This combination could be deadly to Nike as it will be a big blow to their market. The combined entity, with sales of $12 billion ($8 billion from Adidas and $4 billion from Reebok) will close the gap on Nike, which posted $14 billion in sales during its last fiscal year, ended May 31st (Howard). However, each brand is expected to maintain its own identity under the acquisition, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2006, pending regulatory approval from the European Union and the Federal Trade Commission...
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However, each brand is expected to maintain its own identity under the acquisition, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2006, pending regulatory approval from the European Union and the Federal Trade Commission. Experts caution that by competing together, Adidas and Reebok could face more challenges in taking on Nike than by competing separately...
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