Plan Information" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K is included under
"Stock Ownership Information — Stock Holdings of Certain Owners and Management" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our
2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by Items 404 and 407(a) of Regulation S-K is included under "Additional Information — Transactions
with Related Persons" and "Corporate Governance — NIKE, Inc. Board of Directors — Director Independence" in the definitive
Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A is included under "Audit Matters — Ratification of Appointment of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
SCHEDULES
(a)
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report:
FORM 10-K
PAGE NO.
1.
Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238)
53
Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years ended May 31, 2023, May 31, 2022
and May 31, 2021
55
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three years ended May 31,
2023, May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021
56
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022
57
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended May 31, 2023, May 31,
2022 and May 31, 2021
58
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for each of the three years ended May 31, 2023,
May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021
59
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
60
2.
Financial Statement Schedule:
II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended May 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021
96
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown
in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3.
Exhibits:
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015).
3.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).
4.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (see Exhibit 3.1).
4.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (see Exhibit 3.2).
4.3
Indenture dated as of April 26, 2013, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as
trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed April 26, 2013).
4.4
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 29, 2015, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank
Trust Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 3.875% Notes due 2045 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 29, 2015).
4.5
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 21, 2016, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.375% Notes due 2026 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2046
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 21, 2016).
4.6
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 27, 2020, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.400% Notes due 2025, form of 2.750% Notes due 2027,
form of 2.850% Notes due 2030, form of 3.250% Notes due 2040 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2050
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed March 27, 2020).
4.7
Description of Registrants Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019).
10.1
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement for options granted to non-employee directors under the 1990
Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended May 31, 2010).*
10.2
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for non-employee directors under the 1990 Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2014).*
10.3
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement for options granted to executives under the Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended February 28, 2018).*
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10.4
Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Company and each of its officers and directors
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2008).*
10.5
NIKE, Inc. 1990 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014).*
10.6
NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated effective April 1, 2013) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013).*
10.7
NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated effective June 1, 2004) (applicable to amounts
deferred before January 1, 2005) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2004).*
10.8
Amendment No. 1 effective January 1, 2008 to the NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (June 1, 2004
Restatement) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended May 31, 2009).*
10.9
NIKE, Inc. Foreign Subsidiary Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2008).*
10.10
Amended and Restated Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark
G. Parker dated July 24, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed July 24, 2008).*
10.11
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2018).*
10.12
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and its executive officers
(other than Mark G. Parker and John J. Donahoe II) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2020).*
10.13
Policy for Recoupment of Incentive Compensation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 20, 2010).*
10.14
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 23, 2015).*
10.15
Form of Discretionary Performance Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018).*
10.16
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the
Company's definitive Proxy Statement filed July 25, 2017).*
10.17
Offer Letter between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.18
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.19
Form of Performance-Based Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).
10.20
Letter Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark G. Parker (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.21
NIKE, Inc. Executive Performance Sharing Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.22
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.23
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.24
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.25
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 18, 2020).*
10.26
NIKE, Inc. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2021).*
10.27
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2022, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 14, 2022).
10.28
NIKE, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2022).
10.29
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2023, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 13, 2023).
21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (included within this
Annual Report on Form 10-K).
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32†
Section 1350 Certifications.
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
† Furnished herewith
The Exhibits filed herewith do not include certain instruments with respect to long-term debt of NIKE and its subsidiaries,
inasmuch as the total amount of debt authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of
NIKE and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. NIKE agrees, pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, that it will
furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.
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SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in millions)
BALANCE AT
BEGINNING OF
PERIOD
CHARGED TO
COSTS AND
EXPENSES
CHARGED
TO OTHER
ACCOUNTS
(1)
WRITE-OFFS,
NET
BALANCE
AT END
OF PERIOD
Sales returns reserve
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021
$
682 $
2,617 $
41 $
(2,745) $
595
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022
595
2,573
(31)
(2,612)
525
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023
525
3,344
(11)
(3,309)
549
(1)
Amounts included in this column primarily relate to foreign currency translation.
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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
2023 FORM 10-K 97
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-266267) and Form
S-8 (Nos. 033-63995, 333-63581, 333-63583, 333-68864, 333-68886, 333-71660, 333-104822, 333-117059, 333-133360,
333-164248, 333-171647, 333-173727, 333-208900, 333-215439 and 333-266269) of NIKE, Inc. of our report dated July 20,
2023 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 20, 2023
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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.
NIKE, INC.
By:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:
July 20, 2023
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
July 20, 2023
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER:
/s/ MATTHEW FRIEND
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer July 20, 2023
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER:
/s/ JOHANNA NIELSEN
Johanna Nielsen
Vice President and Corporate Controller
July 20, 2023
DIRECTORS:
/s/ MARK G. PARKER
Mark G. Parker
Director, Chairman of the Board
July 20, 2023
/s/ CATHLEEN A. BENKO
Cathleen A. Benko
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ TIMOTHY D. COOK
Timothy D. Cook
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ THASUNDA B. DUCKETT
Thasunda B. Duckett
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ MÓNICA GIL
Mónica Gil
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ ALAN B. GRAF, JR.
Alan B. Graf, Jr.
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ MARIA HENRY
Maria Henry
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ PETER B. HENRY
Peter B. Henry
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ TRAVIS A. KNIGHT
Travis A. Knight
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ MICHELLE A. PELUSO
Michelle A. Peluso
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ JOHN W. ROGERS, JR.
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Director
July 20, 2023
/s/ ROBERT SWAN
Robert Swan
Director
July 20, 2023
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Cathleen Benko(3)
Former Vice Chairman & Managing Principal
Deloitte LLP
Redwood City, California
Timothy Cook(3)(5)
Chief Executive Officer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, California
John Donahoe II(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Thasunda Duckett(4)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
New York, New York
Mónica Gil(3)
Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Miami, Florida
Alan Graf, Jr.(2)
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
FedEx Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
Maria Henry(2)
Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Peter Henry(2)
Class of 1984 Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover
Institution, Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute
for International Studies and Dean Emeritus of New York
University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Travis Knight(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
LAIKA, LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mark Parker(1)
Executive Chairman
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Michelle Peluso(4)
Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, CVS Health
and Co-President, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness
CVS Health
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
John Rogers, Jr.(4)
Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Ariel Investments, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Robert Swan(2)
Operating Partner
Andreessen Horowtiz
Menlo Park, California
(1) Member — Executive Committee
(2) Member — Audit & Finance Committee
(3) Member — Compensation Committee
(4) Member — Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance Committee
(5) Lead Independent Director
D I R E C TO R S
CO R P O R AT E O F F I C E R S
John Donahoe II
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Parker
Executive Chairman
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Monique Matheson
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ann Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Heidi O’Neill
President, Consumer, Product & Brand
Craig Williams
President, Geographies & Marketplace
Mary Hunter
Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and
Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel
Patricia Johnson
Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Tax Officer
Kelsey Baldwin
Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities,
Assistant Secretary
Carlos Wilson
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities,
Assistant Secretary
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FORM 10-K
FORM 10-K
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2024
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. 1-10635
NIKE, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon
93-0584541
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(503) 671-6453
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
Class B Common Stock
NKE
New York Stock Exchange
(Title of each class)
(Trading symbol)
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
NONE
Indicate by check mark:
Yes
No
• if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
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¨
• if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
¨
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• 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.
þ
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• whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).
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• whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
• if an emerging growth company, 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.
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• whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of
its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by
the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
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• if securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, whether the financial statements of the registrant
included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.
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• whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based
compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to
§ 240.10D-1(b).
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• whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
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As of November 30, 2023, the aggregate market values of the Registrant's Common Stock held by non-affiliates were:
Class A
$
7,404,327,478
Class B
133,466,945,242
$
140,871,272,720
As of July 10, 2024, the number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding were:
Class A
297,897,252
Class B
1,201,461,692
1,499,358,944
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Parts of Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 10, 2024, are incorporated by reference into Part III
of this report.
NIKE, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART I
1
ITEM 1.
Business
1
General
1
Products
1
Sales and Marketing
2
Our Markets
2
Significant Customer
3
Product Research, Design and Development
3
Manufacturing
3
International Operations and Trade
4
Competition
5
Trademarks and Patents
5
Human Capital Resources
6
Available Information and Websites
7
Information about our Executive Officers
8
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
9
ITEM 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
25
ITEM 1C.
Cybersecurity
25
ITEM 2.
Properties
26
ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings
26
ITEM 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
26
PART II
27
ITEM 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
27
ITEM 6.
Reserved
29
ITEM 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
30
ITEM 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
51
ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
53
ITEM 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
92
ITEM 9A.
Controls and Procedures
92
ITEM 9B.
Other Information
92
ITEM 9C.
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
92
PART III
93
(Except for the information set forth under “Information about our Executive Officers” in Item 1 above, Part III is
incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement for the NIKE, Inc. 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.)
ITEM 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
93
ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation
93
ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
93
ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
93
ITEM 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
93
PART IV
94
ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
94
ITEM 16.
Form 10-K Summary
98
Signatures
100
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
NIKE, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 under the laws of the State of Oregon. As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this
"Annual Report"), the terms "we," "us," "our," "NIKE" and the "Company" refer to NIKE, Inc. and its predecessors, subsidiaries
and affiliates, collectively, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Our principal business activity is the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products
through NIKE Direct operations, which are comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms
(also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital") and to wholesale accounts, which include a mix of independent distributors, licensees
and sales representatives in nearly all countries around the world. We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences
through our digital platforms. Nearly all of our products are manufactured by independent contractors. Nearly all footwear and
apparel products are manufactured outside the United States, while equipment products are manufactured both in the United
States and abroad.
All references to fiscal 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 are to NIKE, Inc.'s fiscal years ended May 31, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
and 2021, respectively. Any references to other fiscal years refer to a fiscal year ending on May 31 of that year.
PRODUCTS
Our NIKE Brand product offerings are aligned around our consumer construct focused on Men's, Women's and Kids'. We also
design products specifically for the Jordan Brand and Converse. We believe this approach allows us to create products that
better meet individual consumer needs while accelerating our largest growth opportunities.
NIKE's athletic footwear products are designed primarily for specific athletic use, although a large percentage of the products are
worn for casual or leisure purposes. We place considerable emphasis on innovation and high-quality construction in the
development and manufacturing of our products.
We also sell sports apparel, which features the same trademarks and are sold predominantly through the same marketing and
distribution channels as athletic footwear. Our sports apparel, similar to our athletic footwear products, is designed primarily for
athletic use, although many of the products are worn for casual or leisure purposes, and demonstrates our commitment to
innovation and high-quality construction. We often market footwear, apparel and accessories in "collections" of similar use or by
category. We also market apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos.
We sell a line of performance equipment and accessories under the NIKE Brand name, including bags, socks, sport balls,
eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment and other equipment designed for sports activities. We
also sell small amounts of various plastic products to other manufacturers through our wholly-owned subsidiary, NIKE IHM, Inc.,
doing business as Air Manufacturing Innovation.
Our Jordan Brand designs, distributes and licenses athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories predominantly focused
on basketball performance and culture using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and operating results for Jordan Brand products are
reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Our wholly-owned subsidiary brand, Converse, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, designs, distributes and licenses
casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell
trademarks. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a stand-alone basis.
In addition to the products we sell to our wholesale customers and directly to consumers through our NIKE Direct operations, we
have also entered into license agreements that permit unaffiliated parties to manufacture and sell, using NIKE-owned trademarks,
certain apparel, digital devices and applications and other equipment designed for sports activities.
We also offer interactive consumer services and experiences as well as digital products through our digital platforms, including
fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and wellness content; and digital services and features in retail stores that enhance the
consumer experience.
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SALES AND MARKETING
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably as a result of changes in seasonal and geographic demand for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment,
as well as other macroeconomic, strategic, operating and logistics-related factors.
Because NIKE is a consumer products company, the relative popularity and availability of various sports and fitness activities, as
well as changing design trends and consumer preferences, affect the demand for our products. We must, therefore, respond to
trends and shifts in consumer preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings and channels, developing new
products, styles and categories and influencing sports and fitness preferences through extensive marketing. Failure to respond in
a timely and adequate manner could have a material adverse effect on our sales and profitability. This is a continuing risk. Refer
to Item 1A. Risk Factors.
OUR MARKETS
We report our NIKE Brand operations based on our internal geographic organization. Each NIKE Brand geographic segment
operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel and
equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North America; Europe, Middle East & Africa
("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Sales
through our NIKE Direct operations are managed within each geographic operating segment.
Converse is also a reportable operating segment and operates predominately in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing
and selling of casual sneakers, apparel and accessories. Converse direct to consumer operations, including digital commerce,
are reported within the Converse operating segment results.
UNITED STATES MARKET
For fiscal 2024, NIKE Brand and Converse sales in the United States accounted for approximately 42% of total revenues,
compared to 43% and 40% for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively. We sell our products to thousands of wholesale accounts
in the United States, including a mix of footwear stores, sporting goods stores, athletic specialty stores, department stores, skate,
tennis and golf shops and other wholesale accounts. In the United States, we utilize NIKE sales offices to solicit such sales.
During fiscal 2024, our three largest United States customers accounted for approximately 21% of sales in the United States.
Our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell our products to consumers through various digital platforms. In
addition, our NIKE Direct and Converse direct to consumer operations sell products through the following number of retail stores
in the United States:
U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
211
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
85
Converse stores (including factory stores)
81
TOTAL
377
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Refer to Item 2. Properties for additional information.
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INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
For fiscal 2024, non-U.S. NIKE Brand and Converse sales accounted for approximately 58% of total revenues, compared to 57%
and 60% for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively. We sell our products through NIKE Direct operations and to wholesale
accounts, which include a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives around the world. We sell to
thousands of retail accounts and ship products from 68 distribution centers outside of the United States. Refer to Item 2.
Properties for additional information on distribution facilities outside of the United States. During fiscal 2024, NIKE's three largest
customers outside of the United States accounted for approximately 15% of total non-U.S. sales.
In addition to NIKE-owned and Converse-owned digital commerce platforms in over 40 countries, our NIKE Direct and Converse
direct to consumer businesses operate the following number of retail stores outside the United States:
NON-U.S. RETAIL STORES
NUMBER
NIKE Brand factory stores
561
NIKE Brand in-line stores (including employee-only stores)
53
Converse stores (including factory stores)
54
TOTAL
668
SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER
No customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated net Revenues during fiscal 2024.
PRODUCT RESEARCH, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
We believe our research, design and development efforts are key factors in our success. Technical innovation in the design and
manufacturing process of footwear, apparel and athletic equipment receives continued emphasis as we strive to produce
products that help to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury and maximize comfort, while decreasing our environmental
impact.
In addition to our own staff of specialists in the areas of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise physiology, engineering, digital
technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, we also utilize research committees and advisory boards made
up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists, physicians and other experts who consult with
us and review certain designs, materials and concepts for product and manufacturing, design and other process improvements
and compliance with product safety regulations around the world. Employee athletes, athletes engaged under sports marketing
contracts and other athletes wear-test and evaluate products during the design and development process.
As we continue to develop new technologies, we are simultaneously focused on the design of innovative products and
experiences incorporating such technologies throughout our product categories and consumer applications. Using market
intelligence and research, our various design teams identify opportunities to leverage new technologies in existing categories to
respond to consumer preferences. The proliferation of Nike Air, Zoom, Free, Dri-FIT, Flyknit, FlyEase, ZoomX, Air Max, and React
technologies, among others, typifies our dedication to designing innovative products.
MANUFACTURING
Nearly all of our footwear and apparel products are manufactured outside the United States by independent contract
manufacturers ("contract manufacturers"), many of which operate multiple factories. We are also supplied, primarily indirectly, by
a number of materials, or "Tier 2" suppliers, who provide the principal materials used in footwear and apparel finished goods
products. As of May 31, 2024, we had 169 strategic Tier 2 suppliers.
As of May 31, 2024, our contract manufacturers operated 96 finished goods footwear factories located in 11 countries. For fiscal
2024, NIKE Brand footwear finished goods were manufactured by 15 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods footwear factory accounted for approximately 9% of total fiscal 2024 NIKE Brand
footwear production. For fiscal 2024, factories in Vietnam, Indonesia and China manufactured approximately 50%, 27% and 18%
of total NIKE Brand footwear, respectively. For fiscal 2024, four footwear contract manufacturers each accounted for greater than
10% of footwear production and in the aggregate accounted for approximately 57% of NIKE Brand footwear production.
As of May 31, 2024, our contract manufacturers operated 285 finished goods apparel factories located in 33 countries. For fiscal
2024, NIKE Brand apparel finished goods were manufactured by 68 contract manufacturers, many of which operate multiple
factories. The largest single finished goods apparel factory accounted for approximately 9% of total fiscal 2024 NIKE Brand
apparel production. For fiscal 2024, factories in Vietnam, China and Cambodia manufactured approximately 28%, 16% and 15%
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of total NIKE Brand apparel, respectively. For fiscal 2024, one apparel contract manufacturer accounted for more than 10% of
apparel production, and the top five contract manufacturers in the aggregate accounted for approximately 51% of NIKE Brand
apparel production.
NIKE's contract manufacturers buy raw materials for the manufacturing of our footwear, apparel and equipment products. Most
raw materials are available and purchased by those contract manufacturers in the countries where manufacturing takes place.
The principal materials used in our footwear products are natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles, as well as polyurethane films used to make
NIKE Air-Sole cushioning components. During fiscal 2024, Air Manufacturing Innovation, a wholly-owned subsidiary, with facilities
near Beaverton, Oregon, in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as contract manufacturers in China
and Vietnam, were our suppliers of NIKE Air-Sole and other cushioning components used in footwear.
The principal materials used in our apparel products are natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both virgin and
recycled); specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and repel rain
and/or snow; and plastic and metal hardware.
From time to time, certain materials used in the production of our products experience periods of high demand, shortages and
price volatility. In fiscal 2024, contract manufacturers were able to source sufficient quantities of raw materials for use in our
footwear and apparel products. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors, for additional discussion of the impact of sourcing risks on our
business.
Since 1972, Sojitz Corporation of America ("Sojitz America"), a large Japanese trading company and the sole owner of our
redeemable preferred stock, has performed import-export financing services for us.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND TRADE
Our international operations and sources of supply are subject to the usual risks of doing business abroad, such as the
implementation of, or potential changes in, foreign and domestic trade policies, increases in import duties, anti-dumping
measures, quotas, safeguard measures, trade restrictions, restrictions on the transfer of funds and, in certain parts of the world,
political tensions, instability, conflicts, nationalism and terrorism, and resulting sanctions and other measures imposed in
response to such issues. We have not, to date, been materially affected by any such risk but cannot predict the likelihood of such
material effects occurring in the future.
In recent years, uncertain global and regional economic and political conditions have affected international trade and increased
protectionist actions around the world. These trends are affecting many global manufacturing and service sectors, and the
footwear and apparel industries, as a whole, are not immune. Companies in our industry are facing trade protectionism in many
different regions, and, in nearly all cases, we are working together with industry groups to address trade issues and reduce the
impact to the industry, while observing applicable competition laws. Notwithstanding our efforts, protectionist measures have
resulted in increases in the cost of our products, and additional measures, if implemented, could adversely affect sales and/or
profitability for NIKE, as well as the imported footwear and apparel industry as a whole.
We monitor protectionist trends and developments throughout the world that may materially impact our industry, and we engage
in administrative and judicial processes to mitigate trade restrictions. We are actively monitoring actions that may result in
additional anti-dumping measures and could affect our industry. We are also monitoring for and advocating against other
impediments that may limit or delay customs clearance for imports of footwear, apparel and equipment. NIKE also advocates for
trade liberalization for footwear and apparel in a number of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements. Changes in, and
responses to, U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs or penalties on imported goods or retaliatory measures by
other countries, have negatively affected, and could in the future negatively affect, U.S. corporations, including NIKE, with
business operations and/or consumer markets in those countries, which could also make it necessary for us to change the way
we conduct business, either of which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or our results of operations.
In addition, with respect to proposed trade restrictions, we work with a broad coalition of global businesses and trade
associations representing a wide variety of sectors to help ensure that any legislation enacted and implemented (i) addresses
legitimate and core concerns, (ii) is consistent with international trade rules and (iii) reflects and considers domestic economies
and the important role they may play in the global economic community.
Where trade protection measures are implemented, we believe we have the ability to develop, over a period of time, adequate
alternative sources of supply for the products obtained from our present suppliers. If events prevented us from acquiring products
from our suppliers in a particular country, our operations could be temporarily disrupted and we could experience an adverse
financial impact. However, we believe we could abate any such disruption, and that much of the adverse impact on supply would,
therefore, be of a short-term nature, although alternate sources of supply might not be as cost-effective and could have an
ongoing adverse impact on profitability.
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Our international operations are also subject to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), and other
anti-bribery laws applicable to our operations. We source a significant portion of our products from, and have important consumer
markets, outside of the United States. We have an ethics and compliance program to address compliance with the FCPA and
similar laws by us, our employees, agents, suppliers and other partners. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors for additional information
on risks relating to our international operations.
COMPETITION
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is highly competitive on a worldwide basis. We compete internationally with
a significant number of athletic and leisure footwear companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment
companies and large companies having diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment, including
adidas, Anta, ASICS, Deckers, Li Ning, lululemon athletica, New Balance, On, Puma, Under Armour and V.F. Corporation, among
others. The intense competition and the rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and
leisure footwear and apparel and athletic equipment constitute significant risk factors in our operations. Refer to Item 1A. Risk
Factors for additional information.
NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. Important aspects of competition in this industry are:
• Product attributes such as quality; innovation and development; performance and reliability; new product style, and design;
as well as consumer price/value.
• Consumer connection, engagement and affinity for brands and products, developed through marketing, promotion and
digital experiences; social media interaction; customer support and service; identification with prominent and influential
athletes, influencers, public figures, coaches, teams, colleges and sports leagues who endorse our brands and use our
products and active engagement through sponsored sporting events and clinics.
• Effective sourcing and distribution of products, with attractive merchandising and presentation at retail, both in-store and on
digital platforms.
We believe that we are competitive in all of these areas. See Item 1A. Risk Factors, including the risk factor titled "Our products,
services and experiences face intense competition."
TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
We believe that our intellectual property rights are important to our brand, our success and our competitive position. We
strategically pursue available protections of these rights and vigorously protect and enforce them against third-party theft and
infringement.
We use trademarks on nearly all of our products and packaging, and in our marketing materials, and believe having distinctive
marks that are readily identifiable is an important factor in creating a market for our goods, in identifying our brands and the
Company, and in distinguishing our goods from the goods of others. We consider our NIKE and Swoosh Design trademarks to be
among our most valuable assets and we have registered these trademarks in over 190 jurisdictions worldwide. In addition, we
own many other trademarks that we use in marketing our products. Throughout the world, we own common law rights in the trade
dress of several distinctive shoe designs and elements. For certain trade dress, we have sought and obtained trademark
registrations.
We have copyright protection in our designs, graphics, software applications, digital goods and other original works. When
appropriate, we also obtain registered copyrights.
We file for, own and maintain many U.S. and foreign utility and design patents protecting components, technologies, materials,
manufacturing techniques, features, functionality, and industrial designs used in and for the manufacture of various athletic,
performance, and leisure footwear and apparel, including physical and digital versions thereof, athletic equipment, and digital
devices, and related software applications. These patents expire at various times.
We believe our success depends upon our capabilities in areas such as design, research and development, production and
marketing and is supported and protected by our intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, utility and design patents,
copyrights, and trade secrets, among others.
We have followed a policy of applying for and registering intellectual property rights in the United States and select foreign
countries on trademarks, inventions, innovations and designs that we deem protectable and valuable. We also continue to
vigorously protect and enforce our intellectual property, including trademarks, patents and trade secrets against third-party
infringement and misappropriation.
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HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES
At NIKE, we consider the strength and effective management of our workforce to be essential to the ongoing success of our
business. We believe that it is important to attract, develop and retain a diverse and engaged workforce at all levels of our
business and that such a workforce fosters creativity and accelerates innovation. We are focused on building a talent pipeline that
reflects our consumers, athletes and the communities we serve.
CULTURE
Each employee shapes NIKE's culture through behaviors and practices. This starts with our Maxims, which represent our core
values and, along with our Code of Conduct, feature the fundamental behaviors that help anchor, inform and guide us and apply
to all employees. Our mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world, which includes the belief that if
you have a body, you are an athlete. We aim to do this by creating groundbreaking sport innovations, making our products more
sustainably, building a creative and diverse global team, supporting the well-being of our employees and making a positive impact
in communities where we live and work. Our mission is aligned with our deep commitment to maintaining an environment where
all NIKE employees have the opportunity to reach their full potential, to connect to our brands and to shape our workplace
culture. We believe providing for growth and retention of our employees is essential in fostering such a culture and are dedicated
to providing access to training programs and career development opportunities, including trainings on NIKE's values, history and
business, trainings on developing leadership skills at all levels, tools and resources for managers and qualified tuition
reimbursement opportunities.
In empowering our employees to help shape our culture, we source employee feedback through a variety of survey tools: our
annual Engagement Survey program, corporate pulse surveys and listening sessions. These tools provide employees throughout
the globe an opportunity to provide confidential feedback on key areas known to drive employee engagement, including their
satisfaction with their managers, their work and the Company generally. These tools also measure our employees' connection to
NIKE's culture. NIKE also provides multiple points of contact for employees to speak up if they experience something that does
not align with our values or otherwise violates our workplace policies, even if they are uncertain what they observed or heard is a
violation of company policy.
As part of our commitment to making a positive impact on our communities, we maintain a goal of investing 2% of our prior fiscal
year's pre-tax income into global communities. The focus of this investment continues to be inspiring youth to be active through
play and sport as well as uniting and inspiring communities to create a better and more equitable future for all. Our community
investments are an important part of our culture, and we support employees in giving back to community organizations through
volunteering and donations, which are matched by the NIKE Foundation where eligible.
EMPLOYEE BASE
As of May 31, 2024, we had approximately 79,400 employees worldwide, including retail and part-time employees. We also
utilize independent contractors and temporary personnel to supplement our workforce.
Most of our employees are not represented by unions, except for certain employees in the EMEA and APLA geographies who are
members of and/or represented by trade unions, as allowed or required by local law and/or collective bargaining agreements.
Also, in some countries outside of the United States, local laws require employee representation by works councils (which may
be entitled to information and consultation on certain subsidiary decisions) or by organizations similar to a union. In certain
European countries, we are required by local law to enter into, and/or comply with, industry-wide or national collective bargaining
agreements. NIKE has never experienced a material interruption of operations due to labor disagreements.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity, equity and inclusion ("DE&I") is a strategic priority for NIKE and we are committed to having an inclusive and diverse
team and culture. We aim to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace through recruitment, development and retention of
talent from diverse experiences and backgrounds with the goal of expanding representation across all dimensions of diversity
over the long term. We remain committed to the targets announced in fiscal 2021 for the Company to work toward by fiscal 2025,
including diverse representation in our corporate workforce and leadership positions.
We continue our efforts to recruit talent through our traditional channels and through initiatives, such as partnerships with athletes
and sports-related organizations to create apprenticeship programs and new partnerships with organizations, colleges and
universities that serve diverse populations. Additionally, we are prioritizing DE&I education so that all NIKE employees and
leaders have the cultural knowledge and understanding to lead inclusively and build diverse and inclusive teams. We also have
Employee Networks, collectively known as NikeUNITED, representing various employee groups.
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Our DE&I focus extends beyond our workforce and includes our communities, which we support in a number of ways. We have
committed to investments that aim to address racial inequality and improve diversity and representation in our communities. We
also are leveraging our global scale to support business diversity among the businesses with which we work.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
NIKE's total rewards are intended to be competitive and equitable, meet the diverse needs of our global teammates and reinforce
our values. We are committed to providing comprehensive, competitive and equitable pay and benefits to our employees, and we
have invested, and aim to continue to invest, in our employees through growth and development and holistic well-being
initiatives. Our initiatives in this area include:
• We are committed to competitive pay, pay equity and to reviewing our pay and promotion practices annually.
• We have an annual company bonus plan and a retail-focused bonus plan applicable to all eligible employees. Both programs
are focused on rewarding employees for company performance, which we believe reinforces our culture and rewards
behaviors that support collaboration and teamwork.
• We provide comprehensive family care benefits in the U.S. and globally where practicable, including family planning
coverage, backup care and child/elder care assistance as well as an income-based childcare subsidy for eligible employees.
• Our Military Leave benefit provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off every 12 months.
• We offer free access to our sport centers at our World Headquarters for our full-time employees and North America store
employees.
• We provide employees free access to mindfulness and meditation resources, as well as live classes through our sport
centers.
• We provide all employees and their families globally with free and confidential visits with a mental health counselor through a
third-party provider and our global Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We provide support to our employees in a variety of ways during times of crisis, including pay continuity under certain
circumstances, and our natural disaster assistance program.
• We provide a hybrid work approach for the majority of employees, as well as a Four Week Flex program, which provides
employees an opportunity to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.
• We offer a Well-Being Week where we close our corporate offices for a full week in the summer and Well-Being Days for our
teammates in our retail stores and distribution centers, and encourage our teammates to focus on their well-being.
• We provide inclusive family planning benefits and transgender healthcare coverage for eligible employees covered on the
U.S. Health Plan, including access to both restorative services and personal care.
• We provide all U.S. employees with unlimited free financial coaching through a third-party provider.
Additional information related to our human capital strategy can be found in our FY23 NIKE, Inc. Impact Report, which is
available on the Impact section of about.nike.com. Information contained on or accessible through our websites is not
incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any
references to our websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND WEBSITES
Our NIKE digital commerce website is located at www.nike.com. On our NIKE corporate website, located at investors.nike.com,
we post the following filings as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"): our annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
our current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our proxy statements are also posted on our corporate website. All such
filings on our corporate website are available free of charge. Copies of these filings are also available on the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov. Also available on our corporate website are the charters of the committees of our Board of Directors, as well as our
corporate governance guidelines and code of ethics. Copies of any of these documents will be provided in print to any
shareholder who submits a request in writing to NIKE Investor Relations, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005-6453.
