SILICON VALLEY – May 1, 2017 – Fanatics, a global leader of licensed sports merchandise, today announced it has completed the acquisition of VF Corporation’s (NYSE: VFC) Licensed Sports Group (LSG).  VF’s LSG business, which includes the Majestic brand, supplies apparel and fan wear through licensing agreements with U.S. and international professional sports leagues and teams.

“Completing the acquisition of LSG and adding Majestic to our brand portfolio marks an exciting day for all of us at Fanatics.  We will continue to lead growth and innovation throughout the licensed sports industry by uniting our shared passion to provide exceptional experiences for fans globally,” said Fanatics CEO Doug Mack. “Together, we plan to introduce even more agility into product creation and distribution to ensure more unique and timely items are readily accessible for fans across all channels in this increasingly ‘On Demand’ world.”

This announcement follows the April 4, 2017, news release in which VF announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with Fanatics regarding the sale of its LSG business.

About Fanatics

Fanatics, Inc. is a global leader for officially licensed sports merchandise. Fanatics comprises the broadest online assortment by offering hundreds of thousands of officially licensed items via its Fanatics, FansEdge and Kitbag brands, as well as the largest selection of sports collectibles and memorabilia through Fanatics Authentic. A multi-channel company, Fanatics operates more than 300 online and offline stores, including the e-commerce business for professional sports leagues (MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, NASCAR, PGA), major media brands (NBC Sports, CBS Sports, FOX Sports) and more than 200 collegiate and professional team properties across all leagues, which include top teams and several global soccer clubs (NY Giants, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Jose Sharks, Notre Dame, Alabama, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Manchester City).

About VF

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, Wrangler® and Lee®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. For more information, visit www.vfc.com.