Adidas was founded in 1948 by Adolf Dassler after splitting from his brother Rudolf's shoe factory following World War 2 tensions. Adidas is known for its 3 bar logo and trefoil symbol, and produces a wide range of footwear, apparel, accessories and sports goods. The company focuses on global markets with a premium brand positioning and slogan "Impossible is Nothing". Financially, Adidas reported sales of €15.9 billion and net income of €791 million in 2021.