<p><p><b>Nike, Inc. </b>is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development and worldwide marketing and 
selling of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services. The 
company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area, and is one of only two Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Oregon. It is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment,
 with revenue in excess of US$24.1&nbsp;billion in its fiscal year 2012 
(ending May 31, 2012). As of 2012, it employed more than 44,000 people 
worldwide. The brand alone is valued at $10.7 billion making it the most
 valuable brand among sports businesses.</p><br></p>