Information contained on or accessible through our website is not incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this Annual
Report or any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any references to our website are intended to be inactive
textual references only.
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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The executive officers of NIKE, Inc. as of July 25, 2024, are as follows:
Mark Parker, Executive Chairman — Mr. Parker, 68, joined NIKE in 1979, is Executive Chairman of the
Board of Directors and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of NIKE, Inc. from 2006 to 2020.
During his employment with NIKE, he has had primary responsibilities in product research, design and
development, marketing and brand management. Mr. Parker previously served in various roles at NIKE
including President of the NIKE Brand, Vice President of Global Footwear, General Manager, corporate
Vice President and divisional Vice President in charge of product development.
John Donahoe II, President and Chief Executive Officer — Mr. Donahoe, 64, joined NIKE in 2014 as a
member of the Board of Directors and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of NIKE, Inc.
since January 2020. He is responsible for NIKE’s global business portfolio, which includes the NIKE,
Jordan and Converse brands. Prior to joining NIKE, Mr. Donahoe was the President and Chief Executive
Officer of ServiceNow, Inc. from 2017 to 2020 and, prior to that, the President and Chief Executive
Officer of eBay Inc. Earlier in his career, he worked for Bain & Company for nearly two decades,
becoming the firm’s President and Chief Executive Officer in 1999.
Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Mr. Friend, 46, joined NIKE in
2009 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NIKE, Inc. since 2020,
and leads the Company's finance, demand and supply management, procurement and global places
and services organizations. Mr. Friend previously served in various roles at NIKE including as Vice
President of Investor Relations and Chief Financial Officer of the NIKE Brand. Prior to joining NIKE, Mr.
Friend worked in the financial industry, including as Vice President in the investment banking and
mergers and acquisitions groups at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Monique Matheson, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer — Ms. Matheson, 57,
joined NIKE in 1998 and has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of
NIKE, Inc. since 2017, overseeing and driving the Company’s strategic global Human Resources
strategy. In this role, Ms. Matheson leads through the lens of people — managing functions including
recruitment, succession planning, learning and career development, diversity and inclusion,
organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, pay and benefits and people solutions. Previously,
Ms. Matheson has held roles including Vice President, Chief Talent and Diversity Officer and Vice
President, Senior Human Resources Business Partner for North America, Global Product Creation
(Footwear, Apparel and Equipment), Global Finance and NIKE, Inc. Affiliates. Prior to joining NIKE, Ms.
Matheson practiced employment law.
Ann Miller, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer — Ms. Miller, 50, joined NIKE in 2007 and has
served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer of NIKE, Inc. since 2022. In her capacity as
Chief Legal Officer, she oversees all legal, compliance, government & public affairs, social community
impact, security, resilience and investigation matters of the Company. Previously, Ms. Miller served as
Vice President, Corporate Secretary from 2017 to 2022. Ms. Miller has also previously held other roles in
the NIKE legal department, including Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Converse's General
Counsel. Prior to joining NIKE, Ms. Miller worked at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Ms. Miller
brings more than 25 years of legal and business expertise to her role.
Heidi O'Neill, President, Consumer, Product & Brand — Ms. O'Neill, 59, joined NIKE in 1998 and has
served as President, Consumer, Product & Brand of NIKE, Inc. since 2023. In this role, Ms. O’Neill leads
the integration of the global Men's, Women's & Kids' consumer teams, the entire global product engine
and global brand marketing and sports marketing to build deep storytelling, relationships and
engagement with the brand. Most recently, Ms. O’Neill has also served as President, Consumer and
Marketplace from 2020 to 2023 and President, Direct to Consumer from 2016 to 2020. Since joining
NIKE, she has held a variety of key roles, including leading NIKE's marketplace and four geographic
operating regions, leading NIKE Direct and NIKE's retail and digital-commerce business and creating
and leading NIKE's Women’s business. Prior to joining NIKE, Ms. O'Neill held roles at Levi Strauss &
Company and was a Vice President at Foote, Cone & Belding.
Craig Williams, President, Geographies & Marketplace — Mr. Williams, 55, joined NIKE in 2019 and
has served as President, Geographies & Marketplace of NIKE, Inc. since 2023. In this role, Mr. Williams
leads NIKE's four geographic operating units, the global direct to consumer business and wholesale
marketplace partnerships. In addition, Mr. Williams leads the NIKE Supply Chain and Logistics
organization. Mr. Williams previously served as President of Jordan Brand from 2019 to June 2023,
overseeing the global business and team of designers, footwear and apparel developers, marketers and
geography leaders. Prior to joining NIKE, Mr. Williams held executive leadership positions at The Coca-
Cola Company as well as roles at CIBA Vision, a subsidiary of Novartis AG, and Kraft Foods Inc. Mr.
Williams also served five years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Nuclear Power Officer.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Analyst Reports
Certain written and oral statements, other than purely historic information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to
NIKE's business plans, objectives and expected operating or financial results and the assumptions upon which those statements
are based, made or incorporated by reference from time to time by NIKE or its representatives in this Annual Report, other
reports, filings with the SEC, press releases, conferences or otherwise, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results,
performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "will be," "will
continue," "will likely result" or words or phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties
which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties are detailed
from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the SEC, including reports filed on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, and include, among
others, the following: risks relating to our multi-year enterprise initiative, including the risk that NIKE is not able to identify
opportunities to deliver anticipated cost savings, risks related to any delays in the timing for implementing the initiative or potential
disruptions to NIKE's business or operations as it executes on the initiative, and other factors that may cause NIKE to be unable
to achieve the expected benefits of the initiative; intense competition among designers, marketers, distributors and sellers of
athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and equipment for consumers and endorsers; NIKE's ability to successfully innovate and
compete in various categories; new product development and innovation; demographic changes; changes in consumer
preferences and channel mix; popularity of particular designs, categories of products and sports; seasonal and geographic
demand for NIKE products; difficulties in anticipating or forecasting, and responding to changes in consumer preferences,
consumer demand for NIKE products, changes in channel mix and the various market factors described above; the size and
growth of the overall athletic or leisure footwear, apparel and equipment markets; international, national and local political, civil,
economic and market conditions, including high and increasing inflation and interest rates; our ability to execute on our
sustainability strategy and achieve our sustainability-related goals and targets, including sustainable product offerings; difficulties
in implementing, operating and maintaining NIKE's increasingly complex information technology systems and controls, including,
without limitation, the systems related to demand and supply planning and inventory control; interruptions in data and information
technology systems; consumer data security; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results, including, without
limitation, the fact that advance orders may not be indicative of future revenues due to changes in shipment timing, the changing
mix of orders with shorter lead times, and discounts, order cancellations and returns; the ability of NIKE to sustain, manage or
forecast its growth and inventories; the size, timing and mix of purchases of NIKE's products; increases in the cost of materials,
labor and energy used to manufacture products; the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual
property; product performance and quality; customer service; adverse publicity and an inability to maintain NIKE's reputation and
brand image, including without limitation, through social media or in connection with brand damaging events; the loss of
significant customers or suppliers; dependence on distributors and licensees; business disruptions; increased costs of freight and
transportation to meet delivery deadlines; increases in borrowing costs due to any decline in NIKE's debt ratings; changes in
business strategy or development plans; general risks associated with doing business outside of the United States, including,
without limitation, exchange rate fluctuations, inflation, import duties, tariffs, quotas, sanctions, political and economic instability,
conflicts and terrorism; the potential impact of new and existing laws, regulations or policy, including, without limitation, tariffs,
import/export, trade, wage and hour or labor and immigration regulations or policies; changes in government regulations; the
impact of, including business and legal developments relating to, climate change, extreme weather conditions and natural
disasters; litigation, regulatory proceedings, sanctions or any other claims asserted against NIKE; the ability to attract and retain
qualified employees, and any negative public perception with respect to key personnel or our corporate culture, values or
purpose; the effects of NIKE's decision to invest in or divest of businesses or capabilities; health epidemics, pandemics and
similar outbreaks; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report and other reports.
Investors should also be aware that while NIKE does, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against NIKE's
policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly,
shareholders should not assume that NIKE agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content
of the statement or report. Furthermore, NIKE has a policy against confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others.
Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not
the responsibility of NIKE.
Risk Factors
The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Annual Report may include additional factors which could
adversely affect NIKE's business and financial performance. Moreover, NIKE operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing
environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risks, nor can it assess
the impact of all such risks on NIKE's business or the extent to which any risk, or combination of risks, may cause actual results
to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should
not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.
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Economic and Industry Risks
Global economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial
condition.
The uncertain state of the global economy, including sustained high levels of inflation and interest rates and the risk of a
recession, continues to impact businesses around the world. If global economic and financial market conditions deteriorate, the
following factors, among others, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition:
• Our sales are impacted by discretionary spending by consumers. Declines in consumer spending have in the past resulted
in and may in the future result in reduced demand for our products, increased inventories, reduced orders from retailers for
our products, order cancellations, lower revenues, higher discounts and lower gross margins.
• In the future, we may be unable to access financing in the credit and capital markets at reasonable rates in the event we find
it desirable to do so.
• We conduct transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
relative to the U.S. Dollar. Continued volatility in the markets and exchange rates for foreign currencies and contracts in
foreign currencies has had and could continue to have a significant impact on our reported operating results and financial
condition.
• Continued volatility in the availability and prices for commodities and raw materials we use in our products and in our supply
chain (such as cotton or petroleum derivatives) has had and could in the future have a material adverse effect on our costs,
gross margins and profitability. In addition, supply chain issues caused by factors including geopolitical conflicts and
pandemics have impacted and may in the future impact the availability, pricing and timing for obtaining commodities and raw
materials.
• If retailers of our products experience declining revenues or experience difficulty obtaining financing to purchase our
products, this could result in reduced orders for our products, order cancellations, late retailer payments, extended payment
terms, higher accounts receivable, reduced cash flows, greater expense associated with collection efforts and increased bad
debt expense.
• In the past, certain retailers of our products have experienced severe financial difficulty, become insolvent and ceased
business operations, and this could occur in the future, which could negatively impact the sale of our products to consumers.
• If contract manufacturers of our products or other participants in our supply chain experience difficulty obtaining financing to
purchase raw materials or to finance capital equipment and other general working capital needs, it may result in delays or
non-delivery of shipments of our products.
Our products, services and experiences face intense competition.
NIKE is a consumer products company and the relative popularity of various sports and fitness activities and changing design
trends affect the demand for our products, services and experiences. The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment industry is
highly competitive both in the United States and worldwide. We compete with a significant number of athletic and leisure footwear
companies, athletic and leisure apparel companies, sports equipment companies, private label brands offered by major retailers
and various other large companies that have diversified lines of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and equipment. New
competitors frequently enter the markets we serve. We also compete with other companies for the production capacity of contract
manufacturers that produce our products. In addition, we and our contract manufacturers compete with other companies and
industries for raw materials used in our products. Our NIKE Direct operations, both through our digital commerce operations and
retail stores, also compete with multi-brand retailers, which sell our products through their digital platforms and physical stores,
and with digital commerce platforms. In addition, we compete with respect to the digital services and experiences we are able to
offer our consumers, including fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness and wellness content and services; and digital services and
features in retail stores that enhance the consumer experience.
Product offerings, product innovations and technologies, marketing expenditures (including expenditures for advertising and
endorsements), pricing, costs of production, customer service, digital commerce platforms, digital services and experiences and
social media presence are areas of intense competition. These, in addition to ongoing rapid changes in technology (including
marketing and advertising technology), a reduction in barriers to starting new footwear and apparel companies and an increase in
the number of such companies (some of which may be able to react more nimbly to changes in consumer preferences) and
changes in consumer preferences in the markets for athletic and leisure footwear, apparel, and equipment, services and
experiences, constitute significant risk factors in our operations. In addition, the competitive nature of retail, including shifts in the
ways in which consumers shop, constitutes a risk factor implicating our NIKE Direct and wholesale operations. If we do not
adequately and timely anticipate and respond to our competitors, our costs may increase, demand for our products may decline,
possibly significantly, or we may need to reduce wholesale or suggested retail prices for our products.
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Economic factors beyond our control, and changes in the global economic environment, including fluctuations in
inflation and currency exchange rates, could result in lower revenues, higher costs and decreased margins and
earnings.
A majority of our products are manufactured and sold outside of the United States, and we conduct purchase and sale
transactions in various currencies, which creates exposure to the volatility of global economic conditions, including fluctuations in
inflation and foreign currency exchange rates. Central banks deploy various strategies to combat inflation, including increasing
interest rates, which impact our borrowing costs. Government shutdowns or the risk of government shutdowns, as well as the
impact or expected impact of elections, both in the United States and in other countries around the world, may also increase
volatility. Additionally, there has been, and may continue to be, volatility in currency exchange rates that impact the U.S. Dollar
value relative to other international currencies. Our international revenues and expenses generally are derived from sales and
operations in foreign currencies, and these revenues and expenses are affected by currency fluctuations, specifically amounts
recorded in foreign currencies and translated into U.S. Dollars for consolidated financial reporting, as weakening of foreign
currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar adversely affects the U.S. Dollar value of the Company's foreign currency-denominated
sales and earnings. Currency exchange rate fluctuations could also disrupt the business of the independent manufacturers that
produce our products by making their purchases of raw materials more expensive and more difficult to finance. Foreign currency
fluctuations have adversely affected and could continue to have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial
condition.
We hedge certain foreign currency exposures to lessen and delay, but not to completely eliminate, the effects of foreign currency
fluctuations on our financial results. Since the hedging activities are designed to lessen volatility, they not only reduce the
negative impact of a stronger U.S. Dollar or other trading currency, but they also reduce the positive impact of a weaker U.S.
Dollar or other trading currency. Our future financial results have in the past been and could in the future be significantly affected
by the value of the U.S. Dollar in relation to the foreign currencies in which we conduct business. The degree to which our
financial results are affected for any given time period will depend in part upon our hedging activities.
We may be adversely affected by the financial health of our wholesale customers.
We extend credit to our customers based on an assessment of a customer's financial condition, generally without requiring
collateral. To assist in the scheduling of production and the shipping of our products, we offer certain customers the opportunity to
place orders five to six months ahead of delivery under our futures ordering program. These advance orders may be canceled
under certain conditions, and the risk of cancellation increases when dealing with financially unstable retailers or retailers
struggling with economic uncertainty. In the past, some customers have experienced financial difficulties up to and including
bankruptcies, which have had an adverse effect on our sales, our ability to collect on receivables and our financial condition.
When the retail economy weakens or as consumer behavior shifts, retailers tend to be more cautious with orders. A slowing or
changing economy in our key markets, including a recession, could adversely affect the financial health of our customers, which
in turn could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, product sales are dependent
in part on high quality merchandising and an appealing retail environment to attract consumers, which requires continuing
investments by retailers. Retailers that experience financial difficulties may fail to make such investments or delay them, resulting
in lower sales and orders for our products.
Climate change and other sustainability-related matters, or legal, regulatory or market responses thereto, may have an
adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
There are concerns that increased levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have caused, and
may continue to cause, potentially at a growing rate, increases in global temperatures, changes in weather patterns and
increasingly frequent and/or prolonged extreme weather and climate events. Climate change may also exacerbate challenges
relating to the availability and quality of water and raw materials, including those used in the production of our products, and may
result in changes in regulations or consumer preferences, which could in turn affect our business, operating results and financial
condition. For example, there has been increased focus by governmental and non-governmental organizations, consumers,
customers, employees and other stakeholders on products that are sustainably made and other sustainability matters, including
responsible sourcing and deforestation, the use of plastic, energy and water, the recyclability or recoverability of packaging and
materials transparency, any of which may require us to incur increased costs for additional transparency, due diligence and
reporting. In addition, federal, state or local governmental authorities in various countries are implementing, have proposed and
are likely to continue to propose, legislative and regulatory initiatives to reduce or mitigate the impacts of climate change on the
environment. Various countries and regions are following different approaches to the regulation of climate change, which could
increase the complexity of, and potential cost related to complying with, such regulations. Any of the foregoing may require us to
make additional investments in facilities and equipment, may impact the availability and cost of key raw materials used in the
production of our products or the demand for our products, and, in turn, may adversely impact our business, operating results
and financial condition.
Investors, regulators and other stakeholders are also increasingly scrutinizing companies’ environmental, social and governance
(“ESG”) commitments, performance and disclosures, including related to climate change, and in recent years have placed
increasing importance on social costs and related implications of their investments. Additionally, organizations that provide
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information to investors on corporate governance and related matters have developed ratings processes for evaluating
companies on their respective approaches to ESG matters, which are increasingly being employed by investors, lenders, and
customers to inform their investment, financing or purchasing decisions. Although we have announced sustainability-related goals
and targets, there can be no assurance that our stakeholders will agree with our strategies, and any perception, whether or not
valid, that we have failed to achieve, or to act responsibly with respect to, such matters or to effectively respond to new or
additional legal or regulatory requirements regarding climate change, could result in adverse publicity and adversely affect our
business and reputation. Execution of these strategies and achievement of our goals is subject to risks and uncertainties, many
of which are outside of our control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to execute our
strategies and achieve our goals within the currently projected costs and the expected timeframes; the availability and cost of raw
materials and renewable energy; unforeseen production, design, operational and technological difficulties; the outcome of
research efforts and future technology developments, including the ability to scale projects and technologies on a commercially
competitive basis such as carbon sequestration and/or other related processes; compliance with, and changes or additions to,
global and regional regulations, taxes, charges, mandates or requirements relating to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon costs or
climate-related goals; adapting products to customer preferences and customer acceptance of sustainable supply chain
solutions; and the actions of competitors and competitive pressures. As a result, there is no assurance that we will be able to
adequately meet stakeholder expectations, successfully execute our strategies or achieve our sustainability-related goals, which
could damage our reputation and customer and other stakeholder relationships and have an adverse effect on our business,
results of operations and financial condition.
Extreme weather conditions and natural disasters could negatively impact our operating results and financial condition.
Given the broad and global scope of our operations, we are particularly vulnerable to the physical risks of climate change, such
as shifts in weather patterns. Extreme weather conditions in the areas in which our retail stores, suppliers, manufacturers,
customers, distribution centers, offices, headquarters and vendors are located could adversely affect our operating results and
financial condition. Moreover, natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, floods or droughts, whether
occurring in the United States or abroad, and their related consequences and effects, including energy shortages and public
health issues, have in the past temporarily disrupted, and could in the future disrupt, our operations, the operations of our
vendors, manufacturers and other suppliers or have in the past resulted in, and in the future could result in, economic instability
that may negatively impact our operating results and financial condition. In particular, if a natural disaster or severe weather event
were to occur in an area in which we or our suppliers, manufacturers, employees, customers, distribution centers or vendors are
located, our continued success would depend, in part, on the safety and availability of the relevant personnel and facilities and
proper functioning of our or third parties' computer, network, telecommunication and other systems and operations. In addition, a
natural disaster or severe weather event could negatively impact retail traffic to our stores or stores that carry our products and
could have an adverse impact on consumer spending, any of which could in turn result in negative point-of-sale trends for our
merchandise. Further, climate change may increase both the frequency and severity of extreme weather conditions and natural
disasters, which may affect our business operations, either in a particular region or globally, as well as the activities of our third-
party vendors and other suppliers, manufacturers and customers. The diversity of locations in which we operate, our operational
size, disaster recovery and business continuity planning and our information technology systems and networks, including the
Internet and third-party services ("Information Technology Systems"), may not be sufficient for all or for concurrent eventualities. If
we were to experience a local or regional disaster or other business continuity event or concurrent events, we could experience
operational challenges, in particular depending upon how a local or regional event may affect our human capital across our
operations or with regard to particular aspects of our operations, such as key executive officers or personnel. For example, our
World Headquarters is located in a seismic zone, which is at a higher risk for earthquakes and the related consequences or
effects. Further, if we are unable to find alternative suppliers, replace capacity at key manufacturing or distribution locations or
quickly repair damage to our Information Technology Systems or supply systems, we could be late in delivering, or be unable to
deliver, products to our customers. These events could result in reputational damage, lost sales, cancellation charges or
markdowns, all of which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and could in the future be, adversely affected by a
pandemic, epidemic or other public health emergency.
Pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and other public health emergencies, and preventative measures taken to
contain or mitigate such crises have caused, and may in the future cause, business slowdown or shutdown in affected areas and
significant disruption in the financial markets, both globally and in the United States. These events have led to and could again
lead to adverse impacts to our global supply chain, factory cancellation costs, store closures, and a decline in retail traffic and
discretionary spending by consumers and, in turn, materially impact our business, sales, financial condition and results of
operations as well as cause a volatile effective tax rate driven by changes in the mix of earnings across our jurisdictions. We
cannot predict whether, and to what degree, our sales, operations and financial results could in the future be affected by the
pandemic and preventative measures. Risks presented by pandemics and other public health emergencies include, but are not
limited to:
• Deterioration in economic conditions in the United States and globally, including the effect of prolonged periods of inflation
on our consumers and vendors;
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• Disruption to our distribution centers, contract manufacturers, finished goods factories and other vendors, through the effects
of facility closures, increased operating costs, reductions in operating hours, labor shortages, and real time changes in
operating procedures, such as additional cleaning and disinfection procedures, which have had, and could in the future
again have, a significant impact on our planned inventory production and distribution, including higher inventory levels or
inventory shortages in various markets;
• Impacts to our distribution and logistics providers' ability to operate, including labor and container shortages, and increases
in their operating costs. These supply chain effects have had, and could in the future have, an adverse effect on our ability to
meet consumer demand, including digital demand, and have in the past resulted in and could in the future result in extended
inventory transit times and an increase in our costs of production and distribution, including increased freight and logistics
costs and other expenses;
• Decreased retail traffic as a result of store closures, reduced operating hours, social distancing restrictions and/or changes in
consumer behavior;
• Reduced consumer demand for our products, including as a result of a rise in unemployment rates, higher costs of
borrowing, inflation and diminished consumer confidence;
• Cancellation or postponement of sports seasons and sporting events in multiple countries, and bans on large public
gatherings, which have reduced and in the future could reduce consumer spending on our products and could impact the
effectiveness of our arrangements with key endorsers;
• The risk that any safety protocols in NIKE-owned or affiliated facilities, including our offices, will not be effective or not be
perceived as effective, or that any virus-related illnesses will be linked or alleged to be linked to such facilities, whether
accurate or not;
• Incremental costs resulting from the adoption of preventative measures and compliance with regulatory requirements,
including providing facial coverings and hand sanitizer, rearranging operations to follow social distancing protocols,
conducting temperature checks, testing and undertaking regular and thorough disinfecting of surfaces;
• Bankruptcies or other financial difficulties facing our wholesale customers, which could cause them to be unable to make or
delay making payments to us, or result in revised payment terms, cancellation or reduction of their orders; and
• Significant disruption of and volatility in global financial markets, which could have a negative impact on our ability to access
capital in the future.
We cannot reasonably predict the ultimate impact of any pandemic or public health emergency, including the extent of any
adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, which will depend on, among other things, the
duration and spread of the pandemic or public health emergency, the impact of governmental regulations that have been, and
may continue to be, imposed in response, the effectiveness of actions taken to contain or mitigate the outbreak, the availability,
safety and efficacy of vaccines, including against emerging variants of the infectious disease, and global economic conditions.
Additionally, disruptions have in the past made it more challenging to compare our performance, including our revenue growth
and overall profitability, across quarters and fiscal years, and could have this effect in the future. Any pandemic or public health
emergency may also affect our business, results of operations or financial condition in a manner that is not presently known to us
or that we currently do not consider to present significant risks and may also exacerbate, or occur concurrently with, other risks
discussed in this Item 1A. Risk Factors, any of which could have a material effect on us.
Business and Operational Risks
Failure to maintain our reputation, brand image and culture could negatively impact our business.
Our iconic brands have worldwide recognition, and our success depends on our ability to maintain and enhance our brand image
and reputation. Maintaining, promoting and growing our brands will depend on our design and marketing efforts, including product
innovation, product quality and advertising and consumer campaigns. Our commitment to product innovation, quality and
sustainability, and our continuing investment in design (including materials), marketing and sustainability measures may not have
the desired impact on our brand image and reputation. In addition, our success in maintaining, extending and expanding our
brand image depends on our ability to adapt to a rapidly changing media and digital environment, including our reliance on social
media, digital advertising networks, digital and advertising technology, and digital dissemination of advertising campaigns on our
digital platforms and through our digital experiences and products. We could be adversely impacted if we fail to achieve any of
these objectives.
Our brand value also depends on our ability to maintain a positive consumer perception of our corporate integrity, purpose and
brand culture. Negative claims or publicity involving us, our culture and values, our products, services and experiences,
consumer data, or any of our key employees, endorsers, sponsors, suppliers or partners could seriously damage our reputation
and brand image, regardless of whether such claims are accurate. For example, while we require our suppliers of our products to
operate their business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we do not control their practices. Negative publicity
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relating to a violation or an alleged violation of policies or laws by such suppliers could damage our brand image and diminish
consumer trust in our brand. Further, our reputation and brand image could be damaged as a result of our support of, association
with or lack of support or disapproval of certain social causes and public personalities, as well as any decisions we make to
continue to conduct, or change, certain of our activities in response to such considerations. Social media, which accelerates and
potentially amplifies the scope of negative publicity, can increase the challenges of responding to negative claims. Adverse
publicity about regulatory or legal action against us, or by us, could also damage our reputation and brand image, undermine
consumer confidence in us and reduce long-term demand for our products, even if the regulatory or legal action is unfounded or
not material to our operations. If the reputation, culture or image of any of our brands is tarnished or if we receive negative
publicity, then our sales, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
If we are unable to anticipate consumer preferences and develop new products, we may not be able to maintain or
increase our revenues and profits.
Our success depends on our ability to identify, originate and define product trends as well as to anticipate, gauge and react to
changing consumer demands in a timely manner so that our product offerings evolve and are responsive to consumer demands.
However, lead times for many of our products make it more difficult for us to respond rapidly to new or changing product trends or
consumer preferences. All of our products are subject to changing consumer preferences that cannot be predicted with certainty.
Our new products may not receive consumer acceptance as consumer preferences could shift rapidly to different types of
products or away from these types of products altogether, and our future success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and
respond to these changes. If we fail to anticipate accurately and respond to trends and shifts in consumer preferences by
adjusting the mix of existing product offerings, developing new products, designs, styles and categories, and influencing sports
and fitness preferences through extensive marketing, we could experience lower sales, excess inventories or lower profit
margins, any of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, we market
our products globally through a diverse spectrum of advertising and promotional programs and campaigns, including social media
and other digital advertising networks. If we do not successfully market our products, if advertising and promotional costs
increase or if certain advertising networks are no longer available, these factors could have an adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
We rely on technical innovation and high-quality products to compete.
Technical innovation and quality control in the design and manufacturing processes of footwear, apparel, equipment and other
products and services are essential to the commercial success of our products and development of new products. Research and
development play a key role in technical innovation. We rely upon specialists in the fields of biomechanics, chemistry, exercise
physiology, engineering, digital technologies, industrial design, sustainability and related fields, as well as research committees
and advisory boards made up of athletes, coaches, trainers, equipment managers, orthopedists, podiatrists and other experts to
develop and test cutting-edge performance products. While we strive to produce products that help to enhance athletic
performance and reduce injury and maximize comfort, if we fail to introduce technical innovation in our products, consumer
demand for our products could decline, and if we experience problems with the quality of our products (including the introduction
of bias or inaccuracies in our products), we may incur substantial expense to remedy the problems and loss of consumer confidence.
Our enterprise initiative may not generate the intended benefits or projected cost savings we anticipate.
In December 2023, we announced a multi-year enterprise initiative aimed at delivering cost savings and investing in future
growth, accelerating innovation and driving profitability. Areas of potential savings include simplifying our product assortment,
increasing automation and use of technology, streamlining our organization and leveraging our scale to drive greater efficiency.
Our ability to achieve the intended cost savings and goals associated with the enterprise initiative are subject to many estimates
and assumptions, which may change during implementation and execution. For example, we may not be able to identify
opportunities to deliver anticipated cost savings. Additionally, the timing of the cost savings associated with the enterprise
initiative may be delayed. Further, we may also face disruptions to our business or operations as we execute on the initiative.
Our business is affected by seasonality, which could result in fluctuations in our operating results.
We experience moderate fluctuations in aggregate sales volume during the year. Historically, revenues in the first and fourth
fiscal quarters have slightly exceeded those in the second and third fiscal quarters. However, the mix of product sales may vary
considerably from time to time or in the future as a result of strategic shifts in our business and seasonal or geographic demand
for particular types of footwear, apparel and equipment and in connection with the timing of significant sporting events, such as
the NBA Finals, Olympics or the World Cup, among others. In addition, our customers may, and from time to time do, cancel
orders, change delivery schedules or change the mix of products ordered with minimal notice. As a result, we may not be able to
accurately predict our quarterly sales. Accordingly, our results of operations are likely to fluctuate significantly from period to
period. This seasonality, along with other factors that are beyond our control, including economic conditions, changes in
consumer preferences, weather conditions, outbreaks of disease, social or political unrest, availability of import quotas,
transportation disruptions and currency exchange rate fluctuations, has in the past adversely affected and could in the future
adversely affect our business and cause our results of operations to fluctuate. Our operating margins are also sensitive to a
number of additional factors that are beyond our control, including manufacturing and transportation costs, shifts in product sales
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mix and geographic sales trends, all of which we expect to continue. Results of operations in any period should not be
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Failure to continue to obtain or maintain high-quality endorsers of our products could harm our business.
We establish relationships with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, as well as other public figures, including artists,
designers and influencers, to develop, evaluate and promote our products, as well as establish product authenticity with
consumers. However, as competition in our industry has increased, the costs associated with establishing and retaining such
sponsorships and other relationships have increased, and competition to attract and retain high-quality endorsers has increased.
If we are unable to negotiate new, or maintain our current, associations with professional athletes, sports teams and leagues, or
other public figures, or to do so at a reasonable cost, we could lose the high visibility or on-field authenticity associated with our
products, and we may be required to modify and substantially increase our marketing investments. As a result, our brands, net
revenues, expenses and profitability could be harmed.
