page_title: Umbro
section_title: Nike agreement
hierarchical_section_title: Umbro / History / Nike agreement
caption_attribution_description: English: Official ball of the USL (United Soccer League) by Umbro.
context_page_description: Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, near Manchester. Umbro designs, sources, and markets football-related apparel, footwear, and equipment. Its products are sold in over 90 countries worldwide. Since 2012, the company has been a subsidiary of American company Iconix Brand Group, after being bought by Nike in 2007.
context_section_description: On 23 October 2007, it was announced Umbro had agreed to be bought by Nike in a deal worth GB£285 million, the equivalent of 193p per share. The Umbro board recommended to its shareholders they vote in favour of the approach, as it offered a very competitive price for the business. Umbro's share price at the time of the offer was close to 130p. The deal was approved by regulators in December 2007 and concluded in February 2008. With the objective of revitalising the brand, Umbro launched the "Tailored by England" lines. As of 4 June 2009, Umbro signed a deal with Manchester City to supply kits for the team. Wearing Umbro kits, Manchester City won its first championship in 34 years.
  In 2010, Umbro became sponsor of reformed American team New York Cosmos to be its exclusive kit supplier.
  In May 2012, Nike reported that they would be selling Umbro (along with Cole Haan) in order to focus on their sports brands, including Nike, Converse, Hurley and Air Jordan. In September 2012, The FA announced that future England kits would be manufactured by Nike.
caption: Umbro Dynamis match ball used in the United Soccer League for the 2009–10 season[6]
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