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Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) is an American athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company founded in 1996 by Kevin Plank in his grandmother's basement in Washington, D.C. The company went public in 2005 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Under Armour has grown from a small startup focused on moisture-wicking athletic shirts to a global brand competing with industry giants like Nike and Adidas. The company operates in over 100 countries and has built its reputation around performance-enhancing athletic wear designed to help athletes perform better in various sports and training activities.