Furthermore, if certain endorsers were to stop using our products contrary to their endorsement agreements, our business could
be adversely affected. In addition, actions taken or statements made by athletes, teams or leagues, or other endorsers,
associated with our products or brand that harm the reputations of those athletes, teams or leagues, or endorsers, or our
decisions to cease collaborating with certain endorsers in light of actions taken or statements made by them, have in the past
harmed and could in the future seriously harm our brand image with consumers and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on
our sales and financial condition. Poor or non-performance by our endorsers, a failure to continue to correctly identify promising
athletes, public figures or sports organizations, to use and endorse our products and brand or a failure to enter into cost-effective
endorsement arrangements with prominent athletes, public figures and sports organizations could adversely affect our brand,
sales and profitability.
Failure to accurately forecast consumer demand could lead to excess inventories or inventory shortages, which could
result in decreased operating margins, reduced cash flows and harm to our business.
To meet anticipated demand for our products, we purchase products from manufacturers outside of our futures ordering program
and in advance of customer orders, which we hold in inventory and resell to customers. There is a risk we may be unable to sell
excess products ordered from manufacturers. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-
downs, and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices could significantly impair our brand image and have an adverse
effect on our operating results, financial condition and cash flows. Conversely, if we underestimate consumer demand for our
products or if our manufacturers fail to supply products we require at the time we need them, we may experience inventory
shortages. Inventory shortages could delay shipments to customers, negatively impact retailer, distributor and consumer
relationships and diminish brand loyalty. The difficulty in forecasting demand also makes it difficult to estimate our future results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows from period to period. A failure to accurately predict the level of demand for our
products could adversely affect our net revenues and net income, and we are unlikely to forecast such effects with any certainty
in advance.
Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.
Our NIKE Direct operations, including our retail stores and digital platforms, have required and will continue to require significant
investment. Our NIKE Direct stores have required and will continue to require substantial fixed investment in equipment and
leasehold improvements and personnel. We have entered into substantial operating lease commitments for retail space. Certain
stores have been designed and built to serve as high-profile venues to promote brand awareness and marketing activities and to
integrate with our digital platforms. Because of their unique design and technological elements, locations and size, these stores
require substantially more investment than other stores. Due to the high fixed-cost structure associated with our NIKE Direct retail
stores, a decline in sales, a shift in consumer behavior away from brick-and-mortar retail, or the closure, temporary or otherwise,
or poor performance of individual or multiple stores could result in significant lease termination costs, write-offs of equipment and
leasehold improvements and employee-related costs.
Many factors unique to retail operations, some of which are beyond our control, pose risks and uncertainties. Risks include, but
are not limited to: credit card fraud and theft in both our retail stores and on digital platforms; mismanagement of existing retail
channel partners; inability to manage costs associated with store construction and operation; and supply chain and inventory
management.
In addition, we have made significant investments in digital technologies and information systems for the digital aspect of our
NIKE Direct operations, and our digital offerings will require continued investment in the development and upgrading of our
technology platforms. In order to deliver high-quality digital experiences, our digital platforms must be designed effectively and
work well with a range of other technologies, systems, networks, and standards that we do not control. We may not be successful
in developing platforms that operate effectively with these technologies, systems, networks or standards. A growing portion of
consumers access our NIKE Direct digital platforms, but in the event that it is more difficult for consumers to access and use our
digital platforms, consumers find that our digital platforms do not effectively meet their needs or expectations or consumers
choose not to access or use our digital platforms or use devices that do not offer access to our platforms, the success of our
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NIKE Direct operations could be adversely impacted. Our competitors may develop, or have already developed, digital
experiences, features, content, services or technologies that are similar to ours or that achieve greater acceptance.
We may not realize a satisfactory return on our investment in our NIKE Direct operations and management's attention from our
other business opportunities could be diverted, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results
of operations.
If the technology-based systems, applications and platforms that give our consumers the ability to shop or interact with
us online do not function effectively, our operating results, as well as our ability to grow our digital commerce business
globally or to retain our customer base, could be materially adversely affected.
Many of our consumers shop with us through our digital platforms. Consumers frequently use mobile-based devices and
applications to shop online with us and with our competitors, and to do comparison shopping, as well as to engage with us and
our competitors through digital services and experiences that are offered on mobile platforms. We use social media and
proprietary mobile applications to interact with our consumers and as a means to enhance their shopping experience. Any failure
on our part to provide attractive, effective, reliable, secure and user-friendly digital commerce platforms that offer a wide
assortment of merchandise with rapid delivery options and that continually meet the changing expectations of online shoppers or
any failure to provide attractive digital experiences to our customers could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in the
loss of digital commerce and other sales, harm our reputation with consumers, have a material adverse impact on the growth of
our digital commerce business globally and have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations. In
addition, as use of our digital platforms continues to grow, we will need an increasing amount of technical infrastructure to
continue to satisfy our consumers' needs. If we fail to continue to effectively scale and adapt our digital platforms to
accommodate increased consumer demand, our business may be subject to interruptions, delays or failures and consumer
demand for our products and digital experiences could decline.
Risks specific to our digital commerce business also include diversion of sales from our and our retailers' brick and mortar stores,
pricing pressure on our products, difficulty in recreating the in-store experience through direct channels and liability for online
content. Our failure to successfully respond to these risks might adversely affect sales in our digital commerce business, as well
as damage our reputation and brands.
We rely significantly on information technology to operate our business, including our supply chain and retail
operations, and any failure, inadequacy or interruption of that technology could harm our ability to effectively operate
our business.
We are heavily dependent on Information Technology Systems, across our supply chain, including product design, production,
forecasting, ordering, manufacturing, transportation, sales and distribution, as well as for processing financial information for
external and internal reporting purposes, retail operations and other business activities. Information Technology Systems are
critical to many of our operating activities and our business processes and may be negatively impacted by any service
interruption or shutdown. For example, our ability to effectively manage and maintain our inventory and to ship products to
customers on a timely basis depends significantly on the reliability of these Information Technology Systems. Over a number of
years, we have implemented Information Technology Systems in all of the geographical regions in which we operate. Our work to
integrate, secure and enhance these systems and related processes in our global operations is ongoing and NIKE will continue to
invest in these efforts. We cannot provide assurance, however, that the measures we take to secure and enhance these systems
will be sufficient to protect our Information Technology Systems and prevent cyber-attacks, system failures or data or information
loss. The failure of these systems to operate effectively, including as a result of security breaches, viruses, hackers, malware,
ransomware, denial of service attacks, natural disasters, vendor business interruptions or other causes, failure to properly
maintain, protect, repair or upgrade systems, or problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems could cause
delays in product fulfillment and reduced efficiency of our operations, could require significant time and capital investments to
remediate the problem which may not be sufficient to cover all eventualities, and may have an adverse effect on our reputation,
results of operations and financial condition. In addition, the use of employee-owned devices for communications as well as
hybrid work arrangements, present additional operational risks to our Information Technology Systems, including, but not limited
to, increased risks of cyber-attacks. Further, like other companies in the retail industry, we have in the past experienced, and we
expect to continue to experience, cyber-attacks, including phishing, and other attempts to breach, or gain unauthorized access to,
our systems. To date, these attacks have not had a material impact on our operations, but we cannot provide assurance that they
will not have an impact in the future.
We also use Information Technology Systems to process financial information and results of operations for internal reporting
purposes and to comply with regulatory financial reporting, legal and tax requirements. From time to time, we have expended,
and expect to continue to expend, significant resources to modify, update and enhance our Information Technology Systems and
to investigate and remediate vulnerabilities or other exposures. These modifications, updates and enhancements may cost more
than initially expected and may not be effective in preventing issues and disruptions. Moreover, due to the complexity of our
Information Technology Systems, the process of implementing modifications or enhancements can itself create a risk of systems
disruptions and security issues. If Information Technology Systems suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown and our
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business continuity plans, or those of our vendors, do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, we could experience
delays in reporting our financial results, which could result in lost revenues and profits, as well as reputational damage.
Furthermore, we depend on Information Technology Systems and personal data collection for digital marketing, digital commerce,
consumer engagement and the marketing and use of our digital products and services. We also rely on our ability to engage in
electronic communications throughout the world between and among our employees as well as with other third parties, including
customers, suppliers, vendors and consumers. Any interruption in Information Technology Systems may impede our ability to
engage in the digital space and result in lost revenues, damage to our reputation, and loss of users.
Given the increasing complexity and sophistication of techniques used by bad actors to obtain unauthorized access to or disable
information technology systems, and the fact that cyber-attacks are being made by groups and individuals with a wide range of
expertise and motives, it is increasingly difficult to anticipate and defend against cyber-attacks, and a cyberattack could occur and
persist for an extended period of time before being detected. Moreover, the extent of a particular cyber incident and the steps that
we may need to take to investigate the incident may not be immediately clear, and it may take a significant amount of time before
such investigation can be finalized and completed and reliable information about the incident is known. During the pendency of
any such investigation, we may not necessarily know the extent of the harm or how best to remediate it and we may be required
to disclose incidents before their full extent is known.
Moreover, to the extent we integrate artificial intelligence ("AI") into our operations, this may increase the cybersecurity and
privacy risks, including the risk of unauthorized or misuse of AI tools, we are exposed to, and threat actors may leverage AI to
engage in automated, targeted and coordinated attacks of our systems.
We are subject to the risk our licensees may not generate expected sales or maintain the value of our brands.
We currently license, and expect to continue licensing, certain of our proprietary rights, such as trademarks or copyrighted
material, to third parties. If our licensees fail to successfully market and sell licensed products, or fail to obtain sufficient capital or
effectively manage their business operations, customer relationships, labor relationships, supplier relationships or credit risks, it
could adversely affect our revenues, both directly from reduced royalties received and indirectly from reduced sales of our other
products.
We also rely on our licensees to help preserve the value of our brands. Although we attempt to protect our brands through
approval rights over the design, production processes, quality, packaging, merchandising, distribution, advertising and promotion
of our licensed products, we cannot completely control the use of our licensed brands by our licensees. The misuse of a brand by
or negative publicity involving a licensee could have a material adverse effect on that brand and on us.
Consolidation of retailers or concentration of retail market share among a few retailers may increase and concentrate
our credit risk and impair our ability to sell products.
The athletic footwear, apparel and equipment retail markets in some countries are dominated by a few large athletic footwear,
apparel and equipment retailers with many stores and accelerating digital commerce capabilities. The market shares of these
retailers may increase through acquisitions and construction of additional stores and investments in digital capacity, and as a
result of attrition as struggling retailers exit the market. Consolidation of our retailers will concentrate our credit risk with a smaller
set of retailers, any of whom may experience declining sales or a shortage of liquidity. In addition, increasing market share
concentration among a few retailers in a particular country or region increases the risk that if any one of them substantially
reduces their purchases of our products, we may be unable to find sufficient retail outlets for our products to sustain the same
level of sales and revenues.
If one or more of our counterparty financial institutions default on their obligations to us or fail, we may incur significant
losses.
As part of our hedging activities, we enter into transactions involving derivative financial instruments, which may include forward
contracts, commodity futures contracts, option contracts, collars and swaps with various financial institutions. In addition, we have
significant amounts of cash, cash equivalents and other investments on deposit or in accounts with banks or other financial
institutions in the United States and abroad. As a result, we are exposed to the risk of default by or failure of counterparty
financial institutions. The risk of counterparty default or failure may be heightened during periods of sustained high interest rates
and uncertainty in the financial markets as well as economic downturns. If one of our counterparties were to become insolvent or
file for bankruptcy, our ability to recover losses incurred as a result of default, or our assets deposited or held in accounts with
such counterparty, may be limited by the counterparty's liquidity or the applicable laws governing the insolvency or bankruptcy
proceedings. In the event of default or failure of one or more of our counterparties, we could incur significant losses, which could
negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.
We rely on a concentrated source base of contract manufacturers to supply a significant portion of our footwear
products.
We rely upon a concentrated amount of contract manufacturers, which we do not own or operate, to manufacture all of the
footwear products we sell, see "Manufacturing" for additional information. Our ability to meet our customers' needs depends on
our ability to maintain a steady supply of products from our contract manufacturers. If one or more of our significant suppliers
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were to sever their relationship with us or significantly alter the terms of our relationship, including due to changes in applicable
trade policies, or be unable to perform, we may not be able to obtain replacement products in a timely manner, which could have
a material adverse effect on our business operations, sales, financial condition or results of operations. Additionally, if any of our
primary footwear contract manufacturers fail to make timely shipments, do not meet our quality standards or otherwise fail to
deliver us product in accordance with our plans, there could be a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Certain of our footwear contract manufacturers are highly specialized and only produce a specific type of product. Such contract
manufacturers may go out of business if consumer preferences or market conditions change such that there is no longer
sufficient demand for the types of products they produce. If, in the future, the relevant products are again in demand and the
specialized contract manufacturers no longer exist, we may not be able to locate replacement facilities to manufacture certain
footwear products in a timely manner or at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our sales, financial condition or
results of operations.
The market for prime real estate is competitive.
Our ability to effectively obtain real estate to open new retail stores and otherwise conduct our operations, both domestically and
internationally, depends on the availability of real estate that meets our criteria for traffic, square footage, co-tenancies, lease
economics, demographics and other factors. We also must be able to effectively renew our existing real estate leases. In
addition, from time to time, we seek to downsize, consolidate, reposition or close some of our real estate locations, which may
require modification of an existing lease. Failure to secure adequate new locations or successfully modify leases for existing
locations, or failure to effectively manage the profitability of our existing fleet of retail stores, could have an adverse effect on our
operating results and financial condition.
Additionally, the economic environment may make it difficult to determine the fair market rent of real estate properties
domestically and internationally. This could impact the quality of our decisions to exercise lease options at previously negotiated
rents and to renew expiring leases at negotiated rents. Any adverse effect on the quality of these decisions could impact our
ability to retain real estate locations adequate to meet our targets or efficiently manage the profitability of our existing fleet of
stores, which could have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
The success of our business depends, in part, on high-quality employees, including key personnel as well as our ability
to maintain our workplace culture and values.
Our success depends in part on the continued service of high-quality employees, including key executive officers and personnel.
The loss of the services of key individuals, or any negative perception with respect to these individuals, or our workplace culture
or values, could harm our business. Our success also depends on our ability to recruit, retain and engage our personnel
sufficiently, both to maintain our current business and to execute our strategic initiatives. Competition for employees in our
industry is intense and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. Changes to our current and future
work models may not meet the needs or expectations of our employees or may not be perceived as favorable compared to other
companies' policies, which could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain our employees. In addition, shifts in U.S.
immigration policy could negatively impact our ability to attract, hire and retain highly skilled employees who are from outside the
United States. We also believe that our corporate culture has been a key driver of our success, and we have invested substantial
time and resources in building, maintaining and evolving our culture. Any failure to preserve and evolve our culture could
negatively affect our future success, including our ability to retain and recruit employees.
Our business operations and financial performance could be adversely affected by changes in our relationship with our
workforce or changes to United States or foreign employment regulations.
We have significant exposure to changes in domestic and foreign laws governing our relationships with our workforce, including
wage and hour laws and regulations, fair labor standards, minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, unemployment tax rates,
workers' compensation rates, citizenship requirements and payroll taxes, which could have a direct impact on our operating
costs. A significant increase in minimum wage or overtime rates in countries where we have workforce could have a significant
impact on our operating costs and may require that we relocate those operations or take other steps to mitigate such increases,
all of which may cause us to incur additional costs. There is also a risk of potential claims that we have violated laws related to
discrimination and harassment, health and safety, wage and hour laws, criminal activity, personal injury and other claims. In
addition, if there were a significant increase in the number of members of our workforce who are members of labor organizations
or become parties to collective bargaining agreements, we could be vulnerable to a strike, work stoppage or other labor action,
as well as additional expenses, expectations or requirements, which could have an adverse effect on our business.
Risks Related to Operating a Global Business
Our international operations involve inherent risks which could result in harm to our business.
Nearly all of our athletic footwear and apparel is manufactured outside of the United States, and the majority of our products are
sold outside of the United States. Accordingly, we are subject to the risks generally associated with global trade and doing
business abroad, which include foreign laws and regulations, varying consumer preferences across geographic regions, political
tensions, unrest, disruptions or delays in cross-border shipments and changes in economic conditions in countries in which our
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products are manufactured or where we sell products. Changes in U.S. or international social, political, regulatory and economic
conditions could impact our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations. In particular, political and economic
instability, geopolitical conflicts, political unrest, civil strife, terrorist activity, acts of war, public corruption, expropriation,
nationalism and other economic or political uncertainties in the United States or internationally could interrupt and negatively
affect the sale of our products or other business operations. Any negative sentiment toward the United States as a result of any
such changes could also adversely affect our business.
In addition, terrorist acts, military conflict and disease outbreaks have increased the risks of doing business abroad. These
factors, among others, could affect our ability to manufacture products or procure materials, or our costs for manufacturing and
procuring materials, our ability to import products, our ability to sell products in international markets and our cost of doing
business. If any of these or other factors make the conduct of business in a particular country undesirable or impractical, our
business could be adversely affected.
Our products are subject to risks associated with overseas sourcing, manufacturing and financing.
The principal materials used in our footwear products — natural and synthetic rubber, plastic compounds, foam cushioning
materials, natural and synthetic leather, nylon, polyester and natural fiber textiles and polyurethane films — are locally available
to manufacturers. The principal materials used in our apparel products — natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns and threads (both
virgin and recycled), specialized performance fabrics designed to efficiently wick moisture away from the body, retain heat and
repel rain and/or snow as well as plastic and metal hardware — are also available in countries where our manufacturing takes
place. Both our apparel and footwear products are dependent upon the ability of our contract manufacturers to locate, train,
employ and retain adequate personnel. NIKE contract manufacturers and materials suppliers buy raw materials and are subject
to wage rates and other labor standards that are oftentimes regulated by the governments of the countries in which our products
are manufactured.
There could be a significant disruption in the supply of fabrics or raw materials from current sources or, in the event of a
disruption or heightened competition for such materials, our contract manufacturers might not be able to locate alternative
suppliers of materials of comparable quality at an acceptable price or at all. Further, our contract manufacturers have
experienced and may continue to experience in the future, unexpected closures, unexpected increases in work wages or other
changes in labor standards, whether government mandated or otherwise, and increases in compliance costs due to
governmental regulation concerning certain metals, fabrics or raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products. In
addition, we cannot be certain that manufacturers that we do not contract and that we refer to as "unaffiliated manufacturers" will
be able to fill our orders in a timely manner. If we experience significant increases in demand, or reductions in the availability of
materials, or need to replace an existing contract manufacturer or materials supplier, there can be no assurance additional
supplies of fabrics or raw materials or additional manufacturing capacity will be available when required on terms acceptable to
us, or at all, or that any contract manufacturer, unaffiliated manufacturer, or any materials supplier would allocate sufficient
capacity to us in order to meet our requirements. Even if we are able to expand existing or find new manufacturing capacity or
sources of materials, we may encounter delays in production and added costs as a result of the time it takes to train suppliers
and manufacturers in our methods, products, quality control standards and labor, health and safety standards. In addition,
changes we make in managing the supply of our products, such as changes to decrease the supply of certain products, pose the
risk that we may not be able to meet demand for, or ramp up production of, certain products timely or without additional cost. Any
delays, interruption or increased costs in labor or wages, in the supply of materials or in the manufacturing of our products could
have an adverse effect on our ability to meet retail customer and consumer demand for our products and result in lower revenues
and net income both in the short- and long-term.
Because contract manufacturers make a majority of our products outside of our principal sales markets, our products must be
transported by third parties over large geographic distances. Delays in the shipment or delivery of our products due to the
availability of transportation, container shortages, labor shortages, including work stoppages or port strikes, infrastructure and
port congestion or other factors, and costs and delays associated with consolidating or transitioning between manufacturers,
have adversely impacted, and could in the future adversely impact the availability of our products and, in turn, our financial
performance. In addition, delays in the shipment or delivery of our products, manufacturing delays or unexpected demand for our
products have required us, and may in the future require us to use faster, but more expensive, transportation methods such as air
freight, which could adversely affect our profit margins. The cost of oil is a significant component in manufacturing and
transportation costs, so increases in the price of petroleum products can adversely affect our profit margins. Changes in U.S.
trade policies, including modifications to import tariffs and existing trade policies and agreements, have also had, and could
continue to have a significant impact on our activities in foreign jurisdictions, and could adversely affect our reputation or results
of operations.
In addition, we have become, and expect to continue to be, subject to a number of regulations that require us to develop new
policies and procedures for, strive to mitigate, and report, certain supply chain risks related to sourcing internationally. These
regulations have resulted and may continue to result in increased operating costs and affect how and where we source materials
for our products.
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Our success depends on our global distribution facilities.
We distribute our products to customers directly from the factory and through distribution centers located throughout the world.
Our ability to meet customer expectations, manage inventory, complete sales and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies
and growth, particularly in emerging markets, depends on the proper operation of our distribution facilities, the development or
expansion of additional distribution capabilities and the timely performance of services by third parties (including those involved in
shipping product to and from our distribution facilities). Our distribution facilities have in the past and could in the future be
interrupted by information technology problems, disasters such as earthquakes or fires or outbreaks of disease or government
actions taken to mitigate their spread. Any significant failure in our distribution facilities could result in an adverse effect on our
business. We maintain business interruption insurance, but it may not adequately protect us from adverse effects caused by
significant disruptions in our distribution facilities.
Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Risks
We are subject to a complex array of laws and regulations and litigation and other legal and regulatory proceedings,
which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As a multinational corporation with operations and distribution channels throughout the world, we are subject to and must comply
with extensive laws and regulations in the United States and other jurisdictions in which we have operations and distribution
channels. If we or our employees, agents, suppliers, and other partners fail to comply with any of these laws or regulations, such
failure could subject us to fines, sanctions or other penalties that could negatively affect our reputation, business, financial
condition and results of operations. Furthermore, laws, regulations and policies and the interpretation of such, can conflict among
jurisdictions and compliance in one jurisdiction may result in legal or reputational risks in another jurisdiction. We are involved in
various types of claims, lawsuits, regulatory proceedings and government investigations relating to our business, our products
and the actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships, product liability,
antitrust, trademark rights and a variety of other matters. It is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of any such legal
or regulatory proceedings or investigations, and we could in the future incur judgments, fines or penalties, or enter into
settlements of lawsuits and claims that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations and negatively impact our reputation. The global nature of our business means legal and compliance risks, such as
anti-bribery, anti-corruption, fraud, trade, environmental, competition, privacy and other regulatory matters, will continue to exist
and additional legal proceedings and other contingencies have and will continue to arise from time to time, which could adversely
affect us. In addition, the adoption of new laws or regulations, or changes in the interpretation of existing laws or regulations, may
result in significant unanticipated legal and reputational risks. Moreover, the regulation of certain transactions we engage in,
including those involving virtual goods and cryptocurrencies, remains in an early stage and subject to significant uncertainty. As a
result, we are required to exercise our judgment as to whether or how certain laws or regulations apply, or may in the future
apply, and it is possible that legislators, regulators and courts may disagree with our conclusions. Any current or future legal or
regulatory proceedings could divert management's attention from our operations and result in substantial legal fees.
Changes to U.S. or other countries' trade policies and tariff and import/export regulations or our failure to comply with
such regulations may have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Changes in the U.S. government's import and export policies, including trade restrictions, sanctions and countersanctions,
increased tariffs or quotas, embargoes, safeguards or customs restrictions, could require us to change the way we conduct
business and adversely affect our results of operations.
In addition, changes in laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the territories or
countries where we currently sell our products or conduct our business could adversely affect our business. U.S. presidential
administrations have instituted or proposed changes in trade policies that include the negotiation or termination of trade
agreements, the imposition of higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., economic sanctions on individuals, corporations or countries,
and other government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries where we conduct our business. It may
be time-consuming and expensive for us to alter our business operations in order to adapt to or comply with any such changes.
Changes or proposed changes in U.S. or other countries' trade policies may result in restrictions and economic disincentives on
international trade. Tariffs and other changes in U.S. trade policy have in the past and could in the future trigger retaliatory actions
by affected countries, and certain foreign governments have instituted or are considering imposing retaliatory measures on
certain U.S. goods. Further, any emerging protectionist or nationalist trends either in the United States or in other countries could
affect the trade environment. The Company, similar to many other multinational corporations, does a significant amount of
business that would be impacted by changes to the trade policies of the United States and foreign countries (including
governmental action related to tariffs, international trade agreements, or economic sanctions). Such changes have the potential
to adversely impact the U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof or the economy of another country in which we conduct
operations, our industry and the global demand for our products, and as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, many of our imported products are subject to duties, tariffs or quotas that affect the cost and quantity of various types
of goods imported into the United States and other countries. Any country in which our products are produced or sold may
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eliminate, adjust or impose new quotas, duties, tariffs, safeguard measures, anti-dumping duties, cargo restrictions to prevent
terrorism, restrictions on the transfer of currency, climate change legislation, product safety regulations or other charges or
restrictions, any of which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Furthermore, we are subject to the FCPA as well as the anti-corruption laws of other countries in which we operate. Although we
implement policies and procedures designed to promote compliance with these laws, our employees, independent contractors,
contract manufacturers, suppliers and agents, as well as those companies to which we outsource certain of our business
operations, may take actions in violation of our policies. Any such violation could result in sanctions or other penalties and have
an adverse effect on our business, reputation and operating results.
Failure to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business.
We periodically discover counterfeit reproductions of our products or products that otherwise infringe our intellectual property
rights. If we are unsuccessful in enforcing our intellectual property rights, continued sales of these products could adversely affect
our sales and our brand and could result in a shift of consumer preference away from our products.
The actions we take to establish and protect our intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our
products by others. We also may be unable to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violations of
proprietary rights.
We may be subject to liability if third parties successfully claim we infringe their intellectual property rights. Defending
infringement claims could be expensive and time-consuming and might result in our entering into costly license agreements. We
also may be subject to significant damages or injunctions against development, manufacturing, use, importation and/or sale of
certain products.
We take various actions to prevent the unauthorized use and/or disclosure of our confidential information and intellectual property
rights. These actions include contractual measures such as entering into non-disclosure and non-compete agreements and
agreements relating to our collaborations with third parties and providing confidential information awareness training. Our controls
and efforts to prevent unauthorized use and/or disclosure of confidential information and intellectual property rights might not
always be effective. For example, confidential information related to business strategy, innovations, new technologies, mergers
and acquisitions, unpublished financial results or personal data could be prematurely, inadvertently, or improperly used and/or
disclosed, resulting in a loss of reputation, loss of intellectual property rights, a decline in our stock price and/or a negative impact
on our market position, and could lead to damages, fines, penalties or injunctions. In addition, new products we offer, such as
virtual goods, may raise various novel intellectual property law considerations, including adequacy and scope of assignment,
licensing, transfer, copyright and other right-of-use issues.
In addition, the laws of certain countries may not protect or allow enforcement of intellectual property rights to the same extent as
the laws of the United States. We may face significant expenses and liability in connection with the protection of our intellectual
property rights, including outside the United States, and if we are unable to successfully protect our rights or resolve intellectual
property conflicts with others, our business or financial condition may be adversely affected.
Regulations and best practices with respect to new technological developments, including generative AI, are in the process of
being developed globally. These developments may affect aspects of our business that leverage these tools, and give rise to
risks related to intellectual property infringement claims or harm to our reputation or brand image.
We are subject to data security and privacy risks that could negatively affect our results, operations or reputation.
In addition to our own sensitive and proprietary business information, we handle transactional and personal information about our
wholesale customers and consumers and users of our digital experiences, which include online distribution channels and product
engagement, adaptive products and personal fitness applications. Hackers and data thieves are increasingly sophisticated and
operate social engineering, such as phishing, and large-scale, complex automated attacks that can evade detection for long
periods of time. Any breach of our or our service providers' networks, or other vendor systems, may result in the loss of
confidential business and financial data, misappropriation of our consumers', users' or employees' personal information or a
disruption of our business. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our business, including unwanted
media attention, impairment of our consumer and customer relationships, damage to our reputation; resulting in lost sales and
consumers, fines, lawsuits, or significant legal and remediation expenses. We also may need to expend significant resources to
protect against, respond to and/or redress problems caused by any breach.
In addition, we must comply with increasingly complex and rigorous, and sometimes conflicting, regulatory standards enacted to
protect business and personal data in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. For example, the European Union adopted the
General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"); the United Kingdom enacted the UK General Data Protection Regulation
(which implements the GDPR into UK law); several states in the United States have passed data privacy laws; China enacted the
Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law; and additional jurisdictions have adopted or are considering
proposing or adopting similar regulations. These laws impose additional obligations on companies regarding the handling of
personal data and provide certain individual privacy rights to persons whose data is stored. Compliance with existing, proposed
and recently enacted laws and regulations is costly and time consuming, and any failure to comply with these regulatory
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standards could subject us to legal, operational and reputational risks. Misuse of or failure to secure personal information could
also result in violation of data privacy laws and regulations, proceedings against the Company by governmental entities or others,
imposition of fines by governmental authorities and damage to our reputation and credibility and could have a negative impact on
revenues and profits.
We could be subject to changes in tax rates, adoption of new tax laws or regulations, or changes in the interpretations
thereof, additional tax liabilities or increased volatility in our effective tax rate.
We earn a substantial portion of our income in foreign countries and, as such, we are subject to the tax laws in the United States
and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Current economic and political conditions make tax laws and regulations, or their
interpretation and application, in any jurisdiction subject to significant change.
Proposals to reform U.S. and foreign tax laws could significantly impact how U.S. multinational corporations are taxed on global
earnings and could increase the U.S. corporate tax rate. For example, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development (the "OECD") and the G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the "Inclusive Framework")
has put forth two proposals—Pillar One and Pillar Two—that revise the existing profit allocation and nexus rules and ensure a
minimal level of taxation, respectively. Several countries in which we operate, including several European Union member states'
have adopted domestic legislation to implement the Inclusive Framework's global corporate minimum tax rate of 15% which will
be effective beginning fiscal 2025. Other countries are also actively considering changes to their tax laws to adopt certain parts of
the Inclusive Framework's proposals. Although we cannot predict whether or in what form these proposals, or any other changes
in the U.S. or foreign tax laws or regulations, will be enacted into law, these changes, if enacted into law, could have an adverse
impact on our effective tax rate, income tax expense and cash flows.
