Transformative Acquisition Will Create $10B Global Apparel &
Footwear Powerhouse
Addition of Timberland(R) and Smartwool(R) Brands Will
Boost VF's Outdoor & Action Sports Business to 50% of Total Revenues
Will Provide Significant EPS Accretion in 2011 and 2012
Companies to hold webcast/conference call at 8:30 a.m. today;
details at end of release

GREENSBORO, N.C. & STRATHAM, N.H., Jun 13, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a leader in branded lifestyle
apparel, and The Timberland Company ("Timberland")(NYSE: TBL) today
jointly announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreem...