VF's product portfolio diversity Its position as one of the leading players in jeanswear and intimate apparel Solid cash flow A moderate financial policy An experienced management team VF's participation in the highly competitive and volatile apparel industry The company's acquisitiveness and the integration risk associated with acquisitions The ratings on VF Corp. reflect the company's strong market share in jeanswear, its leading brand names in intimate apparel and activewear, solid cash flow, and an experienced management team. These factors are offset by VF's participation in the highly competitive and volatile apparel industry and the integration risks from its acquisition strategy. Jeanswear is the company's largest business group; its portfolio of brands holds a leading 21% market share in the
