Reebok to Become an Official Licensee of Major League Baseball Fan and Lifestyle Apparel.

Deal Expands Brand's Partnership with MLB 

CANTON, Mass. -- Major League Baseball Properties has agreed to name Reebok as an official licensee of MLB apparel for the fan and lifestyle consumer. The multi-year apparel partnership expands Reebok's current partnership with the League, which, in February 2004, named the Reebok Brand as the MLB Authentic Collection Official Supplier of footwear.

The Major League Baseball fan and lifestyle apparel product range will include adult-sized non-authentic knits and wovens, including polos, windwear, outerwear and bottoms. This collection, which will be available at sporting goods and specialty retailers throughout the U.S. beginning July, 2007, is designed to complement Reebok's MLB fan and lifestyle footwear range.

"Reebok's expertise in designing and developing top quality sports licensed apparel is unparalleled, and we are excited that Major League Baseball fans and other consumers will soon have the opportunity to benefit from and experience this expertise," said Paul Harrington, President and CEO of the Reebok Brand.

"Reebok has been tremendous in its ability to consistently produce top-quality licensed merchandise in designs and fabrics that meet the needs of today's fans," said Howard Smith, Senior Vice President, Licensing, Major League Baseball Properties. "We look forward to expanding our relationship and creating new items that will inspire fans to incorporate supporting their favorite team into more aspects of their everyday lifestyle."

About Major League Baseball Properties

The Major League Baseball Clubs formed Major League Baseball Properties (MLBP) in 1966 as the Clubs' agent for marketing and trademark licensing protection. Major League Baseball Properties is responsible for managing consumer licensing activities, developing national advertising campaigns, cultivating sponsorship opportunities with major consumer brands and corporations, growing the game and the business of baseball outside the United States and creating national marketing programs in conjunction with Clubs, broadcast rights holders and national sponsors. MLBP also operates a full-service video and audio production unit (Major League Baseball Productions), a publishing division and stock photo licensing agency, and manages logistics for the All-Star Game and World Series as well as all other special events. For more information about Major League Baseball, log on to www.MLB.com.

About Reebok International

Reebok International, based in Canton, Massachusetts, is a leading worldwide designer, marketer and distributor of sports, fitness and casual footwear, apparel and equipment. A subsidiary of the adidas Group, the company operates under the Reebok, CCM, Jofa and Koho brands. For more information, visit Reebok at www.rbk.com.