Beaverton, OR. (21 November, 2005) – NIKE, Inc. today confirms reports that four Nike employees including three senior executives, as well as three crew members are aboard a Nike Gulfstream 5 corporate jet experiencing equipment difficulties this morning. The jet experienced landing gear difficulties after takeoff from Hillsboro, Oregon airport at approximately 6 a.m. today. The jet was en route to Toronto, Canada.

Nike executives based in Beaverton are in touch now with airport officials, Gulfstream engineering experts and the FAA to determine the appropriate next steps to land the aircraft safely.

We'll provide more information as it becomes available.

NIKE, Inc. is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Bauer NIKE Hockey Inc., a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment; Cole Haan, a leading designer and marketer of luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories and Exeter Brands Group LLC, which designs and markets athletic footwear and apparel for the value retail channel.