Portions of our operations are subject to a reduced tax rate or are under a tax holiday. We also utilize tax rulings and other
agreements to obtain certainty in treatment of certain tax matters. Tax holidays and rulings can expire from time to time and may
be extended when certain conditions are met, or terminated if certain conditions are not met. The impact of any changes in
conditions would be the loss of certainty in treatment thus potentially impacting our effective income tax rate. For example, in
January 2019, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached State
Aid rules when granting certain tax rulings to the Company. If this matter is adversely resolved, the Netherlands may be required
to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the Company's income taxes related to prior periods in the
Netherlands could increase.
We are also subject to the examination of our tax returns by the United States Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax
authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from these examinations to determine the
adequacy of our provision for income taxes. Although we believe our tax provisions are adequate, the final determination of tax
audits and any related disputes could be materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of
audits or related disputes could have an adverse effect on our financial statements for the period or periods for which the
applicable final determinations are made. For example, we and our subsidiaries are also engaged in a number of intercompany
transactions across multiple tax jurisdictions. Although we believe we have clearly reflected the economics of these transactions
and the proper local transfer pricing documentation is in place, tax authorities may propose and sustain adjustments that could
result in changes that may impact our mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates.
Failure of our contractors or our licensees' contractors to comply with our code of conduct, local laws and other
standards could harm our business.
We have license agreements that permit independent parties to manufacture or contract for the manufacture of products using
our intellectual property. We require the contractors that directly manufacture our products and our licensees that make products
using our intellectual property (including, indirectly, their contract manufacturers) to comply with a code of conduct and other
environmental, human rights, health and safety standards for the benefit of workers. We also require our contract manufacturers
and the contractors of our licensees to comply with applicable standards for product safety. Notwithstanding their contractual
obligations, from time to time contractors may not comply with such standards or applicable local law or our licensees may fail to
enforce such standards or applicable local law on their contractors. If one or more of our direct or indirect contractors violates or
fails to comply with, or is accused of violating or failing to comply with, such standards and laws, this could harm our reputation or
result in a product recall and, as a result, could have an adverse effect on our sales and financial condition. Negative publicity
regarding production methods, alleged unethical or illegal practices or workplace or related conditions of any of our suppliers,
manufacturers or licensees could adversely affect our brand image and sales, force us to locate alternative suppliers,
manufacturers or licenses or result in the imposition of additional regulations, including new or additional quotas, tariffs,
sanctions, product safety regulations or other regulatory measures, by governmental authorities.
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Risks Related to Our Securities, Investments and Liquidity
Our financial results may be adversely affected if substantial investments in businesses and operations fail to produce
expected returns.
From time to time, we may invest in product offering and manufacturing innovation and expansion of existing businesses, such as
our NIKE Direct operations, technology, business infrastructure, new businesses or capabilities, which require substantial cash
investments and management attention. We believe cost-effective investments are essential to business growth and profitability;
however, significant investments are subject to typical risks and uncertainties inherent in developing a new business or
expanding an existing business. The failure of any significant investment to provide expected returns or profitability could have a
material adverse effect on our financial results and divert management attention from more profitable business operations. See
also "Our NIKE Direct operations have required and will continue to require a substantial investment and commitment of
resources and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties."
The sale of a large number of shares of common stock by our principal shareholder could depress the market price of
our common stock.
As of June 28, 2024, Swoosh, LLC beneficially owned approximately 77% of our Class A Common Stock. If, on June 28, 2024, all
of these shares were converted into Class B Common Stock, Swoosh, LLC's commensurate ownership percentage of our Class
B Common Stock would be approximately 16%. The shares are available for resale, subject to the requirements of the U.S.
securities laws and the terms of the limited liability company agreement governing Swoosh, LLC. The sale or prospect of a sale of
a substantial number of these shares could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock. Swoosh, LLC was
formed by Philip H. Knight, our Chairman Emeritus, to hold the majority of his shares of Class A Common Stock. Mr. Knight does
not have voting rights with respect to Swoosh, LLC, although Travis Knight, his son and a NIKE director, has a significant role in
the management of the Class A Common Stock owned by Swoosh, LLC.
Changes in our credit ratings or macroeconomic conditions may affect our liquidity, increasing borrowing costs and
limiting our financing options.
Our long-term debt is currently rated Investment Grade by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service. If our credit ratings
are lowered, borrowing costs for our existing facilities or for future long-term debt or short-term credit facilities may increase and
our financing options, including our access to credit or capital markets, could be adversely affected. We may also be subject to
restrictive covenants that would reduce our flexibility to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted
payments, pledge assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental
changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. Failure to comply with such covenants could result in a default, and as a result,
the commitments of our lenders under our credit agreements may be terminated and the maturity of amounts owed may be
accelerated. In addition, macroeconomic conditions, such as increased volatility or disruption in the credit or capital markets,
could adversely affect our ability to refinance existing debt.
If our internal controls are ineffective, our operating results could be adversely affected.
Our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements because of its inherent limitations, including
the possibility of human error, the circumvention or overriding of controls or fraud. Even effective internal controls can provide
only reasonable assurance with respect to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. If we fail to maintain the
adequacy of our internal controls, including any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or if we experience
difficulties in their implementation, our business and operating results could be harmed and we could fail to meet our financial
reporting obligations.
If our estimates or judgments relating to our critical accounting estimates prove to be incorrect, our operating results
could be adversely affected.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be
reasonable under the circumstances, as provided in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations". The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets, liabilities
and equity, and the amount of revenues and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Significant assumptions
and estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include those related to sales-related reserves, inventory
reserves, hedge accounting for derivatives, income taxes and other contingencies. Our operating results may be adversely
affected if our assumptions change or if actual circumstances differ from those in our assumptions, which could cause our
operating results to fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors, resulting in a decline in the price of our Class
B Common Stock.
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Anti-takeover provisions may impair an acquisition of the Company or reduce the price of our common stock.
There are provisions within our articles of incorporation and Oregon law intended to protect shareholder interests by providing the
Board of Directors a means to attempt to deny coercive takeover attempts or to negotiate with a potential acquirer in order to
obtain more favorable terms. Such provisions include a control share acquisition statute, a freeze-out statute, two classes of
stock that vote separately on certain issues, and the fact that holders of Class A Common Stock elect three-quarters of the Board
of Directors rounded down to the next whole number. However, such provisions could discourage, delay or prevent an unsolicited
merger, acquisition or other change in control of the Company that some shareholders might believe to be in their best interests
or in which shareholders might receive a premium for their common stock over the prevailing market price. These provisions
could also discourage proxy contests for control of the Company.
We have in the past failed and may in the future fail to meet market expectations, which has caused and could in the
future cause the price of our stock to decline.
Our Class B Common Stock is traded publicly, and at any given time various securities analysts follow our financial results and
issue reports on us. These reports include information about our historical financial results as well as analysts' opinions of our
future performance, which may, in part, be based upon any guidance we have provided. Analysts' estimates are often different
from our estimates or expectations. If our operating results are below the estimates or expectations of public market analysts and
investors, our stock price could decline (which has recently happened in the past and could happen in the future). We are
currently subject to multiple securities class action and shareholder derivative lawsuits relating to a drop in our stock price and
could become involved in additional litigation of this type in the future if our stock price is volatile for any reason. Any litigation
could result in reputational damage, substantial costs and a diversion of management's attention and resources needed to
successfully run our business.
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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY
At NIKE, cybersecurity risk management is an important part of our overall risk management efforts. We have cybersecurity
processes, technologies and controls in place to aid in our efforts to assess, identify and manage material risks associated with
cybersecurity threats. We assess cybersecurity risk at both the board and management levels.
Management’s Role in Managing Risk
At the management level, primary responsibility for assessing and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats rests with
our Vice President, Corporate Information Security, Risk & Compliance ("VP, CIS"). Our VP, CIS has over two decades of
experience in information technology and cybersecurity. The VP, CIS reports to our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) who has
significant experience leading technology teams at large public companies and our CIO reports to our Chief Technology Officer.
Our approach to managing cybersecurity risk is informed by the industry-standard National Institute for Standards and
Technology Cybersecurity Framework. The VP, CIS has primary responsibility for implementing and overseeing our enterprise-
wide cybersecurity strategy, policy, architecture and processes. We use various tools and methodologies to identify and manage
cybersecurity risk, including risk assessments and a vulnerability management program that includes periodic penetration testing.
We have a third-party cyber risk management program that conducts assessments on third parties who integrate with our data,
network, systems and applications. These tools and methodologies inform our remediation activities, which are tracked and
reported to senior management.
In addition, our internal audit function periodically conducts independent testing of the overall operations of our cybersecurity
program and supporting control frameworks, and reports the results to the Audit & Finance Committee. We also engage third
parties to assess our cybersecurity program maturity and to perform audits of portions of our cybersecurity control environment
based on risk or where necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
Our cybersecurity team meets frequently to monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats
and incidents. In the event of a cybersecurity incident, we have an incident response plan that governs our immediate response
including detection, escalation, assessment, management and remediation. As part of incident response, the cybersecurity team
will also coordinate with external advisors and other key stakeholders as needed. The cybersecurity team routinely tests this plan
across the organization to validate the procedures for appropriately escalating potentially material cybersecurity risks and
incidents. Also, we provide an annual, mandatory cybersecurity training program for employees that is intended to help them
understand cybersecurity risks and comply with our cybersecurity policies.
Board Oversight
Our Board of Directors has ultimate oversight of cybersecurity risk as part of its risk management oversight responsibilities,
including with respect to cybersecurity risk priorities, resource allocation and oversight structures. The Board of Directors receives
an update on our cybersecurity program on an annual basis, or more frequently as determined to be necessary or advisable. The
Board of Directors has delegated risk management oversight responsibility for information security and data protection to the
Audit & Finance Committee, which regularly reviews our cybersecurity program and related matters with management and
reports to the Board of Directors. Topics discussed at the board level include our approach to cybersecurity risk management, key
initiatives, the threat landscape and recent developments and trends. The Board of Directors is aware of the critical nature of
managing risks associated with cybersecurity threats and is actively engaged in our cybersecurity risk management strategy.
Risks from Cybersecurity Threats
Even though, to date, cybersecurity risks have not materially affected our business or our results of operations, we face
numerous and evolving cybersecurity threats. There can be no assurance that we, or the third parties with which we interact, will
not face a cybersecurity incident in the future that will materially affect us. For more information about the cybersecurity risks we
face, see the risk factor entitled “We rely significantly on information technology to operate our business, including our supply
chain and retail operations, and any failure, inadequacy or interruption of that technology could harm our ability to effectively
operate our business” in Item 1A. Risk Factors.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following is a summary of principal properties owned or leased by NIKE:
The NIKE World Headquarters, owned by NIKE and located near Beaverton, Oregon, USA, is an approximately 400-acre site
consisting of over 40 buildings which, together with adjacent leased properties, functions as our global headquarters and is
occupied by approximately 10,700 employees engaged in management, research, design, development, marketing, finance and
other administrative functions serving nearly all of our segments. We lease a similar, but smaller, administrative facility in
Hilversum, the Netherlands, which serves as the headquarters for our Europe, Middle East & Africa geography and management
of certain brand functions for our non-U.S. operations. We also lease an office complex in Shanghai, China, our headquarters for
our Greater China geography, occupied by employees focused on implementing our wholesale, NIKE Direct and merchandising
strategies in the region, among other functions.
In the United States, NIKE has eight significant distribution centers. Five are located in or near Memphis, Tennessee, two of
which are owned and three of which are leased. Two other distribution centers, one located in Indianapolis, Indiana and one
located in Dayton, Tennessee, are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. One distribution center for Converse is
located in Ontario, California, which is leased. NIKE has a number of distribution facilities outside the United States, some of
which are leased and operated by third-party logistics providers. The most significant distribution facilities outside the United
States are located in Laakdal, Belgium; Taicang, China; Tomisato, Japan and Icheon, Korea, all of which we own.
Air Manufacturing Innovation manufactures cushioning components used in footwear at NIKE-owned and leased facilities located
near Beaverton, Oregon, and in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, as well as at NIKE-owned facilities in St. Charles, Missouri.
Aside from the principal properties described above, we lease many offices worldwide for sales and administrative purposes. We
lease approximately 1,040 retail stores worldwide, which primarily consist of factory stores. See "United States Market" and
"International Markets" for additional information regarding our retail stores. Our leases expire at various dates through the fiscal
year 2058.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We do not believe there are any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our
business, to which we are a party or of which any of our property is the subject. Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and
Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY,
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
NIKE's Class B Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol NKE. At July 10, 2024,
there were 21,354 holders of record of NIKE's Class B Common Stock and 16 holders of record of NIKE's Class A Common
Stock. These figures do not include beneficial owners who hold shares in nominee name. The Class A Common Stock is not
publicly traded, but each share is convertible upon request of the holder into one share of Class B Common Stock. Refer to our
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for dividends declared on the Class A and Class B Common Stock.
In June 2022, the Board of Directors approved a four-year, $18 billion share repurchase program. As of May 31, 2024, the
Company had repurchased 84.9 million shares at an average price of $106.65 per share for a total approximate cost of $9.1
billion under this program.
All share repurchases were made under NIKE's publicly announced program, and there are no other programs under which the
Company repurchases shares. The following table presents a summary of share repurchases made during the quarter ended
May 31, 2024:
PERIOD
TOTAL NUMBER OF
SHARES PURCHASED
AVERAGE PRICE
PAID PER SHARE
APPROXIMATE DOLLAR
VALUE OF SHARES THAT
MAY YET BE PURCHASED
UNDER THE PLANS
OR PROGRAMS
(IN MILLIONS)
March 1 — March 31, 2024
2,583,730 $
98.42 $
9,739
April 1 — April 30, 2024
3,606,667 $
93.73 $
9,401
May 1 — May 31, 2024
4,895,400 $
93.16 $
8,945
11,085,797 $
94.57
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PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph demonstrates a five-year comparison of cumulative total returns for NIKE's Class B Common Stock; the
Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index; the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index; and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories &
Luxury Goods Index. The graph assumes an investment of $100 on May 31, 2019, in each of the indices and our Class B
Common Stock. Each of the indices assumes that all dividends were reinvested on the day of issuance.
The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index consists of NIKE, Crocs Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation and Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Because NIKE is part of the Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index, the price and returns of NIKE stock have a substantial effect on this
index. The Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Index consists of Ralph Lauren Corporation, Tapestry, Inc.
and lululemon athletica. The Dow Jones U.S. Footwear Index and the Standard & Poor's Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
Index include companies in two major lines of business in which the Company competes. The indices do not encompass all of the
Company's competitors, nor all product categories and lines of business in which the Company is engaged.
The stock performance shown on the performance graph above is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The Company
will not make or endorse any predictions as to future stock performance.
The performance graph above is being furnished solely to accompany this Annual Report pursuant to Item 201(e) of Regulation
S-K, is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be
incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general
incorporation language in such filing.
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COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN AMONG NIKE, INC.; S&P 500 INDEX; THE DOW JONES U.S. FOOTWEAR
INDEX; AND S&P APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
$180
$200
$220
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
NIKE, Inc.
S&P 500 INDEX - TOTAL RETURN
DOW JONES US FOOTWEAR INDEX
S&P 500 APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS INDEX
NIKE, INC.
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
NIKE designs, develops, markets and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services worldwide. We are
the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. We sell our products through NIKE Direct operations, which are
comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms (also referred to as "NIKE Brand Digital") and
to wholesale accounts, which include a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives in nearly all countries
around the world. Our goal is to deliver value to our shareholders by building a profitable global portfolio of branded footwear,
apparel, equipment and accessories businesses.
Our strategy is to achieve sustainable profitable long-term revenue growth by creating innovative, "must-have" products, building
deep personal consumer connections with our brands and delivering compelling consumer experiences through digital platforms
and at retail. We are focused on growing the entire marketplace by continuing to invest in our NIKE Direct operations while also
increasing investment to elevate and differentiate our brand experience within our wholesale partners.
In addition, in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, we announced an enterprise-wide initiative to prioritize investment to fuel future
growth including taking steps to streamline the organization. This resulted in a net reduction of our global workforce and we
expect to reinvest a majority of the future annual wage savings from these actions to support this initiative.
We also continue to invest in a global Enterprise Resource Planning Platform, data and analytics, demand sensing, insight
gathering and other areas to create an end-to end technology foundation to serve our consumer with speed and scale.
FISCAL 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• NIKE, Inc. Revenues for fiscal 2024 were $51.4 billion compared to $51.2 billion for fiscal 2023
• NIKE Direct revenues grew 1% from $21.3 billion in fiscal 2023 to $21.5 billion in fiscal 2024, and represented approximately
44% of total NIKE Brand revenues for fiscal 2024
• NIKE Brand wholesale revenues increased 1% on a reported basis and 2% on a currency-neutral basis
• Gross margin increased 110 basis points to 44.6%, primarily due to strategic pricing actions and lower ocean freight rates
and logistics costs, partially offset by higher product input costs, lower margin in NIKE Direct and unfavorable changes in net
foreign currency exchange rates
• Income before income taxes included a restructuring charge of $443 million related to the streamlining of our organization,
primarily associated with employee severance costs and accelerated stock-based compensation expense. For more
information, refer to Note 19 — Restructuring within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
• Inventories as of May 31, 2024 were $7.5 billion, a decrease of 11% compared to the prior year, primarily due to a decrease
in units
• We returned $6.4 billion to our shareholders in fiscal 2024 through share repurchases and dividends
• Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") was 34.9% as of May 31, 2024, compared to 31.5% as of May 31, 2023. ROIC is
considered a non-GAAP financial measure, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information.
For discussion related to the results of operations and changes in financial condition for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022 refer
to Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our fiscal 2023
Form 10-K, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20, 2023.
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NIKE, INC.
CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND OTHER FACTORS IMPACTING OUR BUSINESS
The operating environment could remain volatile in fiscal 2025 as the risk remains that these factors, among others, could have a
material adverse impact on our future revenue growth as well as overall profitability.
• Consumer Spending: In fiscal 2024, consumers continued to spend more cautiously as the global economy remains
uncertain and promotional activity remained high across our industry. We will continue to closely monitor macroeconomic
and geopolitical conditions, including potential impacts of inflation and higher interest rates on consumer spending behavior.
• Cost Inflationary Pressures: Inflationary pressures, including higher product input costs, continued to negatively impact
our gross margin with more pronounced impacts in the first nine months of fiscal 2024. These negative impacts were more
than offset by the strategic pricing actions we have taken through fiscal 2024, as well as improvements in ocean freight rates
and logistics costs we started to realize at the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
• Supply Chain Conditions: During fiscal 2024 and as of May 31, 2024, our inventory levels were healthy, reflecting our
proactive actions taken to manage our inventory supply.
• Foreign Currency Impacts: As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, we are exposed to
risk arising from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. For additional information, refer to "Foreign Currency
Exposures and Hedging Practices".
• Product Lifecycle Management: We are currently reducing the supply of certain footwear products as we scale new and
innovative products across the marketplace. This had a negative impact on our revenues, specifically NIKE Brand Digital
revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.
For more information refer to Item 1A Risk Factors, within Part 1, Item 1, Business.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we discuss non-GAAP financial measures, which should be considered in addition
to, and not in lieu of, the financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). References to these measures should not be considered in isolation or
as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable
to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Management uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating the
Company's performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes these non-
GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing our
underlying business performance and trends.
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"): Calculated as Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax
expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT for fiscal 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net income
$
5,700
$
5,070
$
6,046
Add: Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
205
Add: Income tax expense
1,000
1,131
605
Earnings before interest and taxes
$
6,539
$
6,195
$
6,856
EBIT Margin: Calculated as total NIKE, Inc. EBIT divided by total NIKE, Inc. Revenues. Our EBIT Margin calculation for fiscal
2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Numerator
Earnings before interest and taxes
$
6,539
$
6,195
$
6,856
Denominator
Total NIKE, Inc. Revenues
$
51,362
$
51,217
$
46,710
EBIT Margin
12.7
%
12.1
%
14.7
%
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Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC"): Represents a performance measure that management believes is useful information in
understanding the Company's ability to effectively manage invested capital. Our ROIC calculation as of May 31, 2024 and 2023 is
as follows:
FOR THE TRAILING FOUR QUARTERS ENDED
(Dollars in millions)
MAY 31, 2024
MAY 31, 2023
Numerator
Net income
$
5,700
$
5,070
Add: Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
Add: Income tax expense
1,000
1,131
Earnings before interest and taxes
6,539
6,195
Income tax adjustment(1)
(976)
(1,130)
Earnings before interest and after taxes
$
5,563
$
5,065
AVERAGE FOR THE TRAILING FIVE QUARTERS
ENDED
MAY 31, 2024
MAY 31, 2023
Denominator
Total debt(2)
$
12,110
$
12,491
Add: Shareholders' equity
14,155
14,982
Less: Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments
10,309
11,394
Total invested capital
$
15,956
$
16,079
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL
34.9
%
31.5
%
(1)
Equals Earnings before interest and taxes multiplied by the effective tax rate as of each of the respective quarter ends.
(2)
Total debt includes the following: 1) Current portion of long-term debt, 2) Notes Payable, 3) Current portion of operating lease liabilities, 4) Long-term
debt and 5) Operating lease liabilities.
Currency-neutral revenues: Currency-neutral revenues enhance visibility to underlying business trends, excluding the impact of
translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Currency-neutral revenues are calculated using actual
exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period in place of the exchange rates in use during the current period.
Wholesale equivalent revenues: References to wholesale equivalent revenues are intended to provide context as to the total
size of our NIKE Brand market footprint if we had no NIKE Direct operations. NIKE Brand wholesale equivalent revenues consist
of (1) sales to external wholesale customers and (2) internal sales from our wholesale operations to our NIKE Direct operations,
which are charged at prices comparable to those charged to external wholesale customers. Beginning in fiscal 2025, with the
continued rollout of a new Enterprise Resource Planning Platform, the Company will replace wholesale equivalent revenues and
gross margin drivers with a comparable U.S. GAAP metric.
COMPARABLE STORE SALES
Comparable store sales: This key metric, which excludes NIKE Brand Digital sales, comprises revenues from NIKE-owned in-
line and factory stores for which all three of the following requirements have been met: (1) the store has been open at least one
year, (2) square footage has not changed by more than 15% within the past year and (3) the store has not been permanently
repositioned within the past year. Comparable store sales represents a performance metric that we believe is useful information
for management and investors in understanding the performance of our established NIKE-owned in-line and factory stores.
Management considers this metric when making financial and operating decisions. The method of calculating comparable store
sales varies across the retail industry. As a result, our calculation of this metric may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics
used by other companies.
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NIKE, INC.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Revenues
$
51,362
$
51,217
0
% $
46,710
10
%
Cost of sales
28,475
28,925
-2
%
25,231
15
%
Gross profit
22,887
22,292
3
%
21,479
4
%
Gross margin
44.6 %
43.5 %
46.0 %
Demand creation expense
4,285
4,060
6
%
3,850
5
%
Operating overhead expense
12,291
12,317
0
%
10,954
12
%
Total selling and administrative expense
16,576
16,377
1
%
14,804
11
%
% of revenues
32.3 %
32.0 %
31.7 %
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
—
205
—
Other (income) expense, net
(228)
(280)
—
(181)
—
Income before income taxes
6,700
6,201
8
%
6,651
-7
%
Income tax expense
1,000
1,131
-12
%
605
87
%
Effective tax rate
14.9 %
18.2 %
9.1 %
NET INCOME
$
5,700
$
5,070
12
% $
6,046
-16
%
Diluted earnings per common share
$
3.73
$
3.23
15
% $
3.75
-14
%
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CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
REVENUES
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL
2024
FISCAL
2023
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
FISCAL
2022
%
CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
NIKE, Inc. Revenues:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 33,427 $ 33,135
1
%
1
% $ 29,143
14
%
20
%
Apparel
13,775 13,843
0
%
0
% 13,567
2
%
8
%
Equipment
2,075
1,727
20
%
20
%
1,624
6
%
13
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
45
58
-22
%
-25
%
102
-43
%
-43
%
Total NIKE Brand Revenues
$ 49,322 $ 48,763
1
%
1
% $ 44,436
10
%
16
%
Converse
2,082
2,427
-14
%
-15
%
2,346
3
%
8
%
Corporate(3)
(42)
27
—
—
(72)
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$ 51,362 $ 51,217
0
%
1
% $ 46,710
10
%
16
%
Supplemental NIKE Brand Revenues Details:
NIKE Brand Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$ 27,758 $ 27,397
1
%
2
% $ 25,608
7
%
14
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
21,519 21,308
1
%
1
% 18,726
14
%
20
%
Global Brand Divisions(2)
45
58
-22
%
-25
%
102
-43
%
-43
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES
$ 49,322 $ 48,763
1
%
1
% $ 44,436
10
%
16
%
NIKE Brand Revenues on a Wholesale Equivalent
Basis(1):
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$ 27,758 $ 27,397
1
%
2
% $ 25,608
7
%
14
%
Sales from our Wholesale Operations to NIKE Direct
Operations
13,009 12,730
2
%
2
% 10,543
21
%
27
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,767 $ 40,127
2
%
2
% $ 36,151
11
%
18
%
NIKE Brand Wholesale Equivalent Revenues by:(1)
Men's
$ 20,868 $ 20,733
1
%
1
% $ 18,797
10
%
17
%
Women's
8,586
8,606
0
%
1
%
8,273
4
%
11
%
Kids'
5,111
5,038
1
%
1
%
4,874
3
%
10
%
Jordan Brand
6,988
6,589
6
%
7
%
5,122
29
%
35
%
Others(4)
(786)
(839)
6
%
6
%
(915)
8
%
-3
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND WHOLESALE EQUIVALENT
REVENUES
$ 40,767 $ 40,127
2
%
2
% $ 36,151
11
%
18
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes and the presentation of wholesale equivalent revenues represent non-GAAP financial measures. For
additional information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(2)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(3)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
(4)
Others include products not allocated to Men's, Women's, Kids' and Jordan Brand, as well as certain adjustments that are not allocated to products
designated by consumer.
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NIKE, INC.
FISCAL 2024 NIKE BRAND REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables present NIKE Brand revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, distribution channel and
major product line:
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• NIKE, Inc. Revenues for fiscal 2024 were $51.4 billion compared to $51.2 billion for fiscal 2023. On a currency-neutral basis,
NIKE, Inc. Revenues increased 1%, as higher revenues in Greater China and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), which
each increased NIKE, Inc. Revenues by 1 percentage point, were partially offset by lower revenues in Converse, which
reduced NIKE, Inc. Revenues by approximately 1 percentage point.
• NIKE Brand revenues, which represented over 90% of NIKE, Inc. Revenues, increased 1% on both a reported and currency-
neutral basis. The increase, on a currency-neutral basis, was primarily due to higher revenues in the Jordan Brand and
Men's.
• NIKE Brand footwear revenues increased 1% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in the
Jordan Brand, Men's and Women's. Unit sales of footwear decreased 2%, while higher average selling price ("ASP")
per pair contributed approximately 3 percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was
primarily due to higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis, and a higher mix of NIKE
Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• NIKE Brand apparel revenues were flat on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and
Women's, offset by higher revenues in Kids'. Unit sales of apparel decreased 9%, while higher ASP per unit
contributed approximately 9 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to
higher full-price, off-price and NIKE Direct ASPs.
• NIKE Brand wholesale revenues increased 1% on a reported basis and 2% on a currency-neutral basis, compared to fiscal
2023. Higher revenues in Greater China and APLA were partially offset by lower revenues in North America.
• NIKE Direct revenues increased 1% to $21.5 billion in fiscal 2024 compared to $21.3 billion in fiscal 2023. On a currency-
neutral basis, NIKE Direct revenues increased 1%, primarily driven by comparable store sales growth of 3% and the addition
of new stores, partially offset by declines in NIKE Brand Digital sales of 3%, reflecting reduced digital traffic. For additional
information regarding comparable store sales, including the definition, see "Comparable Store Sales". NIKE Brand Digital
sales were $12.1 billion for fiscal 2024 compared to $12.4 billion for fiscal 2023. Within NIKE Direct revenues, there were
certain reclassifications made between NIKE-owned retail stores and NIKE Brand Digital in the prior period to conform to
current period presentation. The reclassifications did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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28%
EMEA
14%
APLA
43%
North
America
15%
Greater
China
56%
Wholesale
44%
NIKE
Direct
28%
Apparel
4%
Equipment
68%
Footwear
GROSS MARGIN
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
For fiscal 2024, our consolidated gross profit increased 3% to $22,887 million compared to $22,292 million for fiscal 2023. Gross
margin increased 110 basis points to 44.6% for fiscal 2024 compared to 43.5% for fiscal 2023 due to the following:
The increase in gross margin for fiscal 2024 was primarily due to:
• Higher NIKE Brand full-price ASP, net of discounts, on a wholesale equivalent basis (increasing gross margin approximately
200 basis points), primarily due to strategic pricing actions;
• Lower NIKE Brand product costs, on a wholesale equivalent basis (increasing gross margin approximately 10 basis points),
primarily due to lower ocean freight rates and logistics costs largely offset by higher product input costs; and
• Lower other costs (increasing gross margin approximately 10 basis points).
This was partially offset by:
• Unfavorable changes in net foreign currency exchange rates, including hedges (decreasing gross margin approximately 40
basis points);
• Lower margin in our NIKE Direct business (decreasing gross margin approximately 40 basis points);
• Lower off-price margin, on a wholesale equivalent basis (decreasing gross margin approximately 20 basis points); and
• Restructuring charges (decreasing gross margin approximately 10 basis points).
