Core Insights - Under Armour and Stephen Curry have mutually agreed to end their 13-year partnership as the company undergoes a broader restructuring [1][2] - The Curry 13 shoes will still be released in February, marking the final sneaker produced under their collaboration [1] - Under Armour's CEO emphasized the need for discipline and focus on the core brand during a critical turnaround stage [2] Company Performance - Under Armour has been struggling with declining sales for the past eight quarters, alongside executive turnover and a restructuring plan estimated to cost $255 million, which now includes costs related to the separation from the Curry brand [3] - The collaboration with Curry is expected to generate at least $100 million in revenue for the current fiscal year, but the company stated that the separation will not significantly affect profitability [4] - Under Armour's stock fell by 2% on the day of the announcement and has decreased nearly 50% over the past year [5] Historical Context - Curry joined Under Armour in 2013, choosing the smaller brand over Nike, and the Curry Brand debuted in 2020 [6] - In 2023, Curry signed a long-term extension that made him president of the Curry Brand, receiving 8.8 million Under Armour shares valued at approximately $75 million at that time [6]