Under Armour said MapMyFitness will continue to be a “crucial element of Under Armour’s digital strategy, as does its connected footwear business.” The company will continue to operate the separate MapMyFitness platform, which includes MapMyRun and MapMyRide. Update (at 10:41am ET): This article was edited to correct a spelling error in Under Armour’s name.“As part of our ongoing transformation, we are committed to actively managing our business to ensure that our strategies and assets are prioritized to connect even more deeply with our target consumer – the Focused Performer,” Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk said in a news release.įrisk said divesting MyFitnessPal reduces complexity for consumers interacting with the Under Armour brand, “by empowering sharper alignment with our long-term digital strategy.” He said it also gives the company more flexibility to invest toward driving long-term returns and value for shareholders

“The MapMyFitness platform, which includes MapMyRun and MapMyRide, remains a crucial element of Under Armour’s digital strategy, as does its connected footwear business,” the company said. In a statement, Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk said the move “reduces the complexity of our consumer's brand journey by empowering sharper alignment with our long-term digital strategy as we work towards a singular, cohesive UA ecosystem.” Frisk added that it would give the company greater “investment flexibility.”Įndomondo’s services will cease at the end of this year, while the other fitness platform in Under Armour’s “Connected Fitness segment” MapMyFitness will remain with the company. According to the company, the sale announced today is valued at $345 million and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020. After purchasing MyFitnessPal for $475 million in 2015, the company announced today that it has started a “definitive agreement to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to Francisco Partners.” It’s also discontinuing the Endomondo personal trainer app it bought at the same time as MyFitnessPal for $85 million. Under Armour may be rethinking its fitness app strategy.

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