TOTAL SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Demand creation expense(1)
$
4,285
$
4,060
6%
$
3,850
5%
Operating overhead expense
12,291
12,317
0%
10,954
12%
Total selling and administrative expense
$
16,576
$
16,377
1%
$
14,804
11%
% of revenues
32.3
%
32.0
%
30 bps
31.7
%
30 bps
(1)
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary product, television,
digital and print advertising and media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Demand creation expense increased 6% for fiscal 2024, primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense, digital
marketing and sports marketing expense. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates did not have a material impact on
Demand creation expense.
Operating overhead expense was flat, as lower wage-related expenses and lower technology spend were offset by restructuring
charges. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates did not have a material impact on Operating overhead expense.
For more information related to our organizational realignment and related costs, refer to Note 19 — Restructuring within the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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44.6
(0.4)
0.1
0.1
(0.1)
(0.2)
(0.4)
43.5
FY 24
FULL PRICE NIKE
BRAND AVERAGE
SELLING PRICE
(NET OF
DISCOUNTS)*
FOREIGN CURRENCY
EXCHANGE RATES
(INCL. HEDGES)
NIKE BRAND
PRODUCT COSTS*
OFF-PRICE*
NIKE DIRECT
FY 23
OTHER COSTS
40.0
42.0
44.0
46.0
48.0
RESTRUCTURING
CHARGES
2.0
%
*Wholesale equivalent
NIKE, INC.
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
FISCAL 2022
Other (income) expense, net
$
(228) $
(280) $
(181)
Other (income) expense, net comprises foreign currency conversion gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and the impact of certain foreign currency derivative instruments,
as well as unusual or non-operating transactions that are outside the normal course of business.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Other (income) expense, net decreased from $280 million of other income, net in fiscal 2023 to $228 million in the current fiscal
year, primarily due to a net unfavorable change in foreign currency conversion gains and losses, including hedges, as well as net
favorable settlements of legal matters in the prior year. These items were partially offset by the loss recognized in the prior year
upon completion of the sale of our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor.
For more information related to the sale of our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor, see Note 18 —
Divestitures within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We estimate the combination of the translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses, and the
year-over-year change in foreign currency-related gains and losses included in Other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable
impact on our Income before income taxes of $68 million for fiscal 2024.
INCOME TAXES
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Effective tax rate
14.9
%
18.2
%
(330) bps
9.1
%
910 bps
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Our effective tax rate was 14.9% for fiscal 2024, compared to 18.2% for fiscal 2023, primarily due to changes in earnings mix and
one-time items including the benefit provided by the delay of the effective date of certain U.S. foreign tax credit regulations in the
first quarter of fiscal 2024.
The OECD and the Inclusive Framework has put forth Pillar Two proposals that ensure a minimal level of taxation. Several
countries in which we operate, including several European Union member states, have adopted domestic legislation to implement
the Inclusive Framework's global corporate minimum tax rate of fifteen percent which will be effective for NIKE beginning June 1,
2024. Other countries are also actively considering changes to their tax laws to adopt certain parts of the Inclusive Framework's
proposals. Based on our current analysis of Pillar Two provisions, we do not expect these tax law changes to have a material
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements; however, we will continue to evaluate their impact as additional information
becomes available.
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OPERATING SEGMENTS
As discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements, our operating segments are evidence of the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE
Brand segments are defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
The breakdown of Revenues is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1) FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
(1)
North America
$ 21,396 $ 21,608
-1
%
-1
% $ 18,353
18
%
18
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,607
13,418
1
%
0
%
12,479
8
%
21
%
Greater China
7,545
7,248
4
%
8
%
7,547
-4
%
4
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America(2)
6,729
6,431
5
%
5
%
5,955
8
%
17
%
Global Brand Divisions(3)
45
58
-22
%
-25
%
102
-43
%
-43
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND
$ 49,322 $ 48,763
1
%
1
% $ 44,436
10
%
16
%
Converse
2,082
2,427
-14
%
-15
%
2,346
3
%
8
%
Corporate(4)
(42)
27
—
—
(72)
—
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$ 51,362 $ 51,217
0
%
1
% $ 46,710
10
%
16
%
(1)
The percent change excluding currency changes represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information, see "Use of Non-GAAP
Financial Measures".
(2)
For additional information on the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our Central and South America ("CASA") territory to a third-party
distributor, see Note 18 — Divestitures of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3)
Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
(4)
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk management program.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance is Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("EBIT"). As
discussed in Note 15 — Operating Segments and Related Information in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, certain corporate costs are not included in EBIT.
The breakdown of EBIT is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
North America
$
5,822
$
5,454
7
%
$
5,114
7
%
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,388
3,531
-4
%
3,293
7
%
Greater China
2,309
2,283
1
%
2,365
-3
%
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,885
1,932
-2
%
1,896
2
%
Global Brand Divisions
(4,720)
(4,841)
2
%
(4,262)
-14
%
TOTAL NIKE BRAND(1)
$
8,684
$
8,359
4
%
$
8,406
-1
%
Converse
474
676
-30
%
669
1
%
Corporate
(2,619)
(2,840)
8
%
(2,219)
-28
%
TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS BEFORE
INTEREST AND TAXES(1)
$
6,539
$
6,195
6
%
$
6,856
-10
%
EBIT margin(1)
12.7 %
12.1 %
14.7 %
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
—
205
—
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME
TAXES
$
6,700
$
6,201
8
%
$
6,651
-7
%
(1)
Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT Margin represent non-GAAP financial measures. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures"
for additional information.
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NORTH AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,537 $ 14,897
-2
%
-2
% $ 12,228
22
%
22
%
Apparel
5,953
5,947
0
%
0
%
5,492
8
%
9
%
Equipment
906
764
19
%
19
%
633
21
%
21
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,396 $ 21,608
-1
%
-1
% $ 18,353
18
%
18
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$ 11,004 $ 11,273
-2
%
-2
% $
9,621
17
%
18
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
10,392
10,335
1
%
1
%
8,732
18
%
18
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,396 $ 21,608
-1
%
-1
% $ 18,353
18
%
18
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
5,822 $
5,454
7
%
$
5,114
7
%
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• North America revenues decreased 1% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's,
partially offset by higher revenues in the Jordan Brand. Wholesale revenues decreased 2%, primarily reflecting liquidation of
excess inventory in the prior year. NIKE Direct revenues increased 1%, primarily driven by the addition of new stores,
partially offset by a decline in digital sales of 1%. Comparable store sales for fiscal 2024 were flat.
• Footwear revenues decreased 2% on a currency-neutral basis due to lower revenues in Men's, Kids' and Women's, partially
offset by higher revenues in the Jordan Brand. Unit sales of footwear decreased 7%, while higher ASP per pair contributed
approximately 5 percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price
ASP and a higher mix of NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues were flat on a currency-neutral basis due to lower revenues in Men's, Women's and the Jordan Brand,
offset by higher revenues in Kids'. Unit sales of apparel decreased 6%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately
6 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price ASP.
Reported EBIT increased 7% reflecting lower revenues and the following:
• Gross margin expansion of 220 basis points primarily due to higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, largely due to strategic
pricing actions and lower discounts, as well as lower product costs. Lower product costs were primarily due to lower ocean
freight rates and logistics costs, partially offset by higher product input costs.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 1% due to higher demand creation expense, partially offset by lower
operating overhead expense. The increase in demand creation expense was primarily due to higher digital marketing and
sports marketing expense. Operating overhead expense decreased primarily due to lower wage-related expenses, partially
offset by higher other administrative costs.
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EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
8,473 $
8,260
3
%
1
% $
7,388
12
%
25
%
Apparel
4,380
4,566
-4
%
-6
%
4,527
1
%
14
%
Equipment
754
592
27
%
24
%
564
5
%
18
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 13,607 $ 13,418
1
%
0
% $ 12,479
8
%
21
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
8,562 $
8,522
0
%
0
% $
8,377
2
%
15
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
5,045
4,896
3
%
0
%
4,102
19
%
33
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 13,607 $ 13,418
1
%
0
% $ 12,479
8
%
21
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
3,388 $
3,531
-4
%
$
3,293
7
%
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• EMEA revenues were flat on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Women's and Kids', offset by
higher revenues in Men's. Wholesale revenues were flat. NIKE Direct revenues were flat as a decline in digital sales of 5%
was offset by comparable store sales growth of 7% and the addition of new stores.
• Footwear revenues increased 1% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's, partially offset by
lower revenues in Kids'. Unit sales of footwear decreased 4%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 5
percentage points of footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP and a higher
mix of NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues decreased 6% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's. Unit
sales of apparel decreased 17%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 11 percentage points of apparel
revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher full-price and NIKE Direct ASPs.
Reported EBIT decreased 4% reflecting higher revenues and the following:
Gross margin contraction of 110 basis points largely due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency exchange
rates, partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, primarily due to strategic pricing actions, as well as lower
other costs and lower product costs, reflecting lower ocean freight rates and logistics costs.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 3% due to higher demand creation and operating overhead expense.
Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense, unfavorable changes in
foreign exchange rates and higher sports marketing expense. Operating overhead expense increased primarily due to
unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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•
NIKE, INC.
GREATER CHINA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
5,552 $
5,435
2
%
6
% $
5,416
0
%
8
%
Apparel
1,828
1,666
10
%
14
%
1,938
-14
%
-7
%
Equipment
165
147
12
%
17
%
193
-24
%
-18
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
7,545 $
7,248
4
%
8
% $
7,547
-4
%
4
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
4,262 $
3,866
10
%
15
% $
4,081
-5
%
2
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
3,283
3,382
-3
%
1
%
3,466
-2
%
5
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
7,545 $
7,248
4
%
8
% $
7,547
-4
%
4
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
2,309 $
2,283
1
%
$
2,365
-3
%
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• Greater China revenues increased 8% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's, the Jordan
Brand and Kids'. Wholesale revenues increased 15%. NIKE Direct revenues increased 1%, driven by comparable store
sales growth of 1% and the addition of new stores, partially offset by a decline in digital sales of 8%.
• Footwear revenues increased 6% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's, the Jordan Brand
and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 8%, while lower ASP per pair reduced footwear revenues by approximately 2
percentage points. Lower ASP per pair was primarily due to lower NIKE Direct ASP, partially offset by higher full-price ASP.
• Apparel revenues increased 14% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to higher revenues in Men's and Women's. Unit
sales of apparel increased 7%, while higher ASP per unit contributed approximately 7 percentage points of apparel revenue
growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher NIKE Direct, full-price and off-price ASPs as well as a higher mix of
full-price sales.
Reported EBIT increased 1% reflecting higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 80 basis points, primarily due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign
currency exchange rates, partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, and lower other costs. The higher full-
price ASP, net of discounts, was largely due to strategic pricing actions, partially offset by product mix.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 2% due to higher demand creation and operating overhead expense.
Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher advertising and marketing expense and retail brand
presentation expense, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Operating overhead
expense increased primarily due to higher other administrative costs, partially offset by favorable changes in foreign
currency exchange rates.
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ASIA PACIFIC & LATIN AMERICA
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
4,865 $
4,543
7
%
7
% $
4,111
11
%
19
%
Apparel
1,614
1,664
-3
%
-2
%
1,610
3
%
13
%
Equipment
250
224
12
%
12
%
234
-4
%
4
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
6,729 $
6,431
5
%
5
% $
5,955
8
%
17
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
3,930 $
3,736
5
%
6
% $
3,529
6
%
14
%
Sales through NIKE Direct
2,799
2,695
4
%
4
%
2,426
11
%
22
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
6,729 $
6,431
5
%
5
% $
5,955
8
%
17
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
1,885 $
1,932
-2
%
$
1,896
2
%
We completed the sale of our entity in Chile and our entities in Argentina and Uruguay to third-party distributors in the first and
second quarters of fiscal 2023, respectively. The impacts of closing these transactions are included within Corporate and are not
reflected in the APLA operating segment results. This completed the transition of our NIKE Brand businesses within our CASA
marketplace, which now reflects a full distributor operating model. For more information see Note 18 — Divestitures within the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• APLA revenues increased 5% on a currency-neutral basis primarily due to higher revenues in Southeast Asia & India,
Mexico and Japan. Within our CASA territory, the transition of our Chile, Argentina and Uruguay entities to a third-party
distributor operating model did not have a material impact on APLA revenues. Revenues increased due to overall growth in
Men's, Women's, the Jordan Brand and Kids'. Wholesale revenues increased 6%. NIKE Direct revenues increased 4%,
driven by comparable store sales growth of 10% and the addition of new stores, partially offset by a decline in digital sales of
2%.
• Footwear revenues increased 7% on a currency-neutral basis due to higher revenues in Men's, Women's, the Jordan Brand
and Kids'. Unit sales of footwear increased 6%, while higher ASP per pair contributed approximately 1 percentage point of
footwear revenue growth. Higher ASP per pair was primarily due to higher full-price ASP, off-price ASP and a higher mix of
NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
• Apparel revenues decreased 2% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's,
partially offset by higher revenues in the Jordan Brand. Unit sales of apparel decreased 9%, while higher ASP per unit
contributed approximately 7 percentage points of apparel revenue growth. Higher ASP per unit was primarily due to higher
full-price ASP, off-price ASP and a higher mix of NIKE Direct sales, partially offset by lower NIKE Direct ASP.
Reported EBIT decreased 2% reflecting higher revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 220 basis points primarily due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign
currency exchange rates, lower margin in NIKE Direct and higher product costs, reflecting higher product input costs and
product mix. This was partially offset by higher full-price ASP, net of discounts, primarily due to product mix and strategic
pricing actions.
• Selling and administrative expense increase of 4% due to higher demand creation and operating overhead expense.
Demand creation expense increased primarily due to higher digital marketing and sports marketing expense. Operating
overhead expense increased primarily due to higher other administrative costs.
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NIKE, INC.
GLOBAL BRAND DIVISIONS
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues
$
45 $
58
-22
%
-25
% $
102
-43
%
-43
%
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
$
(4,720) $
(4,841)
2
%
$
(4,262)
-14
%
Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation and operating overhead expense, including product creation and
design expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital
operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous
revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Global Brand Divisions' loss before interest and taxes decreased 2% primarily due to lower operating overhead expense, partially
offset by higher demand creation expense. Lower operating overhead expense was primarily due to lower wage-related
expenses, technology spend and other administrative costs. The increase in demand creation expense was primarily due to
higher advertising and marketing expense as well as digital marketing.
CONVERSE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
EXCLUDING
CURRENCY
CHANGES
Revenues by:
Footwear
$
1,800 $
2,155
-16
%
-17
% $
2,094
3
%
8
%
Apparel
93
90
3
%
4
%
103
-13
%
-7
%
Equipment
37
28
32
%
34
%
26
8
%
16
%
Other(1)
152
154
-1
%
-2
%
123
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
2,082 $
2,427
-14
%
-15
% $
2,346
3
%
8
%
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale Customers
$
1,098 $
1,299
-15
%
-16
% $
1,292
1
%
7
%
Sales through Direct to Consumer
832
974
-15
%
-14
%
931
5
%
8
%
Other(1)
152
154
-1
%
-2
%
123
25
%
25
%
TOTAL REVENUES
$
2,082 $
2,427
-14
%
-15
% $
2,346
3
%
8
%
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST
AND TAXES
$
474 $
676
-30
%
$
669
1
%
(1)
Other revenues consist of territories serviced by third-party licensees who pay royalties to Converse for the use of its registered trademarks and other
intellectual property rights. We do not own the Converse trademarks in Japan and accordingly do not earn revenues in Japan.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
• Converse revenues decreased 15% on a currency-neutral basis primarily due to declines in North America and Western
Europe. Combined unit sales within the wholesale and direct to consumer channels decreased 12%, driven primarily by a
decrease in wholesale, while ASP decreased 3%, primarily driven by increased promotional activity in direct to consumer.
• Wholesale revenues decreased 16% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by declines in all geographies.
• Direct to consumer revenues decreased 14% on a currency-neutral basis as declines in North America and Western Europe,
driven by reduced traffic, were partially offset by growth in Asia.
Reported EBIT decreased 30% reflecting lower revenues and the following:
• Gross margin contraction of approximately 130 basis points due to unfavorable changes in standard foreign currency
exchange rates, lower full-price ASP, net of discounts, higher other costs and lower margin in direct to consumer, partially
offset by lower ocean freight rates.
• Selling and administrative expense decrease of 2% due to lower operating overhead expense, primarily as a result of lower
wage-related expenses.
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CORPORATE
(Dollars in millions)
FISCAL 2024
FISCAL 2023
% CHANGE
FISCAL 2022
% CHANGE
Revenues
$
(42) $
27
—
$
(72)
—
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes
$
(2,619) $
(2,840)
8
% $
(2,219)
-28
%
Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within
the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through our central foreign exchange risk
management program.
The Corporate loss before interest and taxes primarily consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including
expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters;
unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency
gains and losses.
In addition to the foreign currency gains and losses recognized in Corporate revenues, foreign currency results in Corporate
include gains and losses resulting from the difference between actual foreign currency exchange rates and standard rates used
to record non-functional currency denominated product purchases within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and
Converse; related foreign currency hedge results; conversion gains and losses arising from remeasurement of monetary assets
and liabilities in non-functional currencies; and certain other foreign currency derivative instruments.
FISCAL 2024 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2023
Corporate's loss before interest and taxes decreased $221 million during fiscal 2024, primarily due to the following:
• a favorable change in net foreign currency gains and losses of $588 million related to the difference between actual foreign
currency exchange rates and standard foreign currency exchange rates assigned to the NIKE Brand geographic operating
segments and Converse, net of hedge gains and losses; these results are reported as a component of consolidated Gross
profit;
• a favorable change of $80 million primarily related to lower wage-related expenses, partially offset by higher professional
services, reported as a component of consolidated Operating overhead expense;
• a favorable change of $27 million primarily related to the loss recognized in the prior year upon completion of the sale of our
entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor, partially offset by the remeasurement of monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and the impact of certain foreign currency derivative instruments, as well
as net favorable settlements of legal matters in the prior year, reported as a component of consolidated Other (income)
expense, net; and
• an unfavorable change of $443 million related to restructuring charges, $379 million reported as a component of
consolidated Operating overhead expense and $64 million reported as a component of consolidated Cost of sales.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXPOSURES AND HEDGING PRACTICES
OVERVIEW
As a global company with significant operations outside the United States, in the normal course of business we are exposed to
risk arising from changes in currency exchange rates. Our primary foreign currency exposures arise from the recording of
transactions denominated in non-functional currencies and the translation of foreign currency denominated results of operations,
financial position and cash flows into U.S. Dollars.
Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of currency
fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We manage global foreign exchange risk
centrally on a portfolio basis to address those risks material to NIKE, Inc. We manage these exposures by taking advantage of
natural offsets and currency correlations existing within the portfolio and, where practical and material, by hedging a portion of the
remaining exposures using derivative instruments such as forward contracts and options. As described below, the implementation
of the NIKE Trading Company ("NTC") and our foreign currency adjustment program enhanced our ability to manage our foreign
exchange risk by increasing the natural offsets and currency correlation benefits existing within our portfolio of foreign exchange
exposures. Our hedging policy is designed to partially or entirely offset the impact of exchange rate changes on the underlying
net exposures being hedged. Where exposures are hedged, our program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate
movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements; the length of the delay is dependent upon hedge horizons. We do not
hold or issue derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
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NIKE, INC.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements and Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional description of outstanding derivatives at each reported period end.
TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
We conduct business in various currencies and have transactions which subject us to foreign currency risk. Our most significant
transactional foreign currency exposures are:
• Product Costs — NIKE's product costs are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies in the following ways:
1.
Product purchases denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the transacting entity:
a.
Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NTC, a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded
products from third-party factories, predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the
U.S. Dollar, then sells the products to NIKE entities in their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE
entity with a different functional currency results in a foreign currency exposure for the NTC.
b.
Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories predominantly in U.S. Dollars. These
purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the
U.S. Dollar.
In both purchasing scenarios, a weaker U.S. Dollar reduces inventory costs incurred by NIKE whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar increases its cost.
2.
Factory input costs: NIKE operates a foreign currency adjustment program with certain factories. The program is
designed to more effectively manage foreign currency risk by assuming certain of the factories' foreign currency
exposures, some of which are natural offsets to our existing foreign currency exposures. Under this program, our
payments to these factories are adjusted for rate fluctuations in the basket of currencies ("factory currency exposure
index") in which the labor, materials and overhead costs incurred by the factories in the production of NIKE branded
products ("factory input costs") are denominated.
As an offset to the impacts of the fluctuating U.S. Dollar on our non-functional currency denominated product purchases
described above, a strengthening U.S. Dollar against the foreign currencies within the factory currency exposure indices
reduces NIKE's U.S. Dollar inventory cost. Conversely, a weakening U.S. Dollar against the indexed foreign currencies
increases our inventory cost.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated External Sales — A portion of our NIKE Brand and Converse revenues associated
with European operations are earned in currencies other than the Euro (e.g., the British Pound) but are recognized at a
subsidiary that uses the Euro as its functional currency. These sales generate a foreign currency exposure.
• Other Costs — Non-functional currency denominated costs, such as endorsement contracts, also generate foreign currency
risk, though to a lesser extent.
• Non-Functional Currency Denominated Monetary Assets and Liabilities — Our global subsidiaries have various assets and
liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, including intercompany receivables and payables, denominated in currencies
other than their functional currencies. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement which may create
fluctuations in Other (income) expense, net within our Consolidated Statements of Income.
MANAGING TRANSACTIONAL EXPOSURES
Transactional exposures are managed on a portfolio basis within our foreign currency risk management program. We manage
these exposures by taking advantage of natural offsets and currency correlations that exist within the portfolio and may also elect
to use currency forward and option contracts to hedge the remaining effect of exchange rate fluctuations on probable forecasted
future cash flows, including certain product cost exposures, non-functional currency denominated external sales and other costs
described above. Generally, these are accounted for as cash flow hedges.
Certain currency forward contracts used to manage the foreign exchange exposure of non-functional currency denominated
monetary assets and liabilities subject to remeasurement are not formally designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly,
changes in fair value of these instruments are recognized in Other (income) expense, net and are intended to offset the foreign
currency impact of the remeasurement of the related non-functional currency denominated asset or liability being hedged.
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TRANSLATIONAL EXPOSURES
Many of our foreign subsidiaries operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Fluctuations in currency exchange
rates create volatility in our reported results as we are required to translate the balance sheets, operational results and cash flows
of these subsidiaries into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting. The translation of foreign subsidiaries' non-U.S. Dollar
denominated balance sheets into U.S. Dollars for consolidated reporting results in a cumulative translation adjustment to
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within Shareholders' equity. In the translation of our Consolidated Statements of
Income, a weaker U.S. Dollar in relation to foreign functional currencies benefits our consolidated earnings whereas a stronger
U.S. Dollar reduces our consolidated earnings. The impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our
consolidated Revenues was a detriment of approximately $141 million for the year ended May 31, 2024. The impact of foreign
exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of our Income before income taxes was a benefit of approximately $48 million for
the year ended May 31, 2024.
MANAGING TRANSLATIONAL EXPOSURES
To minimize the impact of translating foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses into U.S. Dollars for consolidated
reporting, certain foreign subsidiaries use excess cash to purchase U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale investments. The
variable future cash flows associated with the purchase and subsequent sale of these U.S. Dollar denominated investments at
non-U.S. Dollar functional currency subsidiaries creates a foreign currency exposure that qualifies for hedge accounting under
U.S. GAAP. We utilize forward contracts and/or options to mitigate the variability of the forecasted future purchases and sales of
these U.S. Dollar investments. The combination of the purchase and sale of the U.S. Dollar investment and the hedging
instrument has the effect of partially offsetting the year-over-year foreign currency translation impact on net earnings in the period
the investments are sold. Hedges of the purchase of U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale investments are accounted for as
cash flow hedges.
We estimate the combination of translation of foreign currency-denominated profits from our international businesses and the
year-over-year change in foreign currency related gains and losses included in Other (income) expense, net had an unfavorable
impact of approximately $68 million on our Income before income taxes for the year ended May 31, 2024.
NET INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES
We are also exposed to the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on our investments in wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries
denominated in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar, which could adversely impact the U.S. Dollar value of these investments
and therefore the value of future repatriated earnings. We have, in the past, hedged and may, in the future, hedge net investment
positions in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations on these net investments. These
hedges are accounted for as net investment hedges in accordance with U.S. GAAP. There were no outstanding net investment
hedges as of May 31, 2024 and 2023. There were no cash flows from net investment hedge settlements for the years ended
May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CASH FLOW ACTIVITY
Cash provided (used) by operations was an inflow of $7,429 million for fiscal 2024, compared to $5,841 million for fiscal 2023.
Net income, adjusted for non-cash items, generated $6,713 million of operating cash inflow for fiscal 2024, compared to $6,354
million for fiscal 2023. The net change in working capital and other assets and liabilities resulted in an increase to Cash provided
(used) by operations of $716 million for fiscal 2024 compared to a decrease of $513 million for fiscal 2023. For fiscal 2024, the
favorable net change in working capital compared to the prior year was primarily impacted by favorable changes to Inventories
due to reduced inventory purchases and improved lead times, partially offset by unfavorable changes to Accounts receivable due
to the timing of wholesale shipments.
Cash provided (used) by investing activities was an inflow of $894 million for fiscal 2024, compared to an inflow of $564 million for
fiscal 2023, primarily driven by the net change in short-term investments (including sales, maturities and purchases). For fiscal
2024, the net change in short-term investments resulted in a cash inflow of $1,721 million compared to a cash inflow of $1,481
million for fiscal 2023.
Cash provided (used) by financing activities was an outflow of $5,888 million for fiscal 2024 compared to an outflow of $7,447
million for fiscal 2023. The decreased outflow in fiscal 2024 was driven by lower share repurchases of $4,250 million for fiscal
2024 compared to $5,480 million for fiscal 2023, partially offset by higher dividend payments of $2,169 million for fiscal 2024
compared to $2,012 million for fiscal 2023.
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In fiscal 2024, we purchased a total of 41.4 million shares of NIKE's Class B Common Stock for $4.3 billion (an average price of
$102.72 per share) under the four-year, $18 billion share repurchase plan authorized by the Board of Directors in June 2022. As
of May 31, 2024, we had repurchased 84.9 million shares at a cost of approximately $9.1 billion (an average price of $106.65 per
share) under this program. We continue to expect funding of share repurchases will come from operating cash flows. The timing
and the amount of share repurchases will be dictated by our capital needs and stock market conditions.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
On July 21, 2022, we filed a shelf registration statement (the "Shelf") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"SEC") which permits us to issue an unlimited amount of debt securities from time to time. The Shelf expires on July 21, 2025.
On March 11, 2022, we entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for
up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to $3 billion in total with lender approval. The facility
matures on March 11, 2027, with options to extend the maturity date up to an additional two years. Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term
Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
On March 8, 2024, we entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which provides for up
to $1 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to $1.5 billion in total with lender approval. The facility
matures on March 7, 2025, with an option to extend the maturity date an additional 364 days. This facility replaces the prior $1
billion 364-day credit facility agreement entered into on March 10, 2023, which matured on March 8, 2024. Refer to Note 5 —
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines for additional information.
We currently have long-term debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investor Services,
respectively. As it relates to our committed credit facilities entered into on March 11, 2022 and March 8, 2024, if our long-term
debt ratings were to decline, the facility fees and interest rates would increase. Conversely, if our long-term debt ratings were to
improve, the facility fees and interest rates would decrease. Changes in our long-term debt ratings would not trigger acceleration
of maturity of any then-outstanding borrowings or any future borrowings under the committed credit facilities. Under these
facilities, we have agreed to various covenants. These covenants include limits on the disposal of assets and the amount of debt
secured by liens we may incur. In the event we were to have any borrowings outstanding under these facilities, failed to meet any
covenant and were unable to obtain a waiver from a majority of the banks in the applicable syndicate, any borrowings would
become immediately due and payable. As of May 31, 2024, we were in full compliance with each of these covenants, and we
believe it is unlikely we will fail to meet any of these covenants in the foreseeable future.
Liquidity is also provided by our $3 billion commercial paper program. As of and for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024 and
2023, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under our $3 billion program. We may issue commercial paper or other debt
securities depending on general corporate needs.
To date, we have not experienced difficulty accessing the capital or credit markets; however, future volatility may increase costs
associated with issuing commercial paper or other debt instruments or affect our ability to access those markets.
As of May 31, 2024, we had Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments totaling $11.6 billion, primarily consisting of
commercial paper, corporate notes, deposits held at major banks, money market funds, U.S. Treasury obligations and other
investment grade fixed-income securities. Our fixed-income investments are exposed to both credit and interest rate risk. All of
our investments are investment grade to minimize our credit risk. While individual securities have varying durations, as of
May 31, 2024, the weighted-average days to maturity of our cash equivalents and short-term investments portfolio was 65 days.
We believe that existing Cash and equivalents, Short-term investments and cash generated by operations, together with access
to external sources of funds as described above, will be sufficient to meet our domestic and foreign capital needs in the
foreseeable future.
Our material cash requirements as of May 31, 2024, were as follows:
•
Debt Obligations — Refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt in the
accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
•
Operating Leases — Refer to Note 17 — Leases in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
for additional information.
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•
Endorsement Contracts — As of May 31, 2024, we had endorsement contract obligations of $10.6 billion, with $1.7
billion payable within 12 months, representing approximate amounts of base compensation and minimum guaranteed
royalty fees we are obligated to pay athlete, public figure, sport team and league endorsers of our products. Actual
payments under some contracts may be higher than these amounts as these contracts provide for bonuses to be paid
to the endorsers based upon athletic achievements and/or royalties on product sales in future periods. Actual payments
under some contracts may also be lower as these contracts include provisions for reduced payments if athletic
performance declines in future periods. In addition to the cash payments, we are obligated to furnish our endorsers with
NIKE product for their use. It is not possible to determine how much we will spend on this product on an annual basis as
the amount of product provided to the endorsers will depend on many factors and the contracts generally do not
stipulate a minimum amount of cash to be spent on the product.
•
Product Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2024, we had product purchase obligations of $5.7 billion, all of which
are payable within the next 12 months. Product purchase obligations represent agreements (including open purchase
orders) to purchase products in the ordinary course of business that are enforceable and legally binding and specify all
significant terms. We generally order product at least four to five months in advance of sale based primarily on
advanced orders received from external wholesale customers and internal orders from our direct to consumer
operations. In some cases, prices are subject to change throughout the production process.
•
Other Purchase Obligations — As of May 31, 2024, we had $3.5 billion of other purchase obligations, with $1.9 billion
payable within the next 12 months. Other purchase obligations primarily include technology investments, construction,
service and marketing commitments, including marketing commitments associated with endorsement contracts, made
in the ordinary course of business. The amounts represent the minimum payments required by legally binding contracts
and agreements that specify all significant terms, and may include open purchase orders for non-product purchases.
In addition to the above, we have long-term obligations for uncertain tax positions and various post-retirement benefits for which
we are not able to reasonably estimate when cash payments will occur. Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes and Note 11 — Benefit
Plans in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to uncertain tax
positions and post-retirement benefits, respectively.
As a part of the transition tax related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as of May 31, 2024, we had $483 million in estimated future
cash payments, with $215 million payable within the next 12 months. These amounts represent the transition tax on deemed
repatriation of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, which are reflected net of foreign tax credits we utilized.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information related to our off-balance sheet arrangements, bank guarantees and letters of credit.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
As of May 31, 2024, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material
effect on our current and future financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. In
connection with various contracts and agreements, we routinely provide indemnification relating to the enforceability of
intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where we are acting as the guarantor. Currently,
we have several such agreements in place. Based on our historical experience and the estimated probability of future loss, we
have determined that the fair value of such indemnification is not material to our financial position or results of operations.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Refer to Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies within the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for recently adopted and issued accounting standards.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our previous discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated
Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements
requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and
related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the
preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We believe the assumptions and judgments involved in the accounting estimates described below have the greatest potential
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting estimates. Management has
reviewed and discussed these critical accounting estimates with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
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Because of the uncertainty inherent in these matters, actual results could differ from the estimates we use in the preparation of
our Consolidated Financial Statements. Within the context of these critical accounting estimates, we are not currently aware of
any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in materially different amounts being reported.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Provisions for anticipated sales returns consist of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns. Provisions
for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to be granted
at a later date.
Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims were significantly
different than reserves established, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be recorded in the period in which such
determination was made.
Refer to Note 14 — Revenues in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
INVENTORY RESERVES
We make ongoing estimates relating to the net realizable value of inventories based upon our assumptions about future demand
and market conditions. If we estimate the net realizable value of our inventory is less than the cost of the inventory, we record a
reserve equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated net realizable value. This reserve is recorded
as a charge to Cost of sales. If changes in market conditions result in reductions to the estimated net realizable value of our
inventory below our previous estimate, we would increase our reserve in the period in which we made such a determination.
HEDGE ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES
We use derivative contracts to hedge certain anticipated foreign currency and interest rate transactions as well as certain non-
functional currency monetary assets and liabilities. When the specific criteria to qualify for hedge accounting has been met,
changes in the fair value of contracts hedging probable forecasted future cash flows are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), rather than Net income, until the underlying hedged transaction affects Net income. In most cases,
this results in gains and losses on hedge derivatives being released from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into
Net income sometime after the maturity of the derivative. One of the criteria for this accounting treatment is that the notional
value of these derivative contracts should not be in excess of the designated amount of anticipated transactions. By their very
nature, our estimates of anticipated transactions may fluctuate over time and may ultimately vary from actual transactions. When
the designated amount of anticipated or actual transactions decline below hedged levels, or if it is no longer probable a
forecasted transaction will occur by the end of the originally specified time period or within an additional two-month period of time
thereafter, we reclassify the cumulative change in fair value of the over-hedged portion of the related hedge contract from
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Other (income) expense, net during the quarter in which the decrease
occurs. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances related to
the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside our control or influence.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
INCOME TAXES
We are subject to taxation in the United States, as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The determination of our
provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex
tax laws. On an interim basis, we estimate our effective tax rate for the full fiscal year. This estimated annual effective tax rate is
then applied to the year-to-date Income before income taxes excluding infrequently occurring or unusual items, to determine the
year-to-date Income tax expense. The income tax effects of infrequent or unusual items are recognized in the interim period in
which they occur. As the fiscal year progresses, we continually refine our estimate based upon actual events and earnings by
jurisdiction during the year. This continual estimation process periodically results in a change to our expected effective tax rate for
the fiscal year. When this occurs, we adjust the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs.
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additional charge to the tax provision in the period our assessment changes. We recognize interest and penalties related to
income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
OTHER CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations related to
our business, products and actions of our employees and representatives, including contractual and employment relationships,
product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. We record contingent liabilities resulting from
claims against us when a loss is assessed to be probable and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. Assessing
probability of loss and estimating probable losses requires analysis of multiple factors, including in some cases judgments about
the potential actions of third-party claimants and courts. Recorded contingent liabilities are based on the best information
available and actual losses in any future period are inherently uncertain. If future adjustments to estimated probable future losses
or actual losses exceed our recorded liability for such claims, we would record additional charges during the period in which the
actual loss or change in estimate occurred. In addition to contingent liabilities recorded for probable losses, we disclose
contingent liabilities when there is a reasonable possibility the ultimate loss will materially exceed the recorded liability.
Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
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On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the probability a tax position will be effectively sustained and the appropriateness of the
amount recognized for uncertain tax positions based on factors including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law,
settled audit issues and new audit activity. Changes in our assessment may result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an
NIKE, INC.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business and consistent with established policies and procedures, we employ a variety of financial
instruments to manage exposure to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies and interest rates. It is our policy to utilize these
financial instruments only where necessary to finance our business and manage such exposures; we do not enter into these
transactions for trading or speculative purposes.
We are exposed to foreign currency fluctuations, primarily as a result of our international sales, product sourcing and funding
activities. Our foreign exchange risk management program is intended to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We use forward and option
contracts to hedge certain anticipated, but not yet firmly committed, transactions as well as certain firm commitments and the
related receivables and payables, including third-party and intercompany transactions. Where exposures are hedged, our
program has the effect of delaying the impact of exchange rate movements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The timing for hedging exposures, as well as the type and duration of the hedge instruments employed, are guided by our
hedging policies and determined based upon the nature of the exposure and prevailing market conditions. Typically, the
Company may enter into hedge contracts starting 12 to 24 months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place
incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the forecasted transaction occurs. The majority of derivatives
outstanding as of May 31, 2024, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for Euro/U.S. Dollar, British
Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar, and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives in the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Our earnings are also exposed to movements in short- and long-term market interest rates. Our objective in managing this
interest rate exposure is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to reduce overall borrowing
costs. To achieve these objectives, we maintain a mix of commercial paper, bank loans, and fixed-rate debt of varying maturities
and have entered into receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps for a portion of our fixed-rate debt.
MARKET RISK MEASUREMENT
We monitor foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and related derivatives using a variety of techniques including a review of
market value, sensitivity analysis and Value-at-Risk ("VaR"). Our market-sensitive derivative and other financial instruments are
foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency option contracts, interest rate swaps, intercompany loans denominated in
non-functional currencies and fixed interest rate U.S. Dollar denominated debt.
We use VaR to monitor the foreign exchange risk of our foreign currency forward and foreign currency option derivative
instruments only. The VaR determines the maximum potential one-day loss in the fair value of these foreign exchange rate-
sensitive financial instruments. The VaR model estimates assume normal market conditions and a 95% confidence level. There
are various modeling techniques that can be used in the VaR computation. Our computations are based on interrelationships
between currencies and interest rates (a "variance/co-variance" technique). These interrelationships are a function of foreign
exchange currency market changes and interest rate changes over the preceding one-year period. The value of foreign currency
options does not change on a one-to-one basis with changes in the underlying currency rate. We adjust the potential loss in
option value for the estimated sensitivity (the "delta" and "gamma") to changes in the underlying currency rate. This calculation
reflects the impact of foreign currency rate fluctuations on the derivative instruments only and does not include the impact of such
rate fluctuations on non-functional currency transactions (such as anticipated transactions, firm commitments, cash balances and
accounts and loans receivable and payable), including those which are hedged by these instruments.
The VaR model is a risk analysis tool and does not purport to represent actual losses in fair value we will incur nor does it
consider the potential effect of favorable changes in market rates. It also does not represent the full extent of the possible loss
that may occur. Actual future gains and losses will differ from those estimated because of changes or differences in market rates
and interrelationships, hedging instruments and hedge percentages, timing and other factors.
The estimated maximum one-day loss in fair value on our foreign currency sensitive derivative financial instruments, derived
using the VaR model, was $57 million and $111 million as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The VaR decreased year-over-
year as a result of a decrease in foreign currency volatilities as of May 31, 2024. Such a hypothetical loss in the fair value of our
derivatives would be offset by increases in the value of the underlying transactions being hedged. The average monthly change
in the fair values of foreign currency forward and foreign currency option derivative instruments was $180 million and $289 million
during fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively.
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consolidation. Furthermore, our non-functional currency intercompany loans are substantially hedged against foreign exchange
risk through the use of forward contracts, which are included in the VaR calculation above. Therefore, we consider the interest
rate and foreign currency market risks associated with our non-functional currency intercompany loans to be immaterial to our
consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Details of third-party debt and interest rate swaps are provided in the table below. The table presents principal cash flows and
related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. The weighted average variable interest rates for the fixed
rate swapped to variable rate swaps reflect the effective interest rates at May 31, 2024.
EXPECTED MATURITY DATE YEAR ENDING MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
THEREAFTER
TOTAL
FAIR VALUE
Interest Rate Risk
Long-term U.S. Dollar debt — Fixed rate
Principal payments
$
1,000
$
—
$
2,000
$
—
$
—
$
6,000
$ 9,000
$
7,631
Average interest rate
2.4 %
0.0 %
2.6 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
3.3 %
3.1 %
Interest Rate Swaps — Fixed rate swapped
to variable rate
Notional amount
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
1,800
$ 1,800
$
(31)
Average fixed interest rate
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
3.5 %
3.5 %
Average variable interest rate
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
3.7 %
3.7 %
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The instruments not included in the VaR are intercompany loans denominated in non-functional currencies, fixed interest rate
U.S. Dollar denominated debt, and interest rate swaps. Intercompany loans and related interest amounts are eliminated in
NIKE, INC.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA
Management of NIKE, Inc. is responsible for the information and representations contained in this Annual Report. The financial
statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
("U.S. GAAP") and include certain amounts based on our best estimates and judgments. Other financial information in this
Annual Report is consistent with these financial statements.
Our accounting systems include controls designed to reasonably assure assets are safeguarded from unauthorized use or
disposition and provide for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These systems are
supplemented by the selection and training of qualified financial personnel and an organizational structure providing for
appropriate segregation of duties.
An internal corporate audit department reviews the results of its work with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of
Directors, presently comprised of four outside, independent directors. The Audit & Finance Committee is responsible for the
appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm and reviews, with the independent registered public accounting
firm, management and the internal corporate audit staff, the scope and the results of the annual audit, the effectiveness of the
accounting control system and other matters relating to the financial affairs of NIKE as the Audit & Finance Committee deems
appropriate. The independent registered public accounting firm and the internal corporate auditors have full access to the Audit &
Finance Committee, with and without the presence of management, to discuss any appropriate matters.
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MANAGEMENT'S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is
defined in Rule 13(a) - 15(f) and Rule 15(d) - 15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Internal control over
financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets of the
Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets of the Company that could have
a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based upon the framework in Internal
Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO). Based on the results of our evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of May 31, 2024.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited (1) the Consolidated Financial
Statements and (2) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2024, as stated in their report
herein.
John J. Donahoe II
Matthew Friend
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of NIKE, Inc.
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of May
31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of shareholders' equity and of
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2024, including the related notes and financial statement
schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). We
also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2024, based on criteria established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended May 31, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also
in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of May 31,
2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the
accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express
opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting
based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement,
whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control
over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial
statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or
complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate
opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Accounting for Income Taxes
As described in Notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company is subject to taxation in the United States,
as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method.
This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of
temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. As disclosed by management, the
determination of the provision for income taxes by management requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the
interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Furthermore, as part of determining its provision for income taxes,
management evaluates the probability a tax position will be effectively sustained and the appropriateness of the amount
recognized for uncertain tax positions based on factors including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, settled
audit issues and new audit activity. The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the financial statements
only when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The majority of the
total gross unrecognized tax benefits are long-term in nature and included within deferred income taxes and other liabilities on
the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recorded income tax expense of $1,000 million for the year ended May 31, 2024.
As of May 31, 2024, total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding related interest and penalties, were $990 million, of which
$699 million would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the accounting for income taxes is a
critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when determining the provision for income taxes and
interpreting and applying complex tax laws as it relates to determining the provision for income taxes and uncertain tax positions;
(ii) a high degree of auditor judgment and effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence related to management’s
interpretation and application of complex tax laws as it relates to the determination of the provision for income taxes and the
assessment of whether tax positions are more likely than not to be sustained; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of
professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to
income taxes. These procedures also included, among others (i) testing the provision for income taxes, which included the
effective tax rate reconciliation and assessing management’s interpretation and application of complex tax laws; (ii) evaluating the
completeness of management’s identification of uncertain tax positions by considering changes in facts or circumstances,
changes in and compliance with tax laws, settled audit issues, new authoritative cases, or new audit activity, where applicable;
and (iii) for certain tax positions, evaluating management’s assessment of the technical merits of the tax positions by obtaining
and inspecting third party income tax documentation. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in
evaluating (i) changes in and compliance with the tax laws; (ii) management’s interpretation and application of certain complex
tax laws as it relates to the determination of the provision for income taxes; and (iii) the reasonableness of management's
assessment of whether certain tax positions are more likely than not of being sustained.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 25, 2024
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1974.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2024
2023
2022
Revenues
$
51,362 $
51,217 $
46,710
Cost of sales
28,475
28,925
25,231
Gross profit
22,887
22,292
21,479
Demand creation expense
4,285
4,060
3,850
Operating overhead expense
12,291
12,317
10,954
Total selling and administrative expense
16,576
16,377
14,804
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
205
Other (income) expense, net
(228)
(280)
(181)
Income before income taxes
6,700
6,201
6,651
Income tax expense
1,000
1,131
605
NET INCOME
$
5,700 $
5,070 $
6,046
Earnings per common share:
Basic
$
3.76 $
3.27 $
3.83
Diluted
$
3.73 $
3.23 $
3.75
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
1,517.6
1,551.6
1,578.8
Diluted
1,529.7
1,569.8
1,610.8
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net income
$
5,700 $
5,070 $
6,046
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment
(3)
267
(522)
Change in net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
(184)
(348)
1,214
Change in net gains (losses) on other
9
(6)
6
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(178)
(87)
698
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$
5,522 $
4,983 $
6,744
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MAY 31,
(In millions)
2024
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents
$
9,860 $
7,441
Short-term investments
1,722
3,234
Accounts receivable, net
4,427
4,131
Inventories
7,519
8,454
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,854
1,942
Total current assets
25,382
25,202
Property, plant and equipment, net
5,000
5,081
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
2,718
2,923
Identifiable intangible assets, net
259
274
Goodwill
240
281
Deferred income taxes and other assets
4,511
3,770
TOTAL ASSETS
$
38,110 $
37,531
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
1,000 $
—
Notes payable
6
6
Accounts payable
2,851
2,862
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
477
425
Accrued liabilities
5,725
5,723
Income taxes payable
534
240
Total current liabilities
10,593
9,256
Long-term debt
7,903
8,927
Operating lease liabilities
2,566
2,786
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
2,618
2,558
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable preferred stock
—
—
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock at stated value:
Class A convertible — 298 and 305 shares outstanding
—
—
Class B — 1,205 and 1,227 shares outstanding
3
3
Capital in excess of stated value
13,409
12,412
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
53
231
Retained earnings (deficit)
965
1,358
Total shareholders' equity
14,430
14,004
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
38,110 $
37,531
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Cash provided (used) by operations:
Net income
$
5,700 $
5,070 $
6,046
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operations:
Depreciation
796
703
717
Deferred income taxes
(497)
(117)
(650)
Stock-based compensation
804
755
638
Amortization, impairment and other
48
156
123
Net foreign currency adjustments
(138)
(213)
(26)
Changes in certain working capital components and other assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
(329)
489
(504)
(Increase) decrease in inventories
908
(133)
(1,676)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses, operating lease right-of-use assets and
other current and non-current assets
(260)
(644)
(845)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, operating lease
liabilities and other current and non-current liabilities
397
(225)
1,365
Cash provided (used) by operations
7,429
5,841
5,188
Cash provided (used) by investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments
(4,767)
(6,059)
(12,913)
Maturities of short-term investments
2,269
3,356
8,199
Sales of short-term investments
4,219
4,184
3,967
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(812)
(969)
(758)
Other investing activities
(15)
52
(19)
Cash provided (used) by investing activities
894
564
(1,524)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
—
(4)
15
Repayment of borrowings
—
(500)
—
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances
667
651
1,151
Repurchase of common stock
(4,250)
(5,480)
(4,014)
Dividends — common and preferred
(2,169)
(2,012)
(1,837)
Other financing activities
(136)
(102)
(151)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities
(5,888)
(7,447)
(4,836)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
(16)
(91)
(143)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents
2,419
(1,133)
(1,315)
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year
7,441
8,574
9,889
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR
$
9,860 $
7,441 $
8,574
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of capitalized interest
$
381 $
347 $
290
Income taxes
1,299
1,517
1,231
Non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment
160
211
160
Dividends declared and not paid
558
524
480
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NIKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Balance at May 31, 2021
305 $
—
1,273 $
3 $
9,965 $
(380) $ 3,179 $
12,767
Stock options exercised
17
924
924
Conversion to Class B Common Stock
—
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(27)
(186)
(3,808) (3,994)
Dividends on common stock ($1.190
per share) and preferred stock ($0.10
per share)
(1,886) (1,886)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
3
143
(55)
88
Stock-based compensation
638
638
Net income
6,046
6,046
Other comprehensive income (loss)
698
698
Balance at May 31, 2022
305 $
—
1,266 $
3 $ 11,484 $
318 $ 3,476 $
15,281
Stock options exercised
8
421
421
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(51)
(378)
(5,131) (5,509)
Dividends on common stock ($1.325
per share) and preferred stock ($0.10
per share)
(2,059) (2,059)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
4
130
2
132
Stock-based compensation
755
755
Net income
5,070
5,070
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(87)
(87)
Balance at May 31, 2023
305 $
—
1,227 $
3 $ 12,412 $
231 $ 1,358 $
14,004
Stock options exercised
7
432
432
Conversion to Class B Common Stock
(7)
7
—
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock
(41)
(347)
(3,907) (4,254)
Dividends on common stock ($1.450
per share) and preferred stock ($0.10
per share)
(2,203) (2,203)
Issuance of shares to employees, net of
shares withheld for employee taxes
5
108
17
125
Stock-based compensation
804
804
Net income
5,700
5,700
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(178)
(178)
Balance at May 31, 2024
298 $
—
1,205 $
3 $ 13,409 $
53 $
965 $
14,430
COMMON STOCK
CAPITAL IN
EXCESS
OF STATED
VALUE
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
RETAINED
EARNINGS
(DEFICIT)
TOTAL
CLASS A
CLASS B
(In millions, except per share data)
SHARES
AMOUNT
SHARES AMOUNT
The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
63
Note 2
Property, Plant and Equipment
69
Note 3
Accrued Liabilities
69
Note 4
Fair Value Measurements
70
Note 5
Short-Term Borrowings and Credit Lines
72
Note 6
Long-Term Debt
73
Note 7
Income Taxes
74
Note 8
Redeemable Preferred Stock
76
Note 9
Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation
77
Note 10
Earnings Per Share
79
Note 11
Benefit Plans
79
Note 12
Risk Management and Derivatives
79
Note 13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
83
Note 14
Revenues
84
Note 15
Operating Segments and Related Information
86
Note 16
Commitments and Contingencies
89
Note 17
Leases
89
Note 18
Divestitures
90
Note 19
Restructuring
91
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NIKE, INC.
NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
NIKE, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment, accessories and services. NIKE, Inc. portfolio brands include the NIKE Brand, Jordan Brand and Converse. The NIKE
Brand is focused on performance athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services across Men's, Women's and
Kids', amplified with sport-inspired lifestyle products carrying the Swoosh trademark, as well as other NIKE Brand trademarks.
The Jordan Brand is focused on athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories using the Jumpman trademark. Sales and
operating results of Jordan Brand products are reported within the respective NIKE Brand geographic operating segments.
Converse designs, distributes, licenses and sells casual sneakers, apparel and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor,
All Star, One Star, Star Chevron and Jack Purcell trademarks. In some markets outside the U.S., these trademarks are licensed
to third parties who design, distribute, market and sell similar products. Operating results of the Converse brand are reported on a
stand-alone basis.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of NIKE, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "NIKE"). All
significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates, including estimates relating to assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue transactions associated with the sale of NIKE Brand footwear, apparel and equipment, as well as Converse products,
comprise a single performance obligation, which consists of the sale of products to customers either through wholesale or direct
to consumer channels. The Company satisfies the performance obligation and records revenues when transfer of control to the
customer has occurred, based on the terms of sale. A customer is considered to have control once they are able to direct the use
and receive substantially all of the benefits of the product.
Control is transferred to wholesale customers upon shipment or upon receipt depending on the country of the sale and the
agreement with the customer. Control transfers to retail store customers at the time of sale and to substantially all digital
commerce customers upon shipment. The transaction price is determined based upon the invoiced sales price, less anticipated
sales returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the
country of sale or agreement with the customer and payment is generally required within 90 days or less of shipment to or receipt
by the wholesale customer. Payment is due at the time of sale for retail store and digital commerce transactions.
Consideration for trademark licensing contracts is earned through sales-based or usage-based royalty arrangements, and the
associated revenues are recognized over the license period.
Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing
transaction, and are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from Revenues and Cost of sales in the
Consolidated Statements of Income. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product
has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in Cost of sales when the related revenues
are recognized.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
Consideration promised in the Company's contracts with customers is variable due to anticipated reductions, such as sales
returns, discounts and miscellaneous claims from customers. The Company estimates the most likely amount it will be entitled to
receive and records an anticipated reduction against Revenues, with an offsetting increase to Accrued liabilities at the time
revenues are recognized. The estimated cost of inventory for product returns is recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current
assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The provision for anticipated sales returns consists of both contractual return rights and discretionary authorized returns.
Provisions for post-invoice sales discounts consist of both contractual programs and discretionary discounts that are expected to
be granted at a later date.
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Estimates of discretionary authorized returns, discounts and claims are based on (1) historical rates, (2) specific identification of
outstanding returns not yet received from customers and outstanding discounts and claims and (3) estimated returns, discounts
and claims expected but not yet finalized with customers. Actual returns, discounts and claims in any future period are inherently
uncertain and thus may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future returns, discounts or claims are significantly
greater or lower than the reserves established, a reduction or increase to net Revenues is recorded in the period in which such
determination is made.
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales consists primarily of inventory costs, as well as warehousing costs (including the cost of warehouse labor), third-
party royalties, certain foreign currency hedge gains and losses and product design costs. Shipping and handling costs are
expensed as incurred and included in Cost of sales.
DEMAND CREATION EXPENSE
Demand creation expense consists of advertising and promotion costs, including costs of endorsement contracts, complimentary
products, television, digital and print advertising as well as media costs, brand events and retail brand presentation. Advertising
production costs are expensed the first time an advertisement is run. Advertising media costs are expensed when the
advertisement appears. Costs related to brand events are expensed when the event occurs. Costs related to retail brand
presentation are expensed when the presentation is complete and delivered.
A significant amount of the Company's promotional expenses result from payments under endorsement contracts. In general,
endorsement payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. However, certain contracts contain
elements that may be accounted for differently based upon the facts and circumstances of each individual contract. Prepayments
made under contracts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Deferred income taxes and other assets
depending on the period to which the prepayment applies.
Certain contracts provide for contingent payments to endorsers based upon specific achievements in their sport (e.g., winning a
championship). The Company records Demand creation expense for these amounts when the endorser achieves the specific
goal.
Certain contracts provide for variable payments based upon endorsers maintaining a level of performance in their sport over an
extended period of time (e.g., maintaining a specified ranking in a sport for a year). When the Company determines payments are
probable, the amounts are reported in Demand creation expense ratably over the contract period based on the Company's best
estimate of the endorser's performance. In these instances, to the extent actual payments to the endorser differ from the
Company's estimate due to changes in the endorser's performance, adjustments to Demand creation expense may be recorded
in a future period.
Certain contracts provide for royalty payments to endorsers based upon a predetermined percent of sales of particular products,
which the Company records in Cost of sales as the related sales occur. For contracts containing minimum guaranteed royalty
payments, the Company records the amount of any guaranteed payment in excess of that earned through sales of product within
Demand creation expense.
Through cooperative advertising programs, the Company reimburses its wholesale customers for certain costs of advertising the
Company's products. To the extent the Company receives a distinct good or service in exchange for consideration paid to the
customer that does not exceed the fair value of that good or service, the amounts reimbursed are recorded in Demand creation
expense.
Total Demand creation expense was $4,285 million, $4,060 million and $3,850 million for the years ended May 31, 2024, 2023
and 2022, respectively. Prepaid advertising and promotion expenses totaled $814 million and $755 million at May 31, 2024 and
2023, respectively, of which $420 million and $372 million, respectively, were recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current
assets, and $394 million and $383 million, respectively, were recorded in Deferred income taxes and other assets, depending on
the period to which the prepayment applied.
OPERATING OVERHEAD EXPENSE
Operating overhead expense consists primarily of wage and benefit-related expenses, research and development costs, bad
debt expense as well as other administrative expenses such as rent, depreciation and amortization, professional services, certain
technology investments, meetings and travel.
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CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
Cash and equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly liquid investments, that are both readily convertible to known
amounts of cash and so near their maturity they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest
rates, with maturities three months or less at the date of purchase.
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investments with maturities over three months at the date of purchase. At May 31,
2024 and 2023, Short-term investments consisted of available-for-sale debt securities, which are recorded at fair value with
unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), unless unrealized losses
are determined to be unrecoverable. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined by specific identification.
The Company considers all available-for-sale debt securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, as available
to support current operational liquidity needs and, therefore, classifies all securities with maturity dates beyond three months at
the date of purchase as current assets within Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for more information on the Company's Short-term investments.
ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net consist primarily of amounts due from customers. The Company makes ongoing estimates relating to
the collectability of its accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for expected losses resulting from the inability of its
customers to make required payments. In addition to judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on
ongoing credit evaluations, the Company considers historical levels of credit losses, as well as macroeconomic and industry
trends to determine the amount of the allowance. The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable was $35 million as of
May 31, 2024 and 2023.
INVENTORY VALUATION
Inventories, substantially all of which are finished goods, are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value and valued on either
an average or a specific identification cost basis. In some instances, the Company ships products directly from its suppliers to the
customer, with the related inventory and cost of sales recognized on a specific identification basis. Inventory costs primarily
consist of product cost from the Company's suppliers, as well as inbound freight, import duties, taxes, insurance, logistics and
other handling fees.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis for land improvements,
buildings and leasehold improvements over 2 to 40 years and for machinery and equipment over 2 to 15 years.
Depreciation and amortization of assets used in manufacturing, warehousing and product distribution are recorded in Cost of
sales. Depreciation and amortization of all other assets are recorded in Operating overhead expense.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Expenditures for major software purchases and software developed for internal use are capitalized and amortized over 2 to 12
years on a straight-line basis. The Company's policy provides for the capitalization of external direct costs associated with
developing or obtaining internal use computer software. The Company also capitalizes certain payroll and payroll-related costs
for employees who are directly associated with internal use computer software projects. The amount of capitalizable payroll costs
with respect to these employees is limited to the time directly spent on such projects. Costs associated with preliminary project
stage activities, training, maintenance and all other post-implementation stage activities are expensed as incurred.
Development costs of computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as an integral part of a product are subject to
capitalization beginning when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when a product is available
for general release to customers. In most instances, the Company's products are released soon after technological feasibility has
been established; therefore, software development costs incurred subsequent to achievement of technological feasibility are
usually not significant, and generally, most software development costs have been expensed as incurred.
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IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets or asset groups to be used in operations whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an
impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant
adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset or a significant decline in the
observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, the Company would assess the
recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected
undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life
of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not
recoverable, the Company will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies, which would
typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset
group's carrying amount and its estimated fair value.
GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company performs annual impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives in the fourth quarter of
each fiscal year or when events occur or circumstances change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a
reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life below its carrying value.
For purposes of testing goodwill for impairment, the Company allocates goodwill across its reporting units, which are considered
the Company's operating segments. For both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which primarily consist of acquired
trade names and trademarks, the Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that
the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset with an indefinite life is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the
totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or
indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, an impairment test is unnecessary.
If an impairment test is necessary, the Company will estimate the fair value of the related reporting unit or indefinite-lived
intangible asset. If the carrying value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the goodwill of
that reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is determined to be impaired and the Company will record an impairment
charge equal to the excess of the carrying value over the related fair value.
There were immaterial impairment losses as of May 31, 2024, and no accumulated impairment losses as of May 31, 2023.
Additionally, the impact to Goodwill as a result of acquisitions and divestitures during fiscal 2024 and 2023, was immaterial.
OPERATING LEASES
The Company primarily leases retail store space, certain distribution and warehouse facilities, office space, equipment and other
non-real estate assets. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and begins recording lease activity at
the commencement date, which is generally the date in which the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of
the asset. Lease components are not separated from non-lease components for real estate leases within the Company's lease
portfolio. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the
lease term with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company's incremental borrowing rate is used to
determine the present value of future lease payments unless the implicit rate is readily determinable.
Lease agreements may contain rent escalation clauses, renewal or termination options, rent holidays or certain landlord
incentives, including tenant improvement allowances. ROU assets include amounts for scheduled rent increases and are reduced
by the amount of lease incentives. The lease term includes the non-cancelable period of the lease and options to extend or
terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. The Company does not record leases
with an initial term of 12 months or less on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognizes related lease payments in the
Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain lease agreements include variable lease
payments, which are based on a percent of retail sales over specified levels or adjust periodically for inflation as a result of
changes in a published index, primarily the Consumer Price Index, and are expensed as incurred.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including derivatives, equity
securities and available-for-sale debt securities. Fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. The Company uses a three-level
hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used, as follows:
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• Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
• Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in
markets that are not active.
• Level 3: Unobservable inputs with little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own
assumptions.
The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires
judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based
on the most conservative level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Pricing vendors are utilized for a majority of Level 1 and Level 2 investments. These vendors either provide a quoted market price
in an active market or use observable inputs without applying significant adjustments in their pricing. Observable inputs include
broker quotes, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities and credit risks. The fair value
of derivative contracts is determined using observable market inputs such as the daily market foreign currency rates, forward
pricing curves, currency volatilities, currency correlations and interest rates and considers nonperformance risk of the Company
and its counterparties.
The Company's fair value measurement process includes comparing fair values to another independent pricing vendor to ensure
appropriate fair values are recorded.
Refer to Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars are included in the foreign
currency translation adjustment, a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
The Company's global subsidiaries have various monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables and payables, which are
denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These balance sheet items are subject to remeasurement, the
impact of which is recorded in Other (income) expense, net, within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and
interest rates. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in the fair value of
derivative financial instruments are either recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Long-term debt or Net
income depending on the nature of the underlying exposure, whether the derivative is formally designated as a hedge and, if
designated, the extent to which the hedge is effective. The Company classifies the cash flows at settlement from derivatives in
the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items. For undesignated hedges and designated cash flow hedges,
this is primarily within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For
designated net investment hedges, this is within the Cash provided by investing activities component of the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows. For the Company's fair value hedges, which are interest rate swaps used to mitigate the change in
fair value of its fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates, the related cash flows from periodic interest payments are
reflected within the Cash provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives for additional information on the Company's risk management program
and derivatives.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by estimating the fair value, net of estimated forfeitures, of equity awards
and recognizing the related expense as Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, in the Consolidated
Statements of Income on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Substantially all awards vest ratably over four years of
continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant. Performance-based restricted stock units vest
based on the Company's achievement of certain performance criteria throughout the three-year performance period and
continued employment through the vesting date. The fair value of options, stock appreciation rights and employees' purchase
rights under the employee stock purchase plans ("ESPPs") is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair
value of restricted stock and time-vesting restricted stock units is established by the market price on the date of grant. The fair
value of performance-based restricted stock units is estimated as of the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation.
Refer to Note 9 — Common Stock and Stock-Based Compensation for additional information on the Company's stock-based
compensation programs.
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INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and
the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount
management believes is more likely than not to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on future taxable
earnings and is therefore uncertain. At least quarterly, the Company assesses taxable income in prior carryback periods, the
scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. The Company
uses forecasts of taxable income and considers foreign tax credit utilization in making this assessment of realization, which are
inherently uncertain and can result in variation between estimated and actual results. To the extent the Company believes that
recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established against the net deferred tax asset, which increases the Company's
income tax expense in the period when such determination is made.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from uncertain tax positions in the consolidated financial statements only when it is more
likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by relevant tax authorities. The Company recognizes interest and
penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense.
Refer to Note 7 — Income Taxes for further discussion.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing Net income by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by adjusting weighted average outstanding shares,
assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive stock options and awards.
Refer to Note 10 — Earnings Per Share for further discussion.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND DISCLOSURE RULES
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU")
2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which is intended to improve
reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant expenses. The
amendments will require public entities to disclose significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating
decision maker and included within segment profit and loss. The amendments are effective for the Company's annual periods
beginning June 1, 2024, and interim periods beginning June 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted, and will be applied
retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the ASU to
determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which
includes amendments that further enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization and disaggregation of rate
reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendments are effective for the Company's annual periods
beginning June 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The
Company is currently evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
In March 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-11275,
The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. This rule will require registrants to disclose
certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports. In April 2024, the SEC voluntarily stayed the
final rule as a result of pending legal challenges. The disclosure requirements will apply to the Company's fiscal year beginning
June 1, 2025, pending resolution of the stay. The Company is currently evaluating the final rule to determine its impact on the
Company's disclosures.
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-04, Liabilities — Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of
Supplier Finance Program Obligations. The new guidance requires qualitative and quantitative disclosure sufficient to enable
users of the financial statements to understand the nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period and potential
magnitude of such programs. The Company adopted the required guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Certain financial institutions offer voluntary supplier finance programs facilitated through a third-party platform that provide
participating suppliers the option to finance valid payment obligations from the Company. The Company is not a party to
agreements negotiated between participating suppliers and third-party financial institutions. The Company's obligations to its
suppliers, including amounts due and payment terms, are not affected by a supplier's decision to participate in these programs
and the Company does not provide guarantees to third parties in connection with these programs. As of May 31, 2024 and
May 31, 2023, the Company had $840 million and $834 million, respectively, of outstanding supplier obligations confirmed as
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NOTE 2 — PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, net included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Land and improvements
$
329 $
326
Buildings
3,439
3,293
Machinery and equipment
3,123
3,083
Internal-use software
1,807
1,612
Leasehold improvements
2,023
1,876
Construction in process
193
525
Total property, plant and equipment, gross
10,914
10,715
Less accumulated depreciation
5,914
5,634
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
$
5,000 $
5,081
Capitalized interest was not material for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
NOTE 3 — ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities included the following:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Compensation and benefits, excluding taxes
$
1,291 $
1,737
Sales-related reserves
1,282
994
Endorsement compensation
578
552
Dividends payable
563
529
Other
2,011
1,911
Total Accrued Liabilities
$
5,725 $
5,723
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NOTE 4 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following tables present information about the Company's financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
May 31, 2024 and 2023, and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value
measurement.
MAY 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
$
1,222 $
1,222 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
1,175
155
1,020
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
591
17
574
Money market funds
8,119
8,119
—
Time deposits
440
347
93
U.S. Agency securities
35
—
35
Total Level 2
9,185
8,483
702
TOTAL
$
11,582 $
9,860 $
1,722
MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash
$
1,767 $
1,767 $
—
Level 1:
U.S. Treasury securities
2,655
—
2,655
Level 2:
Commercial paper and bonds
543
15
528
Money market funds
5,157
5,157
—
Time deposits
507
502
5
U.S. Agency securities
46
—
46
Total Level 2
6,253
5,674
579
TOTAL
$
10,675 $
7,441 $
3,234
As of May 31, 2024, the Company held $1,002 million of available-for-sale debt securities with maturity dates within one year and
$720 million with maturity dates over one year and less than five years in Short-term investments on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The fair value of the Company's available-for-sale debt securities approximates their amortized cost.
Included in Interest expense (income), net was interest income related to the Company's investment portfolio of $430 million,
$297 million and $94 million for the years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company records the assets and liabilities of its derivative financial instruments on a gross basis on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The Company's derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that allow for the
offset of assets and liabilities in the event of default or early termination of the contract. Any amounts of cash collateral received
related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features are recorded in Cash and
equivalents and Accrued liabilities, the latter of which would further offset against the Company's derivative asset balance. Any
amounts of cash collateral posted related to these instruments associated with the Company's credit-related contingent features
are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets, which would further offset against the Company's derivative liability
balance. Cash collateral received or posted related to the Company's credit-related contingent features is presented in the Cash
provided by operations component of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company does not recognize amounts of
non-cash collateral received, such as securities, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For additional information related to credit
risk, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives.
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The following tables present information about the Company's derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a
recurring basis and indicate the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the Company classifies the fair value measurement:
MAY 31, 2024
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT
FAIR VALUE
OTHER
CURRENT
ASSETS
OTHER
LONG-TERM
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
AT FAIR
VALUE
ACCRUED
LIABILITIES
OTHER
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$
343 $
299 $
44
$
120 $
115 $
5
Interest rate swaps(1)
—
—
—
31
—
31
TOTAL
$
343 $
299 $
44
$
151 $
115 $
36
(1)
If the foreign exchange and interest rate swap derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability
positions each would have been reduced by $142 million as of May 31, 2024. As of that date, the Company received $112 million of cash collateral
from various counterparties on the derivative asset balance and posted $10 million cash collateral on the derivative liability balance.
MAY 31, 2023
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
(Dollars in millions)
ASSETS AT
FAIR VALUE
OTHER
CURRENT
ASSETS
OTHER
LONG-TERM
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
AT FAIR
VALUE
ACCRUED
LIABILITIES
OTHER
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Level 2:
Foreign exchange forwards and options(1)
$
557 $
493 $
64
$
180 $
128 $
52
(1)
If the foreign exchange derivative instruments had been netted on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have
been reduced by $178 million as of May 31, 2023. As of that date, the Company had received $36 million of cash collateral from various counterparties
related to foreign exchange derivative instruments. No amount of collateral was posted on the Company's derivative liability balance as of May 31,
2023.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments, refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and
Derivatives. For fair value information regarding Notes payable and Long-term debt, refer to Note 5 — Short-Term Borrowings
and Credit Lines and Note 6 — Long-Term Debt, respectively.
The carrying amounts of other current financial assets and other current financial liabilities approximate fair value.
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NOTE 5 — SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND CREDIT LINES
The carrying amounts reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for Notes payable approximate fair value.
On March 11, 2022, the Company entered into a five-year committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks which
provides for up to $2 billion of borrowings, with the option to increase borrowings up to $3 billion in total with lender approval. The
facility matures on March 11, 2027, with options to extend the maturity date up to an additional two years. Based on the
Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's
Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing Term Secured
Overnight Financing Rate ("Term SOFR") for the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.04% of the total
undrawn commitment.
On March 8, 2024, the Company entered into a 364-day committed credit facility agreement with a syndicate of banks, which
provides for up to $1 billion of borrowings, with an option to increase borrowings up to $1.5 billion in total with lender approval.
The facility matures on March 7, 2025, with an option to extend the maturity date an additional 364 days. This facility replaces the
prior $1 billion 364-day credit facility agreement entered into on March 10, 2023, which matured on March 8, 2024. Based on the
Company's current long-term senior unsecured debt ratings of AA- and A1 from Standard and Poor's Corporation and Moody's
Investor Services, respectively, the interest rate charged on any outstanding borrowings would be the prevailing Term SOFR for
the applicable interest period plus 0.60%. The facility fee is 0.02% of the total undrawn commitment.
As of and for the periods ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, no amounts were outstanding under any of the Company's committed
credit facilities.
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NOTE 6 — LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt, net of unamortized premiums, discounts, and debt issuance costs, and swap fair value adjustments comprises
the following:
BOOK VALUE
OUTSTANDING
AS OF MAY 31,
Scheduled Maturity (Dollars in millions)
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST RATE
INTEREST PAYMENTS
2024
2023
Corporate Term Debt:(1)(2)
March 27, 2025
1,000
2.40 %
Semi-Annually
$
999 $
998
November 1, 2026
1,000
2.38 %
Semi-Annually
998
997
March 27, 2027
1,000
2.75 %
Semi-Annually
998
997
March 27, 2030
1,500
2.85 %
Semi-Annually
1,494
1,492
March 27, 2040(3)
1,000
3.25 %
Semi-Annually
966
987
May 1, 2043(3)
500
3.63 %
Semi-Annually
488
496
November 1, 2045(3)
1,000
3.88 %
Semi-Annually
986
986
November 1, 2046
500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
492
492
March 27, 2050
1,500
3.38 %
Semi-Annually
1,482
1,482
Total
8,903
8,927
Less Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
1,000
—
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT
$
7,903 $
8,927
(1)
These senior unsecured obligations rank equally with the Company's other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.
(2)
The bonds are redeemable at the Company's option at a price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be
redeemed or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest. However, the
bonds also feature a par call provision, which allows for the bonds to be redeemed at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the
notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest on or after the Par Call Date, which can range from one to six months prior to the scheduled
maturity, as defined in the respective notes.
(3)
The Company entered into interest rate swap agreements pursuant to which the Company receives fixed interest payments at the same rate as the
term debt and pays variable interest payments based on SOFR plus a fixed spread. At May 31, 2024, the notional amount outstanding of these swaps
was $1.8 billion and had interest rates payable that ranged from 4.6% to 5.1%. These swaps mature during fiscal 2034.
The scheduled maturity of Long-term debt in each of the years ending May 31, 2025 through 2029, are $1,000 million, $0 million,
$2,000 million, $0 million and $0 million, respectively, at face value.
The Company's Long-term debt is recorded at adjusted cost, net of unamortized premiums, discounts, and debt issuance costs,
and swap fair value adjustments. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based upon quoted prices for similar instruments
or quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets (Level 2). The fair value of the Company's Long-term debt, including
the current portion, was approximately $7,631 million and $7,889 million as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES
Income before income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Income before income taxes:
United States
$
5,588 $
4,663 $
6,020
Foreign
1,112
1,538
631
TOTAL INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
6,700 $
6,201 $
6,651
The provision for income taxes is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Current:
United States
Federal
$
782 $
430 $
231
State
201
184
98
Foreign
514
634
926
Total Current
1,497
1,248
1,255
Deferred:
United States
Federal
(422)
(162)
(522)
State
(61)
(25)
(16)
Foreign
(14)
70
(112)
Total Deferred
(497)
(117)
(650)
TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE
$
1,000 $
1,131 $
605
A reconciliation from the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate is as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2024
2023
2022
Federal income tax rate
21.0
%
21.0
%
21.0
%
State taxes, net of federal benefit
1.4
%
1.5
%
1.4
%
Foreign earnings
-2.5
%
1.7
%
-1.8
%
Subpart F deferred tax benefit
0.0
%
0.0
%
-4.7
%
Foreign-derived intangible income benefit
-4.8
%
-6.1
%
-4.1
%
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
-0.5
%
-1.1
%
-4.9
%
Income tax audits and contingency reserves
1.8
%
1.0
%
1.5
%
U.S. research and development tax credit
-2.1
%
-1.2
%
-1.0
%
Other, net
0.6
%
1.4
%
1.7
%
EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
14.9
%
18.2
%
9.1
%
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024 was lower than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2023. The decrease in the Company's effective tax rate was primarily due to changes in the Company's earning mix and
one-time benefits including the impact of temporary relief provided by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") relating to U.S.
foreign tax credit regulations. On July 21, 2023, the IRS issued Notice 2023-55 which specifically delayed the application of
certain U.S. foreign tax credit regulations that had previously limited the Company's ability to claim credits on certain foreign
taxes for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023. As a result of this new guidance, the Company recognized a one-time tax benefit
related to prior year tax positions in the first three months of fiscal 2024.
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023 was higher than the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to decreased benefits from stock-based compensation and the recognition of a
non-cash, one-time benefit related to the onshoring of the Company's non-U.S. intangible property in fiscal 2022. During the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company onshored certain non-U.S. intangible property ownership rights and implemented
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changes in the Company's legal entity structure. The tax restructuring increases the possibility that foreign earnings in future
periods will be subject to tax in the U.S. due to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company recognized a deferred tax
asset and corresponding non-cash deferred income tax benefit of 4.7%, to establish the deferred tax deduction that is expected
to reduce taxable income in future periods.
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that included, among other provisions,
changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system, including a fifteen percent minimum tax based on "adjusted financial statement
income," which was effective for the Company beginning June 1, 2023. Based on the Company's current analysis of the
provisions, these tax law changes did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for fiscal
2024.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities comprise the following as of:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories
$
69 $
79
Sales return reserves
125
89
Deferred compensation
347
321
Stock-based compensation
290
261
Reserves and accrued liabilities
113
144
Operating lease liabilities
474
511
Intangibles
236
255
Capitalized research and development expenditures
878
548
Net operating loss carry-forwards
21
15
Subpart F deferred tax
409
374
Other
214
183
Total deferred tax assets
3,176
2,780
Valuation allowance
(29)
(22)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
3,147
2,758
Deferred tax liabilities:
Foreign withholding tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
(131)
(186)
Property, plant and equipment
(290)
(276)
Right-of-use assets
(397)
(441)
Other
(9)
(56)
Total deferred tax liabilities
(827)
(959)
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET (1)
$
2,320 $
1,799
(1)
Of the total $2,320 million net deferred tax asset for the period ended May 31, 2024, $2,465 million was included within Deferred income taxes and
other assets and $(145) million was included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Of the total $1,799
million net deferred tax asset for the period ended May 31, 2023, $2,026 million was included within Deferred income taxes and other assets and
$(227) million was included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Deferred tax assets as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, were reduced by a valuation allowance. For the fiscal years ended May 31,
2024 and 2023, a valuation allowance was provided for U.S. capital loss carryforwards and on tax benefits generated by certain
entities with operating losses.
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The following is a reconciliation of the changes in the gross balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of the period
$
936 $
848 $
896
Gross increases related to prior period tax positions
35
95
71
Gross decreases related to prior period tax positions
(13)
(17)
(145)
Gross increases related to current period tax positions
77
50
62
Settlements
(22)
(18)
(17)
Lapse of statute of limitations
(24)
(7)
(10)
Changes due to currency translation
1
(15)
(9)
UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS, END OF THE PERIOD
$
990 $
936 $
848
As of May 31, 2024, total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding related interest and penalties, were $990 million, of which
$699 million would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized in future periods. The majority of the total gross
unrecognized tax benefits are long-term in nature and included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in Income tax expense. As of May 31, 2024 and
2023, accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were $332 million and $268 million, respectively (excluding
federal benefit) and were included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, long-term income taxes payable unrelated to unrecognized tax benefits were $266 million and
$373 million, respectively, and were included within Deferred income taxes and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S., as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is currently under
audit by the U.S. IRS for fiscal years 2017 through 2019. The Company has closed all U.S. federal income tax matters through
fiscal 2016, with the exception of certain transfer pricing adjustments. Tax years after 2011 remain open in certain major foreign
jurisdictions. Although the timing of resolution of audits is not certain, the Company evaluates all domestic and foreign audit
issues in the aggregate, along with the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations, and estimates that it is reasonably possible
the total gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to $35 million within the next 12 months.
In January 2019, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether the Netherlands has breached
State Aid rules when granting certain tax rulings to the Company. The Company believes the investigation is without merit. If this
matter is adversely resolved, the Netherlands may be required to assess additional amounts with respect to prior periods, and the
Company's income taxes related to prior periods in the Netherlands could increase.
A portion of the Company's foreign operations benefit from a tax holiday, which is set to expire in 2031. This tax holiday may be
extended when certain conditions are met or may be terminated early if certain conditions are not met. The tax benefit attributable
to this tax holiday, before taking into consideration other U.S. indirect tax provisions, was $338 million, $263 million and $221
million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The benefit of the tax holiday on diluted earnings
per common share, before taking into consideration other U.S. indirect tax provisions, was $0.22, $0.17 and $0.14 for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
NOTE 8 — REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
Sojitz America is the sole owner of the Company's authorized redeemable preferred stock, $1 par value, which is redeemable at
the option of Sojitz America or the Company at par value aggregating $0.3 million. A cumulative dividend of $0.10 per share is
payable annually on May 31, and no dividends may be declared or paid on the common stock of the Company unless dividends
on the redeemable preferred stock have been declared and paid in full. There have been no changes in the redeemable preferred
stock in the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. As the holder of the redeemable preferred stock, Sojitz America
does not have general voting rights but does have the right to vote as a separate class on the sale of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company and its subsidiaries; on merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or on the sale or
assignment of the NIKE trademark for athletic footwear sold in the United States. The redeemable preferred stock has been fully
issued to Sojitz America and is not blank check preferred stock. The Company's articles of incorporation do not permit the
issuance of additional preferred stock.
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NOTE 9 — COMMON STOCK AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
COMMON STOCK
The authorized number of shares of Class A Common Stock, no par value, and Class B Common Stock, no par value, are 400
million and 2,400 million, respectively. Each share of Class A Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class B Common
Stock. Voting rights of Class B Common Stock are limited in certain circumstances with respect to the election of directors. There
are no differences in the dividend and liquidation preferences or participation rights of the holders of Class A and Class B
Common Stock. From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors authorizes share repurchase programs for the repurchase
of Class B Common Stock. The value of repurchased shares is deducted from Total shareholders' equity through allocation to
Capital in excess of stated value and Retained earnings.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") provides for the issuance of up to 798 million previously
unissued shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with equity awards granted under the Stock Incentive Plan. The Stock
Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of non-statutory stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, and stock
awards, including restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock units include both time-vesting restricted stock units
("RSUs") as well as performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). A committee of the Board of Directors administers the
Stock Incentive Plan and has the authority to determine the employees to whom awards will be made, the amount of the awards
and the other terms and conditions of the awards. The Company generally grants stock options, restricted stock and restricted
stock units on an annual basis. The exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights may not be less than the fair
market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. Substantially all awards under the Stock Incentive Plan vest ratably
over 4 years of continued employment, with stock options expiring 10 years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company's total stock-based compensation expense recognized in Cost of sales or
Operating overhead expense, as applicable:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Stock options(1)
$
336 $
311 $
297
ESPPs
69
72
60
Restricted stock and restricted stock units(1)(2)
399
372
281
TOTAL STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
$
804 $
755 $
638
(1)
Expense for stock options includes the expense associated with stock appreciation rights.
(2)
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, expense for restricted stock units includes an immaterial amount of expense for PSUs.
The income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense was $35 million, $71 million and $327 million for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and reported within Income tax expense.
STOCK OPTIONS
The weighted average fair value per share of stock options granted during the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022,
computed as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model, was $32.78, $31.31 and $37.53, respectively. The
weighted average assumptions used to estimate these fair values were as follows:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2024
2023
2022
Dividend yield
1.2 %
0.9 %
0.8 %
Expected volatility
29.3 %
27.1 %
24.9 %
Weighted average expected life (in years)
5.8
5.8
5.8
Risk-free interest rate
4.3 %
3.3 %
0.9 %
Expected volatilities are based on an analysis of the historical volatility of the Company's common stock, the implied volatility in
market traded options on the Company's common stock with a term greater than one year, as well as other factors. The weighted
average expected life of options is based on an analysis of historical and expected future exercise patterns. The interest rate is
based on the U.S. Treasury (constant maturity) risk-free rate in effect at the date of grant for periods corresponding with the
expected term of the options.
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The following summarizes the stock option transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
OPTION PRICE
(In millions)
Options outstanding as of May 31, 2023
71.0 $
94.40
Exercised
(7.0)
62.46
Forfeited
(2.5)
117.20
Granted
12.2
103.08
Options outstanding as of May 31, 2024
73.7 $
98.10
(1)
Includes stock appreciation rights transactions.
Options exercisable as of May 31, 2024 were 48.9 million and had a weighted average option price of $89.88 per share. The
aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable as of May 31, 2024 was $732 million and $732 million,
respectively. The total intrinsic value of the options exercised during the years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $305
million, $438 million and $1,742 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is the amount by which the market value of the
underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the options. The weighted average contractual life remaining for options
outstanding and options exercisable as of May 31, 2024 was 5.5 years and 4.1 years, respectively. As of May 31, 2024, the
Company had $389 million of unrecognized compensation costs from stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized
in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a weighted average remaining period of 2.5 years.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
In addition to the Stock Incentive Plan, the Company gives employees the right to purchase shares at a discount from the market
price under ESPPs. Subject to the annual statutory limit, employees are eligible to participate through payroll deductions of up to
10% of their compensation. At the end of each six-month offering period, shares are purchased by the participants at 85% of the
lower of the fair market value at the beginning or the end of the offering period. Employees purchased 3.1 million, 3.0 million and
2.0 million shares during each of the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
RESTRICTED STOCK AND RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Recipients of restricted stock are entitled to cash dividends and to vote their respective shares throughout the period of
restriction. Recipients of restricted stock units, which includes RSUs and PSUs, are entitled to dividend equivalent cash
payments upon vesting. The number of shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested includes shares of common
stock withheld by the Company on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.
The following summarizes the restricted stock and restricted stock units transactions under the plan discussed above:
SHARES
(1)
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE GRANT
DATE
FAIR VALUE
(In millions)
Nonvested as of May 31, 2023
8.3 $
126.97
Vested
(3.3)
116.78
Forfeited
(1.2)
121.79
Granted
5.3
103.13
Nonvested as of May 31, 2024
9.1 $
117.52
(1) Includes an immaterial amount of PSU transactions
The weighted average fair value per share of restricted stock and restricted stock units granted for the fiscal years ended May 31,
2024, 2023 and 2022, computed as of the grant date, was $103.13, $115.56 and $168.04, respectively. During the fiscal years
ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the aggregate fair value of vested restricted stock and restricted stock units was $340
million, $250 million and $354 million, respectively, computed as of the date of vesting.
As of May 31, 2024, the Company had $594 million of unrecognized compensation costs from restricted stock and restricted
stock units, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, over a
weighted average remaining period of 2.4 years.
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NOTE 10 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per common share to diluted earnings per common share. The computations
of diluted earnings per common share exclude restricted stock, restricted stock units and options, including shares under ESPPs,
to purchase an estimated additional 41.0 million, 31.7 million and 9.4 million shares of common stock outstanding for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, because the awards were assumed to be anti-dilutive.
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2024
2023
2022
Net income available to common stockholders
$
5,700 $
5,070 $
6,046
Determination of shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
1,517.6
1,551.6
1,578.8
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and awards
12.1
18.2
32.0
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
1,529.7
1,569.8
1,610.8
Earnings per common share:
Basic
$
3.76 $
3.27 $
3.83
Diluted
$
3.73 $
3.23 $
3.75
NOTE 11 — BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a qualified 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan, in which all U.S. employees are able to participate. The
Company matches a portion of employee contributions to the savings plan. Company contributions to the savings plan were $153
million, $136 million and $126 million and included in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense, as applicable, for the fiscal
years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company allows certain highly compensated employees and non-employee directors of the Company to defer compensation
under a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. A rabbi trust was established to fund the Company's nonqualified deferred
compensation plan obligation. The assets in the rabbi trust of approximately $1,037 million and $875 million as of May 31, 2024
and 2023, respectively, primarily consist of company owned life insurance policies recorded at their cash surrender value and are
classified in Deferred income taxes and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred compensation plan liabilities
were $1,063 million and $897 million as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and primarily classified in Deferred income taxes
and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
NOTE 12 — RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVES
The Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company does not
hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. The Company formally
documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management
objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as hedges
to either recognized assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions and assessing, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the
effectiveness of the hedging relationships.
The majority of derivatives outstanding as of May 31, 2024, are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges, primarily for
Euro/U.S. Dollar, British Pound/Euro, Chinese Yuan/U.S. Dollar and Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar currency pairs. All derivatives are
recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and classified based on the instrument's maturity date.
The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
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DERIVATIVE ASSETS
BALANCE SHEET LOCATION
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $
269 $
480
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Deferred income taxes and other assets $
44 $
64
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments
313
544
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
30
13
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
30
13
TOTAL DERIVATIVE ASSETS
$
343 $
557
DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
BALANCE SHEET LOCATION
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
Derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Accrued liabilities $
110 $
93
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
5
52
Interest rate swaps
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
31
—
Total derivatives formally designated as hedging
instruments
146
145
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options
Accrued liabilities
5
35
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
5
35
TOTAL DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
$
151 $
180
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The following tables present the amounts affecting the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended May 31, 2024,
2023 and 2022:
(Dollars in millions)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES
(1)
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS) INTO INCOME
(1)
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS) INTO INCOME
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Derivatives designated as
cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
$
(66) $
16 $
(39)
Revenues
$
(24) $
26 $
(82)
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
231
305
889
Cost of sales
294
581
(23)
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
3
(1)
(6)
Demand creation expense
2
(5)
1
Foreign exchange forwards
and options
102
207
492
Other (income) expense, net
204
338
130
Interest rate swaps(2)
—
—
—
Interest expense (income), net
(8)
(8)
(7)
Total designated cash
flow hedges
$
270 $
527 $ 1,336
$
468 $
932 $
19
(1)
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, the amounts recorded in Other (income) expense, net as a result of the discontinuance of
cash flow hedges because the forecasted transactions were no longer probable of occurring were immaterial.
(2)
Gains and losses associated with terminated interest rate swaps, which were previously designated as cash flow hedges and recorded in Accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss), will be released through Interest expense (income), net over the term of the issued debt.
AMOUNT OF GAIN (LOSS) RECOGNIZED
IN INCOME ON DERIVATIVES
LOCATION OF GAIN (LOSS)
RECOGNIZED IN INCOME
ON DERIVATIVES
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forwards and options and
embedded derivatives
$
24 $
28 $
38
Other (income) expense, net
CASH FLOW HEDGES
All changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge instruments are recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) until Net income is affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. Effective
hedge results are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the same manner as the underlying exposure. When it
is no longer probable the forecasted hedged transaction will occur in the initially identified time period, hedge accounting is
discontinued and the Company accounts for the associated derivative as an undesignated instrument as discussed below.
Additionally, the gains and losses associated with derivatives no longer designated as cash flow hedge instruments in
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recognized immediately in Other (income) expense, net, if it is probable the
forecasted hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the initially identified time period or within an additional two-month
period thereafter. In rare circumstances, the additional period of time may exceed two months due to extenuating circumstances
related to the nature of the forecasted transaction that are outside the control or influence of the Company.
The purpose of the Company's foreign exchange risk management program is to lessen both the positive and negative effects of
currency fluctuations on the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Foreign currency
exposures the Company may elect to hedge in this manner include product costs, non-functional currency denominated
revenues, intercompany revenues, demand creation expenses, investments in U.S. Dollar denominated available-for-sale debt
securities and certain other intercompany transactions.
Product cost foreign currency exposures are primarily generated through non-functional currency denominated product
purchases. NIKE entities primarily purchase product in two ways: (1) Certain NIKE entities purchase product from the NIKE
Trading Company ("NTC"), a wholly-owned sourcing hub that buys NIKE branded products from third-party factories,
predominantly in U.S. Dollars. The NTC, whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, then sells the product to NIKE entities in
their respective functional currencies. NTC sales to a NIKE entity with a different functional currency result in a foreign currency
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exposure for the NTC. (2) Other NIKE entities purchase product directly from third-party factories in U.S. Dollars. These
purchases generate a foreign currency exposure for those NIKE entities with a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar.
The Company's policy permits the utilization of derivatives to reduce its foreign currency exposures where internal netting or
other strategies cannot be effectively employed. Typically, the Company may enter into hedge contracts starting up to 12 to 24
months in advance of the forecasted transaction and may place incremental hedges up to 100% of the exposure by the time the
forecasted transaction occurs. The total notional amount of outstanding foreign currency derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges was $16.2 billion and $18.2 billion as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
As of May 31, 2024, approximately $231 million of deferred net gains (net of tax) on both outstanding and matured derivatives in
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are expected to be reclassified to Net income during the next 12 months
concurrent with the underlying hedged transactions also being recorded in Net income. Actual amounts ultimately reclassified to
Net income are dependent on the exchange rates in effect when derivative contracts currently outstanding mature. As of May 31,
2024, the maximum term over which the Company hedges exposures to the variability of cash flows for its forecasted
transactions was 24 months.
FAIR VALUE HEDGES
The Company is exposed to the risk of changes in the fair value of certain fixed-rate debt attributable to changes in interest rates.
Derivatives used by the Company to hedge this risk are receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps which are designated as
fair value hedges of the related long-term debt. Changes in the fair values of the interest rate swaps are recorded in Long-term
debt or Current portion of long-term debt. The total notional amount of outstanding interest rate swaps designated as fair value
hedges was $1.8 billion as of May 31, 2024. The Company had no outstanding fair value hedges as of May 31, 2023.
NET INVESTMENT HEDGES
The Company has, in the past, hedged and may, in the future, hedge the risk of variability in foreign currency-denominated net
investments in wholly-owned international operations. All changes in fair value of the derivatives designated as net investment
hedges are reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) along with the foreign currency translation adjustments
on those investments. The Company had no outstanding net investment hedges as of May 31, 2024 and 2023.
UNDESIGNATED DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company may elect to enter into foreign exchange forwards to mitigate the change in fair value of specific assets and
liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These undesignated instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or
liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in Other (income) expense,
net, together with the remeasurement gain or loss from the hedged balance sheet position. The total notional amount of
outstanding undesignated derivative instruments was $4.4 billion and $4.7 billion as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
CREDIT RISK
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The
counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings; however, this
does not eliminate the Company's exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is limited to the unrealized gains
in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted. To manage this risk, the Company has
established strict counterparty credit guidelines that are continually monitored.
The Company's derivative contracts contain credit risk-related contingent features designed to protect against significant
deterioration in counterparties' creditworthiness and their ultimate ability to settle outstanding derivative contracts in the normal
course of business. The Company's bilateral credit-related contingent features generally require the owing entity, either the
Company or the derivative counterparty, to post collateral for the fair value of outstanding derivatives per counterparty. For certain
counterparties, collateral would only be posted for the fair value of outstanding derivatives per counterparty greater than $50
million. Additionally, for those counterparties, a certain level of decline in credit rating of either the Company or the counterparty
could trigger collateral requirements. As of May 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all credit risk-related contingent
features. The Company considers the impact of the risk of counterparty default to be immaterial.
For additional information related to the Company's derivative financial instruments and collateral, refer to Note 4 — Fair Value
Measurements.
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NOTE 13 — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
CASH FLOW
HEDGES
NET
INVESTMENT
HEDGES
(1)
OTHER
TOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2023
$
(253) $
431 $
115 $
(62) $
231
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(4)
239
—
15
250
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(2)(3)
1
(423)
—
(6)
(428)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(3)
(184)
—
9
(178)
Balance at May 31, 2024
$
(256) $
247 $
115 $
(53) $
53
(1)
The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are
reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)
Net of immaterial tax impact.
(3)
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses are recorded within Other (income) expense, net for foreign currency translation
adjustment, net investment hedges, and other.
(Dollars in millions)
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
CASH FLOW
HEDGES
NET
INVESTMENT
HEDGES
(1)
OTHER
TOTAL
Balance at May 31, 2022
$
(520) $
779 $
115 $
(56) $
318
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gains (losses) before
reclassifications(2)
(91)
487
—
(20)
376
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred
(gains) losses(2)(3)
358
(835)
—
14
(463)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
267
(348)
—
(6)
(87)
Balance at May 31, 2023
$
(253) $
431 $
115 $
(62) $
231
(1)
The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment and net investment hedge gains/losses related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are
reclassified to Net income upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective entity.
(2)
Net of immaterial tax impact.
(3)
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses are recorded within Other (income) expense, net for foreign currency translation
adjustment, net investment hedges, and other.
For additional information related to the Company's cash flow hedges refer to Note 12 — Risk Management and Derivatives.
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NOTE 14 — REVENUES
DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUES
The following tables present the Company's Revenues disaggregated by reportable operating segment, major product line and
distribution channel:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,537 $ 8,473 $ 5,552 $ 4,865 $
— $ 33,427 $ 1,800 $
— $ 35,227
Apparel
5,953
4,380
1,828
1,614
— 13,775
93
—
13,868
Equipment
906
754
165
250
—
2,075
37
—
2,112
Other
—
—
—
—
45
45
152
(42)
155
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,396 $ 13,607 $ 7,545 $ 6,729 $
45 $ 49,322 $ 2,082 $
(42) $ 51,362
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
$ 11,004 $ 8,562 $ 4,262 $ 3,930 $
— $ 27,758 $ 1,098 $
— $ 28,856
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
10,392
5,045
3,283
2,799
— 21,519
832
—
22,351
Other
—
—
—
—
45
45
152
(42)
155
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,396 $ 13,607 $ 7,545 $ 6,729 $
45 $ 49,322 $ 2,082 $
(42) $ 51,362
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
(1)
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 14,897 $ 8,260 $ 5,435 $ 4,543 $
— $ 33,135 $ 2,155 $
— $ 35,290
Apparel
5,947
4,566
1,666
1,664
— 13,843
90
—
13,933
Equipment
764
592
147
224
—
1,727
28
—
1,755
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 $ 13,418 $ 7,248 $ 6,431 $
58 $ 48,763 $ 2,427 $
27 $ 51,217
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
$ 11,273 $ 8,522 $ 3,866 $ 3,736 $
— $ 27,397 $ 1,299 $
— $ 28,696
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
10,335
4,896
3,382
2,695
— 21,308
974
—
22,282
Other
—
—
—
—
58
58
154
27
239
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 21,608 $ 13,418 $ 7,248 $ 6,431 $
58 $ 48,763 $ 2,427 $
27 $ 51,217
(1)
Refer to Note 18 — Divestitures for additional information on the transition of the Company's NIKE Brand businesses in its CASA territory to third-party
distributors.
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2022
(Dollars in millions)
NORTH
AMERICA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE
EAST &
AFRICA
GREATER
CHINA
ASIA
PACIFIC &
LATIN
AMERICA
GLOBAL
BRAND
DIVISIONS
TOTAL
NIKE
BRAND
CONVERSE CORPORATE
TOTAL
NIKE, INC.
Revenues by:
Footwear
$ 12,228 $ 7,388 $ 5,416 $ 4,111 $
— $ 29,143 $ 2,094 $
— $ 31,237
Apparel
5,492
4,527
1,938
1,610
— 13,567
103
—
13,670
Equipment
633
564
193
234
—
1,624
26
—
1,650
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 18,353 $ 12,479 $ 7,547 $ 5,955 $
102 $ 44,436 $ 2,346 $
(72) $ 46,710
Revenues by:
Sales to Wholesale
Customers
$ 9,621 $ 8,377 $ 4,081 $ 3,529 $
— $ 25,608 $ 1,292 $
— $ 26,900
Sales through Direct to
Consumer
8,732
4,102
3,466
2,426
— 18,726
931
—
19,657
Other
—
—
—
—
102
102
123
(72)
153
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 18,353 $ 12,479 $ 7,547 $ 5,955 $
102 $ 44,436 $ 2,346 $
(72) $ 46,710
Global Brand Divisions revenues included NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a
geographic operating segment. Converse Other revenues were primarily attributable to licensing businesses. Corporate revenues
primarily consisted of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand
geographic operating segments and Converse but managed through the Company's central foreign exchange risk management
program.
As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not have any contract assets and had an immaterial amount of contract liabilities
recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
SALES-RELATED RESERVES
As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company's sales-related reserve balance, which includes returns, post-invoice sales discounts
and miscellaneous claims, was $1,282 million and $994 million, respectively, recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. The estimated cost of inventory for expected product returns was $331 million and $226 million as of May 31,
2024 and 2023, respectively, and was recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
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NOTE 15 — OPERATING SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION
The Company's operating segments reflect the structure of the Company's internal organization. The NIKE Brand segments are
defined by geographic regions for operations participating in NIKE Brand sales activity.
Each NIKE Brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry: the design, development, marketing and selling
of athletic footwear, apparel and equipment. The Company's reportable operating segments for the NIKE Brand are: North
America; Europe, Middle East & Africa ("EMEA"); Greater China; and Asia Pacific & Latin America ("APLA"), and include results
for the NIKE and Jordan brands. Refer to Note 18 — Divestitures for information regarding the transition of NIKE Brand
businesses in certain countries within APLA to third-party distributors.
The Company's NIKE Direct operations are managed within each NIKE Brand geographic operating segment. Converse is also a
reportable segment for the Company and operates in one industry: the design, marketing, licensing and selling of athletic lifestyle
sneakers, apparel and accessories.
Global Brand Divisions is included within the NIKE Brand for presentation purposes to align with the way management views the
Company. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a
geographic operating segment. Global Brand Divisions costs represent demand creation and operating overhead expense that
include product creation and design expenses centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE
Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology.
Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally
managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company's headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and
compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain
hedge gains and losses.
The primary financial measure used by the Company to evaluate performance of individual operating segments is earnings
before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), which represents Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax expense
in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
As part of the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program, standard foreign currency rates are
assigned twice per year to each NIKE Brand entity in the Company's geographic operating segments and to Converse. These
rates are set approximately nine and twelve months in advance of the future selling seasons to which they relate (specifically, for
each currency, one standard rate applies to the fall and holiday selling seasons, and one standard rate applies to the spring and
summer selling seasons) based on average market spot rates in the calendar month preceding the date they are established.
Inventories and Cost of sales for geographic operating segments and Converse reflect the use of these standard rates to record
non-functional currency product purchases in the entity's functional currency. Differences between assigned standard foreign
currency rates and actual market rates are included in Corporate, together with foreign currency hedge gains and losses
generated from the Company's centrally managed foreign exchange risk management program and other conversion gains and
losses.
Accounts receivable, net, Inventories and Property, plant and equipment, net for operating segments are regularly reviewed by
management and are therefore provided below.
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
REVENUES
North America
$
21,396 $
21,608 $
18,353
Europe, Middle East & Africa
13,607
13,418
12,479
Greater China
7,545
7,248
7,547
Asia Pacific & Latin America
6,729
6,431
5,955
Global Brand Divisions
45
58
102
Total NIKE Brand
49,322
48,763
44,436
Converse
2,082
2,427
2,346
Corporate
(42)
27
(72)
TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES
$
51,362 $
51,217 $
46,710
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES
North America
$
5,822 $
5,454 $
5,114
Europe, Middle East & Africa
3,388
3,531
3,293
Greater China
2,309
2,283
2,365
Asia Pacific & Latin America
1,885
1,932
1,896
Global Brand Divisions
(4,720)
(4,841)
(4,262)
Converse
474
676
669
Corporate
(2,619)
(2,840)
(2,219)
Interest expense (income), net
(161)
(6)
205
TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
6,700 $
6,201 $
6,651
ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
North America
$
102 $
283 $
146
Europe, Middle East & Africa
206
215
197
Greater China
27
56
78
Asia Pacific & Latin America
75
64
56
Global Brand Divisions
233
271
222
Total NIKE Brand
643
889
699
Converse
7
7
9
Corporate
72
140
103
TOTAL ADDITIONS TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
$
722 $
1,036 $
811
DEPRECIATION
North America
$
152 $
128 $
124
Europe, Middle East & Africa
146
120
134
Greater China
56
54
41
Asia Pacific & Latin America
51
42
42
Global Brand Divisions
236
211
220
Total NIKE Brand
641
555
561
Converse
17
17
22
Corporate
138
131
134
TOTAL DEPRECIATION
$
796 $
703 $
717
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AS OF MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
North America
$
1,723 $
1,653
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,239
1,197
Greater China
327
162
Asia Pacific & Latin America
792
700
Global Brand Divisions
103
96
Total NIKE Brand
4,184
3,808
Converse
201
235
Corporate
42
88
TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
$
4,427 $
4,131
INVENTORIES
North America
$
3,134 $
3,806
Europe, Middle East & Africa
2,028
2,167
Greater China
1,070
973
Asia Pacific & Latin America
810
894
Global Brand Divisions
166
232
Total NIKE Brand
7,208
8,072
Converse
296
305
Corporate
15
77
TOTAL INVENTORIES
$
7,519 $
8,454
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
North America
$
744 $
794
Europe, Middle East & Africa
1,089
1,009
Greater China
258
292
Asia Pacific & Latin America
282
279
Global Brand Divisions
842
840
Total NIKE Brand
3,215
3,214
Converse
27
38
Corporate
1,758
1,829
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
$
5,000 $
5,081
REVENUES AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
After allocation of revenues for Global Brand Divisions, Converse and Corporate to geographical areas based on the location
where the sales originated, revenues by geographical area are similar to that as reported above for the NIKE Brand operating
segments with the exception of the United States. Revenues derived in the United States were $21,551 million, $22,007 million
and $18,749 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company's largest concentrations of long-lived assets primarily consist of the Company's corporate headquarters, retail
locations and distribution facilities in the United States and China, as well as distribution facilities in Belgium. Long-lived assets
attributable to operations in these countries, which consist of property, plant and equipment, net and operating lease ROU assets,
net, were as follows:
MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
United States
$
4,837 $
5,129
Belgium
757
702
China
501
559
Other
1,623
1,614
TOTAL LONG-LIVED ASSETS
$
7,718 $
8,004
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NOTE 16 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had bank guarantees and letters of credit outstanding totaling $768 million and $588
million, respectively, issued primarily for real estate agreements, self-insurance programs, other general business obligations and
legal matters.
In connection with various contracts and agreements, the Company provides routine indemnification relating to the enforceability
of intellectual property rights, coverage for legal issues that arise and other items where the Company is acting as the guarantor.
Currently, the Company has several such agreements in place. However, based on the Company's historical experience and the
estimated probability of future loss, the Company has determined the fair value of such indemnification is not material to the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims and government investigations
relating to its business, products and actions of its employees and representatives, including contractual and employment
relationships, product liability, antitrust, customs, tax, intellectual property and other matters. The outcome of these legal matters
is inherently uncertain, and the Company cannot predict the eventual outcome of currently pending matters, the timing of their
ultimate resolution or the eventual losses, fines, penalties or consequences relating to those matters. When a loss related to a
legal proceeding or claim is probable and reasonably estimable, the Company accrues its best estimate for the ultimate
resolution of the matter. If one or more legal matters were to be resolved against the Company in a reporting period for amounts
above management's expectations, the Company's financial position, operating results and cash flows for that reporting period
could be materially adversely affected. In the opinion of management, based on its current knowledge and after consultation with
counsel, the Company does not believe any currently pending legal matters will have a material adverse impact on the
Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows, except as described below.
BELGIAN CUSTOMS CLAIM
The Company has received claims for certain years from Belgian Customs and other government authorities for alleged
underpaid duties related to products imported beginning in fiscal 2018. The Company disputes these claims and has engaged in
the appellate process. The Company has issued bank guarantees in order to appeal the claims. At this time, the Company is
unable to estimate the range of loss and cannot predict the final outcome as it could take several years to reach a resolution on
this matter. If this matter is ultimately resolved against the Company, the amounts owed, including fines, penalties and other
consequences relating to the matter, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, financial
position and cash flows.
NOTE 17 — LEASES
Lease expense is recognized in Cost of sales or Operating overhead expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income,
based on the underlying nature of the leased asset. For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, lease expense
primarily consisted of operating lease costs of $618 million, $585 million and $593 million, respectively, as well as $433 million,
$403 million and $366 million, respectively, primarily related to variable lease costs. As of and for the fiscal years ended May 31,
2024 and 2023 and 2022, finance leases were not a material component of the Company's lease portfolio.
The undiscounted cash flows for future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities and the reconciliation to the
Operating lease liabilities recognized in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
AS OF MAY 31, 2024
(1)
Fiscal 2025
$
572
Fiscal 2026
554
Fiscal 2027
485
Fiscal 2028
403
Fiscal 2029
362
Thereafter
991
Total undiscounted future cash flows related to lease payments
$
3,367
Less interest
324
Present value of lease liabilities
$
3,043
(1)
Excludes $614 million as of May 31, 2024, of future operating lease payments for lease agreements signed but not yet commenced.
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The following table includes supplemental information used to calculate the present value of Operating lease liabilities:
AS OF MAY 31,
2024
2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
6.9
7.5
Weighted-average discount rate
2.9 %
2.5 %
The following table includes supplemental cash and non-cash information related to operating leases:
YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
613 $
575 $
589
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating
lease liabilities
$
458 $
602 $
537
NOTE 18 — DIVESTITURES
During the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the sale of the Company's entities in Argentina and Uruguay to a third-party distributor
was completed and the net loss on the sale of these entities totaled approximately $550 million. This loss included $389 million,
recognized primarily in fiscal 2020, largely due to the anticipated release of the cumulative foreign currency translation losses.
The remaining loss recognized in fiscal 2023 was due to the devaluation of local currency and cash equivalents included in the
transferred assets. Upon completion of the sale, the foreign currency translation losses recorded in Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) were reclassified to Net income within Other (income) expense, net, on the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income along with the allowance for previously recognized losses recorded in
Accrued liabilities. The net loss was classified within Corporate.
The net cash proceeds received are reflected within Other investing activities on the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows.
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NOTE 19 — RESTRUCTURING
During the third quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company announced a multi-year enterprise initiative designed to accelerate its future
growth. As part of this initiative, management has taken steps to streamline the organization which resulted in a net reduction in
the Company's global workforce. As of May 31, 2024, the Company expects to recognize pre-tax restructuring charges of
approximately $450 million, primarily associated with employee severance costs and accelerated stock-based compensation
expense, the majority of which were recognized in fiscal 2024. The related cash payments are expected to be substantially
complete by the end of the first half of fiscal 2025. The expected pre-tax charges are estimates and are subject to a number of
assumptions and actual results may vary from the estimates provided.
Pre-tax restructuring charges were classified within Corporate as follows:
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)
OPERATING
OVERHEAD EXPENSE
COST OF SALES
TOTAL
Employee severance and related costs(1)
$
336
$
56
$
392
Stock-based compensation expense(2)
43
8
51
Total pre-tax restructuring charges
$
379
$
64
$
443
(1)
Employee severance costs are recognized when a future related expense is considered probable and reasonably estimable.
(2)
Non-cash restructuring related stock-based compensation expense is accelerated over the requisite service period, which for certain impacted
employees will extend through the first half of fiscal 2025.
As of May 31, 2024, the majority of the remaining employee severance and related costs are reflected within Accrued liabilities on
the Consolidated Balance Sheets, classified within Other in Note 3 — Accrued Liabilities. The related activity is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Balance at May 31, 2023
$
—
Employee severance and related costs
392
Cash payments
(123)
Foreign currency translation and other
(2)
Balance at May 31, 2024
$
267
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH
ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
There has been no change of accountants nor any disagreements with accountants on any matter of accounting principles or
practices or financial statement disclosure required to be reported under this Item.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to
be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), reports is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and
that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the
disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to
apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
We carry out a variety of ongoing procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of May 31, 2024.
"Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" is included in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
We are continuing several transformation initiatives to centralize and simplify our business processes and systems. These are
long-term initiatives, which we believe will enhance our internal control over financial reporting due to increased automation and
further integration of related processes. We will continue to monitor our internal control over financial reporting for effectiveness
throughout these transformation initiatives.
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
During the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2024, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1 under the Exchange Act)
adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" (as those terms are
defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN
JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding directors is included under "Corporate Governance — NIKE,
Inc. Board of Directors" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein
by reference. The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding executive officers is included under "Information
about our Executive Officers" in Item 1 of this Annual Report. The information required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K is included
under "Corporate Governance — Code of Conduct" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Items 407(d)(4) and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K
regarding the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors is included under "Corporate Governance — Board Structure
and Responsibilities — Board Committees" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is
incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 408(b)(1) of Regulation S-K regarding our insider trading
policies is included under "Additional Information — Insider Trading Arrangements and Policies" in the definitive Proxy Statement
for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by Items 402, 407(e)(4) and 407(e)(5) of Regulation S-K regarding executive compensation is included
under "Corporate Governance — Director Compensation for Fiscal 2024," "Executive Compensation — Compensation
Discussion and Analysis," "Executive Compensation — Executive Compensation Tables," and "Additional Information —
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation," in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is included under "Executive Compensation — Executive
Compensation Tables — Equity Compensation Plan Information" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K is included under
"Stock Ownership Information — Stock Holdings of Certain Owners and Management" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our
2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by Items 404 and 407(a) of Regulation S-K is included under "Additional Information — Transactions
with Related Persons" and "Corporate Governance — NIKE, Inc. Board of Directors — Director Independence" in the definitive
Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A is included under "Audit Matters — Ratification of Appointment of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
SCHEDULES
(a)
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report:
FORM 10-K
PAGE NO.
1.
Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238)
55
Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years ended May 31, 2024, May 31, 2023,
and May 31, 2022
57
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three years ended May 31,
2024, May 31, 2023, and May 31, 2022
58
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023
59
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended May 31, 2024, May 31,
2023, and May 31, 2022
60
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for each of the three years ended May 31, 2024,
May 31, 2023, and May 31, 2022
61
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
62
2.
Financial Statement Schedule:
II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
97
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown
in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3.
Exhibits:
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015).
3.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).
4.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (see Exhibit 3.1).
4.2
Fifth Restated Bylaws, as amended (see Exhibit 3.2).
4.3
Indenture dated as of April 26, 2013, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as
trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed April 26, 2013).
4.4
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 29, 2015, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank
Trust Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 3.875% Notes due 2045 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 29, 2015).
4.5
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 21, 2016, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.375% Notes due 2026 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2046
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed October 21, 2016).
4.6
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 27, 2020, by and between NIKE, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas, as trustee, including the form of 2.400% Notes due 2025, form of 2.750% Notes due 2027,
form of 2.850% Notes due 2030, form of 3.250% Notes due 2040 and form of 3.375% Notes due 2050
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed March 27, 2020).
4.7
Description of Registrants Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019).
10.1
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for non-employee directors under the Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014).*
10.2
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement for options granted to executives under the Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended February 28, 2018).*
10.3
Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into between the Company and each of its officers and directors
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 2008).*
10.4
NIKE, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated effective April 1, 2013) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013).*
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10.5
NIKE, Inc. Foreign Subsidiary Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2023).*
10.6
Amended and Restated Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark
G. Parker dated July 24, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed July 24, 2008).*
10.7
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2018).*
10.8
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and its executive officers
(other than Mark G. Parker and John J. Donahoe II) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2020).*
10.9
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 23, 2015).*
10.10
Form of Discretionary Performance Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018).*
10.11
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the
Company's definitive Proxy Statement filed July 25, 2017).*
10.12
Offer Letter between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.13
Form of Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and John J. Donahoe II
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.14
Form of Performance-Based Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).
10.15
Letter Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Mark G. Parker (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2019).*
10.16
NIKE, Inc. Executive Performance Sharing Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.17
NIKE, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.18
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.19
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 19, 2020).*
10.20
NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed September 18, 2020).*
10.21
NIKE, Inc. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2021).*
10.22
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2022, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 14, 2022).
10.23
NIKE, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2023).*
10.24
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 8, 2024, among NIKE, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
and the other Banks named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 11, 2024).
10.25
Separation and Release Agreement between NIKE, Inc. and Andrew Campion dated January 3, 2024
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended November 30, 2023).*
10.26
Form of Stock Option Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan.*
10.27
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan.*
10.28
Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the NIKE, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan.*
19.1
NIKE, Inc. Insider Trading Policy.
19.2
NIKE, Inc. Blackout and Pre-clearance Policy.
21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (included within this
Annual Report on Form 10-K).
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32†
Section 1350 Certifications.
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NIKE, Inc. Policy for Recoupment of Incentive Compensation.*
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
† Furnished herewith
The Exhibits filed herewith do not include certain instruments with respect to long-term debt of NIKE and its subsidiaries,
inasmuch as the total amount of debt authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of
NIKE and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. NIKE agrees, pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, that it will
furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.
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SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in millions)
BALANCE AT
BEGINNING OF
PERIOD
CHARGED TO
COSTS AND
EXPENSES
CHARGED
TO OTHER
ACCOUNTS
(1)
WRITE-OFFS,
NET
BALANCE
AT END
OF PERIOD
Sales returns reserve
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022
$
595 $
2,573 $
(31) $
(2,612) $
525
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023
525
3,344
(11)
(3,309)
549
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024
549
3,583
(8)
(3,325)
799
(1)
Amounts included in this column primarily relate to foreign currency translation.
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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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NIKE, INC.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-266267) and Form
S-8 (Nos. 033-63995, 333-63581, 333-63583, 333-68864, 333-68886, 333-71660, 333-104822, 333-117059, 333-133360,
333-164248, 333-171647, 333-173727, 333-208900, 333-215439, 333-266269 and 333-273358) of NIKE, Inc. of our report dated
July 25, 2024 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Portland, Oregon
July 25, 2024
2024 FORM 10-K 99
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.
NIKE, INC.
By:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:
July 25, 2024
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR:
/s/ JOHN J. DONAHOE II
John J. Donahoe II
President and Chief Executive Officer
July 25, 2024
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER:
/s/ MATTHEW FRIEND
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer July 25, 2024
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER:
/s/ JOHANNA NIELSEN
Johanna Nielsen
Vice President and Corporate Controller
July 25, 2024
DIRECTORS:
/s/ MARK G. PARKER
Mark G. Parker
Director, Chairman of the Board
July 25, 2024
/s/ CATHLEEN A. BENKO
Cathleen A. Benko
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ TIMOTHY D. COOK
Timothy D. Cook
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ THASUNDA B. DUCKETT
Thasunda B. Duckett
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ MÓNICA GIL
Mónica Gil
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ ALAN B. GRAF, JR.
Alan B. Graf, Jr.
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ MARIA HENRY
Maria Henry
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ PETER B. HENRY
Peter B. Henry
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ TRAVIS A. KNIGHT
Travis A. Knight
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ MICHELLE A. PELUSO
Michelle A. Peluso
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ JOHN W. ROGERS, JR.
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Director
July 25, 2024
/s/ ROBERT SWAN
Robert Swan
Director
July 25, 2024
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Cathleen Benko(3)
Former Vice Chairman & Managing Principal
Deloitte LLP
Redwood City, California
Timothy Cook(3)(5)
Chief Executive Officer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, California
John Donahoe II(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Thasunda Duckett(4)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
New York, New York
Mónica Gil(3)
Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Miami, Florida
Alan Graf, Jr.(2)
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
FedEx Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
Maria Henry(2)
Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Peter Henry(2)
Class of 1984 Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover
Institution, Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute
for International Studies and Dean Emeritus of New York
University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Travis Knight(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
LAIKA, LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mark Parker(1)
Executive Chairman
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Michelle Peluso(4)
Executive Vice President & Chief Customer
and Experience Officer
CVS Health
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
John Rogers, Jr.(4)
Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Ariel Investments, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Robert Swan(2)
Operating Partner
Andreessen Horowtiz
Menlo Park, California
(1) Member — Executive Committee
(2) Member — Audit & Finance Committee
(3) Member — Compensation Committee
(4) Member — Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance Committee
(5) Lead Independent Director
D I R E C TO R S
Cathleen A. Benko(2)(3)
Former Vice Chairman & Managing Principal
Deloitte LLP
Redwood City, California
Elizabeth J. Comstock(3)
Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer
Climate Real Impact Solutions
Princeton, New Jersey
Timothy D. Cook(3)(5)
Chief Executive Officer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, California
John J. Donahoe II(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Thasunda B. Duckett(4)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
New York, New York
Alan B. Graf, Jr.(2)
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
FedEx Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
Peter B. Henry(2)
Dean Emeritus of New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of
Business & William R. Berkley Professor of Economics and Finance
New York University
New York, New York
Travis A. Knight(1)
President & Chief Executive Officer
LAIKA, LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
Mark G. Parker(1)
Executive Chairman
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Michelle A. Peluso(4)
Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, CVS Health and
Co-President, CVS Pharmacy
CVS Health
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
John W. Rogers, Jr.(4)
Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Ariel Investments, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
(1) Member — Executive Committee
(2) Member — Audit & Finance Committee
(3) Member — Compensation Committee
(4) Member — Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Governance Committee
(5) Lead Independent Director
CO R P O R AT E O F F I C E R S
John J. Donahoe II
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark G. Parker
Executive Chairman
Andrew Campion
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Monique S. Matheson
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ann M. Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Heidi O'Neill
President, Consumer & Marketplace
Mary I. Hunter
Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and Corporate
Governance & Securities Counsel
Patricia Johnson
Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Tax Officer
Kelsey A. Baldwin
Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities,
Assistant Secretary
Ronald Edwards
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance &
Securities, Assistant Secretary
John Donahoe II
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Parker
Executive Chairman
Matthew Friend
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Monique Matheson
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ann Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Heidi O’Neill
President, Consumer, Product & Brand
Craig Williams
President, Geographies & Marketplace
Mary Hunter
Vice President, Corporate Secretary
Paul Trussell
Vice President, Treasurer
Kelsey Baldwin
Assistant Secretary
Carlos Wilson
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